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Nearly all of JWP to be restricted at night

Traffic Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter - May 1, 2024

Nighttime drivers on John Wayne Parkway will face one fewer day of road restrictions than previously announced. Restrictions will be in place on Maricopa’s main drag as Tolleson-based Cactus Asphalt performs nightly micro sealing and restriping work on North John Wayne Parkway between Smith-Enke Road and the southern city limits, three quarters of...

Man slit wrists, then wrecked cop car: Report

Public Safety Feb 27, 2024

A man survived his suicide attempt Sunday and now...

Another home improvement store proposed

Business Nov 28, 2023

Maricopa might welcome another big box home improvement store. Lowe’s...

Crops to rooftops: Satellite images show city’s growth

Business Jan 15, 2024

Just how much has Maricopa grown in recent decades?...

Man found dead at bar identified

Public Safety Feb 5, 2024

UPDATE Feb. 5, 2024, 5:11 p.m.: The Pinal County Medical...

A new grocery store is coming. But which one?

Business Jan 30, 2024

If there’s anything Maricopans want more than a quick...

PURPLE HEARTBREAK: Fake war hero scammed state — and many others along the way

Community Dec 4, 2023

To steal valor is to adorn oneself in borrowed...

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Global Water overcharged $7.8 million

Monica D. Spencer, Reporter - Apr 30, 2024

Maricopa’s only water provider admits — it messed up. Global Water Resources fessed up during a virtual town hall last night to overcharging Maricopa residents at least $7.8 million on utility bills since 2010. “The accounting error had to do with...

Maricopa restaurateur makes Food Network connection

Monica D. Spencer, Reporter - Apr 29, 2024

It’s a dirty business, but Duck’s Outdoor Services loves to do it

Jeff Chew, Reporter - Apr 28, 2024

City needs more rentals, says new property manager

Monica D. Spencer, Reporter - Apr 27, 2024

6 eateries rated ‘excellent’

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter - Apr 26, 2024

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Global Water overcharged $7.8 million

Monica D. Spencer, Reporter - Apr 30, 2024

Maricopa’s only water provider admits — it messed up. Global Water Resources fessed up during a virtual town hall last night to overcharging Maricopa residents...

Permanent art gallery coming to Maricopa Agricultural Center

Monica D. Spencer, Reporter - Apr 29, 2024

At long last, a permanent art gallery is coming to Maricopa. The Maricopa Arts Council and Maricopa Agricultural Center announced today plans to open a...

Unprecedented number of fires burn in rural Maricopa

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter - Apr 29, 2024

Volunteer firefighters in Thunderbird Fire District have battled a fire nearly every day this month, and dry conditions leave a concern for a “lot...

49ers head coach to MHS alum: ‘You were raised right’

InMaricopa - Apr 29, 2024

San Fransisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told Jacob Cowing, "You were raised right," after selecting the University of Arizona wide receiver in the...

MUSD seeks $200K in new lawsuit

Jeff Chew, Reporter - Apr 28, 2024

Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board has filed a lawsuit against a pharmacy benefits firm that officials say was in breach of its contract...

3rd Annual Cultural Night Market returns tomorrow

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter - Apr 26, 2024

The Third Annual Copa Cultural Night Market returns tomorrow. The event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at Copper Sky Recreation Complex and will feature...

Public Safety

MPD: Disapproving dad beat up son’s girlfriend, called cops on himself

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter - May 1, 2024

When a Maricopa father disapproved of his son’s new girlfriend, he beat them both up and smashed the woman’s car with a fire extinguisher Sunday afternoon, police allege. Cops arrested 42-year-old Sonny Marks on domestic violence charges of assault, criminal damage and disorderly conduct. Marks dialed 9-1-1 to report a “strictly...