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Arizona Legislative District 14 is sending a slate of Republicans to the Legislature.
Republicans carry Legislative District 14 
Arizona’s Legislative District 14 will be in Republican hands for the next two years.  After the final ballot count was released Monday, incumbent Travis Grantham retained his House of … more
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Thanksgiving Day closures.
Queen Creek town offices closed on Thanksgiving
The Town of Queen Creek offices and Recreation Annex will close on Thursday, Nov. 24 in honor of Thanksgiving Day. The Recreation Annex also will be closed on Friday, Nov. 25. According to a … more
The Second Annual Merry & Bright Christmas Market will take place on Saturday, Nov. 26 on the Queen Creek Campus of Central Christian Church.
Queen Creek church holds Christmas market
The Second Annual Merry & Bright Christmas Market will take place on Saturday, Nov. 26 (Small Business Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Queen Creek Campus of Central Christian Church … more
Bruce Gardner will be Queen Creek's next town manager.
Queen Creek names new town manager
The Queen Creek Town Council unanimously voted last night to appoint Bruce Gardner as the new town manager, effective Jan. 23. With more than 28 years in the public sector, Gardner currently … more
Mike Lavallee, managing director for investment banking company Stifle, talks to the governing board about the possible refinancing of the district's middle-school leases.
Higley USD considers refinancing middle-school leases 
Burdened by expensive middle school leases, Higley USD officials presented the governing board Nov. 16 a proposal to refinance those leases and save the district money.  more
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Queen Creek offers heating safety tips
As residents start to turn the heat on in their homes, the Queen Creek Fire & Medical Department wants to highlight the importance of staying safe. According to the National Fire Protection … more

The two-story, 33,000 square foot veterinary facility is on the southeast corner of Rittenhouse and Ellsworth roads.
Large emergency veterinary center opening in Queen Creek
A new veterinary clinic that will provide intensive, emergency and specialty care for cats and dogs is opening in Queen Creek next month. Arizona Regional, Intensive Care, Specialty & … more
Queen Creek High School teachers Jolie Varholdt, left, and Laura Winder, right, won the Arizona STEM Acceleration Project Fellowship Award.
Queen Creek High teachers win STEM award
Two Queen Creek High School teachers have won the Arizona STEM Acceleration Project Fellowship Award. Laura Winder, who teaches AP and honors chemistry, and Jolie Varholdt, who teaches … more
The Queen Creek Unified School District participates in a weekly spirit day called College Wednesday.
Queen Creek students are preparing for their futures
The Queen Creek Unified School District participates in a weekly spirit day called College Wednesday. According to a press release, every Wednesday students and staff wear shirts featuring a … more
On Tuesday Nov. 8, Queen Creek residents will be voting on a $198 million school bond for the Queen Creek Unified School District.
'No' votes continue to lead in Queen Creek school bond measure
Queen Creek voters are turning down a school bond measure for the second year in a row. With the latest ballots counted, the "no" vote is at 55% while the "yes" votes stand at 45%. more
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Incumbent behind in Queen Creek school board race
The candidate who homeschools his children remains on track to take one of two seats on the Queen Creek Unified School District’s Governing Board that are up for grabs. more
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Arizona gas prices are still some of the highest in the nation, but some East Valley areas are seeing declines. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Phoenix, East Valley gas costs dip
Gas prices in most of the East Valley dropped over the last week, but drivers filling up in Scottsdale saw an increase. East Valley prices are at an average $4.52 a gallon this week, down from … more
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Mia Wilson and her fellow dancers during the announcement of this year's new Rockettes.
Queen Creek dancer is getting her kicks
What a way to kick off a dance career. Queen Creek resident Mia Wilson has earned a coveted spot with the Radio City Rockettes. The 20-year-old currently is performing this holiday season with the … more
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Higley USD put a $77.2 million bond question to the voters.
Voters again reject Higley USD bond package
Voters have rejected a Higley USD bond ask for the second consecutive year.  The district conceded as much in an email to its community Wednesday afternoon.  “We are thankful to … more
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The town of Queen Creek recently broke ground on phase II of Mansel Carter Oasis Park.
Queen Creek breaks ground on Phase II of Mansel Carter Oasis Park
The town of Queen Creek broke ground on phase II of Mansel Carter Oasis Park, located off of Sossaman Road, north of Ocotillo. The 13-acre expansion is slated to open in late 2023 and will … more
The Arizona Capitol in downtown Phoenix is where the Arizona Legislature convenes.
Grantham, Hendrix holding solid leads in Legislative District 14
The Arizona Legislative District 14 House of Representatives race flipped overnight as  Republicans reasserted their strength in the area. more
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Higley USD has put a $77.2 million bond question to the voters.
Higley USD bond trails badly in early results 
Higley USD’s second straight attempt at a bond is going worse than its 2021 attempt, with the bond trailing 58-42% in the results released Wednesday morning. more
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Higley USD board candidates are (clockwise from upper left) Brooke Garrett, Roy Morales, Amanda Wade and Anna Van Hoek.
Wade leads for Higley USD spot, but second seat is tight
Amanda Wade broke out to an early lead in the race for two governing board seats in the Higley Unified School District.  Wade has 30% of the vote on 6,435 votes. The second spot, however is … more
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Julia Wheatley, right, serving up pancakes at an annual Pancake Breakfast town event with Mayor Gail Barney, left. Wheatley considers Barney, who died in June, as a great friend and mentor.
Queen Creek’s Wheatley discusses being the new mayor
Election night will be a bit anticlimactic for Queen Creek Town Council Member Julia Wheatley – make that Mayor-elect Julia Wheatley. She ran unopposed in the Aug. 2 primary and after the … more
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Queen Creek voters head to the polls on Nov. 8, with early voting starting Oct. 12.
Queen Creek residents head to the polls
On Nov. 8, Queen Creek residents will be going to the polls to vote on a variety of state and federal races. Statewide races are for governor, attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, … more
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On Tuesday Nov. 8, Queen Creek residents will be voting on a $198 million school bond for the Queen Creek Unified School District.
Queen Creek voters decide fate of school bond
On Tuesday Nov. 8, Queen Creek residents will be voting on a new school bond for the Queen Creek Unified School District. The district is asking voters to consider a bond of $198 million for … more
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In August, a 9-year-old students was arrested for bringing a gun onto the campus of Legacy Traditional School-Queen Creek.
QC student who brought gun to school charged with two felonies
The Pinal County Attorney’s Office has announced it is filing felony charges against a 9-year-old boy who was found with a gun on a Queen Creek School campus in August. Today, the Pinal … more
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Teachers were told they had won grants during the Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers Draft Day, presented by SRP.
15 Queen Creek teachers receive grants from Palo Verde Fiesta Bowl Charities
Continuing the Fiesta Bowl Organization’s annual tradition of honoring, supporting and celebrating educators throughout Arizona, Fiesta Bowl Charities has granted 400 teachers – including … more
Across the Queen Creek Unified School District, students and staff will be honoring veterans throughout the week leading up to Veterans Day.
QC schools to honor Veterans Day
Across the Queen Creek Unified School District, students and staff will be honoring the dedication and sacrifice of veterans throughout the week leading up to Veterans Day on Friday, Nov. 11. … more
The Queen Creek Hometown Heroes Awards were presented by The Queen Creek Independent on Friday, Nov. 4.
Queen Creek's Hometown Heroes are celebrated
The Class of 2021-2022 Queen Creek Independent Hometown Heroes was honored today for all the contributions they have made in a variety of ways to the town. Some were honored for mentoring and … more
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