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Tortosa woman sentenced to nearly 22 years in fentanyl trafficking case
A 25-year-old Tortosa woman was sentenced to nearly 22 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to a fentanyl trafficking conspiracy connected to the fatal overdose of a 16-year-old Texas […]
Manfredi: Fiscal discipline should be measured, not merely claimed
Anyone can promise fiscal responsibility. Residents deserve a record they can check. Across the 12 budgets since I was elected, from FY2015–16 through FY2026–27, Maricopa reduced its primary property tax […]
A Maricopa mother knows the danger of pedestrian crashes. Now she wants families to talk about it
The first step toward safer roads might be a conversation. For Katie Sandell, it’s a conversation she wishes she hadn’t needed to learn from experience. Sandell’s 4-year-old daughter was hit […]
Supervisor Galvin Honors the Life and Legacy of Senator Jon Kyl
I am deeply saddened by the passing of former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, not only for the loss of this great man, but for what his passing represents to all Arizonans. Senator Kyl was a statesman in every sense of the word.
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Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s 3 TDs help Seahawks pull away from Cardinals
Drew Lock and Jaxon Smith-Njigba connected for three touchdowns as the Seattle Seahawks defeated the Arizona Cardinals 31-7 Sunday in Glendale, Ariz.
19 years later, Kids Day is still bringing Maricopa families together
Maricopa has grown a lot in 19 years. But one thing Kids Day Maricopa has kept intact is its focus on bringing families together. The annual event returned Saturday at […]
Tight first half leads to a second-half blowout, Cardinals lose to Seahawks 31-7
Starting the season with a 26-14 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium, the Arizona Cardinals were welcomed back home for week two against reigning Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks—an NFC West rival. With this unexpected victory, going into Inglewood as…
Maricopa students get a real-world lesson in constitutional rights
For one Maricopa eighth grader, Constitution Week came with a possible career lesson. Daleyza Villazana already wants to become a lawyer. So when attorney Ken Misajet walked into Leading Edge […]
Rising lose 3-1 to El Paso—playoff chances grow questionable despite close gap
Phoenix Rising welcomed El Paso Locomotive on Saturday night at Phoenix Rising Stadium FC. Phoenix was coming off a 2-1 win over Tulsa, while El Paso had beaten Loudoun United 4-1. Despite winning two out of their last three games, Phoenix had a tough opponent, as El Paso was…
Marigold Energy Center faces state hearing Monday
A major energy project south of Maricopa will go before a state siting committee Monday. The Arizona Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee will begin a public hearing Sept. […]
Facial tattoos helped Walmart employee identify alleged shoplifter: Police
A bottle of Dr. Pepper is what ultimately landed a Thunderbird Farms man in jail earlier this month. As a woman “caused a disturbance” inside Walmart, store employees recognized […]