Development

Cross-dock truck facility planned near Queen Creek

The landscaping and look of a 36-acre industrial development were discussed at the March 14 meeting of the Mesa Design Review Board. The Sonoran Gateway Exchange is to be north of Germann Road on the …
Health

‘Text Neck’ could be more harmful than consumers realize

Stop reading right now and evaluate your posture in this moment — are you hunched over a screen? Shoulders and back curved forward? Head drooping down? The poor posture stemming from a …
Roads

East Valley towns could receive millions in state dollars for roads

Queen Creek, Apache Junction and Florence could get a share of $330 million in funding that is being considered for rural road and highway improvements across the state.The Arizona House of …
Restaurant

Popular Portillo’s set to open in Queen Creek

Portillo’s, the popular Chicago-style hot dog chain, plans to open a location in Queen Creek later this year.According to the company, Portillo’s will be located on the southeast corner …

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SRP adds to November rate hike, average electric bill rises $12 monthly

Salt River Project will increase the average residential customers’ utility bill nearly $12 a month beginning in November. The SRP board of directors approved the increase Tuesday, March 28. …
Education

Two Queen Creek schools get new principals

Frances Brandon Pickett Elementary and Katherine Mecham Barney Elementary will have new principals for the 2023-2024 school year. The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board and …
Police

State grant helps Queen Creek police with speeding, drunk driving

The Queen Creek Police Department recently received a $25,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The money has helped QCPD officers address speeding and drunk driving on …
Road Work

Westbound U.S. 60 closures

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following closures on U.S. 60 Superstition Freeway in Mesa for pavement rehabilitation beginning March 24. Westbound U.S. …
Manufacturing

LG Energy Solution will build $5.5B battery manufacturing complex in Queen Creek

South Korean company LG Energy Solution, a manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, today announced it will invest a total of $5.5 billion to build a battery manufacturing complex …
News
Things to Do

Good Life Festival in Queen Creek is this weekend

The Shea Homes Good Life Festival Presented by Subaru returns for a 12th year on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 at Schnepf Farms. Headlining the first day of the event will be the rock band Kansas, who …
Things to Do

'Spring into QC' set for this weekend in Queen Creek

It’s almost time for Queen Creek’s annual signature spring event, “Spring Into QC.” Presented by Rodeo Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram, an Earnhardt Dealership, Spring …
Education

District working to implement 'Higley-ized' Portrait of a Graduate

Higley USD is working to implement the “Higley-ized” version of “Portrait of a Graduate” that the Governing Board adopted last May.  But the effort has come under some …
Education

Queen Creek teen robotics team wins state

Queen Creek Robotics Foundation team, GearedUp, has won the Arizona VEX Robotics Competition High School State Championship.The Arizona VRC High School State Championship tournament was a two-day …
Things to Do

Country Thunder rolling into Florence

Valley resident and country music star Dierks Bentley will be headlining the final night of Country Thunder 2023.Bentley’s studio albums have produced 25 singles on the Hot Country Songs and …
Government

Queen Creek lawmaker pushes to ban diversity programs from state, cities

PHOENIX — Two years after banning the use of public funds for so-called “critical race theory,” a Queen Creek Republican lawmaker is now going after programs that promote diversity, …

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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
Performances start with Ellie Fern, singer and songwriter, who will open the festival.

Gila River Music Festival in Kearny April 21-22

The Third Annual Gila River Music Festival returns to Kearny April 21-22.The Gila River Music Festival is organized by the Arizona Rural Arts Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a …
Fiddler Ryan McKasson will be performing in “St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland” at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 18 at the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center.

St. Patrick’s show coming to Queen Creek

Queen Creek is the only stop in the Valley for the limited West Coast tour of “St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland.” The event takes place at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 18 at the Queen …
Spring Into QC will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, March 25 at Mansel Carter Oasis Park, 19535 E. Appleby Road.

Queen Creek’s signature spring event set for March 25

It’s almost time for Queen Creek’s annual signature spring event, “Spring Into QC.” Presented by Rodeo Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram, an Earnhardt Dealership, Spring …
The Fourth Annual Florence Music Fest will take place March 10-11 at the Charles Whitlow Rodeo Grounds, 11608 AZ-79.

Get ready for the 2023 Florence Music Fest

The Fourth Annual Florence Music Fest is back, but this time it’s at a new location. The festival will take place March 10-11 at the Charles Whitlow Rodeo Grounds, 11608 AZ-79. For the …
The Shea Homes Good Life Festival returns for a 12th year on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 at Schnepf Farms.

12th Annual Good Life Festival comes to Queen Creek in March

The Shea Homes Good Life Festival Presented by Subaru returns for a 12th year on Saturday, March 25 and Sunday, March 26 at Schnepf Farms. Headlining the first day of the event will be the rock band Kansas, who …
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