Evacuations
Evacuations were ordered late Thursday morning for a handful of residents after the Siphon Wildfire was threatening homes near the Superstition Wilderness Area.
About 15 residents were told to …
Recycling
Queen Creek is now taking registration for its October recycling event.
The free QC Recycles drive-thru, drop-off event runs from 7 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, at the town’s Field …
Honor
During the annual Arizona Parks and Recreation Association awards ceremony, Queen Creek Recreation Manager Erica Perez received the Outstanding Professional of the Year Award.
The …
Appointment
Queen Creek Council Member Travis Padilla was recently appointed to serve as a representative on the Arizona Municipal Tax Code Commission by Senate President Warren Petersen.
The Municipal Tax …
Teen Crime
Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley and Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell have announced a proposed statutory change to address teen violence.
The change would create a new category of crime …
News
Founders' Day
Thursday is the last day to buy Founders’ Day wristbands and ax-throwing vouchers at early bird prices.
Founders' Day celebrates the spirit of Queen Creek. The annual event takes …
9/11
In commemoration of the 23rd anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, a Central Arizona College student group is hosting a special ceremony at the Signal Peak campus in Coolidge.
The Young Americans …
Council
A recent action by the Queen Creek Town Council has the Goldwater Institute calling it a major win in its crusade against diversity, equity and inclusion, but Mayor Julia Wheatley maintains …
Crime
A former Central Arizona College women’s basketball coach has been sentenced to four months in prison for defrauding her players, their families and the school out of thousands of dollars.
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Roads
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the full closure of U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami, mileposts 227-243, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, …
Constitution Week
Constitution Week is coming to Queen Creek.
Constitution Week runs Sept. 16-22 and the town will be celebrating it with a student art and essay contest, a community concert and a special …
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