Shots fired, residents shelter in place on Thanksgiving
On Thanksgiving day, Maricopa Police responded to a situation at the 45500 block of Dirk Street in Maricopa Meadows after shots were fired. The...
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...
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Sequoia football players signed to college teams
A group of football players from Sequoia Pathway Academy have been signed to various college teams, were recognized by their classmates during a pep...
Online Dating Tips
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Online Dating Tips
FBI Tip #4: Do not allow attempts to isolate you from family and friends.
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...
Bartle: City council cops out, condones Gusse’s attacks on local business
At its May 19 meeting, the Maricopa City Council addressed an ethics complaint I filed against Councilmember Julia Gusse. Here is the story from...
Prepping for pickleball
Though construction is already underway, ground was officially broken for outdoor pickleball courts at Copper Sky Tuesday. Maricopa City Councilmember Marvin Brown, from left,...
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...
East Valley segment of I-10 to close this weekend
A stretch of Interstate 10 will be closed this weekend in Tempe and Ahwatukee.
Eastbound I-10 will be closed between US 60 and the Loop...
Maricopa Memorial Events presents funds to local organizations
Maricopa Memorial Events awarded checks to organizations who had raised funds for them back in November. The money was raised through the annual Veterans...
Neighbors helping neighbors builds community spirit for Christmas
This Christmas, Maricopa Neighbors in Need, a community outreach group with more than 2,000 members on Facebook, will hold its annual “Operation Christmas Child.”
The...
Poll: Most Maricopans feel there are too many apartments
This week’s poll dealt with opinions on the number of apartments in the city. The majority of the 689 people who responded to the...
Zoning changes for Maricopa 40 clears way for 190 homes
The Maricopa City Council approved a minor General Plan Land Use Amendment for Maricopa 40, a 190-home development at the northwest corner of W....
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...
Food prices up nearly 15.6% since January 2021
The cost of food has risen by 15.6% since January 2021, according to data released this week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
In January...
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...
MUSD Board to discuss campus enhancements for improved safety
The Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board will discuss and possibly approve a project to renovate the office and main entrances at Maricopa Wells...
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...
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...
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...
Online Dating Tips
FBI Tip #6: If you are planning to meet someone in person you have met online, meet in a public place and let someone...
Maricopa Remembers: Locals reflect on the 20th anniversary of 9/11
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Man passed out in car arrested on drug charges
A Maricopa man is facing drug charges after his arrest at Pacana Park Monday.
Joshua Roberson was charged with possession of dangerous drugs and drug...
Clock is ticking for MHS students to enter big Senior Giveaway
Seniors at Maricopa High School have one last chance to get entered for free prizes, but the clock is ticking.
The MHS 2020 Senior Giveaway...
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...
City, businesses hopeful Wal-Mart will help, not harm, local stores
While many horror stories are told about the effect a Wal-Mart opening has on the local business community, many in Maricopa are predicting a net gain.
MUSD teachers, returning employees to receive pay hikes
Maricopa Unified School District teachers will receive raises starting from 5% and all other school district employees will get pay hikes on July 1...
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...