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Queen Creek chamber passes torch on holiday parade

Queen Creek’s annual holiday parade and festival is getting a new name and a new producer this year. The Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce has hosted the Queen Creek Holiday Festival and …
Business

New Chick-fil-A opening in Queen Creek

Queen Creek’s newest Chick-fil-A opens later this week. The Chick-fil-A at Ironwood and Ocotillo roads will begin serving the Queen Creek community starting at 9 a.m., Thursday, June 6, at …
FBI

Pair in custody in shooting that killed 2, including Gila River officer

Two suspects have been taken into custody as suspects in the shooting deaths Saturday of a Gila River Indian Community officer and a bystander, the FBI stated. The suspects are males – one …
Criminal Justice

Pinal hosts ‘Youth CSI’ camp in San Tan Valley

If you see police cars at Poston Butte High School on Wednesday, don’t panic – teens are learning about the criminal justice system. The Pinal County Attorney’s Office will be …
Teens

Queen Creek taking applications for teen committee

Teens interested in shaping Queen Creek's future can apply to become members of the Mayor's Teen Advisory Committee. Under the direction of Mayor Julia Wheatley, Queen Creek will be starting its …

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Community

Find out what’s ‘Poppin' ' in Queen Creek

Residents can meet Queen Creek officials and council members on Tuesday as they host What’s Poppin’ in QC, a special community outreach event. The event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m., …
Community

Queen Creek leadership program graduates 2024 class

The Queen Creek Citizen Leadership Institute has closed the books for 2024 after graduating 48 members. The Queen Creek Town Council recently recognized the leadership class and Mayor Julia …
AMERICAN OVERSIGHT

Group sues Arizona senate candidate Mark Lamb on Pinal County Sheriff documents

PHOENIX — An activist group with Democrat leanings is suing Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb for failing to respond to multiple requests for public records. Legal papers filed Wednesday in …
Hometown Hero

Lifetime Achievement: Mary Gloria is Queen Creek Hometown Hero for June

Mary Gloria is an institution in Queen Creek. Throughout her long life, Gloria, 80, has devoted herself to helping the less fortunate. She learned to help others from her parents, both migrant …
Education

Queen Creek teens graduate from ASU Prep

Twenty-six teens from Queen Creek joined the more than 600 graduates who received their high school diplomas from the ASU Preparatory Academy network. The ceremony took place May 16 at Desert Financial …
News
Transportation

Queen Creek asks residents for input on road travel

Queen Creek residents are getting the opportunity to give their thoughts on road travel in the town. The Maricopa Association of Governments is working with the town to gather input on how …
Report

Report: homelessness in Maricopa County sees small drop

The overall number of Maricopa County’s residents experiencing some form of homelessness has slightly declined in 2024, while Queen Creek saw an increase, according to a new report. The …
Public Safety

Queen Creek police report traffic stops

One of the goals when the Queen Creek Police Department hit the streets in January 2022 was to keep drivers safe on the town’s roads. QCPD’s traffic unit made 1,904 stops between …
Public Safety

Queen Creek police: toy can cause injuries, damage

The Queen Creek Police Department has issued a warning about a toy that can cause injuries, damage property and pose safety concerns.  QCPD has had several reported incidents involving …
Grand Opening

Queen Creek’s Frontier Family Park opens June 8

Queen Creek residents have a new place to play with Frontier Family Park. The long-awaited park at 20039 S. 220th St. will officially open on Saturday, June 8. A ribbon cutting will take place at …
Memorial Day

Queen Creek town offices closed Memorial Day

Queen Creek town offices and the Recreation Annex will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Residents with a water, sewer or streets emergency during the closure are asked to …

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Vintage & Vino's annual Spring Mother's Day Market takes place this weekend at the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen Creek.

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Vintage & Vino in Queen Creek

Vintage & Vino's annual Spring Mother's Day Market is back for its 10 th year in Queen Creek this weekend and is offering wine and shopping. Along with sipping and shopping, moms can take …
Queen Creek officials and council members are hosting What’s Poppin’ in QC on June 4.

Find out what’s ‘Up’ in in Queen Creek

Residents can meet Queen Creek officials and council members as they host What’s Poppin’ in QC, a special community outreach event. The event takes place from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, …
The Pinal County Attorney’s Office is hosting its Youth CSI Summer Camp in June. Registration is still open

Pinal County hosts Youth CSI Camp in San Tan Valley

Despite record enrollment, spots are still open for the Pinal County Attorney’s Office Youth CSI Summer Camp. “The Youth CSI Summer Camp is an immersive experience that allows …
The 2024 Peace Officers Memorial Service is 6:30-8 p.m. May 2 at 971 N. Jason Lopez Circle in Florence.

2024 Peace Officers Memorial Service Thursday in Florence

Recognize fallen officers who gave their lives while serving the citizens of Pinal County at the 2024 Peace Officers Memorial Service Thursday in Florence. The 6:30-8 p.m. May 2 memorial service …
Beat the heat by tubing on the Salt River.

Lazy, hazy Salt River Tubing days are back

There’s one good thing about living in one of the hottest areas in the nation -- Salt River Tubing. Get away from the worst of the heat by taking a tubing trip down the Salt River and enjoying …
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