monica williams Archives

City Shells Out $60K for Fake Cactus as Real Ones Break the Bank

In a creative take on landscaping, Maricopa has introduced metal cactus sculptures to enhance the visual appeal of its roadways. The $60,000 investment in these unique...

After missing for more than a month, Javier Alzuhair-Sainz, 16, was found and arrested in the Homestead neighborhood on Sept. 12, 2024. [National Center for Missing & Exploited Children]

Featured9 months ago

Missing Tortosa Teen Discovered and Taken into Custody

Javier Alzuhair-Sainz, a 16-year-old from Tortosa, has been located after being missing for over a month. His mother, Ivette Sainz-Tapia, confirmed that he was found and...

Pedestrian hit graphic. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]

Featured9 months ago

Elderly Woman on Scooter Struck in Crosswalk, Faces ‘Serious Injuries’

An early morning collision in Maricopa has left a 66-year-old woman hospitalized with serious injuries. The incident occurred shortly before 7 a.m. at The Wells plaza,...

Bomb threat evacuates Maricopa High School, cops on case

bomb threat10 months ago

Bomb Threat Forces Evacuation at Maricopa High School, Authorities Investigate

Students and staff at Maricopa High School were evacuated this afternoon due to a bomb threat. The incident occurred shortly after a 14-year-old threatened a school...

Traffic changes coming to RED, city says too many using shortcut

city10 months ago

Traffic Changes on RED: City Responds to Shortcut Overload

A traffic control change is on the horizon for residents of Rancho El Dorado. City officials have announced measures to mitigate the impact of non-residents navigating...

Dwayne Ellis Jr., 19, was arrested in Tortosa in connection with riot and disorderly conduct with a weapon on Aug. 27, 2024. [Pinal County Sheriff's Office]

arrest10 months ago

Tortosa Teen Charged in Disturbing Riot Incident

Dwayne Ellis Jr., a 19-year-old from Tortosa, was arrested on August 27, 2024, following a riot that involved disorderly conduct with a weapon, according to the...

A new traffic signal stands on the northwest corner of Bowlin and White and Parker Roads on Aug. 28, 2024. [Monica D. Spencer]

2024 capital improvement project10 months ago

New Traffic Light Installed at Perilous Intersection for Enhanced Safety

On August 28, 2024, a new traffic signal began its installation at the intersection of Bowlin and White and Parker Roads. Municipal crews initiated the project...

The fatal shooting occurred at a home on this tucked-away Homestead street. [Bryan Mordt]

accidental shooting10 months ago

Cops Identify Victim in Ongoing Probe of ‘Accidental’ Shooting Death

Questions remain unanswered 46 days after a fatal shooting incident in Homestead, which authorities suspect was accidental. Investigations by the Pinal County Medical Examiner’s Office and...

Maricopa Fire Department responds to a backyard barbeque fire around 5 p.m. on July 30, 2024. [Brian Petersheim Jr.]

Featured11 months ago

Sizzling Backyard BBQ Blaze in Glennwilde: 6 Essential Tips to Stay Safe

No people were injured in a backyard barbeque fire today in Glennwilde. One Maricopa Fire Department ladder truck responded around 5 p.m. to what was first...

A view of Pacana Park's fitness court overlayed with artist Mecca Hunter's vision of what the mural wrap could look like. [Mecca Hunter]

Community11 months ago

City Extends Deadline for Stunning Mural Submissions

A view of Pacana Park’s fitness court overlayed with artist Mecca Hunter’s vision of what the mural wrap could look like. Artists who missed the deadline...