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Students from various Queen Creek Unified District Schools collected books, sports equipment and school supplies for children in underserved communities as part of “Super Kids-Super Sharing,”
Queen Creek schools partner with NFL, Super Bowl Committee to Help Kids
Queen Creek Unified School District schools teamed up with the NFL, Arizona Cardinals, the Arizona Super Bowl LVII Host Committee, Verizon and the Salvation Army Kroc Center for “Super … more
Queen Creek Police reports theft, assaults, vandalism
The Queen Creek Police Department recorded the following crime reports from Jan 7-27: Burglary from vehicle reported on Jan. 7 in the 20700 block of East Victoria Lane Shoplifting … more
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The Circle K was designed to complement nearby Schnepf Farms.
Circle K breaks ground on location near Queen Creek’s Schnepf Farms
There’s a big change coming to Schnepf Farms. A Circle K gas station and mini mart is being constructed just outside of Schnepf Farms. The Circle K broke ground on Jan. 20 on the … more
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The new 150,000-square-foot Costco at 20260 S. Ellsworth Road in Queen Creek held its grand opening today.
Queen Creek’s first Costco opens
Town dignitaries, company officials, and, of course, shoppers, were raring to go this morning as Queen Creek’s first Costco opened its doors. A ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Queen Creek … more
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Queen Creek High School students are getting ready to take part in the “Feeding the Future” competition with help from a Scottsdale chef.
Queen Creek High culinary students prep for competition
Three Queen Creek High School students are getting ready to take part in the “Feeding the Future” competition, a culinary contest that challenges students to create nutritious meals … more
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Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley at the Tuesday, Jan. 24 kickoff event for the Queen Creek Promise Program.
Queen Creek joins CGCC to offer local students help with tuition costs
The town of Queen Creek has unveiled a new program for local high school students — the Queen Creek Promise Program. Under the program, the town, along with business sponsors, will help eligible high school … more

Queen Creek launches community volunteer program
The town of Queen Creek has launched a centralized community volunteer program. According to a press release, volunteers donated nearly 84,000 hours of service to the community in 2022. To help … more
Fernando Colazo has been booked into the Pinal County Jail after PCSO deputies say he trespassed on J.O. Combs Middle School grounds.
San Tan Valley school placed on lockdown
No one was hurt when J.O. Combs Middle School in San Tan Valley went into lockdown after a man with an active warrant for his arrest entered the school grounds. Later, a firearm was found around the … more
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Three-time cancer survivor Michelle Tucker of the founder of the Chosen Warrior Cancer Support Foundation.
Cancer foundation holds kickoff event in Queen Creek
The mission of the Chosen Warrior Cancer Support Foundation is to serve and support people who are facing, fighting and surviving all types of cancer.  The nonprofit Chosen Warrior … more
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Central Arizona College recently recognized the Fall 2022 graduating class and celebrated their success.
December 2022 Central Arizona College graduates listed
Central Arizona College recently recognized the Fall 2022 graduating class and celebrated their success. The following list of students represents the December 2022 graduating class. The listing … more
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes against the Dallas Cowboys during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
It's on to the Eagles for Queen Creek's Brock Purdy
It was low-scoring squeaker of a game, but the San Francisco 49ers, led by quarterback Scott Purdy of Queen Creek, beat the Dallas Cowboys 12-19. The 49ers now move onto the NFC Championship where … more
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Queen Creek officials announced the recent purchase of the Barney Family Sports Complex for use as a future public safety facility.
Queen Creek buys Barney Family Sports Complex for more than $11.1M
Queen Creek officials have announced the recent purchase of the Barney Family Sports Complex for use as a future public safety facility. The nearly 65,000-square foot facility is at 22050 E. Queen … more
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Associate Superintendent Sherry Richards addresses the Higley USD Governing Board about the success the district has had filling absences with substitutes since the board approved a pay hike for subs.
Sub pay hike helping Higley USD backfill for absences
A bump in substitute pay has been effective in filling Higley USD’s needs, but is quickly draining the budget for subs, district officials said.  more
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The Historic Florence Home Tour is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11.
