Good morning, Maricopa.

G. Frank Davidson Elementary School started its school week with activities including arm wrestling, a Kindness Club session, and a Batman-themed event — sparking excitement among students for the new year.

A 3rd-grade class at G.

Frank Davidson Elementary School started the day with a dance party that made students smile—a creative start to learning.

Education officials say that Valley schools continue to struggle with recruiting and retaining qualified teachers — a problem that remains a challenge in Arizona.

District Judge Dominic W.

Lanza heard arguments on Aug. 6 from the San Carlos Apache Tribe and environmental groups seeking to block a land swap for Oak Flat—where Resolution Copper plans to use block cave mining to extract copper if the exchange goes forward. He said he will make a ruling before the 60-day review period ends on Aug. 19, when the swap could be finalized if not halted.

A gila monster was caught on camera taking a dip in a pool—its unusual swim is now making waves online.

DPS is focusing enforcement efforts on SR 202 as a new initiative to curb dangerous driving in Maricopa—local drivers can expect increased patrols to boost road safety.