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Porter Road lanes closed after midday truck fire
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (214+ words) UPDATE 1:39 p.m., Aug. 14, 2026: No injuries occurred in the fire, a spokesperson for Maricopa Fire/Medical Department confirmed. A propane tank inside the truck ignited due to the flames, but there was no damage to the surrounding area. The fire’s cause is…...
For Izzy’s friends, it was never just a softball tournament
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (504+ words) For nearly 10 years, Israel “Izzy” Calderon’s softball teammates had a reason to keep gathering. After a 2016 crash on State Route 347 left Calderon in a coma, the friends he made through softball organized a fundraiser to help his family. The tournament…...
Woman’s 5th alleged Walmart shoplifting attempt ends with arrest
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (243+ words) A Maricopa woman’s fifth alleged shoplifting incident since May ended in an arrest last week after Walmart security stopped her with nearly $110 in cosmetics. Walmart security stopped Caleigh R. Kaufmann, 19, as she tried to exit the store on suspicion of…...
SR 347 roadwork rolls on with another week of lane restrictions
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (96+ words) Another week, another round of SR 347 lane restrictions. Drivers can expect intermittent and continuous lane reductions on north- and southbound SR 347 from Thursday through Monday, with additional overnight restrictions continuing into next week as construction progresses. Friday, Aug. 14-Monday, Aug....
If your neighbors planned your Saturday, these are the places they'd put at the top of your list
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (389+ words) Maricopa’s personality comes from the people who call it home and the local places to which they keep coming back. Whether it’s a favorite restaurant, a community gathering place or somewhere to unwind after a long day, these destinations help…...
How sweet it is: Taco Spot and Antojitos LindaMar roll towards August opening
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (182+ words) Come for the birria tacos, stay for antojitos. Though there’s no set opening date, franchise owner Emmanuel Flores is hoping the restaurant will be ready for an end of August opening party to serve up Taco Spot’s signature menu. But…...
Meet 5 acts taking the stage at Maricopa???s Got Talent audition
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (257+ words) “We might be the only Maricopa–based rock band,” Dean said. Oregon transplant Brian Ray can be seen performing about town Friday nights at Nando’s Mexican Cafe. He went to Oregon State on a music scholarship, before embarking on a…...
For firefighters, fighting Arizona heat starts long before the emergency call comes in
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (746+ words) When temperatures climb into triple digits, most people take refuge indoors. For Maricopa’s firefighters, the heat is just another part of the job. Every emergency call means suiting up in as much as 50 pounds of protective gear, whether it’s 80 degrees…...
Pool, RV garage and 3.3 acres: What $800K buys in Maricopa
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (130+ words) Address: 40780 W. Desert Fairways Drive 1. 22386 N. Daniel Drive, The Lakes at Rancho El Dorado – $749,000 2. 41725 W. Springtime Road, Province – $667,000 3. 18106 N. Stonegate Road, Glennwilde – $635,000 Set on 3.3 acres, this horse property features three stalls, a riding arena and multiple RV hookups, along with a detached…...
This sourdough baker has a purr-pose behind every loaf
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (269+ words) Sandy Ballard has found a pretty sweet recipe for helping Maricopa’s stray kittehs: flour, water and a whole lot of sourdough. The Rancho El Dorado resident started Loaf’d last November after discovering that her bread-making hobby could help fund her…...