Bee sanctuary buzzing in Alterra yard

Ed Steidler built a wildflower sanctuary in his yard to provide a feeding ground for bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Steidler has seen the local honey...

Poll: With Chili’s out, readers want similar option in city in its place

Maricopa’s dining options took a hit last week when Chili’s announced it would not be opening in Maricopa after securing a location a year...
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Surf park plan features hotel, tiny-house village

Maricopans looking to have a bit of aquatic fun may soon be able to avoid a drive to a Valley waterpark or lake and...
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Maricopans brace for eye-popping lottery drawings

Winning a Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot can transform lives in unimaginable ways. The winning pot differs from draw to draw, with some jackpots occasionally...

Home Depot coming to Maricopa; opening likely in spring ’24

Home Depot is coming to Maricopa. The Atlanta-based, big-box, home-improvement chain has confirmed with the city its intention to open a store on Stonegate Road...

Sherman Bell ‘never gonna quit’ music

Sherman Bell’s love of music began when he was a child in San Francisco during the 1950s, and it continues to grow to this...
Salsa Champ 2021

$2,500 in prize money dished out to salsa champ

Saturday’s Salsa Night Market brought out throngs of people to Copper Sky Regional Park where they saw live entertainment and sampled products from dozens...

The Homicide Hunter visits Maricopa: Part 2

EDITOR’S NOTE: Lt. Joe Kenda, a renowned homicide detective who originally hails from Colorado Springs, and his wife, Kathy spent some time in Maricopa...

Tucson restaurant chain signs lease to expand to Maricopa

Tucson smoothie giant eegee’s confirmed it signed a lease for a shop in Maricopa. “We do have a signed agreement to occupy the vacant land...
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Maricopans brace for $1 billion lottery drawing tonight

Powerball lottery players tonight stand to become instant billionaires as the winning pot inches closer to a record-breaking high. The winning pot differs from draw...

Dog’s heroics sealed close bond with family

The morning Steve Subick’s yellow lab jumped on his bed was the morning he knew something was wrong. A garage fire started by the water...

MerryCopa at Copper Sky grows to 2 days starting with tree lighting tonight

The season of eggnog and fruitcakes is upon us. The annual MerryCopa Holiday Festival ushers in the season in the city with festivities expanded...

‘One Chip Challenge’ tests guts at Salsa Fest sideshow

The "One Chip Challenge" at Saturday’s Salsa Festival and Night Market had a little bit of everything prior to competitors eating a ridiculously hot...

The Homicide Hunter visits Maricopa: Part 1

EDITOR’S NOTE: Lt. Joe Kenda, a renowned homicide detective who originally hails from Colorado Springs, and his wife, Kathy spent some time in Maricopa...
2021 Best Mom Winner

Humble, grateful moms voted the best

A common theme of the 2021 Best Mom InMaricopa Presented by Iconic Tire and Service Center contest is humility. All three winners were surprised...

Council approves pre-annexation of 5,700 acres south and west of city

The City Council on Tuesday approved a series of pre-annexation agreements with owners of 15 parcels totaling 5,741.9 acres south and east of the...