Majority oppose Obamacare in weekly poll
Most of you were opposed to the Supreme Court’s ruling upholding Obamacare, or the Affordable Care Act.The court upheld the legislation as constitutional in...
Holiday Festival & Food Drive Saturday at Stagestop Marketplace
Excitement is in the air at the Stagestop Marketplace, and the business owners are hosting a day of fun and holiday festivities for Maricopa residents.
Your child’s education and technology
Today, however, technology is so prevalent in our lives that it is virtually invisible...especially to our kids.
MerryCopa lights up Copper Sky
'Twas three weeks before Christmas, and all through the town,
Maricopans were stirring, their cocoa so brown.
Children ate cookies and gingerbread loaf,
Santa and Mrs. Claus...
Local blood drive a success
The blood drive held by the Knights of Columbus at Our Lady of Grace on Saturday provided 46 pints of blood to help Valley hospitals.
Penny Wars at MWMS helps food bank (video)
There is a war going on at Maricopa Wells Middle School.
Not to worry, it’s all a benefit for F.O.R. Maricopa’s food bank.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPha8eirsmc
Penny Wars was...
Mayor Price will look back, look forward in State of the City address
IF YOU GO
What: State of the City
When: Oct. 24, 6 p.m.
Who: Mayor Christian Price
Where: Maricopa City Hall, 39700 W. Civic Center Plaza
How much: Free
Info:...
General Election Candidates: Who do you pick?
The General Election is Nov. 6. The following are candidates for office that affect Maricopa. In purple are candidates you will see at Saturday's...
Lovable puppy needs family of her own
Bear is a five-month-old Husky /Aussie mix. She's a gorgeous auburn color with matching eyes.
PCSO seizes AK-47s, ammo after high-speed chase
A high-speed pursuit in Stanfield Tuesday ended in the seizure of several high-powered rifles and ammunition.At approximately 11:00 a.m., a Pinal County Sheriff’s deputy...
One lucky winner will become a millionaire at Harrah’s Ak-Chin on Dec. 28
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino & Resort Hotel will be making one lucky guest a millionaire on Dec. 28 at 8 p.m. in the Oasis Lounge. Customers have been earning entries since Oct. 31.
Maricopa mayor declares Black History Month
Text of Black History Month proclamation by Mayor Christian Price
Whereas, Diversity of social identity, including racial and cultural identity, contributes positively to the development...
Maricopa this week
Maricopa students will be in the holiday mood during this final week of classes prior to the winter break. Concerts and holiday activities are planned at all elementary schools on Tuesday evening.
Maricopa teachers show solidarity with statewide movement to improve pay
Maricopa public school teachers joined a statewide movement Wednesday in protest of low teacher pay. “This is not an indictment of our local schools; it’s...
First global product sourcing center chooses Pinal County
AzSourcing and its affiliates have selected Casa Grande in Pinal County to build the nation’s first global product sourcing center.“In the very near future,...
McClure named chairman of Pinal Board of Supervisors
Maricopa’s representative on the Pinal County Board of Supervisors, Jeff McClure, has been elected by the board to serve as its chairman in the...
Council’s OK makes new emergency department official
City Council has approved shifting some duties from its Fire & Medical Department to Maricopa’s new Department of Emergency Management, which was created in...
Maricopa teen re-appointed to Governor’s Youth Commission
For the second year in a row, Maricopa High School junior Evan Grace has been appointed to serve on the Governor’s Youth Commission.
Fifty-one high...
Flashback: Pima Butte opens doors
In July 2005, Maricopa schools welcomed students for the first day of the new school year. Pima Butte, a new elementary school in Rancho...
Telemarketing scams
Every year thousands of consumers lose money to telemarketing con artists.
MPD Weekend Report Jan 2 – 4, 2009
00:33:10 01/02/09 09-00052 ANIMAL NOISE EDWARDS & HONEYCUTT RP IS SAYING THERE IS A DOG BARKING AND IT IS DISTURBING HER / RP...
Fatal rollover victims’ families raising funds with car wash
If your car needs a good washing, and even if it doesn't, head over to the parking lot of Headquarters Restaurant this afternoon. ...
Tips to help boost credit scores and strengthen financial footing
It is a three-digit score that can shape your financial future, whether you plan to buy a new car or qualify for a reasonable mortgage loan to buy the home of your dreams.
Flash flood warning in effect
After a light morning drizzle turned into steady rain Saturday, water rose quickly in washes, streets and roads. Maricopa was placed under a flash...
Mayor Smith touts AZ511 traffic notifications
While Mayor Nancy Smith hustles to work on a variety of traffic-related issues affecting Maricopa, commuters have at least one option to quickly follow...
Troopers to target commercial vehicles in next SR 347 detail
State Troopers are returning to State Route 347 on Friday, this time focusing on commercial vehicles.
Last week, officers with the Department of Public Safety...
Signs promote Salsa Festival at city’s entryway
The city council is banking that commuters driving to and from the Valley can’t miss the large banners announcing Saturday’s eighth annual Salsa Festival....
Police chief unveils 2021 crime stats
Maricopa Police Chief James Hughes presented the city’s annual crime statistics to the city council at its Tuesday meeting, and the results were mixed.
Violent...
County assessor arrested for DUI
An anonymous citizen complaint has led to the arrest of an elected Pinal County official for allegedly driving under the influence.
Let’s Talk
Mayoral candidate Anthony "Tony" Smith encourages community to discuss issues rather than buy into gossip or rumors.