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Queen Creek man indicted on child sexual exploitation charges

A 31-year-old Queen Creek man has been indicted on charges of sexually exploiting a minor. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced the indictment of Cody Brett Weaver on Sept. 19, …
Education

Queen Creek teacher wins $2K grant

An honors science instructor at Crismon High School has received a $2,000 grant from a New York-based financial services company Kaesha Neil is the only teacher in Arizona to be awarded a grant …
Business

Health-food restaurant looks to expand into Queen Creek

The Arizona franchise owners of a California-based health-food restaurant are looking to open a location in Queen Creek. CRE8 Advisors has announced that TRU Bowl Superfood Bar has signed leases …
Emergency Exercise

Queen Creek, Pinal County hosting emergency exercise

A multiagency full-scale emergency exercise by Pinal County will be held Wednesday in Queen Creek and Casa Grande. The exercise will involve numerous first responder agencies from all levels of …
QCUSD

Another addition coming to Queen Creek’s Crismon High

Crismon High  School will have almost a dozen new classrooms at the start of the next school year. The Queen Creek Unified School District has announced a new expansion of the campus that …

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Queen Creek partnership announces phone-free day

For Our Town Queen Creek, a partnership between the town of Queen Creek and the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce, is launching Reconnect Queen Creek phone-free day to encourage residents to enjoy a …
Teen Violence

Queen Creek police emphasize teen safety during fall break

Over the next few weeks, schools will be on fall break and law enforcement agencies in the southeast Valley, including Queen Creek, will be working together to keep area youth safe. The Queen Creek …
Hometown Hero

Lifetime Achievement: Paul Gardner is Queen Creek Hometown Hero for September

Paul Gardner has been called one of the founding fathers of Queen Creek and it’s easy to see why. Not only does Gardner have deep roots in the town, but he was also part of the effort to …
Honor

Queen Creek High student wins national volunteer award

Queen Creek High School student Keegan Roque has earned the President's Gold Volunteer Service Award for devoting 100 hours to the Queen Creek community. As a member of the wrestling team, …
First Responders

Queen Creek Unified students honor first responders

In remembrance of 9/11, Schnepf Elementary School hosted a first-responder breakfast to recognize police officers, firefighters and other emergency responders who serve the community. The …
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Neighbors

Last call for Queen Creek ‘Neighborly Award’ submissions

In honor of the town’s 35th anniversary this year, one neighborhood will be selected to receive the QC Neighborly Award to recognize its efforts to be QC Neighborly. Submissions for the …
Founders' Day

Founders’ Day offers family fun in Queen Creek

Celebrate Queen Creek’s 35th anniversary at Founders’ Day on Saturday. From the Future Farmers of America Zone to eating contests, the Battle of the Badge and obstacle courses, …
Law Enforcement

Queen Creek accepts $1.9M federal grant for critical incident response

An almost $2 million federal grant to pay for police critical incident vehicles and equipment has been accepted by the Queen Creek Town Council. The $1.948 million grant from the U.S. Department of …
Education

East Valley Institute of Technology reports 2011 lease deal to state, federal authorities

An internal review by the East Valley Institute of Technology discovered a lease signed in 2011 may have resulted in the school not being paid fair market value for rent while a third party may have …
Public Safety

PCSO: ‘vague’ school threats spreading on social media

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is spreading the word about a number of “vague” school-related threats making their way through social media, with one specifying Combs High …
Public Safety

Queen Creek police: school threats become social media trend

The Queen Creek Police Department is warning about a nationwide trend on social media involving threats to schools. “These threats are typically posted on platforms like Snapchat, TikTok …

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Residents can learn what's new and what's coming at the town's annual free pancake breakfast on Nov. 9.

Queen Creek plans annual pancake breakfast

Wake up to “what’s cooking” in Queen Creek at the town’s annual free pancake breakfast. The breakfast runs from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 9 at Horseshoe Park and …
Celebrate Founders’ Day on Sept. 21.

Founders’ Day offers family fun in Queen Creek

Celebrate Queen Creek’s 35th anniversary at Founders’ Day on Saturday. From the Future Farmers of America Zone to eating contests, the Battle of the Badge and obstacle courses, …
Residents can now purchase Founders' Day wristbands and ax-throwing vouchers at early bird prices.

Gear up for Queen Creek's Founders’ Day

Founders’ Day in Queen Creek is coming up soon and  residents can now buy wristbands and ax-throwing vouchers at early bird prices. The annual celebration of the spirit of Queen Creek …
Mayor Julia Wheatley with a Constitution Week Art Contest Winner at last year's Founders' Day celebrations

Queen Creek celebrates Constitution Week

Constitution Week is coming to Queen Creek. Constitution Week runs Sept. 16-22 and the town will be celebrating it with a student art and essay contest, a community concert and a special …
Fright Fest in Florence on Oct. 31 is one of several fall or Halloween themed events taking place in the southeast Valley in October.

Southeast Valley prepares for haunting season

It may be the early days of September, but the thoughts of many in the southeast Valley are already  turning to October – particularly Halloween season. Central Arizona College plans …

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