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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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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
The Queen Creek Unified School District is helping parents prepare for their children's kindergarten experience.
Queen Creek schools prepare for new kindergarten students
Queen Creek Unified School District parents and students are already preparing for the 2023-2023 school year. And that includes setting the stage for the next wave of kindergarteners -- many of … more
The Florence Town Council has picked Russell Martin to be the new town manager.
Martin selected as new Florence town manager
The Florence Town Council has picked Russell Martin to be the new town manager. The council made the decision to hire Martin during an executive meeting on Thursday, Jan. 12. At the town … more
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This kitchen design is part of Taylor Morrison Home's Voyage collection in Ellsworth Ranch in Queen Creek.
Builder opens new home collections in Queen Creek
Taylor Morrison Home Corporation, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, is opening eight new collections across four communities, including Queen Creek. Ellsworth Ranch, located south … more
San Tan Valley hosts MLK celebration
The Second Annual San Tan Valley Martine Luther King Celebration takes place Monday, Jan. 16. The event will be held as part of Martin Luther King Jr./Civil Rights Day. The event takes place … more

Queen Creek Town offices closed on Jan. 16
The town of Queen Creek offices and recreation annex will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16 in observation of Martin Luther King Jr./Civil Rights Day. The closure will not affect any public safety or … more
An arrest has been made in connection with a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian in Queen Creek.
Queen Creek police make arrest in hit-and-run
A 23-year-old man from Mesa has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian in Queen Creek. The crash took place on Saturday, Jan. 7 around 10 p.m. near Power and … more
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Queen Creek Police Officer Deanna Kuhn with her new K-9 partner, Obi.
Meet Queen Creek police’s new members
The Queen Creek Police Department has two new members – of the four-legged variety. QCPD K-9 Obi and K-9 Jack are now working in the community with their handlers, officer Deanna Kuhn and … more
Maricopa County supervisors name new San Tan justice
Sherwood Johnston III has been appointed San Tan justice of the peace. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors selected Johnston to replace Sam Goodman, who retired Nov. … more
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The new Queen Creek Police Department began its first shift at midnight on Jan. 11, 2022..
Queen Creek Police Department marks its first year
One year ago today, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Department handed crime-fighting duties to the new Queen Creek Police Department. The Independent interviewed QCPD Chief Randy Brice about what … more
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The Queen Creek Police Department is asking the public to help locate the vehicle and driver responsible for a hit-and-run involving a pedestrian on Saturday, Jan. 7.
Queen Creek police search for information on hit-and-run
The Queen Creek Police Department and the Pinal County Sheriff's Office Vehicular Crimes Unit responded to a hit-and-run crash near Power and E. Cloud Road in Queen Creek involving a pedestrian, just … more
Cowgirls from across the country will demonstrate proficiency in equestrian sports during the “Art of the Cowgirl” event.
Queen Creek hosts ‘Art of the Cowgirl’ event
Celebrate women of the West at the Fifth Annual “Art of the Cowgirl” gathering starting Wednesday Jan. 18 through Sunday, Jan. 22 at the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queen … more

On Thursday, Jan. 5, members of the Queen Creek Town Council broke ground on a project that will create three roadway connectors in the downtown core.
Queen Creek breaks ground on downtown core connectors
Members of the Queen Creek Town Council recently broke ground on three roadway connectors in the downtown core. When the project is completed, Aldecoa Drive and Munoz Street will both connect … more
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Sen. Jake Hoffman, R-Queen Creek, surrounded by members of the Arizona Freedom Caucus, says Monday the group will sue to overturn Katie Hobbs' executive order extending the scope of anti-discrimination protections that govern state employees and contractors.
Queen Creek senator leads effort against Hobbs' anti-discrimination order
PHOENIX — Calling her actions illegal, some Arizona Republican lawmakers said Monday they will go to court to overturn the new governor’s executive order expanding anti-discrimination … more
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Queen Creek Police report assaults
The Queen Creek Police Department recorded the following crime reports from Dec. 30 -Jan. 5: Theft at a supermarket reported on Dec. 30 at the 18400 block of East Queen Creek Road. Assault … more
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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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