Supporting the special bond between a grandparent and a grandchild
MARICOPA (August 28, 2020) — Grandparents play a variety of roles in their grandchildren’s lives. For many, a grandfather or grandmother is an additional...
As new stretch of Bowlin Road opens, a mile of smiles
By Raquel Hendrickson and Bob McGovern
Traffic is rolling on Bowlin.
A stretch of thoroughfare opened Thursday has residents in the eastern part of town driving...
County falls short of school COVID benchmarks
Thursday’s numbers for COVID-19 mitigation benchmarks were one step forward and one step back for schools wanting to bring students back to campus.
Pinal County...
UltraStar will open theaters on Friday
The movies will roll again Friday at UltraStar Multi-tainment Center.
The entertainment complex announced Thursday it would reopen after theaters after five-plus months in the...
Traffic stop leads to multiple-warrant arrest
A local man was arrested Monday by Maricopa police after a traffic stop near West Highway 84 in Stanfield.
Robert Ronquillo, 33, had multiple outstanding...
Pinal just misses key benchmark for business reopenings
Maricopa businesses will have to remain closed for now as Pinal County missed a key benchmark in its efforts to reach a moderate level...
Police arrest man for trespassing at ex-girlfriend’s home
A local man was arrested Monday for returning to his ex-girlfriend's home after being ordered to stay away.
Noe Perez is charged with 3rd degree...
MUSD may push back in-person start
The superintendent of Maricopa Unified School District said Wednesday that a return to in-person education Sept. 8 is “unrealistic.”
Among the three benchmarks set by...
Stonegate ‘village’ concept gets OK from P&Z
The developers of Maricopa Stonegate, a proposed “village” of homes, shops and restaurants on 47 acres of land along Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway, heard a...
Crews douse locomotive fire
Crews from the Maricopa Fire/Medical Department responded to a train fire this afternoon.
Firefighters from Station 575 on West Edison Road doused a fire under...
‘Welcome’ monument, beautification project still under design
A beautification effort along John Wayne Parkway through Maricopa is still in the works, though a place for a welcoming monument sign is unsettled.
Last...
P&Z rips proposed yard-sale change
A proposed change in the yard sale code drew raspberries from the Planning & Zoning Commission on Monday.
Most of the commissioners felt there would...
Petersheim: Does pool affect home’s resale value?
2020 has been an eventful year so far, for many reasons, including the record-breaking heat and the amount of time spent at home due...
Coming soon? Movie theater, gyms, bars may reopen this week
A number of Maricopa businesses still closed due to COVID-19 restrictions may be able to open Thursday.
The Arizona Department of Health Services expects that,...
Man charged with punching girlfriend
A local man is facing domestic violence charges after his arrest Friday.
Alante Smith, 23, is charged with two counts of assault, preventing use of...
Man accused of endangerment, firing gun in home
A local man is facing assault and endangerment charges after his arrest Saturday evening.
Terry Shull is charged with three counts of endangerment, aggravated assault...
After 2 weeks online, Legacy brings many students back to class
Legacy Traditional School had a “stellar” first in-person day, according to its principal.
Dion Koltes, in his second year heading the charter school, said he...
Iconic Tire makes Maricopa debut
Iconic Tire & Service Center opened its doors for the first time Monday at 19945 N. John Wayne Parkway.
Part of the Goodyear Tire family,...
Positive COVID-19 test puts MHS football, wrestling into quarantine
Maricopa Unified School District informed parents Monday a high school student tested positive for COVID-19.
Though classes are being conducted online, some student-athletes are preparing...
City to crack down on Illegal yard-sale signs
The City of Maricopa is tackling illegal yard-sale signs.
Staff is asking for a change in the Zoning Code that would ban directional signage to...
Halloween decorating contest opens
Halloween is creeping closer. Registration for this year's Mysterious Mansion Mayhem contest is underway and will run through Oct. 4.
The City of Maricopa is...
New Stonegate development to bring homes, retail together
Developers are reimagining nearly 50 empty acres in Maricopa as a “village.”
Once agricultural and now vacant, the acres between Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway and Allen...
Saturday in the Park (GALLERY)
Youth soccer, baseball and softball had Copper Sky Regional Park hopping Saturday, with most spectators masked up at the athletic fields and vendors on...
GTK: Kyle Norby, multimedia journalist
Kyle Norby, a resident of Maricopa since 2006, is a multimedia journalist for InMaricopa.
Hometown: Maricopa
Maricopan since: 2006
Occupation: Multimedia journalist
Family: My wife, Hannah! Married since...
Maricopa residents weigh in on City Council runoff in weekly poll
With Nancy Smith and Bob Marsh already guaranteed spots on the Maricopa City Council, Andre LaFond and Amber Liermann will battle it out for...
Maricopa man charged with attempted murder of state trooper after alleged carjacking
A Maricopa man is accused of attempting to kill an Indiana state trooper after carjacking a man and his daughter.
Javonte J. Miles, 21, of...
Numbers down as Leading Edge starts school in class, online
While other public schools in Maricopa started the new academic year online weeks ago, Leading Edge Academy opened its doors Monday.
About half of its...
Man in hot tub charged with trespassing
A Maricopa man is facing trespassing charges after his arrest Monday.
Anthony Alaniz, 22, was charged with first-degree criminal trespassing and possession of drug paraphernalia...
Mayor shares good news on Maricopa roadways
Mayor Christian Price provided the public with more news regarding roadwork in the city in addition to work being done on State Route 347...
Council OKs election canvass; Gusse will not contest results
Candidates are now set for the General Election after the approval of the canvass from the August primary by both Pinal County Board of...