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The Maricopa Unified School District has officially begun their recruitment efforts for the upcoming school year. The district is asking for support from the community...

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, a Maricopa man was picked up near St. Louis Jan. 10 with one of the biggest fentanyl ...

By Chris J. Scoggin, CPA Partner, Chaston Taxes and Accounting Individuals Well, the good news is there were no MAJOR changes in tax year 2019. However, the...

Kristopher Guarajado Mickell, a 15-year-old boy from Maricopa, was stabbed to death today in Phoenix, according to Phoenix Police Department. Phoenix PD said Mickell was...

Arizona high school soccer rankings were announced today, and the Maricopa High School girls’ varsity team is No. 5 in 5A. The Rams trail only...

Today we mourn the loss of a deeply loved mother, sister, wife and grandmother. Marilyn Jean King of Maricopa passed away peacefully Dec.21, 2019, surrounded...

Three years ago, Maricopa Unified School District set up a three-year calendar that eased into the current modified schedule, which sees three two-week breaks. See...

Opening arguments are scheduled for Tuesday in the child-molestation trial of a Maricopa man. Ronald Bragonier, 56, is charged with four counts of child molestation...

Maricopa High School girls' soccer improved its overall record to 6-1-1 with two wins this week. The Rams defeated Sunnyside (0-7) by a score of...

Maricopa High School's boys' soccer team was shut out through two games this week, losing to Sunnyside (13-1) and Paradise Valley (4-2-1) by identical...

With back-to-back wins this week, the Maricopa High School varsity girls' basketball team improved their record to 11-7 overall. The Rams are 8-2 in...

  By Al Brandenburg Most homes in Maricopa are just over 10 years old, and 10 years is the useful life expectancy of the original smoke...

The weather outlook is sunny for Maricopa's weekend, despite today's precipitation, but nighttime temperatures will be around freezing, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight...

In becoming a partner, Lexus has been named the "Official Vehicle of APEX Motor Club." APEX has 150 members. As Phase 1 on the 280-acre...

By Dayv Morgan 2019 continued last year’s trend of increasing home sales, increasing home prices and decreasing active listings. And then there were the home...

Michael Avitia, 19, was arrested Tuesday on a recommended charge of second-degree burglary of a home on Alamendras Street in Acacia Crossings that was...

The 13 food establishments inspected by Pinal County Environmental Health between Nov. 18 and Dec. 17 received squeaky-clean reports. EXCELLENT Children’s Learning Adventure Copa Craze Culver’s of...

The City of Maricopa’s Development Services Department has a new title and new responsibilities. The newly branded Economic and Community Development Department will add initiatives...

The race to replace Anthony Smith is widening. Three candidates have now announced an intention to run for Pinal County supervisor in District 4. Marlene...

Cold weather moving through the area is expected to cause a large die off of tilapia fish in local lakes. Tilapia are warm-water fish, native...

Renee Woodford owns Hidden Blessings Decor and Gifts. Hometown: Chandler Maricopan since: September 2017 Occupation: Business owner and senior financial analyst Family: Husband of 20 years plus 5...

Alice Kulbeth Johnson-McKinney first traveled from Arkansas to Arizona in 1955 at age 15. “My dad had a heart condition, and the doctor said, ‘If...

Richard Wactler, 78, was arrested Jan. 2 on recommended charges of threatening/intimidating and disorderly conduct. Around 1 p.m. Wactler entered the Check Into Cash title...

A 1949 photo from atop the water tower was taken after a flood. The Maricopa dirt road heading north runs along the bed for...

GETTING TO KNOW BRIAN FRENCH Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Maricopan since: 2010 Occupation: Realtor/Manager and team leader for My Home Group Family: Wife Kwim, son Kyler, 8, and daughter,...

We will deepen wells. We will move wells. That’s our job.Water is a basic necessity for human existence, and the idea of losing it...

By Medical Director Kristina Donnay When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, weight loss is one of the most common we set for the new...

Arizona Department of Transportation's work widening the Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway will begin impacting traffic on Jan. 6. For approximately 60 days, MCGH will be closed...

One person was reported injured in a two-vehicle collision on the State Route 347 overpass Monday after 3 p.m. The vehicles collided in the northbound...

The Republican primary for county supervisor in District 4 just became a contest. With Anthony Smith saying he will not run for re-election, Jeffrey McClure...