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EVIT to offer associate degree in registered nursing starting in August

The East Valley Institute of Technology will be offering a new associate degree program in registered nursing in August. Starting in August, the five-semester program will combine lecture, lab …
Business

Someburros in San Tan Valley opens this weekend

Someburros Mexican restaurant’s first location in San Tan Valley opens on Saturday. The almost 40-year-old Arizona restaurant chain is set to open at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 15, at the …
Business

Element Mist owners find rewards in meeting customers’ individual needs

Name: Jake Trayer, Joel Cronenberg, Adam Cronenberg Business name: Element Mist, LLC Location: Gilbert Website: https://ElementMist.com What we do: Install high pressure misting …
Parks & Recreation

Queen Creek’s newest, largest park is open for play

Frontier Family Park, featuring Queen Creek’s first public pickleball courts, a fishing lake, an inclusive playground and more is now open. The town’s newest park opened Saturday at …
Roadwork

Roadwork affects access to Queen Creek’s Mansel Carter

It’s something of an obstacle course to access and exit Mansel Carter Oasis Park in Queen Creek Monday. Currently, access to the park at 19535 E. Appleby Road is through northbound 196th …

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Election 2024

Pinal's new election building opening in Florence

Pinal County’s new election building will officially open to the public in Florence on Tuesday. A ribbon cutting for the Pinal Votes Building will take place at 9 a.m. at 320 W. Adamsville …
Business

Queen Creek named top business city

Queen Creek has been awarded the 2024 Best City for Business from the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry. ­ The town was recognized for its work to attract businesses, which has …
Summer Heat

Fulton Homes handing out free dog booties in Queen Creek

As temperatures soar into the triple digits this weekend, humans aren’t the only ones who have to protect themselves from the heat. Fulton Homes, in partnership with 100.7 KSLX, is holding …
Crime

Child killed in Queen Creek highway crash

A suspected drunk driver is facing a second-degree murder charge following the death of a 4-year-old girl in a crash on Hunt Highway in Queen Creek. The Queen Creek Police Department is investigating …
Education

Higley superintendent discusses postponing retirement to help district

It was all coming together nicely for Sherry Richards. She would wrap up her education career June 30, having been an interim superintendent for a highly achieving school district that she loved, …
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Parks & Recreation

Queen Creek’s Frontier Family Park opens Saturday

Frontier Family Park, the newest park in Queen Creek and the East Valley, officially opens to the public on Saturday. Celebrations kick off at 7:30 a.m. with a ribbon cutting, and grand opening …
Taxes

Pinal County, flood control district raising property tax rates

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors will hold two truth in taxation hearings during the final budget adoption regular session meeting Wednesday, July 3. The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. and …
Taxes

Queen Creek council approves lowering property tax rate

As the town approaches year two of a property tax freeze, the property tax rate is dropping again for Queen Creek homeowners. The Queen Creek Town Council unanimously voted at its meeting on …
Education

Higley board approves 1-year contract for superintendent after failed search

The Higley Unified School District approved a one-year contract June 5 for Sherry Richards to be its superintendent for the 2024-25 school year. Richards will be paid $206,000 in the role. The …
Development

$120M Queen Creek development announced

The Switchyard, a newly announced $120M mixed-use project in Queen Creek that will include a Postino, is set to break ground later this year. Real estate development company, Creation, announced …
Meet Your neighbor

Queen Creek Unified chief went from MLB to education

Perry Berry took an interesting route on his way to becoming superintendent of the Queen Creek Unified School District. The Colorado native played Major League Baseball with the Houston Astros from …

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ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO
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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