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1 suspect shot in Queen Creek, MCSO says
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office detectives are on scene and investigating a shooting in Queen Creek, MCSO said. "No officers were injured. Two suspects were transported to a local hospital; one … more
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Combs Road lane shifts between Gantzel Road, Painted Desert Drive for sewer work and other roadwork slated
Upcoming Queen Creek area roadway restrictions include Feb. 10-May 30 lane shifts of Combs Road eastbound and westbound between Gantzel Road and Painted Desert Drive for sewer work. Planned work, … more
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Voter-approved transportation tax OK'd by Arizona Court of Appeals
The Pinal Regional Transportation Authority Proposition 417, approved by voters in 2017,  has been determined valid by the Arizona Court of Appeals. "We find the Prop 417 tax to be valid. The … more
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$67M in loans sought for Queen Creek water credits, Encanterra agreement
The Town of Queen Creek has applied for a $57 million drinking water state revolving fund loan and is seeking an additional $10 million from the clean water state revolving fund.One loan is to save … more
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Queen Creek town offices closed on Jan. 20
The Town of Queen Creek offices and Recreation Annex will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in observation of Martin Luther King Jr./Civil Rights Day. The closure will not impact any public safety or … more
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A light in the dark: The quest to outlaw ‘dark money’
Should Arizona voters be able to know the original sources of money spent to influence Arizona elections? Terry Goddard thinks so. Mr. Goddard, a longtime political advocate, former mayor of … more
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Feedback sought on the future of law-enforcement services in Queen Creek
Following a comprehensive police services study, the Queen Creek Town Council is gathering extensive community input on the future of law enforcement services. See a video produced by the town … more
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QC Self Storage is to be constructed on 9.11 acres at the southwest corner of Germann Road and 196th Street.
Queen Creek Planning and Zoning Commission meets Jan. 8
A public hearing on a conditional use permit and rezoning for QC Self Storage, for development of a self-storage facility on 9.11 acres at the southwest corner of Germann Road and 196th Street, is to … more
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Loop 101 Price Freeway road closures, restrictions for Jan. 7-10
The northbound Price Freeway will be narrowed to two lanes nightly between Ray and Warner roads from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 8, and continuing through the morning of Friday, … more
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Loop 101 Price Freeway road closures and restrictions slated
One lane of the northbound Price Freeway will be closed at various times Jan. 2-5 between Ray and Warner roads, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. It will be closed during the … more
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At its Aug. 7 meeting, the Queen Creek Town Council approved the annexation of nearly 4,150 acres of State Trust land from Germann Road north to the future alignment of State Route 24 and the Central Arizona Project canal west to Meridian Road.
The stories that defined Queen Creek in 2019
In 2019 the Queen Creek Independent covered the town and adjacent areas, offering reporting of local issues. Issues like digging past the building permit numbers to understand the explosion of … more
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Comments sought on Pinal County land use study on development around military installations
Public comments are being sought on the Pinal County Joint Land Use Study, a joint planning effort led by Pinal County with support of the Arizona National Guard. "Military installations are critical to local economies … more
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The QC Recycles events will be at the Queen Creek Field Operations Facility, 19715 S. 220th St.
2 free recycling events for Christmas trees, electronics, paint and document shredding
Safely dispose of your Christmas tree, electronics and paint at the Town of Queen Creek’s free recycling events on Saturday, Jan. 4 and Saturday, Jan. 11. They are 8 a.m. -noon at the town’s field operations facility, 19715 S. 220th St. --- on 220th Street, north of Queen Creek Road. more
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Completing the Loop 101 and Loop 202 system, the South Mountain Freeway travels between Interstate 10 at the Loop 202 Santan Freeway in the East Valley and I-10 at 59th Avenue in the West Valley.
Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway opens to traffic
The Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway is open to traffic, providing a much-needed alternative to Interstate 10 through downtown Phoenix while improving the quality of life in a fast-growing … more
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Charlene Jackson
Jackson commutes to Paradise Valley to serve in court
Charlene Jackson commutes from Queen Creek to Paradise Valley to volunteer in the municipal court because of her desire to give back to the community and to challenge herself. more
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Queen Creek area roadway restrictions include utility work on Meridian at Via Del Jardin
Queen Creek area roadway restrictions Dec. 22-29 include utility work, curb and gutter repair. They are, according to a release: Meridian Rd SB lane shift at Via Del Jardin for utility work. … more
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Encanterra annexation into Town of Queen Creek moves forward
The Pinal County Superior Court has confirmed that the Encanterra annexation into the Town of Queen Creek was properly completed. Town services will be provided effective 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, … more
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Buzzed driving is drunk driving, Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office says
The holiday season has arrived with cheerful music, colder weather and holiday festivities. Many holiday parties involve alcohol, and the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office District 6 - Queen Creek encourages residents to celebrate safely this holiday season. more
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From left are Vice Mayor Robin Benning and Mayor Gail Barney at a recent Queen Creek Town Council meeting.
Queen Creek extends planning area to offer fire service out of town
An extension of the Town of Queen Creek’s General Plan Planning Boundary will add 180 acres of land nearly 4,000 feet from the southwest corner of Gary Road and Empire Boulevard. more
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Sonoqui Wash safety railing to be added at Power Road
A public trailhead access point and safety railing is to be constructed for the Sonoqui Wash connection at Power Road. A $45,182 contract with Valley Rain Construction Corp. for the work was … more
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