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Agritainment

Proposed agritainment center goes before Queen Creek council

Election 2024

Report: no evidence of fraud in Pinal County primary election

Health Care

San Tan Valley foundation hosting health fair

Business

New bank opens in Queen Creek

A new bank has opened its doors at Vineyard Towne Center. Academy Bank held its grand opening on Oct. 3 in a ceremony hosted by the Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce. Academy Bank, 37724 N. …

Hometown Hero

Educator: Perry Berry is Queen Creek Hometown Hero for October

Queen Creek Unified School District Superintendent Perry Berry presides over one of the fastest-growing school districts in the state with more than 14,000 preschool-12th grade students. A …

taking write-in nominations

2024 East Valley Favorites seeking nominations

We want to hear from you, our readers, about what is the latest and greatest in our area. Whether it’s your favorite restaurant, favorite doctor, or even your favorite gym, we want to hear what …

Election 2024

Proposition 138 would change how tipped workers are paid

One proposition on the November ballot could have a major impact on how tipped employees are compensated. If passed, Proposition 138 would allow employers to pay workers up to 25%, or $3.58, less …

Recycling

Queen Creek recycling event set for Saturday

Queen Creek is now taking registration for its October recycling event. The free QC Recycles drive-thru, drop-off event runs from 7 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 12, at the town’s Field …

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Development

San Tan Valley land sold for $14M, apartment project planned

A more than 20-acre piece of land in San Tan Valley has been purchased for more than $14 million, paving the way for a 318-unit apartment project. The land was acquired by Z Modular, a division …

Crime

Suspect arrested in San Tan Valley sexual assault

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in connection with a sexual assault in San Tan Valley. On Wednesday, a female jogger was followed and groped by a man near East …

Election 2024

Early voting begins Wednesday

Pinal County will begin sending out mail-in ballots to voters on the active early voting list starting on Wednesday. The county is recommending that voters mail their ballots back by Tuesday, Oct. …

Election 2024

5 candidates square off in Queen Creek school board race

Early voting will soon begin for the Nov. 5 general election as mail-in ballots start going out to those on the active early voting list on Wednesday. Among all the candidates and ballot issues, …

development

Apartment plan to replace Earnhardt dealership advanced in Chandler

A longtime car dealership is moving out of north-Central Chandler — and it could be replaced by more than 400 apartments. Earnhardt Chevrolet, which opened its Arizona Avenue / Warner Road …

News

Crime

PCSO: woman sexually assaulted in San Tan Valley

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect accused of sexually assaulting a woman in San Tan Valley. Around 9:20 a.m. on a female jogger was followed and groped by a man …

LDS

LDS president announces temple for Queen Creek

Queen Creek has been selected as the location of one of 17 new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temples that will be built around the country and the world. The announcement of the new …

Arizona Elections 2024

Queen Creek legislator slams Arizona universities for selling student info to Harris campaign

PHOENIX — The state’s three universities say the head of the Senate Government Committee is off base with his claims they are illegally selling data about their students. …

Education

CAC offers scholarship for non-credit students

Non-credit learners taking community and continuing education courses at Central Arizona College can now apply for a scholarship. The Dr. Jani Attebery Lifelong Leaming Memorial Scholarship was …

Splash Pad

Queen Creek park's splash pad closes early for the season

The splash pad at one Queen Creek park is set to close for the season on Thursday for maintenance even as temperatures are still soaring in the Valley. It was originally announced that the …

Election 2024

Monday is voter registration deadline

Monday is the last day to register to vote in the Nov. 5 elections. Residents can register to vote online by 11:59 p.m. at https://www.arizona.vote/ . To verify registration information …