Cooler temps in store for Maricopa this weekend

It looks like autumn is officially in full swing for Maricopa, according to the National Weather Service. Partly cloudy skies and daily highs in...

ED3 announces 2018 electric rate decrease of 2%

The Electrical District No. 3 (ED3) board of directors approved its 2018 budget, which will see the 2018 electric rates  go down an average...

Winners of Maricopa Mud Run announced (VIDEO)

The City of Maricopa announced the winners of the Mud Run, which was Saturday at Copper Sky. The top finishers were fitness coach Steve...

Truck driver suspected of DUI in SR 238 crash that injured woman, 71

Police are investing a driver of a pickup truck for a possible DUI after a collision with a sedan on State Route 238 Wednesday...

2nd Saturday Market returns a week early at new location

The 2nd Saturday Market returns for the fall season Nov. 4 – the first weekend of November – at a new venue, Sequoia Pathway...

Halloween ’17 in photos (GALLERY)

Trick-or-Treaters got started early for Halloween. Students from Holsteiner Agricultural School visited their neighbors on Honeycutt Road to show off their costumes and receive...

Veterans 5K this Saturday ahead of next week’s parade

The community will honor its veterans this month with a new parade and a returning 5K fun run. Years in the making, Maricopa’s first Veterans...

Overpass groundbreaking set for Nov. 20

A formal groundbreaking for the construction of an overpass on State Route 347 across the Union Pacific Railroad tracks will take place Nov. 20....

Mild temperatures to make for nice Halloween

Moderate fall temperatures will likely make for a comfortable Halloween Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Though there won’t be a full moon...

UPDATE: Two teens die after crash on Papago

  A second teenager has died after a vehicular accident in Thunderbird Farms Sunday afternoon, Pinal County Sherriff’s Office said Monday morning. PCSO spokesperson Navideh Forghani...

What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)

Activities this week include Halloween, the return of the Maricopa Market and the annual Maricopa Police Department awards. Below, Terry Oldfield of American Legion...

Adventures at Maricopa Mud Run 2017 (GALLERY)

The 2017 version of Maricopa Mud Run drew hundreds of runners in multiple heats on Saturday at Copper Sky Regional Park. The fifth annual...

DUI suspected in SR 238 accident involving van, semi

The Maricopa Police Department is investigating a possible DUI relating to an accident involving a tractor-trailer rig on State Route 238 near milepost 43...

MUSD will pay nearly $200K in 1% teacher pay raise from state

Local teachers will soon see a payout from the state’s recent 1.06 percent pay raise. MUSD will pay teachers from M&O because the state...

MHS spreads anti-drug message for Red Ribbon Week

A local high school is spreading drug-awareness through a series of week-long events. Students at Maricopa High School are participating in Red Ribbon Week, a...

Weekend weather perfect for a Mud Run

Despite sunny, calm skies, temperatures are likely to remain fair in Maricopa this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. With daily highs peaking...

Update: Second suspect arrested in Shell station robbery

Maricopa Police have released the identity of the last suspect arrested in Monday’s robbery at a Maricopa Shell station. MPD spokesperson Ricardo Alvarado said 35-year-old...

1 of 2 suspects arrested in Shell robbery

Police say the “lookout” in an armed robbery at a Maricopa gas station earlier this week has been identified and arrested. According to the Maricopa...

Claims against Chamber dismissed, plaintiff billed $18K

Transparency claims filed against the Maricopa Chamber of Commerce last year were recently dismissed by a Pinal County Superior Court judge, according to court...

Harrah’s Ak-Chin cancer survivors find very personal support

Twelve percent of American women will suffer from breast cancer in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. That’s one in eight. Though modern...

MUSD begins hunt for next superintendent

The Maricopa Unified School District will vote to kick-off the process for its superintendent search Wednesday night. The MUSD Human Resources Department could receive a...

Windy days could bring cooler temperatures this week

After a warm start, temperatures are forecast to begin to drop slightly this week, according to the National Weather Service. Starting off in the...

DPS releases identities of drivers killed in SR 347 crash

The Department of Public Safety said a Maricopa woman was one of two people killed after a deadly three-car-collision on State Route 347 last...

Battle of the Bras turned casino pink (GALLERY)

Male employees at Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino put on a show in the annual Battle of the Bras for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Departments again...

What’s happening this week in Maricopa (VIDEO)

There are many things to do this week in Maricopa, from a farming class to a mud run, and from a daddy-daughter dance to...

Mayor’s crew gets early try at Mud Run (VIDEO)

Saturday morning, after Ak-Chin Indian Community members of all ages tried their hand at it, Mayor Christian Price teamed with Maricopa Police Department Cmdr....

‘Red’ Maricopa Business Barn turns blue (VIDEO)

Changes at the Maricopa Business Barn caused a strong reaction from residents this week after its iconic red hue had suddenly turned blue. Multiple threads...

City considers outsourcing utility equipment

City Council heard a presentation Tuesday from a private company that claims to be able to help lower utility and maintenance costs by leasing...

MAC starts small-acreage education program for wannabe farmers (VIDEO)

So, you want to be a farmer?IF YOU GO What: Small-Acreage Farming Opportunity When: Oct. 25, 8:30 a.m. Where: Maricopa Agricultural Center, 37860 W. Smith-Enke Road Info: http://cals-mac.arizona.edu/  The...

MHS faces sports realignment next year

Maricopa High School sports could play teams closer to home next year if granted approval in a different 5A region next month.Current conference standings...
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