90 F
Maricopa
Thursday, April 18, 2024

‘Future City’ state finalists present to MUSD board

By Michelle Chance Middle school students participating in the regional Future City Competition presented their projects to the MUSD School Board Feb. 22. Team Sura from...

Waste and recycling in Maricopa: 2 options every Saturday

Did you know Maricopa offers waste and recycling services every Saturday? Disposing of waste and recycling in an environmentally friendly manner is vital to the...
Maricopa Unified School District 20 administration building

World-renowned architecture firm to design 3rd middle school

Maricopa Unified School District’s governing board hired an architectural firm known for its master plan of the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai and designing Sedona...

Maricopa Minute (Video)

Catch up on this weeks news and what's ahead. https://youtu.be/ETXr4undRRM  

Meet: Tyrone Richardson

On a sunny morning at Pacana Park, I had the pleasure of meeting Tyrone Richardson, a 45-year-old resident who has made Maricopa his home...

OPINION: Let’s get ‘R.I.D.’ of partisanship in public safety

Whether Republican, Independent or Democrat (R.I.D.), there should be no partisanship in public safety! Our law enforcement professionals need our support by ensuring they receive...

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...

Invasive plant beautiful in spring, but in dry desert summers, it stinks

Have you seen that vibrant explosion of yellow surrounding Maricopa? While the flower may be nice to look at, it is invasive, and quite...

Maricopa couple starts search for Moose members

A local couple is on a mission to bring Moose to Maricopa – and they’re not talking about the large-antlered, north-woods mammal. Julie and Stan...

Box Canyon Shooting Range to open by March

With the beginning of the new year, Maricopa residents can start looking forward to the opening of a new shooting venue at Box Canyon. According...

MFD offering sand bags to residents

With strong storms pushing through the area, the Maricopa Fire and Medical Department is offering sandbags to help residents prevent flooding. Bags are available at...
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...

Police: Burglary suspect had AR-15, Glock and drugs in backpack

A Maricopa man is facing multiple charges after his Sunday morning arrest. Tyree Johnson is charged with burglary, criminal trespassing, misconduct with a deadly weapon,...
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...

COPS: Gay affair accusation leads to gun, knife standoff

A Maricopa man faces felony charges after he and his wife drew weapons on each other when she accused him of having a gay...

Veterans of the USS Liberty Honored

Mayor Christian Price officially recognized the patriotism of all the Veterans who served on the USS Liberty with a proclamation. 34 Americans died and...

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...

Meet: Jacob Hart

Exploring Maricopa, we encounter Jacob Hart, a 17-year-old who has embraced this town as his home for the past 13 years. Jacob, a true Maricopa...

GALLERY: CAC holds Easter party in Maricopa

CAC's Maricopa Campus is hosting an Easter party today and everyone is invited! This all-ages event is open to the public and features free pictures...

Maricopa population tops in Pinal County

U.S. Census Bureau's release of 2020 data shows Maricopa is the most populous city or town in Pinal County with 58,125 residents. And as...

Roulette Now Live at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino

(MARICOPA, Ariz. – Sept. 21, 2021) – Roulette is now live at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. The popular table game is the latest addition to...
Copa Flats Site Plan

Developer asks to build 300-plus apartments by Walmart

A Minnesota-based developer has submitted pre-application documents to build a 312-unit apartment community at Porter and Applegate roads, north of the Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway,...

Rental homes or apartments, subsidized vouchers give low-income families options

By Joycelyn Cabrera Public housing in Maricopa is nothing new, but private properties accepting subsidized vouchers give flexibility for low-income families. The Pinal County Housing Department...

City Receives National Award for Budget

The City of Maricopa received the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for fiscal year...

Pinal County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Review and Update

A planning team comprised of representatives from Pinal County, Apache Junction, Casa Grande, Coolidge, Eloy, Florence, Kearny, Mammoth, Maricopa, Superior and other stakeholders is reviewing...

Denyse Airheart Recognized by Arizona Business Magazine

City of Maricopa Interim Economic Development Director Denyse Airheart was recognized in Arizona Business Magazine’s 2015 Most Influential Women issue as one of five...

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...

Meet: Wayne Brewster

At 60 years old, Wayne Brewster has embraced a new chapter in Maricopa, where he's been a resident for just over a year and...

Become a Part of a World Record!

Sign up today to participate in The World's Largest Swimming Lesson™ at the City of Maricopa's Copper Sky Aquatic Center on Thursday, June 18th...

Meet: Ray Alley

At Homestead, amid a bustling disc golf game, I had the pleasure of meeting Ray Alley, a 64-year-old Arizona native who has called Maricopa...
Maricopa
clear sky
90 ° F
93.8 °
88.2 °
13 %
1.6mph
0 %
Fri
92 °
Sat
92 °
Sun
89 °
Mon
91 °
Tue
94 °
25,206FansLike
5,160FollowersFollow
2,306FollowersFollow
10,700SubscribersSubscribe

Publications