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Teen Violence

Making a stand against teen violence

Southeast Valley cities and school districts are still grappling with how to handle a wave of violent incidences involving local teens.​ Gilbert is expecting a subcommittee looking at solutions to …
Country Thunder

PCSO has new safety tool for Country Thunder

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office is introducing a new way for fans to keep safe at this year’s Country Thunder. Country Thunder 2024 runs April 11-14, which means thousands of …
Earth Month

Queen Creek gets do-over on 'Cardboard Box Cars'

Mother Nature was less than cooperative during Queen Creek's Cardboard Box Car “Drive-in” movie on Friday, but she plans to make up for it.  In honor of Earth Month in April, …
Fun Run

Queen Creek school raises $100K

The Gateway Polytechnic Academy recently held its annual Aviator Dash run, the school's biggest fundraising event of the year. And, boy, did the school deliver. The goal of the fundraiser is to …
Crime

Queen Creek police issue Lord assault timeline

Responding to criticisms from some corners that the Queen Creek Police Department did not act quickly enough to save 16-year-old Preston Lord on the October night he was severely beaten during a …

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Education

CAC holds new student express registration

Central Arizona College will hold New Student Express Registration Days for the fall 2024 semester beginning later this month. During the two-hour long, on campus, registration sessions, students will have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an adviser, …
Things to Do

Today's the day for Road to Country Thunder

Join the “party before the party” as Florence hosts Road to Country Thunder. Every year, the producers of Country Thunder, one of the largest country music festivals in the country, …
Things to Do

Meet the artists of Road to Country Thunder

Road to Country Thunder makes its way to Historic Main Street this weekend and the music will be thundering. The “party before the party” is from the producers of Country Thunder, …
Public Safety

Get ready for Queen Creek's Public Safety Day

Join the Queen Creek Police and Queen Creek Fire & Medical Departments as they celebrate Public Safety Day. The event runs from 9-11 a.m., Saturday, April 6 at the parking lot of the Law …
Earth Month

Queen Creek families, get your 'Cardboard Box Cars' ready

Queen Creek's Cardboard Box Car “Drive-in” movie takes place Friday as the town celebrates Earth Month. In honor of Earth Month in April, the town’s Environmental Services …
News
Education

Higley board considers superintendent issue behind closed doors

The Higley Unified School District Governing Board discussed their incoming  superintendent behind the closed doors of an executive session April 2. However, the session came too late to …
Manufacturing

LGES $5.5B manufacturing complex in Queen Creek underway

The construction of a major battery manufacturing complex in Queen Creek announced by South Korean-company LG Energy Solution last year is on track to be completed in two years with the first round …
Education

Queen Creek schools leader nominated for award

Samantha Davis, Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board vice president has been nominated for the “School Connect Collaborative Leadership Award.” This award is given to …
Neighbors

Queen Creek students compete at computer tech event

Congratulations to the computer whizzes at Eastmark High School. The Eastmark High team showcased its talents at the Phoenix Convention Center during SkillsUSA Arizona on March 28 and 29. The …
Honors

Queen Creek High music program sees success

Queen Creek High School’s bands, under the direction of Tucker Rother with assistant director Chris Ross, all achieved top ratings at the Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association area …
Education

Central Arizona College receives $1.1M grant

Central Arizona College was recently awarded a $1.1 million Perkins Grant from the U.S. Department of Education in partnership with Arizona Western College, Yavapai College, and Center for the Future …

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Main Street in Florence will be the boot-scooting spot for this year’s Road to Country Thunder on Saturday, April 6.

Today's the day for Road to Country Thunder

Join the “party before the party” as Florence hosts Road to Country Thunder. Every year, the producers of Country Thunder, one of the largest country music festivals in the country, …
Road to Country Thunder takes place from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday, April 6 on Historic Main Street in Florence.

Meet the artists of Road to Country Thunder

Road to Country Thunder makes its way to Historic Main Street this weekend and the music will be thundering. The “party before the party” is from the producers of Country Thunder, …
Watch K9s in action during Queen Creek's Public Safety Day on April 6.

Get ready for Queen Creek's Public Safety Day

Join the Queen Creek Police and Queen Creek Fire & Medical Departments as they celebrate Public Safety Day. The event runs from 9-11 a.m., Saturday, April 6 at the parking lot of the Law …
Members of the Queen Creek High School Theatre Company rehearse for their upcoming musical, "Chicago Teen Edition."

Enjoy ‘All That Jazz' at Queen Creek High’s ‘Chicago’

Members of the Queen Creek High School Theatre Company are rea dy to give the audience that “old razzle dazzle” as they prepare to perform “Chicago Teen Edition.” The …
Main Street in Florence will be the boot-scooting spot for this year’s Road to Country Thunder on Saturday, April 6.

Road to Country Thunder coming to southeast Valley

Join the “party before the party” as Florence hosts Road to Country Thunder. Every year, the producers of Country Thunder, one of the largest country music festivals in the country, …
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