Butterfield students put engineering skills to the test
Fifth graders at Butterfield Elementary School spent weeks designing balloon-powered “jettoy” cars before finally putting them to the test last week with help from Nissan engineers. Students gathered inside the […]
UPDATES: SR 347 reopens following fatal crash
UPDATE 2:36 p.m., May 14, 2026: State Route 347 has reopened in all directions, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The seven-hour closure was due to a multivehicle crash […]
From math competitions to MIT dreams, these Maricopa twins aim high
When Desert Sunrise High School junior Mason McKillop pulled up his ACT score on his phone, he thought something had gone wrong. “When I first pulled it up … I […]
From films to architecture, A+ students put year’s work on display
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Amid finals and graduation preparations, the students at A+ Charter Schools spent Thursday afternoon showing off the projects they worked on throughout the school year. Students, teachers and parents showed […]
Burrito Express aims to prove Circle K expansion more than ‘gas station food’
When Tempe-based Burrito Express gave away 200 burritos in March during a mini-fair outside the Circle K at Honeycutt and Porter Roads, it was about more than a single grand opening. It […]
After pandemic pause, Maricopa Pantry revives volunteer festival
For most, volunteering is an act of quiet giving. It’s the simple offering a few hours on a weekend; a willingness to lend a hand where needed. At Maricopa Pantry, that spirit shows up week after week in […]
Does turning off the tap really matter?
In the desert, you learn the rules early. Check your shoes before putting them on. Check the high temperature before heading out. Turn off the sink when you brush your teeth. For Lily […]
Maricopa’s first candidate forum gets tense over public safety spending
Maricopa’s seven city council candidates sat through their first non-partisan forum Wednesday but sharp disagreements emerged over whether the city’s spending priorities match that goal. Around 60 people attended the […]
Family-owned taco truck expands into Maricopa
A family-run food truck that started south of Maricopa with tacos, burritos and other Mexican dishes now has a home at Central Arizona College. Eddie Ruiz said he brought Taqueria […]
Treat Mom to brunch, margs and more this Mother’s Day
Still figuring out how to best treat Mom for Mother’s Day? Whether she prefers brunch by the golf course, sipping a margarita while listening to her favorite Pedro Infante ballad […]