![One of several flyers for a "TikTok rizz party" is taped to a door in the Maricopa Business Center along Honeycutt Road on April 23, 2024. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/spencer-042324-tiktok-rizz-party-flyer-web-534x462.jpg "Rizz party organizers say city ‘lying’")
Council set to approve $27.8 million budget
Mayor Anthony Smith and two members of the Maricopa City Council said Monday they expect little discussion or debate as the council is set...
Summer reading contest begins
Maricopa Public Library's summer reading program is an eight-week reading incentive program open to readers ages 4 through adult.The program begins today and ends...
5 burned bodies could be bad drug deal
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the killing of five people found burned beyond recognition Saturday morning in an SUV in the Vekol...
Most commutes not affected by Amtrak change
Nearly three-quarters of readers who responded to this week’s online poll, “Is the Amtrak schedule affecting your commute?” said no.Of the 188 responses, 137,...
Landfill search 75% complete
The search for the remains of a 5-year-old Glendale girl at the Butterfield Landfill 17 miles west of Maricopa is more than 75 percent...
Former MPD police chief to restart NAACP chapter
Maricopa resident and former city police chief Patrick Melvin has met with state leaders of the NAACP to reactivate the branch in Pinal County.Patrick...
MPD reviews video, service calls in Circle K robbery
To possibly identify the suspect who robbed a Circle K early Wednesday, the Maricopa Police Department is reviewing surveillance tapes from the convenience store...
McClaren, Taylor also in sheriff’s race
Seven candidates have filed for Pinal County sheriff, not five as previously reported.A list from the Pinal County Elections Office of candidates running for...
County court clerk: Consider merit-based incentives
It is time for meaningful compensation to become a reality in Pinal County; it is time we are true to our own sense of...
Two Maricopans in race for new supervisor seat
Five candidates are running for Pinal County sheriff and five for the newly formed County Supervisor District 4, which includes Maricopa.The deadline was 5...
Dad could win Father’s Day prize package
InMaricopa and Maricopa Ace Hardware are teaming up to give three Maricopa dads one heck of a Father’s Day.Whether dad prefers spending time on the...
Rotary Pool closed for repairs
On the weekend of its opening for the 2012 swimming season, the Rotary Pool had to close when a pump broke down.Rotary Club President...
Soft launch of new city website July 1
The soft launch of the city’s new website will begin July 1 to coincide with the city’s 24/7 City Services initiative, according to City...
Suspect sought in Circle K robbery
The Maricopa Police Department is seeking a male suspect in connection with a robbery at about 3 a.m. Wednesday at the Circle K 19864...
Babeu, Voyles team up on election ticket
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu and criminal prosecutor Lando Voyles announced the formation of their Law and Order Team Wednesday as they filed their...
Police blotters replaced by new crime-data system
Faithful readers of InMaricopa.com’s police reports undoubtedly have noticed a change in the last couple weeks in the format of reports from the Maricopa...
Balanced budget, balanced future
For two years I've represented your interests as a conservative member of your city council, and in that time, I've never lost sight of...
Letter to the Editor: In support of Babeu
I publicly supported Sheriff Vasquez in 2008. The people of Pinal County spoke and elected Sheriff Paul Babeu. It didn’t take long to see...
Maricopa veterans hold flag-raising ceremony
As a crowd of more than 100 looked on, Maricopa’s veterans honored their fallen comrades with a flag-raising ceremony Monday morning in front of...
Weight lifter strives for championship status
A popular phrase heard in recent years is “50 is the new 40.”For Wiley White, it’s more like “50 is the new 25.”The Alterra...
Races and fun run benefit Miss Maricopa pageant
Miss Maricopa Scholarship Pageant organizers are holding a Splash into Summer 5K and a 2-mile race along with 1-mile fun run June 2 to...
Wrestling with value, authenticity
The late Al Jolson in one of his ballads croons, “Come out here in the moonlight.”The rest of the song hints of a lover's...
Great Reads: Still time to sign up for reading program
I’d like to begin this latest edition of Great Reads with a special announcement.If you haven’t signed up for the Maricopa Public Library’s Summer...
Dog park nixed, neighborhood park possibility
Two city council members want a piece of land once considered for a dog park in the Heritage District to become a public park.The...
Task force finds ditched pot
On Thursday, Pinal County sheriff deputies working with the West Desert Task Force found 1,625 lbs of marijuana in a stolen GMC pickup.The truck...
Letter to the Editor: Rios responds to Babeu
As much as he wants to run away from it, Sheriff Paul Babeu does not have a balanced general-fund budget (he will likely be...
Broken water main drops pressure
A broken water main behind the Maricopa Fire Department’s old fire station on North John Wayne Parkway prompted a drop in water pressure early...
MHS teacher arrested on drug charges
A Maricopa High School teacher was arrested May 15 in Maricopa County for marijuana possession and use and drug paraphernalia possession and use.
Charles Allman,...
MPD to participate in weekend DUI patrols
The Maricopa Police Department will participate in DUI saturation patrols Memorial Day weekend as part of the Pinal County Regional DUI Task Force. ...
MPD to participate in weekend DUI patrols
The Maricopa Police Department will participate in DUI saturation patrols Memorial Day weekend as part of the Pinal County Regional DUI Task Force. ...
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