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Friday, March 29, 2024

5th annual SxS Xmas Ride/Cruise

Maricopa 4x4 held its fifth annual SxS Xmas Ride & Cruise Saturday night. More than 200 people showed out, decking their side-by-side vehicles in Christmas...

MPD makes kids’ Christmas wishes come true

Maricopa Police Department, in conjunction with the Maricopa Police Foundation, held its annual Shop With A Cop event Saturday morning. This event is a "heartwarming opportunity for our local community to witness...
Gila River Fatal Accident

1 dead, more hurt in school van crash

One person was killed, and several others were injured in a two-vehicle collision involving a school van, Gila River Police authorities reported. The crash occurred on...

Fire department promotes Maxcy

Maricopa Fire Department has promoted Nathan Maxcy to battalion chief. “Maxcy’s dedication and exceptional leadership embody our commitment to serving and safeguarding our community,” a...

EV tech new at career institute

Maricopa Unified School District students will be among those building an electric vehicle from the battery next school year. Electric vehicle technology is a new...

Maricopa High Marching Rams finish 4th in state

GLENDALE -- Maricopa High School’s Marching Ram finished fourth Saturday among the state’s top eight high school bands at the state championships. “They did a...

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...
Dominique J. Davis [PCSO]

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...

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 Kindergarten Graduation

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...
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), in partnership with the Gila River Indian Community, Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), and in coordination with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, has initiated a study for a proposed traffic interchange at Riggs Road and State Route (SR) 347 to address traffic congestion and safety.

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...
Beat the Heat: Essential Tips to Stay Cool and Safe During Extreme Temperatures

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...
Kincade Young, a recent graduate from Heritage Academy [Victor Moreno]

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...
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