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3 things to know about the new city budget
Members of the Budget and Finance Council Subcommittee got a sneak peek Wednesday afternoon of the city’s hefty 2024 operating budget.
And unlike the state’s jaw dropping deficit that threatened to ax the Riggs Road overpass, Maricopa is doing a pretty good job at keeping a balanced budget.
Subcommittee members overall...
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Dead body found in Province lake
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PURPLE HEARTBREAK: Fake war hero scammed state — and many others along the way
To steal valor is to adorn oneself in borrowed...
Nando’s confirms opening date
Mark your calendars because your taco and margarita cravings...
Circle K looks to replace Dutch Bros
Dutch Bros backed out, but Maricopans may still get...
Dell’s calls it quits after 9 months
Dell’s Pizza & Wings Express today shuttered its Maricopa...
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Inspectors rate grocer, taqueria ‘excellent’
Looking to celebrate Taco Tuesday a few days early, or cook some healthier options at home? Don’t fret, health inspectors visited two local flavor merchants this week and doled out “excellent” ratings to a taqueria and a natural grocer.
It's...
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Rams softball caps 23-5 campaign
Despite a near-spotless record, the Maricopa High School softball girls dropped a win-or-go-home contest last night to finish 23rd in the Arizona Conference 6A...
MHS tennis star heads for state championship
Maricopa High School tennis standout Cooper Krigbaum qualified for the AIA State Tennis Singles Championship tomorrow morning in Scottsdale.
“As far as I know and...
MHS G.O.A.T. a ‘rookie sleeper’ in NFL draft
Maricopa High School legend Jacob Cowing is a projected mid-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft kicking off tonight in Detroit. It's predicted he'll...
Desert Sunrise High loses principal
Desert Sunrise High School Principal Marlene Armstrong has resigned, Maricopa Unified School District officials confirm.
“Assistant Principal Phil Verdugo is the acting principal for the...
Maricopa’s ‘TikTok Rizz Party,’ explained
Brightly colored flyers advertising a “TikTok Rizz Party” have cropped up on the doors of strip mall shops in Maricopa in recent weeks, promising...
OPINION: Seniors know how to shred it!
Maybe it was the beautiful Saturday morning, the excellent media coverage or perhaps the post-tax deadline date, but whatever it was, it was a...
Public Safety
Murdered woman’s boyfriend named suspect
It’s been nearly five months since 38-year-old Crystal Uptain’s body was found dumped in the desert near Butterfield Station Landfill in unincorporated Maricopa, on 99th Avenue near State Route 238.
Uptain’s body was found in a state of “severe decomposing” with a possible bullet hole in her left arm, according...
Real Estate
Why landlords should choose long-term rentals
Short-term vacation rentals like Airbnb are very popular. However, for many landlords focused on short-term rentals, the higher income during the peak winter months...
Snowbirds! Don’t make this costly mistake before leaving your AZ home
Attention, snowbirds!
Before you flap your wings and migrate somewhere cooler for the summer, ask yourself this: Would you risk losing your most valuable asset...
Desert Passage home claims least expensive sold title
The least expensive home sold in Maricopa from Feb. 11 to March 10 fetched $260,000 Feb. 26.
This two-story Desert Passage home at 40333 W....
Basement home claims priciest sold title
The most expensive home sold in Maricopa from Feb. 11 to March 10 fetched $600,000 Feb. 27.
This Cobblestone Farms house at 44568 W. Granite...
Exciting acreage, entitled developments available on west side
Things continue to progress at the Estrella Gin Business Park where we have a few parcels of land available for sale. We have one approximately...
How a home watch service can actually save you money
Let’s face it — we all love the sunny Arizona weather. But these summers sure are brutal. That’s why so many of us like...
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