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- Water warning continues
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- morning crash
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- 5 candidates, 2 seats
- Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor
Four candidates are competing for two seats on the Maricopa City Council in the Nov. 3 general election. Here’s a quick look at who they are, why they’re running and […]
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Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor
Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor
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![Amir Badgett and Davontae Lewis were arrested on suspicion of shoplifting at Walmart on Oct. 1, 2026. [Pinal County Sheriff's Office]](https://inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/20261007-pcso-badgett-lewis-arrest-ruinktxutbiatvaxlf3ztpn9z2swez5k2ipphzaqyg.jpg "20261007-pcso-badgett-lewis-arrest")
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Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor
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