October 28, 2026
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[Monica D. Spencer]

Maricopa remembers longtime farmer Oliver Anderson

  • Farming, family and community
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Manfredi: A record you can review. A commitment to keep working.

  • Letter to the Editor
[InMaricopa file]

FBI brings cyber scam prevention advice to Maricopa

  • Think before you click
[InMaricopa file]

Santa Rosa students learn in 2 languages. Now the program has a statewide honor

  • Lost in translation? Not here
[InMaricopa file]

Purple Heart recipient to lead Maricopa Veterans Day parade

  • A hero in the lead

Salsa Festival returns to Maricopa after hiatus

  • Salsa Festival

The city of Maricopa’s Salsa Festival returned to Pacana Park on Saturday, Oct. 24, for the first time since 2022. The last time the festival was operated, there were many […]

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Letter: Why the SR347 widening should include Casa Blanca

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Police identify teen in Planet Fitness parking lot shooting

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Flying skeletons, flood watch: Maricopa braces for more wild weather

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Have hidden treasures? ‘American Pickers’ seeks Maricopa-area collectors

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Maricopa riders to give tot a first ride in his father’s memory

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Could this be the answer to Maricopa’s food truck problem?

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News

Community

Pacana Pumpkin Walk

From trunk-or-treats to wiener dogs: 11 Halloween events in Maricopa

Karen Bartunek

[InMaricopa file]

Before teens hit the road, ADOT urges parents to talk safety

Karen Bartunek

[David Iversen]

More than 100 young anglers cast lines at Maricopa fishing derby

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Veterans in Need Board Member Justin Price accepts a donation check from Maricopa Moose and Duke's Roadhouse on Oct. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]

Maricopa Moose, Duke’s double down on helping local veterans

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Business

[Submitted]

Girl dinner gets cozy with Mandy’s fall menu

Karen Bartunek

A rendering of the proposed Mountainside Fitness at the southeast corner of John Wayne Parkway and Honeycutt Avenue. [City of Maricopa]

First look at proposed Mountainside Fitness in Maricopa

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Tim Vasquez, owner of Someburros, hopes to open its Maricopa location in mid-December. [InMaricopa file]

Maricopa Someburros debut moves to December

Karen Bartunek

Austin Lynn talks to attendees at Copa Farmers Market Jan. 5, 2025. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]

Copa Farmers Market returns to the outdoors

Karen Bartunek

Government

A voter showed off her voting sticker outside Maricopa Community Center on July 21, 2026. [Karen Bartunek]

Who gets your vote and what should we cover? Take InMaricopa’s election poll

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Maricopa Police Chief Mark Goodman speaks to the city council on Oct. 20, 2026. [Jordan Gerard]

Maricopa approves $578K agreement to keep officers at 5 schools

Staff Reports

Jordan Gerard

[Karen Bartunek]

A City Council debate without much debate

Karen Bartunek

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4 candidates, 2 seats: Who’s running for Maricopa City Council?

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Public Safety

[Pinal County Sheriff's Office, Serene Vannoy]

Kitchen argument escalated to alleged assault in Acacia Crossings

Karen Bartunek

[InMaricopa file]

Police file charges after teen shot outside gym

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

[InMaricopa file]

Teen shot outside gym in suspected accidental shooting

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

[Pinal County Sheriff's Office]

Maricopa man faces new DUI charges less than a month after previous arrest

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Education

[Karen Bartunek]

MUSD candidates debate screen time, student voices

Staff Reports

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Manfredi: We have proven leadership for Legislative District 16

Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi

Five candidates are vying for two seats on Maricopa Unified School District's Governing Board. From left, Loraine Conley, Patti Coutre, Lisa Garcia, Latrinda Williams and Nicolas Yendrzeski. [InMaricopa file]

5 candidates, 2 seats: Who wants a seat at the MUSD board table?

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Nicolas Yendrzeski: Why he’s running for the MUSD board

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Real Estate

Harriet Phelps and Wende Gehrt, Pinal County Master Gardeners, stand in front of cactus on Sept. 17, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer

Meet Maricopa’s gardening gurus

Staff Reports

By Tom Schuman

Maricopa residents Euphemia and Sherman Weekes founded Crest Premier Properties in 2006 and manage about 150 homes, a quarter of which are in Maricopa. [submitted]

A vacant rental costs money. Before cutting the rent, look for the real problem

Staff Reports

By Sherman & Euphemia Weekes

43967 W. Scenic Drive [ARMLS]

$645K home with a resort-style pool tops Maricopa sales

Staff Reports

Brian Petersheim

[Submitted]

How much did Maricopa’s least expensive home sell for last month?

Staff Reports

Brian Petersheim

Traffic

A sign reading "Road work starting 6/26" sits on the side of southbound State Route 347 on June 24, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]

SR 347 drivers face another round of overnight restrictions

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

A view of construction on the new traffic lights at Desert Greens Drive and Smith-Enke Road on Oct. 12, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]

New traffic light at Desert Greens on track for completion

Karen Bartunek

[Arizona Department of Transportation]

Lane restrictions planned for SR 347, I-10 this week

Staff Reports

[Arizona Department of Transportation]

Crash slows northbound SR 347 traffic near Cement Plant

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Opinion

Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr speaks during a Maricopa City Council meeting on Feb. 18, 2025. [City of Maricopa]

Knorr: Why I support Prop 416 and not Prop 320

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Vincent Manfredi waves while holding a campaign sign near SR 238 and SR 347 signs in Maricopa.

Manfredi: Residents agree that Maricopa needs a consistent voice regionally

Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi

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Manfredi: Protecting residents on water costs and quality

Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi

Councilmember Bob Marsh wears a large voting button during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 10, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]

Marsh: Why I’m endorsing Manfredi for re-election

Staff Reports

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