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Police identify ATV rider in Honeycutt Road collision with car

The rider of an ATV involved in an accident Thursday night was actually injured in a collision with a car.  He was identified by Maricopa...

Ak-Chin employees get another payroll extension

The Ak-Chin Indian Community Tribal Council has once again approved funding that will extend payroll for its employees for another two weeks, through May...
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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...

Facemask distribution continues in InMaricopa parking lot

The InMaricopa team has distributed over 1,500 surgical masks to over 500 vehicles by drive-through, with the highest number of residents driving by on...

Governor loosens ban on elective surgery as expiration nears for executive orders

Gov. Doug Ducey is lifting the ban on elective surgeries beginning May 1. Non-essential medical procedures had been set aside to free up equipment and...

Need a face mask? We have you covered

Did you know wearing a face mask, even a very simple one, can keep droplets from your breath, coughs and sneezing from spreading in...

The Maricopa Comeback: Help us help you

2019 novel coronavirus, a.k.a. COVID-19 (COrona VIrus Disease 2019). It’s all-consuming. Even if you are not infected, you are affected. We all are. In our...

Churches that call MUSD home in tough realty market go online

  “Unless something incredible happens, I think it’s possible that 10 years from now, we can still be at the high school,” said Grady Root,...

Some – not all – see government assistance as path through pandemic

“It’s very important our local restaurants and businesses gain back the business as soon as possible. Hopefully by the end of April, the worst...

Global Water contributes $20,000 to F.O.R. Maricopa

  As the need in Maricopa continues to rise in the COVID-19 pandemic, community partners continue to support one another. With many recent contributions coming...

Impromptu food pantry at InMaricopa

We all struggle at times, and none of us are immune to the economic catastrophe our country is experiencing. Some may be impacted less,...

As unemployment rises, county launches ‘Pinal Works’

Arizona had the third most unemployment claims in the country as the unemployment rate grew from 4.5% in February to 5.5% in March. National numbers...

Girl Scout earns highest award for founding Multicultural Club

A Maricopa Girl Scout won the Gold Award for outstanding community service and creating sustainable change in the city of Maricopa. Maricopa High School junior...

We need you in this time of crisis

  Dear Readers, Our newsroom has never seen anything quite like COVID-19 and the daily, almost hourly, changes in the responses from medical professionals and elected...

‘Relay’ team gives away lunches on Good Friday (VIDEO)

With Friday being Good Friday, it was an official day off for Maricopa schools. That left a question mark for those families relying on...

Copper Sky assisted living comes to P&Z

Plans for senior housing at Copper Sky are set to come before Maricopa Planning and Zoning Commission Monday. Seasons Living at Copper Sky, created by...

Winter proud of legacy he leaves at MHS

After two years as principal, Brian Winter is leaving Maricopa High School, where he had previously been athletic director, dean of students and vice...

F.O.R. Maricopa gets food delivery from Eloy restaurant

On top of receiving free roof repairs, the F.O.R Maricopa food bank just received another major contribution in the form of over 1,400 pounds of...

1st coronavirus deaths in Pinal County reported

The Pinal County Public Health Department announced the death of two residents as a result of COVID-19. They were the first deaths related to...

City closes dog park amid coronavirus

The dog park at Copper Sky Regional Park had been one of the amenities that remained accessible after the center, pool and playgrounds were...

Arizona gets federal emergency funds

The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced aid has been made available for Arizona as requested by Gov. Doug Ducey. The funds are to supplement state,...

Governor cuts barbers, salons from ‘essentials’ list

Mayor Christian Price said Thursday it probably would not be long before Arizona moved closer to a federal guideline of essential businesses that did...

Letter: Keeping connected communities calm

By John Schurz                    The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are universal and the impact is being...

10 ideas to celebrate Earth Day at home

By April Stovall The ongoing COVID-19 health crisis has brought life as we know it to a screeching halt. People are working from home and...

Seniors reflect on loss of would-be high school memories

“I know people are dying and in really bad situations. So, I feel super guilty that I’m upset about losing a senior prom...

‘He never quits’: Track coach still teaches by example

He may have come late to track and field, but Corey Nelson has kept going and going … and going. In his second year as...

AG: Police can enforce emergency declaration

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich issued a formal legal opinion today regarding the lawful authority of local law enforcement and county sheriffs to enforce...

Schools adjust, questions remain on end-of-year closure

After a semester and part of a quarter, the school year is over for physical campuses, and many questions remain. State Superintendent Kathy Hoffman and...

Social distancing a must after executive order

Though on the surface, the latest executive order from Gov. Doug Ducey does not seem much different from previous announcements, it does have some...
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Coronavirus tax relief

By Chris J. Scroggin The federal government, including the U.S. Treasury Department and the IRS, have taken remarkable steps to assist individuals and small businesses...
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