SR 347 reopened in both directions near Maricopa
State Route 347 is now open in both directions north of Maricopa, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Blowing dust and subsequent collisions had...
Strong winds, blowing dust forecast for Thursday
Drivers across Arizona should be prepared for strong winds, possible blowing dust and an increased fire danger today.
The National Weather Service has issued advisories...
MPD rookie receives county award for work with victims
Tyler Pappas grew up admiring his grandfather’s career in law enforcement and consumed his stories of comradery and bravery.
“It kind of stuck with me,”...
Couple living in ‘storage closet’ arrested
Police informed a local homeowner last week that two people had been illegally living in a structure attached to their home in the Heritage...
‘Garage murder’ case heads to trial after Thanksgiving
Michael Agerter’s accused murderer will face a 12-person jury trial after the Thanksgiving holiday.
The four-week trial will begin Nov. 27 and is expected to...
No injuries reported in late-night McDonald’s fire
Heavy white smoke billowed from the McDonald’s restaurant on John Wayne Parkway late Saturday night as firefighters worked to extinguish a kitchen fire from...
Collision on Porter backs up after-school traffic
An collision snarled traffic at a busy intersection Thursday afternoon as schools were dismissing classes.
Maricopa Police Department reported no serious injuries, though two juveniles...
Section of Honeycutt to be closed tonight
As construction of a new overpass on State Route 347 begins, the Arizona Department of Transportation is preparing to shift traffic away from the...
MPD submits felony child abuse charge against daycare provider
Olivia Merolli, the unlicensed daycare provider who admits to losing a 2-year-old from her home in February, could face legal trouble.
The Maricopa Police Department...
6-year-old transported to hospital after near-drowning
First responders transported a six-year-old to the hospital Monday after he was found unresponsive in a pool.
The boy was discovered not breathing in a...
City announces road closures for night work
To prepare for upcoming work, crews will CLOSE Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway just east of Napa Auto Parts, scheduled for the night of Tuesday, April...
Routes delayed after MUSD buses collide on tracks
No students were seriously injured after two Maricopa High School buses collided in a minor accident Thursday afternoon, school authorities said. One of the...
MFMD shows off new fire truck (VIDEO)
Members of the media were introduced to the Maricopa Fire/Medical Department’s latest major upgrade to their fleet Tuesday. MFMD’s public information officer, Capt. Brad...
Woman asleep behind dumpster arrested on drug charges
Police say they found dangerous drugs on a woman they found sleeping behind a dumpster Monday.
Kourtney Burlison, 29, was arrested on suspicion of criminal...
Fight over rent leads to arrest
An alleged argument over rent led to an assault charge and jail time for a Maricopa woman Monday evening.
The Maricopa Police Department responded to...
Man allegedly assaults officer at pizza chain
Police arrested a man last week for allegedly assaulting an officer at a local restaurant.
Andres Alonso Ortega, 37, was arrested on charges of aggravated...
Mother reports Maricopa teen missing
The Maricopa Police Department is searching for a teenager after his mother reported his disappearance early Sunday morning.
Nunzia Parra said she last saw her...
Drugs, paraphernalia allegedly found in man’s underwear
A traffic stop led to a drug arrest early this month for a man with a misdemeanor warrant.
Maricopa Police Department arrested Shawn Hill on...
Woman arrested after marijuana discovered in shopping cart
Maricopa Police arrested a woman last week after allegedly discovering nearly two pounds of marijuana in her shopping cart.
Nicole Knight, 37, was allegedly pushing...
Judge affirms May trial date for alleged wife murderer
The attorney for the Maricopa man accused of using a sword to kill his wife in 2016 said Monday his client is ready for...
Trial date postponed for teens accused of murder
Pinal County Superior Court Judge Kevin White vacated a trial date for teen co-defendants accused of first-degree murder and armed robbery Monday.
Arthur Eric Magana...
Trial date for garage murder case vacated
The trial date has been vacated for the woman accused of killing her ex-boyfriend in his garage in 2016.
Kathryn Sinkevitch’s first-degree murder trial was...
Man accused of assaulting officer at Denny’s
A Maricopa man was arrested on a slew of charges last week after police said he assaulted an officer and failed to pay for...
Students, parents question schools about safety (VIDEO)
Maricopa Unified School District hosted a School Safety Forum with school and community leaders answering questions from a crowd of students, parents and other...
Acacia residents take issue with speed limit, ADOT
Neighbors in a residential area say their quality of life has been disturbed and their road safety is at risk thanks to a speed...
Homicide detective testifies in death of 3-year-old
Testimony concluded Friday in the two-part Chronis hearing surrounding the blunt-force trauma death of 3-year-old Tiana Capps in 2015.
The defense team for Shawn Main,...
Maricopa Family Advocacy Center, Against Abuse not on same page
Pinal County Board of Supervisors put the brakes on an agreement for the Maricopa Family Advocacy Center to allow time to reconsider its partners.
Torri...
Child hit by car in Rancho El Dorado
A driver allegedly struck an 8-year-old pedestrian in Rancho El Dorado Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The incident occurred around 2:10 p.m. on Rancho El Dorado...
Case against accused child molester could be challenged
The indictment against an accused sex offender could be challenged if the case is remanded to a new grand jury, according to court documents.
Ronald...
Teens accused of murder may ask to be tried separately
The teens charged with the murder of 20-year-old Wyatt Miller appeared separately in court Monday in a hearing two months ahead of their trial...