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Buckeye, Queen Creek look for ways to curb groundwater dependence

The newly enacted agriculture-to-urban water program aimed at allowing more home construction in outlying Valley cities and towns such as Buckeye and Queen Creek is easing but not solving the issue …
Public Safety

Queen Creek officers to get virtual reality training if grant approved

The Queen Creek Police Department will have access to virtual technology aimed at teaching officers deescalation techniques if the Queen Creek Town Council accepts a more than $321,000 grant from the …
Crime

San Tan Valley man arrested for child porn

A San Tan Valley man has been jailed on 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after he was arrested for allegedly possessing almost 2,000 images of child sexual abuse. On Oct. 30, the …
Town Council

Queen Creek may provide financial assistance to the town of San Tan Valley

Queen Creek could offer temporary financial assistance to the town of San Tan Valley as Arizona’s newest municipality gets up and running. The Queen Creek Town Council will vote Wednesday on …
Public safety

Queen Creek police assisted county with large weekend party

The Queen Creek Police Department assisted the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office in handling a large gathering the took place over the weekend just …
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Veterans Day

Queen Creek dental practice to hold free event for veterans

A Queen Creek dental practice will be offering free dental care to veterans in honor of Veterans Day. It’s Your Time Dental, 21295 S. Ellsworth Loop Road, Suite 103, will once again host …
Pancake Breakfast

Queen Creek's annual pancake breakfast set for Saturday

Find out “what’s cooking” in Queen Creek at the town’s annual free pancake breakfast. The breakfast runs from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 8 at Horseshoe Park and …
Annexation

Parcel in Maricopa County could be annexed by Queen Creek

The Queen Creek Town Council will be holding a public hearing on a proposal to annex a 0.14-acre site in Maricopa County, located generally at the northwest corner of Ocotillo and Hawes roads, that …
Education

Foundation awards grants to Queen Creek Unified teachers

The Queen Creek Schools Education Foundation delivered teacher grants this past Monday to educators across the district, providing them with the resources to bring innovative ideas to life in their …
Water

Public meeting will focus on Queen Creek’s proposed $240M water purchase

The town of Queen Creek will host a public meeting in November to provide information about its possible purchase of $240 million in Harquahala Groundwater Basin water rights. The meeting will start …
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Halloween Safety

Queen Creek police offer tips to stay safe this Halloween

With Halloween taking place on a Friday this year, it’s likely that people will be celebrating throughout the weekend. The Queen Creek Police Department is reminding residents to …
Halloween

Find a scary good time at Halloween haunts in and around Queen Creek

The last and biggest night of the Halloween season is upon us. But if you haven't made plans yet, don't despair. There are still plenty of haunts in Queen Creek and beyond to scare up thrills. …
Education

Queen Creek schools get ‘A’ grades from state

The Queen Creek Unified School District and 10 of its schools received an “A” grade from the Arizona Department of Education. In a report issued this week, the department gave an A grade …
Survey

Queen Creek seeks residents’ input

Queen Creek residents are being asked once again to participate in a citizen survey that will help the town set priorities for the future. Over the next several weeks, residents will be randomly …
Education

San Tan Charter School’s new campus opens July 2026

San Tan Charter School has broken ground on its new Queen Creek campus slated to open in July 2026. The school is located at 18979 S. Signal Butte Road, near the intersection of Signal Butte and …
Snap

Valley food banks prepare for influx if SNAP benefits not extended

With the government shutdown approaching its fourth week, and the announcement last week that food stamp benefits would not be available on Nov. 1, Valley food banks, including those in Queen Creek, …

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Residents can learn what's new and what's coming at the town's annual free pancake breakfast on Nov. 8.

Queen Creek's annual pancake breakfast set for November

Find out “what’s cooking” in Queen Creek at the town’s annual free pancake breakfast. The breakfast runs from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 8 at Horseshoe Park and …
Queen Creek is bringing back a town-sponsored Halloween event this year with the Not So Spooky Halloween Party at the Recreation & Aquatic Center on Oct. 25.

Queen Creek to throw Halloween bash

The Queen Creek Recreation & Aquatic Center is hosting the Not So Spooky Halloween Party. The event, for residents only, runs from 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25 at the center, 22343 E. Ryan …
A silent auction helped bring in $400,000 for the Phoenix Animal Care Coalition at a previous fundraising event at JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa.

Phoenix nonprofit raising money for animal care

Phoenix Animal Care Coalition  will host its annual signature fundraiser, Glimmer of Hope.
"Praise in the Park" is hosted by Nancy's Closet and For Our Town.

Event to bring community, resources together in Queen Creek

The local nonprofit Nancy’s Closet has joined the community initiative For Our Town to host “Praise in the Park.” “Praise in the Park” is designed to bring together …
Schnepf Farms' Pumpkin & Chili Party runs throughout October.

Pumpkin & Chili Party at Schnepf Farms

The annual Pumpkin & Chili Party at Schnepf Farms brings together family fun, food, and festive activities. Watch Schnepf Farms transform into an autumn wonderland with a pumpkin patch, corn …
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