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...
GTK: Jay and Daniela Clayton, owners of plumbing company
Jay and Daniela Clayton, longtime residents of Maricopa, own My Essential Plumber, a local company.
Hometown: Payson
Reside in: Alterra
Maricopan since: August 2007
Occupation: Master plumber
Family: Jay,...
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,...
Principals adjust to virtual job demands on MUSD campuses
It’s been an unprecedented start to the school year for Maricopa Unified School District’s nine principals, including three new to the job.
In a great...
City program offers support to parents, students for online learning
A new City of Maricopa program will support parents and students as they begin learning online.
Afterschool Connect, launched by the Community Services Department, seeks...
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...
Uniformed agent will again greet travelers at Amtrak station
When Amtrak trains stop in Maricopa on their way to Los Angeles or New Orleans, riders will soon be greeted by a uniformed agent...
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...
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...
At Ross, crowd of shoppers finds sale is worth the waits
The sale was on Wednesday at Ross Dress for Less and shoppers waited in line for close to an hour to get inside for...
Search extended for interim Pinal County Clerk of the Superior Court
The search for an interim appointee as Pinal County Clerk of Superior Court has been extended.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey will fill the vacancy created...
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...
State urges retailers to test workers for coronavirus symptoms before their shifts
The state is urging retail stores to test their employees for coronavirus symptoms before the shift as non-essential retail stores get ready to resume...
Some Maricopa parks and recreational facilities to reopen this weekend (VIDEO)
The city of Maricopa will begin this weekend to reopen parks and recreational facilities closed or restricted as part of the public health response...
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...
Manfredi joins rural transportation advocacy group
Maricopa City Councilmember Vincent Manfredi was elected in January to the executive board of the Rural Transportation Advocacy Council.
He will represent the city as...
From 2,000 miles away, I saw something special in Maricopa. I hope you do,...
I’ve lived in Maricopa for nine days.
But I’ve been around the block. As a journalist.
I came here from Pennsylvania for an opportunity to return...
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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...
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...
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...
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest
Michael Dematteo, 37, was arrested by Maricopa Police Monday on suspicion of having dangerous drugs, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
About 2 p.m. a Maricopa Police...