3 MHS student-athletes commit to colleges
Three Maricopa High School student-athletes signed for college athletic scholarships Thursday.
MHS Athletic Director Craig Moody presented the athletes to a crowd of family, friends...
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...
’22 in review: Top Maricopa homes sold
According to Multiple Listing Service, 164 homes sold for more than $500,000 in Maricopa city limits in 2022.
It was a roller-coaster year for pricing,...
Hearing set for man accused of sexually abusing minor
A hearing is scheduled Monday for Edward C. Watts, who will be tried in Pinal Superior Court on charges of Continuous Sexual Abuse of...
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...
PD chief: Crime down in 2023
Violent crimes in Maricopa during 2023 skyrocketed over the previous year, Arizona Department of Public Safety annual statistics show.
Overall, violent crimes were up more...
MHS graduate video to get May 21 release, big-screen treatment at UltraStar
In a year when high school graduates nationwide are missing out on traditional celebrations due to public health considerations over coronavirus, Maricopa High School...
Red-flag warning and high winds forecast for Maricopa
The National Weather Service issued a red-flag warning and high-wind advisory that is in effect until 8 p.m. as strong winds and blowing dust...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Fatality No. 5: Man driving on SR 347 dies after car crashes into backyard...
Another fatal accident occurred on State Route 347 today, the fifth in less than a week.
At 9:48 a.m. witnesses reported a vehicle, traveling southbound...
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...
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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...
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...
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...
Crash closes Honeycutt Road
A "serious" crash closed part of Honeycutt Road Saturday night.
Maricopa police have closed Honeycutt Road, between North Porter and North White and Parker roads,...
Maricopa schools prioritize mental health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and schools across Maricopa Unified School District are developing plans to engage students and families in mental-health related...
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...
Maricopa auctioneer joins national association
A Maricopa businessman has joined the world’s largest professional organization for auctioneers.
Nathan Guilford of Liquidate Az, a family business specializing in wholesale, liquidation, auctions...
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...
Neaux Coffee opens
Neaux Coffee is opening its doors Monday.
The shop will be open from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
According to owner/operator Brooklyne Molyneaux, Neaux is...
Biggs to run for state house in LD 16
An Apache Junction city council member is resigning his seat to run for a spot in the Arizona Legislature in the newly reconfigured District...
Sign-Up Today for Parents’ Night Out
On Friday, June 19th from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. drop off your children at Copper Sky for a night of fun while you...
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...
Road work beginning May 15
Starting on May 15, a traffic control plan will be implemented on Edison Rd and Lexington Avenue.
There will be one-way traffic flowing along Lexington...
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...
Early census figures lower than hoped in Maricopa
Preliminary results from the special census conducted by the city of Maricopa showed lower numbers than some city officials were hoping to see.
Maricopa paid...