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UPDATE: No injuries in crash that blocked northbound lanes of John Wayne Parkway
UPDATE 9:44 a.m., Sept. 16, 2026: No injuries were reported in a single-vehicle crash on John Wayne Parkway this morning. A Maricopa police spokesperson told InMaricopa the SUV drove across […]
Drive-through food distribution helping families in San Manuel
Residents of San Manuel area appreciate a recent United Food Bank Drive-Thru Food Distribution. This is held monthly at the First Avenue Elementary School property at 914 W 1st Ave in San Manuel. Upcoming dates are Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. No…
More than $11K later, Maricopa bingo keeps giving back
Monday night bingo at Duke’s Roadhouse is about more than winning. It’s also about giving. The weekly event, coordinated by nonprofit Maricopa Moose donates all bingo proceeds to benefit local […]
City of Apache Junction
Published September 15Public Review Period for Proposed Development Impact Fees
The City of Apache Junction is beginning a public review process for proposed Development Impact Fees.
Patagonia-St. David volleyball showdown postponed until Oct. 19
The Lobos lost three of four matches at the Epic Small School Invite in Scottsdale, but the rugged competition helped prepare them for Wednesday's showdown vs. region powerhouse St. David.
Traffic stop takes a muddy turn for Maricopa man, police say
A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of aggravated DUI, unlawful flight and driving with a suspended license after he and his dog were clocked going 20 mph over the speed […]
City of Apache Junction
Published September 15Apache Junction Public Library Earns Certified Autism Center Designation
The Apache Junction Public Library has earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).
Kids Day Maricopa returns with pony rides, petting zoo and more
Mark your calendars for the 19th annual Kids Day Maricopa, to be held Saturday Sept. 19. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Maricopa Wells Middle School. Coordinators Dr. John and […]
Getting to know: Karen Bartunek
Karen Bartunek is a Phoenix native and mom of two who enjoys spending her free time reading, dancing, traveling, and, of course, indulging in absurd amounts of coffee. Her family […]
The youth’s vote—top priority—America’s democracy
Less than a month remains to register to vote in Arizona’s 2026 midterm elections—the deadline is October 5 at 11:59 p.m. If you’re not sure if your registration is up to date, you can check by clicking here and filling out the requested information. People who need to register…
That's So Tampa
Published September 15Scottsdale artist Kathleen Hope brings her cement works to Tampa for one night only at Drew Marc Gallery
Cement isn’t supposed to be beautiful. It holds up parking garages. It lines the bottom of swimming pools. It is, by all reasonable accounts, the most aggressively unromantic material on […]
Crash causes debris, traffic disruption at Honeycutt and Porter
Lanes were closed in both directions following a crash between a construction truck and an SUV around 1:45 p.m. Monday afternoon on Honeycutt and Porter roads. The A1 construction truck […]