Cheese-making a consuming passion
For Maricopa resident Denise Diederich, owning a business is “all consuming.”“You wake up in the middle of the night with an idea,” she said....
Virtual library card helps access resources
If you physically cannot make it to one of the 13 libraries in the Pinal County Library District system to obtain a card, fret...
Police release name of man who instigated SWAT response
Maricopa police released the name of a man who barricaded himself Tuesday inside a residence in the Rancho El Dorado development – a situation...
Lobbying firm opens doors for Maricopa, city leaders say
The city council’s option Tuesday to renew a contract with a Phoenix-based lobbying firm sparked a discussion about the need for having a group...
Wade: Protect your vote
HB2305 was sold by radical Tea Party legislators as a reform bill to insure the voting process is not corrupted. What it is actually,...
Teens perform history of musical theater
Maricopa Teen Conservatory Theatre is presenting its summer musical camp production “Musicale Flux!” 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday at the...
Council may approve interim city manager tonight
The city council will consider an agreement during its meeting tonight to fill the city’s top post during a search for a permanent city...
Update: Barricaded man in custody
A man who barricaded himself inside a home in the 43000 block of Colby Drive came out with his hands up about 12:30 p.m....
Business tip: Good customer service prevents crime
Maintaining quality customer service isn’t just a good business practice, it helps prevent crime.Joi-Ashli Gibbs, a crime prevention specialist with the Maricopa Police Department,...
Historical society offers free exhibit at library
How much do you know about Maricopa? Yes, the city, as we know it, is relatively new, having only been incorporated in 2003. Most...
Global Water rate case turns to settlement discussions
Confidential discussions on a possible settlement in a rate case involving the owner of Maricopa’s water and wastewater utilities are scheduled to begin Thursday.Global...
Maricopa resident finds career reviewing sci-fi
From the sands of Saudi Arabia to the evergreens of Seattle and the saguaros of Maricopa, Gareth Von Kallenbach has taken his love of...
Readers happy city will run multigen, aquatic center
Readers taking an InMaricopa.com poll overwhelmingly favored the Maricopa City Council decision July 2 to have the city’s own community services department operate the...
Former detective pleads not guilty to 6 felony charges
A former Maricopa police detective pleaded not guilty in Pinal County Superior Court Friday to six felony charges including the theft of $1,300 in...
Indoor playground may close this month
When mom Holly Trafelet first moved to Maricopa, she found few indoor activity options in town for her young children.As a former Phoenix resident,...
Children’s theater presents ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’
A cast of more than 80 children – ages 5-14 – will stage a musical version of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Emperor’s New Clothes”...
MPD detective facing felony charges listed in county’s ‘Brady’ database
A Maricopa police detective indicted on six felony charges is identified by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office as a law enforcement official who may...
Duke golf club honors Yarnell ‘Hotshots’ Saturday
The public is invited to play in a shotgun event of four-person scramble teams Saturday at The Duke at Rancho El Dorado with half...
Summer brings dangerous weather
Beware triple digits, monsoons and dust storms: All could be hazardous to your health.According to the National Weather Service, heat is one of the...
UPDATE: One dead, couple in custody in human smuggling case
One of the people found dehydrated and overheated after being stuffed in the back of a U-Haul truck discovered Sunday near Picacho Peak has...
Hearing on Global Water rate increase set for Monday
A public hearing on rate increases for utilities managed by Global Water will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the Arizona Corporation Commission offices,...
Interim city manager search underway
With City Manager Brenda Fischer ready to take the top staffing position in Glendale, the Maricopa city council has begun the process to temporarily...
99¢ Only Stores to open in October
Maricopa shoppers will soon have a new option for picking up groceries, toiletry items and other essential household needs.An 11,600-square-foot 99¢ Only Stores taking...
Rep. Kwasman explores Congressional Dist. 1 race
Economist and state Rep. Adam Kwasman, R-District 11, announced Monday the formation of an exploratory committee to run for Congressional District 1. State District...
Arby’s scores an excellent health rating
Eighty percent of the Maricopa businesses inspected by Pinal County Public Health Services District in June received “Excellent” marks.Pizza Hut, Pepe’s Taco Shoppe, Brooklyn...
Men, women pay $5,000 each for U-Haul ride to Phoenix
A group of men and women who entered the country illegally told Pinal County Sheriff’s deputies Sunday they each paid $5,000 for a ride...
Prescottonian: We could all use a little more firefighter in us
I had the pleasure – and honor – of spending my 4th of July in Prescott. I hung out with family, watched fireworks and...
MPD detective’s arraignment set for Friday
A Maricopa police detective charged with six felonies including the theft of about $1,300 while investigating a drug smuggling case last April will appear...
MFD crew to attend service for fallen firefighters
The Maricopa Fire Department will send one truck and its crew Tuesday morning to take part in the memorial service for the 19 hotshot...
ED3 to offer free energy-savings workshop
Electrical District No. 3 will host a free energy conservation workshop at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at the Maricopa Unified School District administrative...
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