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Chandler Schools ordering two new vehicles

9/28/2023
In the past, finding the money was the main obstacle for school districts in purchasing new or newer vehicles. In 2023,  lead time and supply chain delays are considerations as well. …

Gilbert Public Schools board revises 2-year-old …

9/27/2023
The Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board approved a revision to its annual financial report from back in fiscal year 2021-22 at its Sept. 26 meeting.   The revision from two years ago …

The Irish Cowboy opening Saturday in Florence

9/26/2023
Florence residents will finally get a chance to wet their whistles with Guinness and eat some Irish grub as the long-awaited the Irish Cowboy opens this weekend. The pub will open its doors starting …

Queen Creek town manager makes top 20 on salary list

9/26/2023
City and town managers continue to dominate the ranks of the highest paid municipal employees in the Valley, and that holds true in Queen Creek. The Daily Independent gathered the top 25 salaries of …

At least 2 Peoria home sales eclipsed the $2 million …

9/26/2023
At least two Peoria home sales eclipsed the $2 million mark in August, according to Realtor.com.

Highland High theatre wins rights to put on Disney's …

9/26/2023
Highland High School will present the first high school production of “Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical” in the state of Arizona as part of the nationwide competition …

Agritopia Farm to show off its event spaces

9/25/2023
Agritopia Farm and Conceptually Social are inviting the public to come on site Oct. 8 and learn about event spaces and options for their next event.   Brides, event planners and anyone …

Queen Creek approves $1.6M in public infrastructure …

9/25/2023
A proposed 3.8-acre, $8 million microbrewery and restaurant in downtown Queen Creek will benefit from more than $1.6 million in public infrastructure support from the town.At its Wednesday, Sept. 20, …

Peoria-based foundation advocates for suicide …

9/25/2023
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the Peoria-based Brandon Caserta Foundation is urging increased awareness of the Brandon Act and its inclusion in the curriculum of Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps programs in public schools across the United States.

Pinal hosts San Tan meetings on Central Arizona …

9/25/2023
Pinal County will be hosting two informational public meetings in San Tan Valley regarding the extension of State Route 24 and the Central Arizona Parkway. These meetings  are from 5:30 to …

Glendale hosts second public bond meeting

9/25/2023
The city of Glendale hosted its second open house information meeting at Heroes Regional Park Library Community Room last week, with a presentations and staff members from the fire, police, finance and transportation department to share information on the two bond questions for the upcoming election.

Gilbert approves additional officers for schools

9/24/2023
While some cities and school districts wrestle with whether to have a  police presence within schools, the town of Gilbert continues to support the Gilbert Police Department’s School …

New club forms in Sun City West

9/23/2023
The Sun City West Forward Club is a new club dedicated to supporting the Forward Party.

Queen Creek Council recommends liquor license

9/23/2023
A new restaurant received a recommendation from the Queen Creek Town Council for a state liquor license, which will now be forwarded to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. The …

Officials promote reflective strips for Sun City West …

9/23/2023
A Sun City West organization continues to advocate for residents with a current plan to improve safety for drivers.

Higley USD board member again challenges conference …

9/22/2023
The Higley Unified School District approved more than $5,000 in travel vouchers for educators to attend conferences over the strong objections of one of the board members.   The board voted …

Gilbert chief digital officer finds dream job in …

9/22/2023
Dana Berchman is the chief digital officer in Gilbert, where she manages all internal and external communications, public relations, marketing and digital government initiatives, government innovation, and open data and storytelling efforts.

Horseshoe Park strategic plan approved by Queen Creek

9/22/2023
The Queen Creek Town Council recently voted to approve the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre’s five-year strategic plan. The vote took place at the council’s Wednesday meeting. …

Higley USD passes less-restrictive dress code

9/22/2023
The Higley Unified School District Governing Board passed a new dress code policy Wednesday after three rounds of debate dating back to May.   The new policy updates one that had been in …

Sun City West residents visits the border

9/22/2023
A Sun City West resident visited the southern border and will present to the community in an upcoming event.

Scottsdale council approves Museum of the West …

9/21/2023
Scottsdale City Council unanimously approved on Tuesday expanding Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. The museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate since its opening in January 2015 at …

Queen Creek affirms policy to not mandate masks, …

9/21/2023
With COVID-19 season possibly returning, the Queen Creek Town Council has passed a resolution “regarding masking and vaccinations as an individual personal responsibility” for residents …

Peoria Sports Complex to get new $6.3M maintenance …

9/21/2023
The Peoria Sports Complex, spring training home to the San Diego Padres and Seattle Mariners, is getting a new maintenance building.