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Today Rotary pool continues to serve Maricopa. Now open for summertime use, it has been refurbished and repainted, providing a great place to swim and play with friends, as well as to meet new people while cooling off during the Arizona summer heat.

Former Maricopa Police Chief Patrick Melvin said his background gives him an advantage in public service. Now, with his three kids off to college...

Michael Drunasky moved the headquarters of his company Druwest Landscape to Maricopa in late 2013. At the time, the move was more personal than...

The 17th Annual Seeds of Change Gala at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Saturday evening raised more than $70,000 to support its charity beneficiary, Against Abuse, Inc. “Currently...

Westbound Interstate 10 will be closed between US 60 (Superstition Freeway) and State Route 143 from 10 p.m. June 9 to 4 a.m. June...

A City Council meeting, the middle school band concert and the second annual Province Arts and Crafts Fair are all scheduled for Maricopa this week.

A backyard shed led to a not-so-neighborly confrontation Monday night.  Maricopa police arrested 42-year-old Tyler D. Koon and accused him of a self-guided tour around...

The Maricopa High School Orchestra earned an “Excellent” rating Oct. 3 at the Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association (ABODA) Fall Festival. “The highlight of...

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued an excessive heat warning, from 10 a.m. Tuesday through 8 p.m. Thursday. An excessive heat warning means...

The most expensive home sold in Maricopa from July 16 through August 15 was a rare basement home with spacious master suite on main...

A beloved K9 cop helped arrest a man who injured her handler Thursday, according to the Maricopa Police Department.  Police arrested 54-year-old Lawrence Bronson after...

A popular Mesa-based Mexican chain that announced its foray into Maricopa in 2020 hinted it hasn’t given up on expanding into the city.  Sonoran Creek...

Members of the Pima Butte MOMS Club who visited Equine Eden Horse Rescue in Maricopa March 13 had a chance to interact with horses up close.

By Aaron Gilbert Are you interested in losing body fat, improving your strength, feeling better and looking better? How about accomplishing all of this in...

Wildlife expert “Wildman” Phil Rakoci came to the Maricopa Public Library Tuesday afternoon to entertain and educate local children with his team of “superhero”...

  By Alice Batsche If you look very closely, you may be able to find a praying mantis in your yard, even though they practically disappear...

After a triple-digit start, this week’s weather will likely bring rain and high temperatures staying in the low to mid-90s.   Monday’s forecast calls for a...

One highly influential group that represents 20 percent of the state's population can make a significant impact on the outcome of an election. 

Correction: A previous version of this story indicated the new eatery was part of the ATL (All the Luv) Wings chain of wing outlets...

A man was arrested last week at a Maricopa home for allegedly pushing a plate of food into his sister’s face. James Boone arrested at...

The month of November saw a significant number of major housing projects, both single- and multi-family crop begin moving toward reality here in Maricopa....

It’s the end of another calendar year and a month of celebration, reflection, cerebration, and resolutions for the future. And in retrospect, 2012 has...

The Maricopa Master Gardeners are hosting their Spring Open House 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Maricopa Agricultural Center, 37860 W. Smith-Enke...

The week will start hot and stay in the mid to low 90s until the weekend. After a cool weekend, the temperatures have...

Exceptional Community Hospital has completed its first expansion, less than eight months after opening, with its Fast Track ER. The new emergency room is designed...

A man was already in criminal traffic trouble before he was dramatically taken into custody in Maricopa last week. Martin Catha, 31, is accused of...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced aid has been made available for Arizona as requested by Gov. Doug Ducey. The funds are to supplement state,...

And now here are some things to add to your schedule for this month.

Since residents first moved into their new homes in 2006, the Tortosa community has considered itself to be very different from Maricopa’s other neighborhoods.With...

Brenda Hasler has been named Interim Financial Services director for the City of Maricopa. In this role, Hasler is responsible for managing, supervising, and coordinating...