Historic Florence Home Tour returns
An annual Florence tradition enters its 37th year. The Historic Florence Home Tour is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 11. Attendees can see diverse architectural styles of … more
Queen Creek's new mayor and town council members were sworn-in on Wednesday, Jan. 18. From left to right, Council Member Robin Benning, Council Member Leah Martineau, Council Member Dawn Oliphant, Mayor Julia Wheatley, Vice Mayor Jeff Brown, Council Member Bryan McClure and Council Member Travis Padilla.
New Queen Creek mayor and town council sworn in
The Queen Creek Town Council seated the new mayor and two members during a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Mayor Julia Wheatley, Council Member Bryan McClure and Council Member Travis … more
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Tyler Moore, Higley USD's chief financial officer, presents the initial maintenance and operations budget proposal for fiscal year 2023-24 to the district's governing board.
Higley district will use carryover as contingency against Constitutional cuts 
Higley USD proposes to use more its more than $26 million in budget balance carryforward as a contingency against substantial budget cuts that could be required of it under the state … more
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The district provides fire suppression, fire prevention, wildland protection, advanced life support, rescue, extrication and medical transportation services out of five fire stations. The district encompasses 62 square miles and serves the city of Apache Junction and the unincorporated areas of Gold Canyon, Superstition Foothills, Goldfield Foothills and Entrada Del Oro.
Superstition Fire and Medical District may sponsor EVIT firefighter program
A fire district that covers Apache Junction and Gold Canyon may sponsor the East Valley Institute of Technology’s firefighter program in Mesa so it can be certified to a national … more
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First responders from the Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department took part in a Hospice of the Valley simulation of the daily challenges facing people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Simulation helps Queen Creek first responders deal with dementia patients
It’s not easy to rattle a firefighter, but that’s exactly what Hospice of the Valley did to a roomful of first responders from the Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department who had signed … more
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Applicants do not have to be Mediacom customers but must live in areas where Mediacom’s broadband network delivers Gigabit-speed Internet service.
Mediacom announces extended deadline for scholarships
Mediacom Communications is extending the application deadline for its scholarship program, Mediacom World Class Scholars. In its 22nd consecutive year, the program will award $1,000 scholarships to … more
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Queen Creek police, fire to hold Public Safety Day
The town of Queen Creek is inviting residents to meet members of the Queen Creek Police Department and the Queen Creek Fire and Medical Department at the Second Annual Public Safety Day … more

Parents can celebrate Valentine’s Day early with their little “love bugs” at the town of Queen Creek’s Love Bug Dance on Feb. 3.
Queen Creek celebrates Valentine’s Day with ‘Love Bug Dance’
Parents can celebrate Valentine’s Day early with their little “love bugs” at the town of Queen Creek’s Love Bug Dance. The dance takes place from 6 to 8 … more
David Leavitt is the athletic director at Heritage Academy Gateway and is January's Queen Creek Hometown Hero.
Coaching: David Leavitt is January’s Hometown Hero
David Leavitt is the athletic director at Heritage Academy Gateway, but a student doesn’t have to be in sports to get on his radar. Leavitt sees and knows students as individuals, whether they … more
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Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck, left, presents Eastmark High School player Kevin Winegar, right, with two tickets to next month's Super Bowl in Glendale. Winegar is fighting cancer.
Queen Creek schools football player fighting cancer gets surprise from AZ Cardinals
In November, Kevin Winegar, a linebacker with the Eastmark High School football team in the Queen Creek Unified School District, was celebrating the Firebirds’ first state championship title in … more
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Casteel High School science teacher Robin Flyte, second from left, won a $2,500 grant from the Equity in STEAM Initiative 2.0 cohort.
Queen Creek teacher receives STEAM grant
A teacher at Casteel High School has won a $2,500 grant for STEAM initiatives. Intel Corporation, YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix and Salt River Project recognized three educators and 18 nonprofits as … more
A member of the Queen Creek Fire & Medical Department installs a child car seat.
Queen Creek Fire & Medical host child car seat safety event
The Queen Creek Fire & Medical Department will be offering a free child car seat installation and safety inspection. The event will take place from 9-10:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 27 at Fire … more
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