What moves you, Arizona?
This is the start of the state's long-range transportation plan - also called What Moves You Arizona - to bring together all residents, visitors, drivers and anyone else who will need to get around, to create a vision for the future of transportation.
Quality Plus Auto Glass, 4 Valley-based firms permitted this week
The city of Maricopa either renewed or issued new permits to five businesses this week.
Wasnauk shot hats off passengers for 25 cents
Wasnauk's tools were the bow and arrow, and his trade was shooting off the hats of anyone willing to take a chance.
Transportation changes at MUSD
I went on the MUSD site today to check out the bus schedule for the high school. Lo and behold, things have changed! We live in Senita, Phase I. Apparently we are just too close to need bussing to the high school.
Snider holding Maricopa office hours Aug. 3
Supervisor David Snider will hold his monthly office hours in Maricopa on Tuesday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Maricopa interim City Hall.
Independents can choose ballot in Arizona primary
The Primary Election is Aug. 24. In the primary, voters will decide the nominees who will appear on the ballots in November's election.
Disaster aid loans available for January storm damage
Pinal County's Emergency Manager, Lou Miranda, commends the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for including Pinal County in its disaster aid program.
Weekly ‘deals’ in Maricopa
Here are the deals of the week for July 27 to August 3.
McTighe chairs local Friends group
Nancy McTighe is the new chairperson of the Friends of the Maricopa Public Library.
A cause for celebration
Monday marked the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Bingo hopes to ‘win’ new home
Bingo is a lovable, friendly, lonely boy who was found right after the 4th of July.
PCSO regional drug task force receives award
Pinal County Sheriff's Office regional High Intensity Drug Enforcement Unit received an "Excellence in Cooperative Law Enforcement Award" last week from the Law Enforcement Coordinating Committee. MPD is part of that task force.
Nearby eateries hit with health citations
Food that expired more than seven days ago but being stored for use, dirty equipment and employees using their bare hands to handle food were among the violations handed out to nearby restaurants last month.
Gas pump, ATM skimming: ‘theft by another name’
Attorney General Terry Goddard warns consumers about credit and debit card "skimming" which has become increasingly prevalent in Arizona in recent months.
Stay safe this monsoon season
Recent rains from the monsoon season have Pinal County Public Works Road crews on alert and ready to handle what the monsoon storms will throw their way this summer.
Native New Yorker celebrates 5th year with free wings
On Wednesday Maricopa's Native New Yorker will celebrate is fifth anniversary by offering six free wings to everyone who purchases a drink.
Maricopa public library sets records in June
June at the Maricopa Public Library proved a record-setting month for both the number of patron visits and the number of items checked out.
Great reads at the Maricopa Public Library
The heat may be exhausting, but knowing we all possess a comfortable chair, a cool beverage and a good book should ease the discomfort of summer.