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SR 347 nightly lane restrictions planned Sept. 13-17

Northbound lanes of State Route 347 in Maricopa will be restricted most of next week. According to Arizona Department of Transportation, the lanes between Edison...

In Maricopa, it’s up to officers to hit ‘record’ on body cams (VIDEO)

If you watch online videos, read news reports or take even an occasional look at your Facebook feed, it’s obvious our country is now...

Man faces drug charges after allegedly taking ‘bait bike’

A local man is facing theft and drug charges after allegedly stealing a “bait bike” Friday. Carl Schwarz is charged with possession of a dangerous...

Teachers say board vote ‘a punch in the gut’

Teachers expressed disappointment and anger Wednesday night as they spoke against reopening campuses before fall break in sharp contrast to the frustrated parents who...
PCSO sketch

3 juveniles face 1st-degree murder charges in Stanfield homicide

Three juveniles face first-degree murder charges in connection with the recent shooting death of a Stanfield teen. Benjamin Villa, 15, Emilio Acosta, 14, and Genaro...
Kaitlin Bowman Missing

Missing Tortosa teen returns home safely

The Tortosa teen who went missing Aug. 31 has been located safely. Kaitlin Bowman, 16, is back at home, according to a Facebook post by...

Pinal to again ask Ducey to reallocate ‘fair’ COVID funding

Pinal County will come knocking on Gov. Doug Ducey’s door again. The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to bring its COVID-19 data back to the...

Maricopa response rate to census underwhelming

Pinal County’s response to the U.S. Census is only slightly better than it was in 2010. James Daniels, the county’s communications director, said the current...
Honeycutt at Santa Rosa Wash

Roadwork to smooth Honeycutt travels over Santa Rosa Wash

Motorists on Honeycutt Road will have a smoother ride after roadwork this week. The changes to traffic flow seen by motorists this week are part...

Man caught shoplifting, arrested at Walmart

A local man is facing shoplifting charges after his arrest Thursday at Walmart. Isidro Gonzales, 29, was allegedly found to be in possession of 22...

County Health: New data from prisons could impact schools, business

Pinal County’s public health director is warning that school and business dashboards for COVID-19 are going to be harmed by tests in correctional facilities. Tascha...
ASSAULT ARREST

Man faces charges after allegedly choking his girlfriend

A man who allegedly choked his girlfriend until she lost consciousness was arrested on Sept. 2 after an incident at a home in the...

Province lakefront home Maricopa’s most expensive

The most expensive home sold in Maricopa July 16-Aug. 15 was a waterfront home with expansive views and a resort-style backyard featuring a custom...
Desert Sun Heat

Record heat sears the weekend, but ‘cooler’ days in sight

The brutally hot summer continues with high temperatures in record territory for the holiday weekend, but a brief reprieve is in sight. An excessive heat...

New AD working to create safe fall season amid COVID

Evelyn Wynn had a wild introduction to Maricopa High School sports. The new athletic director arrived as COVID-19 was changing sports schedules into question marks...

Fall sports comeback: The 3-sport student-athlete

  High school athletes have been on pins and needles in preparation for what they hope is a fall season of competition. Football will be...

Home next to MHS is least expensive in town

The least expensive home sold in Maricopa July 16-Aug. 15 was a 65-year-old house with four bedrooms and two baths on a one-acre lot....
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Worst crash sites in Maricopa in 2019

It’s not always State Route 347. The streets of Maricopa saw more than 600 traffic collisions last year, according to data from Maricopa Police...
Dr. Alex Stewart Podiatrist

Podiatrist: Prevent this common foot ailment

By Dr. Alex M. Stewart DPM, FACFAS Dr. Stewart of Maricopa Foot and Ankle Center is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle...

Q&A with Maricopa High School Principal Deana McNamee

Born and raised in Northern Arizona, Deana McNamee was an administrator at Winslow Unified School District when she was named this year as principal...
PCSO sketch

PCSO requests community’s help in identifying suspect

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is requesting public assistance in identifying a suspect in connection with the shooting death of a teenager. On Tuesday, at...

Family hopes for return of ‘runaway’ teen

The whereabouts of a Tortosa teen remain unknown since she was reported missing Monday. Kaitlin Bowman, 16, had been exhibiting behavioral changes the last couple...

POLL RECAP: Maricopa residents share their Labor Day weekend plans

With a three-day holiday weekend coming our way, InMaricopa’s weekly poll was themed around Labor Day. We wanted to know how you plan to...

Development around town

Some of the activities and progress on ongoing projects in the city: Maricopa Fire Department’s new administration building, 45695 W. Edison Road, received a certificate...

New general manager named at Harrah’s Ak-Chin

  Caesars Entertainment Inc. announced Michael Kintner has been promoted to senior vice president and general manager of Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. The appointment follows former GM...

Food inspectors tag one Maricopa restaurant

  Only one eatery inspected by Pinal County health inspectors July 16-Aug. 15 received a mark down. True Grit Tavern received a rating of satisfactory...
Keenan Herring

GTK: Keenan Herring, entrepreneur and business owner

Keenan Herring is a small business owner and resident of Maricopa. Hometown: Chandler Maricopan since: April 2018 Occupation: Owner, H2O Wash Pro, LLC Family: Blessed with a beautiful...
Copper Sky program

Copper Sky to lift reservation policy, reactivate memberships

Ahead of Thursday morning's news that Pinal County had earned the three benchmarks necessary for businesses to reopen, the staff at Copper Sky Recreation...

Divided MUSD board compromises on start dates

In what was called a tradeoff, Maricopa Unified School District will open elementary campuses Sept. 14 and middle schools and the high school Sept....
Brian Petersheim Maricopa Realtor

Petersheim: ‘Escalation clause’ back in super-tight realty market

With the residential housing market so short on supply in Maricopa, there’s been a resurgence of a purchase offer clause that I haven’t seen...
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