Extra lighting going into ‘underlit’ neighborhoods

  Solar streetlights are being installed in two old Maricopa neighborhoods considered to be under-lighted. The lights are for an area west of John Wayne Parkway...

City to announce plans for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

Maricopa City Council is set to proclaim Victims’ Rights Week at its meeting on Tuesday, April 18. Mayor Nancy Smith will make the proclamation,...
Green Road Hogenes Dairy UPRR

$25M east-west thoroughfare is transportation priority

Improving transportation flow and relieving traffic congestion was on the minds of city officials during a recent planning session. One priority is a nearly two-mile-long,...

Local artist Walsh opening act at Salsa Festival

Maricopa resident and NBC’s The Voice finalist Laura Walsh is the opening act at Saturday’s Salsa Festival.Walsh will be on stage at 4:15 p.m....

Bell Biv DeVoe to ‘electrify’ Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino

  IF YOU GO Who: Bell Biv DeVoe When: Aug. 30, doors open at 7 p.m., showtime 8 p.m. Where: The Events Center at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino How much:...

Most expensive home sold in Maricopa May 16-June 15

20712 N. Enchantment Pass The most expensive home sold in Maricopa between May 16 and June 15 was a former model home on an 8,361-square-foot...

MPD Report Oct. 20, 2008

00:36:57 10/20/08 08-13378 WELFARE CHECK N JOHN WAYNE PKWY, MAR DURESS ALARM. WHEN ALARM COMPANY CALLED. THE CLEANING CREW THAT NORMALLY...

Don’t just dig

Before you dig a hole to plant a bush or tree in your yard or decide to put a pole for a birdfeeder in the ground, stop and call 811.

Phelps: Keys to effective communication

Getting others to understand our needs and ideas can be complex. The desired outcome is understanding, but how do we get there? What is...

Gas price increases slow down; too early to call trend

The bad news is gas prices in Arizona have gone up an average of 41.5 cents a gallon in the past month, sometimes going...

Man accused of driving away from police in girlfriend’s car arrested

A man accused of driving away from officers in his girlfriend's car as they attempted to make a traffic stop because of a cracked...

Chris Kevin: Maricopa musician and local entertainer

Christopher Kevin is a Maricopa resident pursuing a dream, a dream as a musician.

Letter: Thanks for supporting Veterans Day Parade

By Gabriela Potter The American Legion Auxiliary of Maricopa thanks all participants and community for supporting the first Veterans Day Parade . Special thanks to  the...

Elementary students take mile challenge, Butterfield rises

Butterfield Elementary churned out the runners for Maricopa Unified School District's annual Mile Meet on Wednesday at Ram Stadium. Butterfield students won all but...
Tom Bogle Prenda Microschools

Prenda microschools expand rapidly in Maricopa

In August 2019, Tom Bogle opened a microschool in Maricopa for a few students in grades 3-8 and was soon joined by a neighbor...

Flood waters expected in Maricopa by 12 noon

Heavy rains in Tucson earlier today are the precursor of what could be the worst flood Maricopa has experienced since 1993. According to...

EPA says Maricopa area air too dirty

The Environmental Protection Agency has designated the city of Maricopa and surrounding areas as non-compliant with the federal PM 2.5 air quality standard.

Avoiding affinity fraud

The ACC is warning investors to be on guard against the rise in affinity group fraud, an especially pernicious type of fraud because the perpetrators are people who the investor knows or claims to have the same social, cultural, or religious background.

Friends of the Library offer “proof” that Maricopians know how to cook

"The proof of the pudding is in the eating," according to Miguel de Cervantes' "Don Quixote." In Maricopa, the "proof" is in the...

Tips to Prevent Childhood Obesity

By DANA RODRIGUEZ, PHD, APNP-BC You may have heard about childhood obesity on the news or seen it in the newspapers. You may question, “Why...

Overpass groundbreaking set for Nov. 20

A formal groundbreaking for the construction of an overpass on State Route 347 across the Union Pacific Railroad tracks will take place Nov. 20....

Winds, cool weather forecast for Maricopa this weekend

A windy start to the weekend will likely keep things cool even after the winds die down, according to the National Weather Service. With...

New Chamber leadership breathes life into dying organization

By the middle of 2006, Maricopa's Chamber of Commerce found itself in a compromising position. It existed for three years and their growth stagnated...

Jobs available at new Maricopa urgent care

Dignity Health Arizona, formerly Catholic Healthcare West, is bringing 14 new jobs to Maricopa at an urgent-care facility it is opening in the Shops...

MUSD superintendent: District facilities offer positive learning environment

One of the greatest strengths of the Maricopa Unified School District is we have excellent school buildings and support facilities and virtually all of...

Sun, mild temperatures to greet new year

Maricopa’s weekend weather looks to be comprised of clear skies and mild daytime temperatures as 2018 approaches, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight, the...

City’s Movies in the Park events celebrate the ’80s in ’08

Grab your lawn chair and head out to Pacana Park for the city of Maricopa's '80s in '08 Movies in the Park.
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