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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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...

Permit Technician

$16.92 per hour ***Please see the City of Maricopa website for full recruitment and application details https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofmaricopaaz. Applications will only be accepted via the City...

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

FBI Tip #2: Research photos and profiles in other online search tools and ask questions.

Online Dating Tips

FBI Tip #4: Do not allow attempts to isolate you from family and friends.
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...
Scott Bartle City Council

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...
Construction Generic 1

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 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...

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...
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...

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...
MHS Senior Giveaway

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...
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...

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...
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