Mayor Price offers preview of State of the City (video)
Maricopa Mayor Christian Price stopped by our new studio at InMaricopa.com to discuss his “State of the City” Address as well as developments and...
City plans 2 fireworks shows on Fourth, but will close Copper Sky
There will be not one but two fireworks displays in the city on the Fourth of July, but residents won't be able to watch...
Canadian Consulate delegation visits Maricopa
A three-member delegation from the Consulate of Canada received a briefing on the merits of Maricopa as a business destination and residence from city...
City closes dog park amid coronavirus
The dog park at Copper Sky Regional Park had been one of the amenities that remained accessible after the center, pool and playgrounds were...
Mayor calls for ‘open’ interviews to fill Marchione vacancy
Maricopa residents have until 5 p.m. Tuesday to apply to fill a seat on the city council left vacant with the Oct. 16 resignation...
MPD celebrates decade of service (GALLERY)
Maricopa Police Department celebrated its 10-year anniversary Tuesday with a special display of select equipment and resources at Maricopa City Hall.
On display were various...
As snow comes to high country, Maricopans get winter-driving tips
It’s the time of year when Maricopans get the itch to see snow.
It’s fun to drive to the high country, do some skiing, sledding...
MEDA gets extension of $125K city contract
An economic development mechanism received an updated agreement with the city Tuesday.
During a regular meeting, City Council voted to approve the new $125,000 agreement...
Longtime Pinal administrator endorses McClure
By Steve Brown
I served Pinal County for 25 years and retired as a department director. For the past six years I have served with...
Tiny Mobile Elementary overcoming obstacles alone, but bill could force consolidation
“In the middle of nowhere” is the phrase often used to describe Mobile Elementary School District. Arizona Department of Education defines Mobile Elementary as...
Roberts seeks end to Ducey’s COVID-19 emergency declaration
State Rep. Bret Roberts, LD-11, introduced legislation Monday calling for an end to the State Emergency Declaration issued in March by Gov. Doug Ducey.
Some...
Hotel major element of Copper Sky commercial plans
Maricopa could have a hotel in place by 2020 if a newly signed agreement with Commercial Properties Inc. (CPI) goes according to plan.
Cecil Yates,...
MAG Travel Survey available for Pinal residents
Board of Supervisors Chairman Todd House is urging all Pinal County residents to take part in the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) travel survey.
The...
Former assistant state AG enters JP race
A former Arizona assistant attorney general plans to run for justice of the peace for the Maricopa-Stanfield Justice Court.Lyle Riggs, who was general counsel...
Major retail development coming soon
Maricopa City Manager Rick Horst has confirmed that a major retail development is coming to the area at the southeast end of the overpass...
Council decision to join MAG contentious
In a 4-3 vote Tuesday, after a lengthy and heated discussion, members of the Maricopa City Council approved joining the Maricopa Association of Governments,...
Big decisions ahead as MUSD plans new school
After a loss at the ballot box, Maricopa Unified School District is planning its next steps to build a second high school.
At a special...
Poll: Many Maricopans won’t vote in 2024
Will you vote for president next November?
In a poll of 800 InMaricopa readers last week, 2 in 5 said they won’t head to the...
City hall to close Fridays, extend hours during 4-day week
Beginning July 1, Maricopa City Hall will be closed on Fridays and open Mondays through Thursdays 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. as part of...
Riggs holds narrow lead in Justice of the Peace primary
Lyle Riggs led Russ Kimball by 129 votes in early results Tuesday in the Maricopa Justice of the Peace Republican primary.Lyle's 746 votes were...
Coutré resigns from MUSD Governing Board
Patti Coutré, a member of the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board for nearly a decade, has resigned to take employment with the district.
In...
Vice mayor hints at another home improvement store
Could Lowe’s be coming to Maricopa?
It’s a question Vice Mayor Rich Vitiello nearly spoon-fed a crowd on Thursday.
During an economic forum, Vitiello gave a...
City pays $192,000 for irrigation water in ongoing Gila River agreement
Maricopa City Council voted Oct. 3 to approve payment of a third-installment for irrigation water at Copper Sky.
The $191,750 credit will supply the city’s...
Candidates for District 16 seats in State Senate, House discuss priorities
Maricopans who are not voting early by mail will cast their votes for Arizona District 16 Senate and House candidates in the general election...
Letter: Maricopa, how will the city’s budget survive COVID-19?
By Vice Mayor Nancy Smith
Ever since the city announced we are reducing the City's primary and secondary property tax rate for 2020-21, we get...
Vitiello, Wade elected, Manfredi also close
At least two city council candidates were elected outright Tuesday, and a third may also take the last available seat as the ballot count...
City council awards medals to state champion basketball team (with video)
The Maricopa City Council honored the Maricopa High School girls basketball team Tuesday night for winning the Division II State Championship. Councilmember Henry...
A legacy of service: Community leaders remember Jim Jordan
The city of Maricopa was shaken by the loss of Jim Jordan on Tuesday. The 74-year-old Jordan was a much-loved figure in the community...
City wins finance award; updates zoning code
Rebecca Chitwood, Maricopa’s accounting manager, was presented with a national award during Tuesday’s Maricopa City Council meeting: the Government Finance Officers Association certificate of...
Ground broken on 312-unit apartment community
Real Estate Equities, a St. Paul, Minn.-based developer, held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for its $87.8 million Copa Flats project at 17485 N. Porter...
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