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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Nearly all of JWP to be restricted at night

Nighttime drivers on John Wayne Parkway will face one fewer day of road restrictions than previously announced.  Restrictions will be in place on Maricopa’s main...

City council candidate plays dress-up as Air Force veteran

With aspirations as lofty as his title, Maj. Dr. Leon Willis wants your vote for Maricopa City Council when the polls open July 30. Such...

MPD: Disapproving dad beat up son’s girlfriend, called cops on himself

When a Maricopa father disapproved of his son’s new girlfriend, he beat them both up and smashed the woman’s car with a fire extinguisher...
Maricopa Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kelly Anderson grills incumbent Mayor Nancy Smith in election's first campaign event April 30, 2024, at Southern Dunes Golf Club. [Elias Weiss]

In mayoral race, it’s the Nancy Smith show

It worked for Katie Hobbs, so why won't it work for Leon Potter? The challenger in Maricopa's mayoral race is 0-for-2 in accepting invitations to...
A merging lane sign sits on the side of State Route 347 northbound lanes during evening traffic on April 30, 2024. [Monica D. Spencer]

Merging lanes incite more 347 anger

As tempers calm after an Arizona Department of Transportation “breakdown” incensed countless motorists, Maricopa residents have a new target for their frustrations: merging lanes. During...

Global Water overcharged $7.8 million

Maricopa’s only water provider admits — it messed up. Global Water Resources fessed up during a virtual town hall last night to overcharging Maricopa residents...

Cowboy boots the weapon in attack on ex-boyfriend, cops say

Spurred by anger, a scorned Maricopa woman tried to lasso her ex-boyfriend with a pair of cowboy boots Sunday, according to a Maricopa Police...
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Maricopa restaurateur makes Food Network connection

It’s not every day Maricopans can say they met their celebrity equivalent. Manoj Kari, owner of Namkeen Dhaba food truck and a Maricopa Meadows resident,...

Permanent art gallery coming to Maricopa Agricultural Center

At long last, a permanent art gallery is coming to Maricopa. The Maricopa Arts Council and Maricopa Agricultural Center announced today plans to open a...

Unprecedented number of fires burn in rural Maricopa

Volunteer firefighters in Thunderbird Fire District have battled a fire nearly every day this month, and dry conditions leave a concern for a “lot...

49ers head coach to MHS alum: ‘You were raised right’

San Fransisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told Jacob Cowing, "You were raised right," after selecting the University of Arizona wide receiver in the...

Dead body found in Meadows home

Maricopa police are investigating a dead body found in a Maricopa Meadows home this morning.  Police were seen putting crime tape up around the home...

It’s a dirty business, but Duck’s Outdoor Services loves to do it

It’s a business that does the dirty work most people love to hate.  Tyler Trisoliere, owner of Duck’s Outdoor Services, admits he’s really into cleaning...

MUSD seeks $200K in new lawsuit

Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board has filed a lawsuit against a pharmacy benefits firm that officials say was in breach of its contract...

City needs more rentals, says new property manager

Maricopa is one of three “areas that need more multifamily housing options,” said property managers of a new rental-only townhouse community. Scottsdale-based Mark-Taylor Residential announced...

POLL: Congestion biggest safety issue on SR 347

An InMaricopa reader poll this week shows State Route 347 commuters think congestion is the biggest safety issue on that embattled road, according to...

6 eateries rated ‘excellent’

Food inspectors haven’t dinged a Maricopa business since February and this week was no different.  Whether you’re finally getting that grocery shopping done, fiending for...

JWP, MCG drivers to face restrictions

Nighttime drivers on John Wayne Parkway and daytime drivers going to and from Casa Grande should be aware of these coming road restrictions.  Eastbound and...

3rd Annual Cultural Night Market returns tomorrow

The Third Annual Copa Cultural Night Market returns tomorrow.  The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at Copper Sky Recreation Complex and will feature...
City Manager Ben Bitter speaks during a Chamber of Commerce event at Global Water Resources on April 11, 2024. Bitter discussed the current state of economic development in Maricopa, as well as hinting at lowering property tax rates again. [Monica D. Spencer]

City gave new manager big low-interest home loan

Maricopa City Council has approved up to a $650,000 home loan to new City Manager Ben Bitter as part of his employment agreement.  The city...

OPINION: Freaky Friday ‘magic’ at MHS Performing Arts Center

If you're on the lookout for a show filled with laughter, heartwarming moments and catchy tunes, look no further than the latest production of...
Vice Mayor Amber Liermann and Councilmember Eric Goettl review parts of the city's 2024 operational budget with Mayor Nancy Smith on April 24, 2024. [Monica D. Spencer]

3 things to know about the new city budget

Members of the Budget and Finance Council Subcommittee got a sneak peek Wednesday afternoon of the city’s hefty 2024 operating budget. And unlike the state’s...

Rams softball caps 23-5 campaign

Despite a near-spotless record, the Maricopa High School softball girls dropped a win-or-go-home contest last night to finish 23rd in the Arizona Conference 6A...

MHS tennis star heads for state championship

Maricopa High School tennis standout Cooper Krigbaum qualified for the AIA State Tennis Singles Championship tomorrow morning in Scottsdale. “As far as I know and...

Murdered woman’s boyfriend named suspect

It’s been nearly five months since 38-year-old Crystal Uptain’s body was found dumped in the desert near Butterfield Station Landfill in unincorporated Maricopa, on...

UPDATE: Missing teen found safe, MPD says

UPDATE 10:45 a.m. Thursday, April 25: Kyran Kellum, 16, has been located and is safe, said Maricopa Police Department spokesperson Monica Williams. PREVIOUS STORY: When Sorrento...

Child murderer gets life in prison

The Maricopa woman who murdered 3-year-old Tiana Rosalie Capps in 2015 was sentenced to life in prison this morning.  Pinal County Superior Court Judge Daniel Washburn handed...

Zoning board talks cell tower, massage parlors

Public hearings at the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Monday meeting centered on a cell phone tower, massage parlors and HOA responsibilities.  Here’s what you need...
Arizona Wildcats wide receiver Jacob Cowing speaks to the press after a practice Aug. 11, 2023. [Bryan Mordt]

MHS G.O.A.T. a ‘rookie sleeper’ in NFL draft

Maricopa High School legend Jacob Cowing is a projected mid-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft kicking off tonight in Detroit. It's predicted he'll...

Why landlords should choose long-term rentals

Short-term vacation rentals like Airbnb are very popular. However, for many landlords focused on short-term rentals, the higher income during the peak winter months...
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