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Governor issues ‘stay home’ order, with exceptions
“Stay home, Stay healthy, Stay connected” – that’s what the state is asking of fellow Arizonans in the continued effort to slow the spread...
Ak-Chin Community declares state of emergency
Ak-Chin Community Council has declared a State of Emergency due to the growing public health threat posed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The Community...
Homestead lights up with Christmas spirit during coronavirus
Residents in the Homestead North subdivision are brightening spirits during the COVID-19 outbreak by putting up Christmas lights in their front yards.
“The Christmas lights...
Pinal scores a D in social distancing
Residents of Pinal County may not be all that great at staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A company that tracks GPS data has handed...
Woman accused of trespassing after changing lock on mom’s home
Rebekah Leon, 50, was detained by police on March 17 on suspicion of trespassing in the first degree.
Around 3 p.m. officers responded to a...
ADHS reports state’s 8th coronovirus death, 35 cases in Pinal County
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has updated the community transmission level of COVID-19 in Arizona to widespread. Widespread transmission indicates that cases...
How CAC is handling the coronavirus outbreak
In these ever-changing times, Central Arizona College’s primary goal remains: to provide quality learning opportunities while keeping students, faculty, staff, and community members safe.
CAC...
MUSD to consider special resolution on coronavirus
Technically, Maricopa Unified School District is still on spring break.
While many public schools in the state were closed by state mandate to mitigate the...
A+ Charter Schools schedules virtual informational meetings, video series
A+ Charter Schools is hosting two virtual Informational Meetings and Question & Answer Sessions for families on April 8 at 1 p.m. and 7...
ED3 closes customer-service office
In order to help contain the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Electrical District No. 3 (ED3) has decided to temporarily close all customer service...
Casino donates food to Ak-Chin elders, families in need
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino has donated 15 pallets of food to the Ak-Chin Indian Community, which will distribute it to the Community’s elders and families...
‘New’ Walgreens gets liquor license
Walgreens is under interior construction and maintenance on Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway. The location received approval for a liquor license from city council March 17.
Though...
Paperless Maricopans could clog sewer mains with ‘nonflushables’
By Bob McGovern
The run on toilet paper during the coronavirus pandemic is leading to another crisis – in the sewer system.
It’s actually a heightened...
Mayor declares State of Emergency over coronavirus
Mayor Christian Price declared a state of emergency Friday afternoon in an effort to mitigate the impact of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 that has...
AZ Health confirms 1st coronavirus death
The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) have confirmed the first death due to COVID-19 in...
Governor activates National Guard in wake of coronavirus
Gov. Doug Ducey today announced more strategies to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Arizona. Those actions include activating the National Guard to assist...
O’Halleran, epidemiologist urge precautions, not panic
By Rep. Tom O'Halleran
When I was elected to Congress in 2016, I vowed to do my part to keep Arizona families healthy and informed....
Restaurants’ responses to coronavirus (LIST)
How some of Maricopa's local restaurants are responding to COVID-19 outbreak with no dining in allowed (If you are the owner of an eatery,...
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino to close temporarily
Local casinos are shutting the slots for a little while.
Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino, owned by Ak-Chin Indian Community, announced its closure starting at 4 a.m....
3 more coronavirus cases confirmed in Pinal County
Pinal County Public Health Department
Pinal County Public Health Department can confirm three new cases have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in Pinal County.
The first...
Coronavirus impacts City programs, cancels events
As companies and organizations have temporarily altered the way they do business during the novel coronavirus outbreak, the City of Maricopa has had to...
Global Water, ED3 suspend disconnections
Global Water Resources and Electrical District No. 3 announced they are temporarily suspending any shutoffs.
Both utilities are also waiving late fees and remind low-income...
Bashas’, Dollar General create special hours for seniors
Dollar General, which has a store on Papago Road south of Maricopa, and Bashas’ announced this week they will dedicate a shopping hour for...
At Pinal jail, coronavirus screening protocols were stepped up months ago
By Bob McGovern
While U.S. health officials say they expect the number of cases of coronavirus to climb dramatically in the coming days, Pinal County...
Churches adjust to threat of coronavirus
Arizona Department of Health Services has recommended the cancellation or postponement of any gatherings of more than 50 people. The state has had 18...
Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino closes spa, cancels 5K Poker Run
With the full support of the Ak-Chin Indian Community Tribal Council, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino announced effective immediately it will temporarily close The Spa. The...
State closes schools for 2 weeks
Gov. Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman announced Sunday the closures of all public schools in the state through March 27...
Walmart reduces hours amid coronavirus
Walmart Executive Vice President Dacona Smith announced Saturday a nationwide adjustment in operating hours beginning Sunday.
The change is part of the retail giant's approach...
ADHS not yet recommending cancelations, closures
Of Arizona's nine positive and presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, five are in Pinal County, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. Community...
County health directors provide latest on coronavirus (VIDEO)
HIGHLIGHTS from today's press conference with Pinal County Health Services Director Dr. Shauna McIsaac and Maricopa County Medical Director for Disease Control Dr. Rebecca...