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Remains in body bags lay on examination tables inside a walk-in cooler at the Pinal County Medical Examiner's Office in Florence on Aug. 4, 2023. [Bryan Mordt]

Record Summer Heat Claims Lives in Pinal County

The Pinal County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed a sobering statistic: the 2023 summer season has recorded the highest number of heat-related deaths in the county...

3 takeaways from yesterday’s Maricopa campaign stop

Business5 months ago

3 Key Insights from Maricopa’s Electrifying Campaign Stop

With just 21 days remaining until the general election, candidates in Arizona are intensifying their campaigns. InMaricopa spoke with three contenders at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Hotel and...

Maricopa voters help oust ‘soft on crime’ county attorney

Brad Miller5 months ago

Maricopa Voters Deliver a Stunning Blow to ‘Soft on Crime’ County Attorney

Pinal County Attorney Kent Volkmer was reportedly caught off-guard when his tenure faced challenges from Brad Miller, a candidate positioning himself as tough on crime. The...

Supervisor Kevin Cavanaugh's seat remains empty during a Pinal County Board of Supervisors special meeting on Oct. 9, 2024 in Florence. [Monica D. Spencer]

Board of Supervisors5 months ago

$150K Taxpayer Funds Down the Drain: The Truth About Cavanaugh Revealed

During a special meeting of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors on October 9, 2024, it was revealed that the investigation into Supervisor Kevin Cavanaugh’s unfounded...

Adrian Fontes5 months ago

Maricopa Superintendent Skips Vote on Fontes v. Cavanaugh Appeal Decision

In a significant move, the Pinal County Board of Supervisors voted on Monday to appeal a recent ruling by a Superior Court judge, which determined the...

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Featured6 months ago

Supes Silence Calculator Cavanaugh’s Math Miscalculations

In a crucial meeting on October 9, 2024, the Pinal County Board of Supervisors conducted a special session following a third-party investigation into allegations made by...

Business6 months ago

Horst’s Shock Resignation Leads to Department Shake-Up: 1 Fired

Maricopa is witnessing another significant transition in its city administration. Rick Horst, the Chief Strategy Officer, announced his resignation from the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO),...

City quietly tweaks ethics code in response to bogus complaint

Becky Clark6 months ago

City Silently Revises Ethics Code Amidst Controversial Complaint

Maricopa City Council members approved significant changes to the city’s code of ethics during a meeting on Thursday. This decision was prompted by a complaint made...

Fashion6 months ago

City Attributes Decline in Poverty Rate to Development While Other AZ Areas Struggle

Poverty rates in Maricopa are declining even as they rise in other areas of metro Phoenix, such as Mesa, Goodyear, and Surprise. The latest figures from...

An image of landscape waste burning in a yard. [zeevveez/Flickr]

Allen Alcott6 months ago

Open Burn Permits Make a Comeback: What You Need to Know After 155 Days

Pinal County has lifted a moratorium on open burn permits, now allowing residents in unincorporated Maricopa to safely dispose of trash through burning. This change took...