![An exterior view of the new Carl's Jr. restaurant along John Wayne Parkway on May 7, 2024. [Elias Weiss]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/E1C66482-CB4C-4FD0-BA30-35CECE93F4BE-533x261.jpeg "Carl’s Jr plans to “open soon”")
![An exterior view of a Filiberto's Mexican Food restaurant at an unknown location and date. [Jessica Boehm/Axios]](https://www.inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/axios-050724-filibertos-screenshot-e1715117410101-265x198.jpg "Filiberto’s eyes building Maricopa restaurant")
Payne’s coworkers allege offensive language, racial insensitivity
The 235 pages of documents provided by the city to InMaricopa show Lt. Willie Payne of the Maricopa Police Department was disciplined on two...
PCSO sergeant honored by MADD
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office announced one of its members has been honored for his efforts to further stop drunken driving. ...
Electrician in it for long haul
After 30 years in the electrical business, Larry Larrabee, owner of Desert Valley Electric in Maricopa, said he has a great career and isn’t...
13 arrested in drug, human smuggling incidents
The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office arrested 13 people within 25 hours from Sunday to Monday in three separate cases involving human and drug smuggling.Around...
ED3 gets ‘A’ rating from Standard & Poor’s
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'A' long-term rating to Electrical District No. 3’s $115.5 million series 2011 electric system revenue bonds. ...
Cyclist in stable condition after crash with driver
A 57-year-old cyclist is in stable but serious condition today after receiving injuries to his head and face Sunday during a collision with a...
How to run for local office
Individuals who have announced their intentions for public office must go through a process that includes collecting signatures and completing a nomination packet.To be...
October proclaimed Domestic Violence Awareness Month
City fire trucks and police cars were decorated on Thursday with purple ribbons in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Along with putting...
Stagecoach Days riding into town Oct. 21-23
Back in the 1850s, all a town needed to be on the map in the Arizona territory was a hotel, a saloon and to...
Kleck: Override need stems from lack of state funding
In November, Maricopa voters will once again be asked to consider the approval of an override continuation for the Maricopa Unified School District.Many would...
Anderson committed to stopping domestic abuse
A hoe stands just outside a door at the home of Torri and Kelly Anderson.Whenever one of their younger boys says he is bored,...
‘Shoots & Ladders’ bingo In November
Maricopa Seniors is pleased to announce members of the Maricopa fire and police departments will return as bingo callers for the organization’s November games.Join...
How we can have peace in uncertain times
We are living in a generation in which people need real peace more than ever.Each week I meet people from all walks of life....
Volunteers valuable asset to MPD
In the midst of the city’s budget woes, some Maricopa citizens have stood up and have literally taken the law into their own hands.Since...
Conley: Exercise your right to vote
I have always been an early bird.My mother, on the other hand, was not (nor has she changed) and she would arise later than...
Angel Tree sign up
Sign up for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program will be held at the Rotary Park Ramada on the Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway on the...
MUSD’s problem is lack of parent involvement
I will not support the MUSD override for several reasons. The first reason is that increases in per pupil spending do not equate to...
Dylan needs a forever home
Dylan needs a forever home.Dylan is 6-month-old Aussie mix.He is crate trained, house broken and leash trained. He also is neutered. Dylan is learning...
Vote ‘yes’ on budget override
Maricopa Unified School District is at a crossroads. The district will face a diminished budget of $29 million next fiscal year, down from a...
Local coaches thank community
The third annual Copa Crew Back to School Tournament held in September was another success. With the help of Carl’s Jr., La Vida...
Mayor not against cell tower, just location
Mayor Anthony Smith said today his “no” vote for construction of a Verizon Wireless cell tower near Cobblestone Farms was not a vote against...
Council approves cell tower requests
With little fanfare, Maricopa City Council at its meeting Tuesday approved two requests for conditional use permits from Shaw and Associates on behalf of Verizon...
Small-town doc has simple tastes
Dr. Jean Paul, D.O., a family practitioner at Sun Life Family Health Center in Maricopa, doesn’t drive a Lexus, Cadillac or any other vehicle...
Utility bill assistance available
Community Action Human Resources Agency (CAHRA) will be in Maricopa on Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, 18705 N. John...
U.S. Senate candidate, MUSD override highlight tea party meeting
The Maricopa Tea Party will present a guest speaker and hold a discussion on the school district’s budget override at its meeting tomorrow at...
MPD lieutenant on paid leave since June 1
A Maricopa police lieutenant earning $85,000 a year has been on paid administrative leave since June 1.Willie Payne was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant...
Snider: October filled with exciting events
Welcome to October. The month is replete with notable events such as Name Your Car Day (Oct. 2), Sweetest Day and National Grouch Day...
Last chance to adopt homeless pets
Pinal County Animal Care and Control is making an 11th hour plea to find homes for dozens of dogs and cats that will be...
City’s leadership academy accepting applications
The Maricopa Citizen Leadership Academy is still accepting applications for its fall session, which starts next week.The leadership academy is an opportunity for citizens...
Blessing of Animals postponed to Sunday
Due to the dust storm, Our Lady of Grace Parish’s Blessing of the Animals scheduled for 5 p.m. today has been rescheduled for Sunday...
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