The new mayor of Maricopa said she is “thrilled” to invite the public to her first state of the city address. Mayor Nancy Smith’s speech will feature a behind-the-scenes look at some of the new developments in the community. See the details about the event.

And will voters have the opportunity to decide on whether the state’s student voucher system should be expanded to private or parochial schools? Probably not, after a petition drive didn’t gather enough signatures to get it on the ballot.

Also, time is running out to vote in the Greatest of the Grande contest. You have until Oct. 2 to vote for your favorite businesses. So don’t forget to get your votes in!