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Court preps for ‘pre-trial’ against woman accused of killing 3-year-old

The woman accused of causing the 2015 death of a 3-year-old girl was back in Superior Court Monday afternoon. Shawn Main, 46, appeared in front...

Temperatures likely to reach into triple digits this week

After a cool start to autumn, daily highs could reach into the triple digits, according to the National Weather Service. With clear, calm and...

Vehicle crashes into coffee shop, injuries reported (GALLERY)

At least four people have been transported to the hospital after a minivan crashed through the front doors of Honeycutt Coffee Monday morning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqdXctmLsqQ Police described...

Former Coolidge resident among hurricane remnants at Rockport church

Putting on my volunteer hat, I walked through the open doorway of the hurricane-ravaged Salt Lake Baptist Church in Rockport, Texas, looking for resources...

What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)

  A mix of fun and educational events are in store this week in Maricopa. Below, Mayor Christian Price invites the community to attend or...

Ak-Chin celebrate NARD with arts, dancing, games (VIDEO)

Ak-Chin Indian Community marked Native American Recognition Day on Saturday. The day included guest performers and artists demonstrating their talents from Gila River, Apache,...

Maricopa Flood Control District election faces new obstacles

A local flood control authority is reconciling changes to state election laws as its October special-election approaches Wednesday. The Maricopa Flood Control District is holding...

Overpass contractor chosen, bid far below estimate

Coming in more than $5 million under project estimates, Ames Construction was chosen as the general contractor to build an overpass across the Union...

Fall weather much like summer weather this weekend

Get ready for the return of high heat. According to the Nation Weather Service, Maricopa will have temperatures in the high 90s this weekend...

Mother, 2 children safe after house fire in Villages (GALLERY)

A mother and her two children safely evacuated their home in The Villages after it caught fire Tuesday afternoon, according to Maricopa Fire/Medical Department. Brad...

Apex Motor Club returns to P&Z for new permit

Fresh off victories in court, the officers of Apex Motor Club were back before Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission on Monday seeking a development...

Volunteers spruce up Business Barn for F.O.R. Maricopa (VIDEO)

Instead of sleeping in Saturday morning, volunteers woke up early to volunteer for a good cause. Nearly 20 people met to spruce up one of...

Valenzuela murder case on track for January trial date

The trial for one of Maricopa’s most high-profile murder cases is on track, according to lawyers on both sides. The trial date for accused double-murderer...

Temperatures move up as chance of rain moves in

After a cool weekend, things are likely to warm up slightly this week as a slight chance of showers moves in midweek, according to...

RUF cage fighting returns to Ak-Chin (GALLERY)

Ringside Unified Fighting returned to Maricopa Saturday with a full card of mixed martial arts cage fighting. Scheduled for 11 fights, the RUF event drew...

What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)

A trip to the lake, Game Night and a Mad Hatter Tea Party are part of this week’s activities. Below, Holly Antone of Him-Dak...

Fire Dept. shows off ladder truck at open house (GALLERY)

Maricopa Fire/Medical Department hosted an open house at Station 571 Saturday morning, giving tours of the building and equipment and especially its new ladder...

Global Water gets zoning change for expansion

  A local water utility is on track for a planned expansion after being granted a zoning variance from City Council Tuesday. The council approved...

City marks Hispanic Heritage Month (GALLERY)

With Mariachi music and chips-and-salsa, the City of Maricopa declared Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15 with a proclamation by Mayor Christian Price at...

Troopers to run traffic detail on SR 347

State Troopers are at it again. The Department of Public Safety plans to conduct a special detail on Wednesday targeting commercial vehicles on State Route...

Maricopa temps to dip into the 80s

Maricopa’s first taste of autumn should happen this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. A breezy Thursday and Friday could knock daily high...

Council eyes opinions of City Hall operating hours

The Maricopa City Council weighed in on the city’s condensed hours of operation Tuesday, declaring an intragovernmental survey conducted on the matter was inadequate. The...

Purple Heart veterans ready for young blood

The Maricopa chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart gathered Aug. 7 to honor the U.S. men and women who were wounded...

Kids Day Maricopa drew its largest attendance ever (VIDEO)

  An annual event focused on health, safety and environment awareness for children and families boasted its largest attendance over the weekend. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZIEx84JfD4 Kids Day Maricopa...

Master Gardener: Kids learn best planting practices for fall season

By Melanie Warthman Last fall, students from Janis Bellavance’s class at Maricopa Wells Middle School decided to explore the world of vegetable gardening. Little did...

Temperatures in 90s as autumn approaches

Moderate temperatures and breezy skies are likely to grace Maricopa this week, according to the National Weather Service, making for appropriate weather on the...

What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)

This week’s activities in Maricopa include city committee meetings, a fire station tour and the annual Maricopa High School football boosters’ golf tournament. Below,...

Mythical Garden creates steampunk, ‘cosplay’ outfits

After Jenny Zarogoza’s mother passed away in 2015, she inherited a couple of sewing machines and leftover fabric. The loss unexpectedly produced a new beginning...

MHS football Rams coast to Homecoming victory over North Canyon

The Maricopa High School football team handily won its Homecoming game Friday night, 54-14, over North Canyon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg4ffQZY6SE Head coach Chris McDonald said the Rams did...

Family-owned businesses thrive in Maricopa

Whether husband-and-wife, parents-and-children, multi-generations or lots of cousins, family-owned businesses are a cornerstone of the economy in Maricopa. These are entrepreneurs with a unique...
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