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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 […]
Maricopa expo offers seniors, families a game plan for preventing falls
No one plans to fall, but being prepared can make all the difference. That’s the message behind a Fall Prevention Awareness Info/Expo being held next weekend at Maricopa Library […]
Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck in John Wayne Parkway crosswalk
A pedestrian was transported to the hospital for minor injuries after he was struck by a vehicle on John Wayne Parkway tonight. The crash happened about 7:20 p.m. when a […]
Proposed 500-megawatt battery project near Maricopa hits county setback
A proposed 500-megawatt battery storage project in Hidden Valley encountered a temporary setback yesterday. The Pinal County Planning and Zoning Commission voted 9-0 to continue multiple requests for Epic Star […]
2026 Veterans Day Ceremony
November 4, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 2026 Veterans Day Ceremony | 1891 Historic Courthouse | 135 N. Pinal St., Ceremonial Courtroom, Florence, AZ 85132
Dignity Health expands Maricopa care with new family medicine clinic
Community members gathered yesterday to celebrate the opening of the new Dignity Health Family Medicine Clinic in the Maricopa Professional Village plaza. The celebration included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, speeches from […]
MCACC Joins BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters® Adoption Event
BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, will host its fall Empty the Shelters® adoption event September 21–30, 2026.
Maricopa’s new indoor sports facility opens next month
Maricopa’s newest indoor sports facility is ready for its close-up. The Fieldhouse at Copper Sky will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, Oct. 10, giving residents their first chance to explore […]
SR 347 construction returns with straight week of lane restrictions
State Route 347 gave Maricopans a two-day breather, but now it’s back to business. Construction resumes tonight, with another weekend of one-lane traffic in both directions between Casa Blanca Road […]
Pinal County Superior Court Security Officers Jump into Action
Providing security for our courts, judges, court staff, attorneys, and the public conducting business within the courts is the job we perform every day