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Convicted drug dealer Windy Whirlwind-Soldier was arrested again, this time on drug charges while in Pinal County Jail. A Maricopa police probable cause statement updated...

Maricopa Police Chief Mark Goodman reports that the city overall saw a 10% reduction in crimes per capita in 2023. Goodman presented his 2023 crime...

City of Maricopa 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza 520-568-9098 Maricopa-AZ.gov Mayor Nancy Smith 520-316-6822 [email protected]  City Council Vice Mayor Rich Vitiello 480-358-8051 [email protected]  City Councilmember Henry Wade 520-316-6825 [email protected]  Councilmember Vincent Manfredi 520-316-6823 [email protected]  City Councilmember Eric Goettl 520-840-0953 [email protected]  City Councilmember Amber Liermann 520-316-6824 [email protected]  City Councilmember...

If you’ve ever gotten into video games, you might have experienced “gamer rage.”  It could be caused by something as simple as flying off Rainbow...

Maricopa Police Department investigated a bomb threat at Legacy Traditional School late this morning, but determined it was unfounded. A student told school officials he...

Things continue to progress at the Estrella Gin Business Park where we have a few parcels of land available for sale. We have one approximately...

Five years ago, Maricopa Wellness Center embarked upon a mission to enhance our community’s health and wellbeing. We went from offering the first laser...

Maricopa City Council has 13 applicants to choose from in the selection of a new council member to fill the seat left vacant by...

Let’s face it — we all love the sunny Arizona weather. But these summers sure are brutal. That’s why so many of us like...

Maricopa police identified the pilot killed in a paramotor crash yesterday.  Maricopa police and fire crews responded to Murphy Road and La Brea Road just...

By Alice Batsche There's nothing quite like Hollyhocks for an impressive display of color from spring through summer. The plants will grow well in the...

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sun Corridor joyfully announces the triumphant return of "Dancing for Our Stars 3," an evening that left...

The nation’s leader in on-demand lawn mowing has just launched its service in Maricopa. GreenPal, which has been described as “Uber for lawn care,” is...

The most expensive home sold in Maricopa from Feb. 11 to March 10 fetched $600,000 Feb. 27. This Cobblestone Farms house at 44568 W. Granite...

By next Valentine’s Day, a date on the lake with your sweetie — without leaving Maricopa — will be a new option. City staff are...

A police chase ended when a motorcyclist crashed into a Maricopa Meadows roundabout this morning.  Arizona State Troopers, Maricopa police, fire and medical responders were...

The least expensive home sold in Maricopa from Feb. 11 to March 10 fetched $260,000 Feb. 26. This two-story Desert Passage home at 40333 W....

Desert Sunrise High School Principal Marlene Armstrong has resigned, Maricopa Unified School District officials confirm. “Assistant Principal Phil Verdugo is the acting principal for the...

Maricopa residents have a big new event in the immediate area to love – or hate. The Arizona Exposition and State Fair Board (AESF) decided...

Maricopa High School Theatre Company presents “Freaky Friday, A New Musical,” from April 25 to 27 at the Performing Arts Center. The musical is based...

If the sky looked like it had a few extra clouds today, don’t worry, your eyes didn’t deceive you.   This morning Casa Grande artist...

“Gamer rage” isn’t just a slang term, it’s a real psychotic break that happens to video gamers, as documented by the American Psychological Association in...

Most residents moved to Maricopa to find more affordable housing. By purchasing a home, they expressed a willingness to commute to job opportunities in...

ADOT admitted it messed up. The Arizona Department of Transportation said a “breakdown in communication” was partially to blame for turning John Wayne Parkway into...

On Nov. 11, communities nationwide, in observance of Veterans Day, will take time to honor servicemen and servicewomen who have fought to secure freedom...

A niche internet celebrity famous for his competitive eating got cut off during an all-you-can-fish-fry at a local restaurant and posted it on YouTube.  Joel...

In 2021, Sorrento resident Elisa Olivarez wanted a new kitchen backsplash. She chose an oyster-white mosaic tile and started shopping for a contractor to...

“My heel is killing me. What are my options?” We’ve all said that at some point. You wake up in the morning, ready to embark...

There’s an extraordinary sunflower field in Maricopa, Arizona. Spanning an impressive 70 acres, about the area of a large shopping mall. With over 300 days...

Maricopa Unified School District proposes expansion of the Career and Technical Education AgriScience Program at Desert Sunrise High School, where a new greenhouse will...