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...

Woman accused of drunk driving in crash with children on board

A woman only identified as Terri by Maricopa Police was arrested and charged Jan. 13 for impaired driving, a blood alcohol level more than...

Child saved from drowning thanks fire crew for rescue (VIDEO)

While her parents were at work, both teaching school, 18-month-old Cate Jump fell into a private swimming pool while in the care of a...

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...

Juvenile Court seeking guidance volunteers

Pinal County Juvenile Court is looking for volunteers who would like to contribute time to young people who are in need guidance. The Restorative Justice...

Overnight closures on Maricopa Road this weekend

The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers of the following road closures that will be in place overnight from 9 p.m. Friday, July...

Warrant becomes another drug-dealing arrest

William T. Wall was wanted on a warrant. When police found him, he was also allegedly in possession of marijuana and told officers he...

ADOT: Spring break makes March deadliest driving month of the year

Arizona Department of Transportation Over the next few weeks, thousands will take to Arizona’s highways for spring break getaways. Classmates, friends, fraternity brothers, 20-somethings looking...

Update: SR 347 lanes reopen after dust storm

The Arizona Department of Transportation officially reopened State Route 347 northbound and southbound at milepost 184 south of Riggs Road near Maricopa. The road was...

Truck-repair accident leads to fatality

The name of the man killed in an accident at his home on Roan Road Tuesday has not been released. The 58-year-old man was working...

Update: MPD says 8 properties vandalized

The Maricopa Police Department said it is investigating eight cases of vandalism that were reported early Monday morning in Rancho El Dorado. MPD Spokesman Ricardo...

Maricopa police, fire offer car seat tips

The Maricopa Police and Fire departments joined forces to host a seminar on child passenger safety at Maricopa Fire Station 575 on Sept. 19. Officials...

MPD estimates cost for family advocacy center

Maricopa victims of abuse or assault often have to travel more than 90 minutes round-trip for treatment and preserving evidence for criminal investigation. San Tan...

Fatal crash, roadwork tangle traffic Thursday morning

A fatal collision on the west end of Riggs Road on State Route 347 and road construction on Interstate 10 on the east end...

Two women hospitalized after stabbing incident

A Maricopa woman reportedly suffered stab wounds and her mother, the suspected assailant, was hospitalized after a possible overdose Saturday. Residents reported a large gathering...

Family safe after Glennwilde house fire

A two-story home caught fire on Lucera Lane Friday afternoon. Reported before 5 p.m., the fire in the Glennwide subdivision drove young members of...

Man charged with possessing sawed-off shotguns

During the service of a routine protection order on Nov. 26, Jason Simpson of West Avella Drive, was found to be in the possession...

Man accused of domestic violence over alleged infidelity

  Jose Martinez-Romero was arrested by Maricopa Police on April 17 on suspicion of domestic violence assault. Police responded to a residence on West Nina Street,...

Collision brings first responders to Honeycutt Road (video)

An afternoon collision on Honeycutt Road shook up occupants of two vehicles, with two being transported to the hospital. The incident, in front of...

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...

After the fire, MFMD to present special program at Senita site

After a busy week battling structure fires, the Maricopa Fire/Medical Department will hold a presentation on the site of the recent residential fire in...

Resident suffers burns in Acacia Crossings house fire

A man in a wheelchair was injured when a fire started in his Acacia Crossings home June 26. The fire started in a bedroom in...

Valenzuela given time to challenge grand jury proceedings

Attorneys for accused murderer Jose Valenzuela have until March 7 to file a challenge to his grand jury proceedings. Superior Court Judge Kevin White granted...

Crash blocking SR 238

Emergency crews are responding to a collision involving a tractor trailer on State Route 238 near mile marker 43, a fire official said. Brad Pitassi,...

More dust hits Maricopa, limiting visibility

The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a dust storm warning for Pinal County on Tuesday. A wall of dust was along the line...

Maricopa named 8th safest from burglary

Using FBI crime numbers from 2015, a national security company named Maricopa to its Top 10 list of burglary-safe Arizona cities. Maricopa is No. 8. Protect...

MPD to unveil fallen officer memorial

After more than two years of fund-raising, a memorial monument is about to be unveiled at the Maricopa Police Substation at Copper Sky. The fallen...

Roadwork planned on John Wayne Parkway this weekend

Drivers on John Wayne Parkway should allow extra travel time this weekend while pavement repairs are made. Arizona Department of Transportation will be making...

Woman accused of hitting boyfriend as he drove

  Sydney Powell was arrested Jan. 13 after she allegedly hit her boyfriend in the face twice while he was driving south on John Wayne...

18 years later, memories of 9/11 (VIDEO)

Maricopans remember Sept. 11, 2001, on the 18th anniversary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnST0OZcmNM
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