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At the 2018 opening of Mansel Carter Oasis Park, 19535 E. Appleby Road.
Survey Shows most residents are thirsting for parks in Queen Creek
Queen Creek's Parks and Recreation department has the results of a new survey on what residents would like to see in terms of parks in the town.   The town contracted with WestGroup Research … more
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It is needed in preparation for the Loop 202 Santan Freeway widening project between Val Vista Drive and Loop 101 in Chandler and Gilbert.
Pre-construction work begins for Loop 202 Santan freeway
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead for closures and restrictions in the vicinity of Loop 202 Santan between McQueen Road and Loop 101 Price Freeway while crews … more
Ralston named Hometown Hero for entrepreneurial spirit
Since his formidable years Queen Creek resident Jerome J. Ralston knew he wanted to be in business for himself. “I told my mom that I was going to be a businessman and she just … more
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An Amtrak passenger train is stopped at a station in Tucson. Arizona government and business leaders joined Amtrak officials in a virtual roundtable Tuesday encouraging Congress to fund a new passenger rail line connecting Phoenix to Tucson. [Submitted photo/Creative Commons]
Arizona leaders push for funding of Phoenix-Tucson Amtrak line
Arizona government and business leaders joined Amtrak officials in a virtual roundtable Tuesday encouraging Congress to fund a passenger rail new line connecting Phoenix to Tucson. The proposed … more
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4 indicted in fraud scheme related to Higley School District
A report from the Arizona Auditor General confirms the misuse of money by the Higley Unified School District (HUSD), which primarily serves Gilbert and parts of Queen Creek. According to Arizona … more
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In 2014 at the opening of State Route 24 from Loop 202 to Ellsworth Road in Mesa.
State Route 24 ramp to westbound Loop 202 closed July 23-25
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead for the closure of the State Route 24 ramp to westbound Loop 202 Santan Freeway from 9 p.m. Friday, July 23, to 9 p.m. Sunday, … more
The 2004 Apache Junction Unified School District bus B18 was purchased Oct. 23, 2003, has 194,576 miles on it and has been used for 10,833 hours, according to a district document.
Motorists: slow down as school starts
School is back in session and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) District 6 – Queen Creek reminds residents to slow down, avoid distractions and obey posted signage. Everyone has … more
Ground breaking of Ocotillo Road widening project in Queen Creek.
Ocotillo widening project underway in Queen Creek
Ocotillo Road, the east-west roadway that runs through the heart of Queen Creek, is being widened from Ironwood to Signal Butte roads. The project will include widening Ocotillo Road to two lanes … more
Queen Creek features bright new home market
Housing continues to expand in Queen Creek with the announcement of two new neighborhoods The first comes from North America's largest privately owned homebuilder, Mattamy Homes, which … more
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Joe Kolnick named Queen Creek Hometown Hero for the month of July!
What do you get when you combine a soccer aficionado with proven servant leadership, deep respect for nature, and a desire to uplift and motivate children for the future betterment of society? The … more
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Joe Jackson is a member of the wheelchair rugby team that will be representing the U.S. at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Paralympian ready to represent Team USA
After the hoopla of the Olympics is over, the sporting events continue with the Paralympics, the largest sporting event for people with physical disabilities. more
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Pop-up park for pups in Queen Creek
A pop-up dog park will be available July 15 through Aug. 27 at Founders' Park in Queen Creek while important maintenance is performed at the town's Pocket Park for Pups.  The pop-up dog park … more
The State Route 24 extension project is underway in east Mesa.
Plan for possible delays during the closure of Mountain Road beginning July 13
Mountain Road in Mesa will be closed to through traffic between Williams Field and Pecos roads beginning July 13 through September for construction of a new bridge for the future State Route … more
Fireworks will again light up the night during the Wigwam’s Red, White & Boom celebration. [Kelly O’Sullivan/Independent Newsmedia]
Queen Creek warns of increased traffic due to Fourth of July events
Increased traffic is expected over the holiday weekend in Queen Creek, especially on Rittenhouse and Riggs/Combs roads on Sunday, July 4.  Increased activities in the Town’s … more
Photojournalist Grainey earns national recognition
Photojournalist Arianna Grainey, a Queen Creek resident, took first place in “Shoot Like Shirley,” a contest for sports photography shot by women under the age of 30. Grainey serves as … more
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This trailer has been fully outfitted as a barbershop; all Trevor's Vision and The Dreaded Barber Darryl Brandt need is a truck to haul it.
Litchfield Park barber, nonprofit seek help to provide haircuts to Valley homeless
Litchfield Park-based mobile barber Darryl Brandt has partnered with nonprofit Trevor’s Vision to provide haircuts to the homeless and less fortunate throughout the Valley, but they need help. more
Equitable broadband Internet access for rural Arizona towns is 'life-and-death situation'
The vulnerabilities of rural Arizona communities to being disconnected from broadband Internet access for inordinate amounts of time have exposed life-and-death scenarios, an inability to develop new … more
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Be sure to check the performance of your windshield wipers, especially if they haven’t been in use while dealing with the hot sun for long periods at a time.
Valley should see rainfall this week
Odds are looking good that the Valley will see rainfall this week. more
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Queen Creek’s vice mayor appointed to the MAG economic development committee
The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council appointed Queen Creek Vice Mayor Dawn Oliphant to the MAG Economic Development Committee (EDC). On the committee, Oliphant will … more
The westbound Loop 202 off-ramp at Gilbert Road will be closed from 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, to 5 a.m. Thursday, July 1.
Loop 202 Santan Freeway overnight ramp closure at Gilbert Road June 30
The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to be aware of work on the new Lindsay Road Interchange project on the Loop 202 Santan Freeway that will require an overnight ramp closure at … more
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