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QCUSD will be holding its annual “Kindergarten Round-Up!” in February and April.
Queen Creek schools prepare future kindergarteners
The Queen Creek Unified School District is gearing up to get children ready for kindergarten. QCUSD will be holding its annual “Kindergarten Round-Up!” from 4-6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. … more
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The proposed U-Haul Moving & Storage facility will be located at the southeast corner of Ocotillo and Crismon roads.
Large U-Haul storage facility proposed for Queen Creek
The Queen Creek Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to approve a request for a conditional use permit and gave site plan approval for a U-Haul Moving & Storage facility and outdoor … more
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A rendering of the proposed LGES facility in Queen Creek.
Update: Proposed lithium battery plant in Queen Creek still on hold
Plans for a multibillion-dollar electric vehicle lithium battery plant in Queen Creek remain in limbo. In July, South Korean company LG Energy Solution put the brakes on the proposed facility, … more
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All About Animals AZ Rescue will be holding a pet adoption event on Saturday, Jan. 7 from noon-3 p.m. at the Petco in Queen Creek, 21178 E. Ocotillo Road.
Pet adoption event to be held Saturday in Queen Creek
If you want to start off the new year with a new addition to the family, a fur baby may be the answer. All About Animals AZ Rescue will be holding a pet adoption event on Saturday, Jan. 7 from … more
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The first Queen Creek baby of 2023, Lennon Thamert, was born at Banner Ironwood Medical Center at 1:20 a.m. on New Year’s Day.
First Queen Creek baby of 2023 born at Banner Ironwood
The first Queen Creek baby of 2023 seems to have really wanted her birthday to be special. Lennon Thamert was born at Banner Ironwood Medical Center at 1:20 a.m. on New Year’s Day, weighing … more
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Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to slow down and use caution around construction personnel and equipment while work is underway. 
Weekend, overnight closures planned for US60 Superstition Freeway beginning Jan. 6
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers, area residents and businesses to plan for weekend and overnight closures of U.S. Highway 60 Superstition Freeway in segments between Loop … more

Thanks to recent legislation, many of this year’s high school seniors could come to EVIT next year as adult students — without paying tuition — to train for careers in construction, health care, automotive and more.
EVIT offers career training for high school grads
In about six months, area high school students will graduate and move on to college or jobs. But the East Valley Institute of Technology offers them another opportunity — and for some, it might … more
Keep pets safe during New Year's Eve celebrations
  The Queen Creek Police Department and Queen Creek Fire & Medical Department want to make sure residents' pets are safe during New Year's celebrations.   Fireworks can be … more
Queen Creek year in review
As 2022 draws to a close, the Queen Creek Independent looks back on the events that made this year memorable. The mid-term elections resulted in a changing of the guard in the Queen Creek Town … more
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Burial services have been scheduled for members of Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb’s family who were killed in a car crash.
Funeral services announced for Pinal County Sheriff’s son and his family
Burial services have been scheduled for members of Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb’s family who were killed in a car crash. On Dec. 16, Sheriff Lamb’s son, Cooper Lamb, and the … more
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The new short-term rental state legislation allows municipalities to require short-term rental homes to be licensed with the municipality..
Owners of short-term rental homes in Queen Creek must now be licensed
With a change in state law, the town of Queen Creek is now able to have more control over vacation and short-term rentals. The original state law limited a municipality’s ability to regulate … more
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The Queen Creek Town Council honored the late-Mayor Gail Barney during a special ceremony on Dec. 21.
Queen Creek honors late mayor, outgoing councilmember, town manager
The Queen Creek Town Council honored late Mayor Gail Barney, outgoing Council Member Emilena Turley and Town Manager John Kross during a special presentation at the council’s Wednesday, Dec. 21 … more
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The Pink Floyd tribute band, Shine on Floyd, will be performing at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Combs Performing Arts Center, 2505 E. Germann Road.
Pink Floyd tribute coming to San Tan Valley
Pink Floyd fans are in for a treat. The Pink Floyd tribute band, Shine on Floyd, will be performing at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Combs Performing Arts Center, 2505 E. Germann Road. Fans … more

