Tanker slows traffic on John Wayne Parkway
An oversized tanker truck slowed traffic along John Wayne Parkway southbound today a little after lunch time. The oversized load took up nearly two...
Police chief unveils 2021 crime stats
Maricopa Police Chief James Hughes presented the city’s annual crime statistics to the city council at its Tuesday meeting, and the results were mixed.
Violent...
City of Maricopa facing challenging transportation issues – Republished from 2005
This story was originally Published on: Dec 28, 2005.
The City of Maricopa is the fastest growing community in Arizona and is in a state of...
“Best Christmas Ever” – as told in photos
Photographer Victor Moreno had his hands full on Monday capturing the emotions and the excitement of the "Best Christmas Ever" ceremony. Here are some...
VIDEO: Watch local family receive “Best Christmas Ever”
More than 100 Maricopans gathered in a local neighborhood to support a family and to give them their “Best Christmas Ever.” The Powell family...
ADOT: No state highway closures over upcoming holiday weekends
No full closures are scheduled on state highways over and between the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s weekends, as the Arizona Department of Transportation...
Interstate 11 clears a hurdle, but still a long way off
The U.S. Department of Transportation has filed its findings for the Interstate 11 study corridor – a 2,000-foot-wide, 280-mile path stretching from Nogales to...
Spike in gas prices hurts, but why is it happening?
The price of gas has shot up by at least 50 cents a gallon in and around Maricopa in the last month.
Arizona’s average price...
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...
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....
O’Halleran’s mobile office holds hours in Maricopa
As a reminder, staff from Congressman Tom O'Halleran's office will be at Maricopa City Hall on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to...
Attendance borders offered for second high school
The committee tabbed by the Maricopa Unified School District to recommend attendance borders for the city’s second high school made its initial recommendations Wednesday...
Copa Flats Apartments clear latest hurdle
The city council moved the proposed Copa Flats apartments another step closer to becoming a reality Tuesday night.
The council approved a minor General Plan...
2021 Pacana Park Pumpkin Walk – PHOTOS
Maricopa residents came out and had some fun at the Annual Pumpkin Walk.
MUSD celebrates construction progress on 2nd high school
In May, it was a working pecan farm. Today, a high school is sprouting.
The Maricopa Unified School District held a gymnasium preview Friday to...
Murphy Road lane restrictions announced
Murphy Road near the construction of the new high school will be partially closed for about 30 days, starting Oct. 25.
Temporary traffic signals will...
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,...
Behind the Scenes – photoshoot at Sun Life Health
Check out photos of photographer Victor Moreno getting the cover shot of the 2021 InMaricopa Health Guide. The Health Guide was mailed as part...
Maricopa Remembers: Locals reflect on the 20th anniversary of 9/11
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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...
FBI takes over bank robbery investigation
The FBI Violent Crimes Task Force has taken over the investigation of the Aug. 14 bank robbery at the Desert Financial Credit Union branch...
Joe Jackson: A Paralympian’s journey to Japan – Diary
Maricopa’s own Joseph Jackson is representing Team USA at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. Jackson, a member of the U.S. Wheelchair Rugby since...
Another new development on John Wayne Parkway?
Many local residents have been speculating about possible new development south of Iconic Tire & Service Center at 19945 N. John Wayne Parkway, just north...
Harrah’s penny slot yields $500K windfall
Jingles, chimes and cheers greeted one lucky Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino player as she hit the progressive jackpot on the Buffalo Grand® machine by Aristocrat...
2 dead in SR238 crash on Saturday
Two people were killed Saturday afternoon in a crash on State Route 238.
A third victim in the two-vehicle crash at South 99th Avenue in...
Most expensive home: sold for $10K+ over list in 2 days
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa Dec. 16, 2020 – Jan. 15, 2021 was a two-story home in Glennwilde. This upgraded home features...
Most expensive home sold: 4BR with diving pool, putting green
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa from Aug. 16 to Sept. 15 was a huge two-story, four-bedroom former DR Horton model home with...
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,...
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...
Maricopa High graduates have a window seat for Diploma Day
After a year that culminated in so much disappointment for many Maricopa High School graduates, the Class of 2020 and its accomplishments were celebrated...