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Higley volunteers: Board member attacking others via fake online profile

Some Higley Unifed School District parents and teachers and district volunteers are accusing a board member of being behind a social media account that campaigned against the district's bond and …
Holidays

Queen Creek holiday events start new era on Friday

With the town of Queen Creek taking over, the annual holiday parade residents enjoy will now be part of a two-day celebration. Now known as QC Hometown Christmas, the festival and parade …
Immigration

Queen Creek immigrants prepare for Trump administration's border plans

One in eight Arizona residents is an immigrant. Because many have limited English-language skills or don't have legal status, they work in service industries such as food trucks or taco stands on the …
QCPD

Queen Creek police issue notification of sex offender

The Queen Creek Police Department has issued a community notification on a Level 2 risk sex offender. On Oct. 2, 2002, Brandin Stapleton, 48, was convicted of sexual conduct with a minor and …
Utilities

SRP looks at rate hike for transmission, generation growth

Salt River Project is starting the process to raise its electric rates an estimated 3.5% over current levels for average residential users. The utility, which provides electricity and water …

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Roads

New connector roads now open in Queen Creek

Queen Creek has officially opened three new connector roads in downtown. Aldecoa Drive, Munoz Street and Summers Place between Ellsworth Road and Ellsworth Loop Road opned on Saturday following …
Holidays

Queen Creek police have tips for safe holiday shopping

As residents dive into the holiday shopping season, the Queen Creek Police Department offers these tips to safely shop in person and even online: Bring only the cash and credit cards …
WEST VALLEY PREPS

Centennial survives late barrage at Queen Creek

QUEEN CREEK - A Centennial team that overcame never ending obstacles to get to this point had to wonder what other road block Queen Creek could conjure on the drive to state. The visiting #14 …
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

Casteel football coach Newcombe resigns after 7th season

Bobby Newcombe isn’t going to coach the Casteel Colts football team anymore. Newcombe announced this week on X, formerly Twitter, that he’s resigning from leading the Colt program …
Holidays

Shop Queen Creek this holiday season

Black Friday is over, which means it’s Small Business Saturday. Cities and towns around the country take the day after Black Friday to promote shopping at local businesses, and Queen Creek …
News
Family

State-funded family resource center coming to Queen Creek

Queen Creek will be getting a family resource center as part of a $750,000 grant from First Things First, the state’s only public funding source dedicated to early childhood development. The …
Business

Meet Your Business: Frank Stirpe is CEO of Above Par Network

Instead of typical, formal networking events, Above Par Network — the name representing its commitment to “above-average” networking — is a group focused on authentic …
Liquor License

BJ’s Restaurant in Queen Creek set to open March 2025

The long-awaited BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse is set to open in March 2025. The estimated opening date was included in the restaurant’s application for a liquor license recommendation …
Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre

Queen Creek requests proposals for Horseshoe Park restaurant

A steak restaurant is in the works for the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre. Queen Creek has issued a request for proposals for a full-service steak restaurant at the park. …
Education

Local businesses partner with Queen Creek schools foundation

The Queen Creek Schools Education Foundation helps support education by working closely with local businesses and the community. Focused on promoting academic excellence, the foundation provides …
Holidays

Queen Creek's Hometown Christmas is two-day celebration

With the town of Queen Creek taking over, the annual holiday parade residents enjoy will now be part of a two-day celebration. Now known as QC Hometown Christmas, the festival and parade …

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The town is taking over the newly dubbed QC Hometown Christmas celebrations on Dec. 6-7. The parade will take place on Dec. 7.

Queen Creek's Hometown Christmas is two-day celebration

With the town of Queen Creek taking over, the annual holiday parade residents enjoy will now be part of a two-day celebration. Now known as QC Hometown Christmas, the festival and parade …
Queen Creek will be opening three new connector roads in downtown on Nov. 30. The roadways are designed to make the Town Center area a more walkable district.

Queen Creek event to inaugurate connector roads

Residents out shopping during Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30 are invited to a special town event celebrating the opening of downtown core connectors. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 …
The Gilbert Days Rodeo Court includes, from left, Teen Queen Abigail Griffith, Queen Shai Forman and Princess Alba Padilla.

Gilbert Days Rodeo set for Nov. 22-24 in Queen Creek

The annual Gilbert Days Rodeo returns for three days of  cowboy and cowgirl skills competition Nov. 22-24. Though the competition celebrates the town of Gilbert's heritage, for the fourth …
Supreme Cheer and Tumble presents its Supreme Showcase on Nov. 10.

Supreme Cheer and Tumble to showcase talents

Supreme Cheer and Tumble will put on its 2024 Supreme Showcase at 1 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Higley Center for the Performing Arts. The showcase is a performance put on by Supreme's competition cheer …
Members of the Queen Creek High School Theater Co. rehearse for their performance of “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.”

Queen Creek High brings Harry Potter to stage

Starting tonight, the Queen Creek High School Theater Co. will become the first in Arizona to perform “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” Last year, the department won a …
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