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  School records were demolished Thursday as Maricopa High School swim team launched its 2020 season. The boys’ and girls’ teams defeated Casa Grande. “It was a...

By Glenn Morrison Join me in voting for long-time resident Amber Liermann for city council. Amber has gained my respect due to her years of volunteer...

A Maricopa man is facing domestic violence charges after his arrest Thursday night. Benjamin Jones is charged with disorderly conduct and criminal damage after an...

  Arizona Supreme Court is taking up a challenge to the Pinal County Regional Transportation Authority in a case that could impact State Route 347. Wednesday,...

Maricopa police and fire personnel responded Thursday afternoon to a traffic accident involving a motorcycle on State Route 347 at Lakeview Drive. The motorcyclist was...

  It’s early days, but the long-range impact of a master-planned community on the westside of town could be a roundabout leading to an overpass. Green...

If social media is any indication, people in Maricopa are wondering: what is a Blue Alert Warning? Cellphones clanged about 12:35 p.m. Thursday with the...

A Maricopa man is facing multiple drug charges after he was arrested earlier this month. David Gutierrez, 30, is charged with possession of narcotics, aggravated...

  It’s been a long road for Bob Marsh. A self-described dot-connector at age 76, he will be a fresh face on Maricopa City Council after...

  Charter high schools are setting an example for returning to campus amid COVID-19 as Maricopa Unified School District prepares to bring back secondary students...

Fire rescue workers extricated three people from an overturned GMC SUV on Wednesday morning on State Route 347, just north of Farrell Road. The vehicle...

A local man is facing drug charges after being pulled over near Farrell Road on State Route 347. Michael Mendoza Jr., 30, is charged with...

  What would be the first master-planned residential development in Maricopa in years is a reminder of how the city’s development started. El Dorado Holdings wants...

Sunrise Café, the popular restaurant whose closing at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic became permanent, is being resurrected by a new owner with...

The boyfriend of a Maricopa woman was arrested early Monday morning after allegedly pulling her hair. Kevon K. Clark, 24, was charged with assault and...

A Maricopa woman was arrested Sunday afternoon after allegedly striking her roommate in the head with a lamp, then using shards of the shattered...

“It’s been a pleasure. It’s been a long journey. As I walk into the sunset, I know you’re in good hands.” KAZI HAQUE After 15...

The 1917 perspective of what used to be the town center no longer exists but for the top of the ever-present water tower. The...

It has been three years since Brent Murphree’s career in the cotton industry took him away from his Rancho El Dorado home and local...

  A new contest is open to all Maricopa visual artists. Titled “Go with the Flow,” the abstract art contest is sponsored by Maricopa Arts Council...

The Maricopa High School football boosters hosted the club's annual golf tournament Saturday at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes. Seniors were on hand to thank participating...

Two drivers were seriously injured Friday morning in a head-on collision on Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway near Santa Rosa Springs Road. The accident, which blocked a...

A local man is facing domestic violence charges after an argument Sunday with his sister. Fontae Canada, 24, was charged with aggravated assault and disorderly...

  Lucid Motors unveiled production details for its new Lucid Air in a broadcast Wednesday from its Newark, California, headquarters. The luxury electric car is set...

With the annual State of the City Address just around the corner, the City of Maricopa again sought sponsorships from local businesses, with top...

A structure fire that erupted Thursday night east of the city limits of Maricopa is still under investigation by the Maricopa Fire Department. Last night...

“We pay tribute and honor the brave men and women who perished 19 years ago. May their families bear this burden.” Those prayerful words from...

A structure fire in the Saddleback section of Maricopa was burning wildly around 6:45 p.m. Thursday. The blaze apparently erupted at a modular home in...

Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club recently welcomed Don Stansell as the new executive chef. Stansell will oversee the club's Arroyo Grille restaurant, including menu creation,...

Through its participation in the Arizona College Consortium Fall Tour 2020, Central Arizona College will host “Live” virtual information sessions as part of the...