September 23, 2026
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Tom Schuman stands with a copy of his book "Why Not Us?" in Province on Sept. 17, 2026. [Karen Bartunek]

A lifelong love of sports inspires new book from Province writer

  • For the love of the game
Danny and Parker Hunsaker, co-owners of the upcoming Back Nine indoor golf simulator, stand inside the building under construction on Sept. 22, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]

Golf after dark? This new Maricopa business has you covered

  • Fore the locals
[Eta Epsilon Chapter]

Mammograms and mocktails? This Maricopa event has both

  • Toasting good health
Maricopa will restrict U-turns along John Wayne Parkway by the end of September. [Monica D. Spencer]

Maricopa putting the brakes on John Wayne Parkway U-turns

  • Changing direction
Pamela Esquivias was sentenced to nearly 22 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy tied to a Texas teen’s death. She was arrested in Maricopa in 2023 on unrelated charges. [Pinal County Sheriff's Office]

Tortosa woman sentenced to nearly 22 years in fentanyl trafficking case

  • From Maricopa to federal prison

Sushi, poke and teriyaki are coming to this Maricopa restaurant space

  • Ready to roll with it

The former Asian Seoul’s Copa Kitchen space is going from dine-in to quick serve when Sakura Asian Kitchen opens next month.  Following some renovations, including a counter and a dividing […]

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Tortosa woman sentenced to nearly 22 years in fentanyl trafficking case

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Signs point to progress for Maricopa’s next gas station

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Letter: Public school fields should serve the community

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Community

[Bryan Mordt]

A Maricopa mother knows the danger of pedestrian crashes. Now she wants families to talk about it

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Janelle Gomez watches 4-year-old Anela paint rocks during Kids Day Maricopa at Maricopa Wells Middle School on Sept. 19, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]

19 years later, Kids Day is still bringing Maricopa families together

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

[Monica D. Spencer]

Maricopa expo offers seniors, families a game plan for preventing falls

Karen Bartunek

[City of Maricopa]

Maricopa’s new indoor sports facility opens next month

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Business

[Monica D. Spencer]

Proposed 500-megawatt battery project near Maricopa hits county setback

Staff Reports

Ribbon cutting ceremony for Dignity Health Family Medicine on Sept. 17, 2026 [Karen Bartunek]

Dignity Health expands Maricopa care with new family medicine clinic

Karen Bartunek

[Submitted]

What do Maricopans order for breakfast? 5 locals share their go-to spots

Kaydence Shipman, Editorial Intern

[Cruise Planners]

Mountainside Fitness taps Maricopa travel agency for company retreat

InMaricopa Staff

Government

[Karen Bartunek]

Marigold Energy Center faces state hearing Monday

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

May 2026 sign renderings for Black Rock Coffee Bar overlay a file photo of construction at Edison Pointe, near the John Wayne Parkway site where the coffee shop would be built if approved. [City of Maricopa/Elias Weiss]

Black Rock Coffee, school building among permits issued in Maricopa

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Amber Rutan holds a sign that reads "Remove Flock cameras: Protect our fourth amendment rights" during a protest outside Maricopa City Hall on Sept. 1, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]

Maricopa residents push back on Flock cameras in small rally

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Maricopa Police direct traffic while a crash on Porter Road is cleared March. 1, 2025. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]

65% of Maricopa crashes caused injuries last year

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Public Safety

Maricopa police arrested Leonard Burton, 43, on suspicion of shoplifting, assault and endangerment on Sept. 5, 2026. [Pinal County Sheriff's Office]

Second alleged shoplifting attempt lands man in jail

Karen Bartunek

Medics treat an injured motorcyclist on John Wayne Parkway near Cobblestone Farms Drive on Sept. 16, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]

1 injured in motorcycle crash on John Wayne, Cobblestone Farms

Karen Bartunek

[Pinal County Sheriff's Office]

Traffic stop takes a muddy turn for Maricopa man, police say

Karen Bartunek

[Pinal County Sheriff's Office]

Swerving leads to DUI, drug arrest on John Wayne Parkway

Karen Bartunek

Education

Rep. Teresa Martinez speaks with students at Desert Sunrise High School during the school's recognition of Constitution Week on Sept. 18, 2026. [MUSD}

Maricopa students get a real-world lesson in constitutional rights

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

[Karen Bartunek]

For Leading Edge students, 9/11 became more than a history lesson

Karen Bartunek

[InMaricopa file]

What’s next? MUSD expo to connect students with college, career options

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

[File]

Why these 3 students chose Central Arizona College

InMaricopa Staff

Real Estate

[InMaricopa file]

When does buying a home no longer make sense?

Staff Reports

By Dayv Morgan

[ARMLS]

What you could get for Maricopa’s least expensive recent home sales

InMaricopa Staff

Brian Petersheim

[ARMLS]

Inside one of Maricopa’s most expensive recent home sales

Staff Reports

Brian Petersheim

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What Maricopa residents should know about the saguaros in their yards

Staff Reports

By Wende Gehrt

Traffic

A Maricopa police vehicle sits next to a damaged vehicle in a crash on John Wayne Parkway and Honeycutt Avenue on Sept. 16, 2026. [InMaricopa]

UPDATE: No injuries in crash that blocked northbound lanes of John Wayne Parkway

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

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Crash causes debris, traffic disruption at Honeycutt and Porter

Karen Bartunek

[Arizona Department of Transportation]

Weekend paving will narrow SR 347 to one lane each direction

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

[Arizona Department of Transportation]

A short break from SR 347 construction is coming

Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor

Opinion

Councilmember candidate Vincent Manfredi speaks with attendees at the 2026 City Council Forum in the Maricopa Library on June 25, 2026. [Ryan Tafoya]

Manfredi: Fiscal discipline should be measured, not merely claimed

Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi

2026-week three-Manfredi-roads and connections

Manfredi: Maricopa needs more than one dependable way in and out

Vice Mayor Vincent Manfredi

Julia Romero Gusse. [Submitted]

Gusse: Where are our representatives?

InMaricopa Staff

Arizona State Mine Inspector Les Presnyk. [Submitted]

Letter: What nearby copper mines could mean for Maricopa

InMaricopa Staff

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