GALLERY: Veterans Day Parade
Residents in Maricopa showed out to celebrate and thank veterans for their service on Veterans Day this year.
Local businesses, schools and supporters marched down...
National day honors many in Maricopa
Farming is not just history in Maricopa — it’s also part of the future. That’s why National Farmers Day happens this date every year.
Just...
HISTORY: All along the water tower
The old water tower is a familiar landmark that highlights the city’s history as a hub for trains. This old tower has seen it...
Zoning board to mull new master-planned community
A new neighborhood with hundreds of homes could be in store for Maricopa.
Maricopa’s Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss the early stages of a...
Tough loss for Desert Sunrise at first-ever homecoming
In an out-of-conference showdown Sept. 15, the Desert Sunrise Golden Hawks football team faced came up short versus the Flagstaff Eagles and suffered a...
Maricopa moving forward with Sonoran Desert Parkway
In response to the ongoing battle for control over a crucial Sonoran Desert Parkway intersection between Maricopa and the Ak-Chin Indian Community, the city...
Maricopa remembers 9/11 attacks 22 years later
Maricopa High School stood solemn and still this morning.
The city came together in memoriam of the 2,977 people who died in the terrorist attacks...
LOOK INSIDE: Garage fire scene a ‘life hazard’
New images show the extent of damage after a house fire last night in Maricopa Meadows.
Maricopa police and fire responded to a home on...
MFD squashes BMW fire at elementary school
A rare sprinkling of rain didn't stop a BMW from combusting into flames this morning.
Kevin Mallory responded to Butterfield Elementary School around 8 a.m....
Equine artistry: Exploring Maricopa’s ‘Wild Horses’
No room for "neigh" saying — horses are symbolic here in Maricopa.
While seeing wild horses kicking dust on the side of State Route 347...
WATCH: Copa Flats rolls out solar parking structures
It's the sunniest summer on record in Maricopa. One apartment home development in town is taking advantage.
The Copa Flats apartments on Porter Road near...
Echoes of Fire: Thunderbird Farms aftermath
Thunderbird Fire District Chief Allen Allcott was right when he told InMaricopa a tree farm inferno that sparked in late July would continue burning well into...
Tree fire continues to burn
For a tree farm fire in Hidden Valley, it's a slow burn.
The usually verdant palm tree canopy at Thunderbird Farms has been enshrouded in...
Maricopa resident to bring Showtime standup to Pinal County
Maricopa resident Tony Vicich will bring Showtime's Funny Women of a Certain Age to the Pence Center at Central Arizona College soon.
Vicich is a...
Man arrested for robbing child
Maricopa police placed a man behind bars after he allegedly robbed a child Saturday.
The Maricopa Police Department says the man they nabbed stole a...
3 closures to impact Valley travelers
Have plans in the Valley this weekend? Maricopa residents can expect road closures in the East Valley and north Phoenix to impact travel plans. ...
Capturing the Spirit of Independence
The spirit of independence was alive and well with the City of Maricopa's magical Great American 4th fireworks show Tuesday night. Copper Sky Regional...
MUSD board to consider installing metal detectors
Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board will conduct a work study June 14 on OPENGATE, a weapon detection system aimed at enhancing the safety...
Molly’s House of Little Feet Graduation
Molly's House of Little Feet, a preschool and daycare facility founded by Amalia Clark, recently held a heartwarming graduation ceremony at Sequoia Pathway Elementary...
Gila River Resorts & Casinos Hiring for 700 Positions
Gila River Resorts & Casinos is hosting jobs fairs in to hire 700 positions. The new and existing roles are available at all four...
Study for proposed traffic Interchange at Riggs Road
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), in partnership with the Gila River Indian Community, Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), and in coordination with the...
MHS Varsity baseball recognized for outstanding sportsmanship
Maricopa High School's varsity baseball team, led by Head Coach Brad Vericker, has emerged as an example of sportsmanship both on and off the...
Beat the heat: essential tips to stay cool and safe this summer
As temperatures soar and extreme heat becomes increasingly common, it's crucial to take proactive measures to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities from...
Sandlot Maricopa honors Hydie Fernandez this weekend
This weekend, Sandlot Maricopa is honoring Suheiry “Hydie” Fernandez, the 10-year-old girl who tragically lost her life on March 31 following an accident on...
A last shot, a found path
By John Hill - Photo by: Victor Moreno
Kincade Young, a recent graduate from Heritage Academy, has been a part of many firsts since the...
Lopeman’s contract extended until 2026
Superintendent Dr. Tracey Lopeman of the Maricopa Unified School District expressed her gratitude to the Governing Board after they extended her contract until 2026.
“It...
‘Hub’ of Desert Sunrise nears completion
After three years of meticulous planning, virtual meetings and dedicated construction efforts, the Student Commons building at Desert Sunrise High School is rapidly nearing...
MHS seniors offered $7 million in scholarships
Maricopa High School held its annual senior awards night May 8, to recognize the achievements of the graduating class of 2023.
Family, friends and...
Police: Assault of park ranger leads to 5 more charges
A man was arrested after he reportedly assaulted a park ranger at Copper Sky and drove away finding nothing but more trouble when officers...
Butterfield Elementary recognized at Diamondbacks game
Butterfield Elementary School has been recognized as an award winner in the annual D-Backs School Challenge, a program run by the Arizona Diamondbacks’ charitable...