Cooper Lamb and his daughter died Friday, Dec. 16, in a crash in Gilbert. Cooper’s fiancé and mother of the child was driving and was seriously injured. She remains in critical condition, according to the the Pinal County Sheriff's Office.
Fiancée of Pinal County sheriff’s son dies a week after Gilbert crash
Caroline Patten died Dec. 23, a week after a crash in Gilbert that killed her daughter and fiancé Cooper Lamb, the son of Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb. The sheriff, in a video posted on … more
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Kelly Conklin
Boy missing from Queen Creek found safe, parents face charges
A boy who has been missing since Tuesday has been found and is safe, authorities said Saturday. The parents of 12-year-old Kelly ‘KJ’ Conklin have been arrested on child abuse charges, … more
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Kelly ‘KJ’ Conklin
Missing boy spotted at Queen Creek Walmart; parents arrested
The parents of a missing 12-year-old boy have been arrested on child abuse charges, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office announced. “While investigating the disappearance of Kelly … more
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Central Arizona College's Signal Peak Campus is located in Coolidge.
CAC to host new student orientation sessions
Central Arizona College will host “New Student Orientation” sessions in January. NSO is designed for anyone with questions about navigating the college experience. All students are … more
More than 1,300 gifts were collected by Intel Arizona employees and donated to four Valley nonprofits: About Care, Child Crisis Arizona, New Pathways for Youth and Justa Center.
Chandler-based Intel employees collect 1,300 gifts for those in need
Intel employees in Chandler are spreading holiday cheer to Valley children, seniors and families in need through their annual “Holiday Donation Drive and Holiday Ride for Youth.” More … more
After more than 20 years of leasing state land for its Desert Ridge Marketplace, Vestar purchased the land for $29.4 million.
Vestar pays $29M for Desert Ridge Marketplace land in north Phoenix
After more than 20 years of leasing state land for its Desert Ridge Marketplace, Vestar, the largest privately held shopping center owner and manager in the western United States, purchased the land … more
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Twenty families were chosen to receive $1,000 each to shop for holiday gifts at a Target in Tempe.
Mesa-based real estate investor treats 20 families to holiday shopping spree
Valley real estate investor Michael Pollack partnered with Child Crisis Arizona by making a $20,000 donation to give 20 families a special holiday gift. Pollack, president and founder of Pollack … more

Practice fireworks safety during the holidays in Queen Creek
Fireworks come out during the winter holidays, but it is important to know the laws and risks associated with their use. The Queen Creek Fire & Medical Department and Queen Creek Police … more
The Town of Queen Creek offices and Recreation Annex will close on Monday, Dec. 26 in observation of Christmas and on Monday, Jan. 2 in celebration of the New Year.
Queen Creek town offices closed Dec. 26 and Jan. 2
The Town of Queen Creek offices and Recreation Annex will close on Monday, Dec. 26 in observation of Christmas and on Monday, Jan. 2 in celebration of the New Year. The closures will not affect any … more
Cooper Lamb and his 1-year-old daughter, Elaine, were killed on Friday, Dec, 16 in a car accident in Gilbert. Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb was Cooper Lamb's father and the infant's grandfather. Cooper Lamb’s fiancée and the infant’s mother, Caroline, is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
Investigation continues into crash that killed Pinal County sheriff's son, granddaughter
Gilbert Police continue to investigate the crash that killed Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb’s son and granddaughter. Meanwhile, two online accounts have been created to raise money for the … more
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Queen Creek schools offers New Year tips
The academic coaches at the Queen Creek Unified School District help students accomplish goals every day. But they can also be helpful for anyone’s New Year’s goals, whether they be … more
Cooper Lamb and his daughter died Friday, Dec. 16, in a crash in Gilbert. Cooper’s fiancé and mother of the child was driving and was seriously injured. She remains in critical condition, according to the the Pinal County Sheriff's Office.
Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb’s son, grandchild die in Gilbert collision
Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb’s 22-year-old son and infant grandchild died in the Friday afternoon crash in Gilbert, police said. “It is with heartfelt sadness to report the identity … more
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