Local News

Queen Creek Police Department reminds motorists to "Drive to Arrive" and be mindful that school is back in session.

All tracks at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park, including NHRA-sanctioned drag strip, to remain open and part of school’s growth in the East Valley.

Seven “adopted” teachers will receive $3,000 each for classroom supplies. Applications for the program are currently being accepted through Friday, Aug 25.

Until the event inside Poston Butte High School concludes at noon and while supplies last, volunteers will distribute educational resources, free Naloxone for overdose treatment and free Deterra packs for medication disposal. There will be free food, free family friendly activities, speakers and free child care.

As promised, here’s some more dog-friendly bars to check out!

Also, be prepared for wet roadways this weekend. Don't drive into flooded washes or other low-lying areas with standing water. Slow down and allow extra distance behind vehicles ahead of you. Schedules are subject to change due to inclement weather or other factors.

Her adoption fee is $50. At Friends for Life Animal Rescue, animals are altered, vaccinated, microchipped and dewormed. Cats are tested for FELV/FIV.

The additions bring a total of roughly 98,000 square feet to the district, providing more classroom space to keep class sizes reduced and serve the community’s rapidly-growing population.

Located at the northwest corner of Gantzel and Combs roads, the 23-acre retail center will offer a mix of shops, services and restaurants over two phases of development. Specialty grocer Sprouts Farmers Market will launch the first phase, opening its doors to the public at 7 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 18. To celebrate the new store opening, Sprouts will be hosting giveaways, tastings, face paintings, entertainment and more through Sunday, Aug. 20.

Hunter also operates The Steven Hunter Life Skills & Basketball Academy in Queen Creek, created nearly a decade ago to provide Valley kids an outlet and opportunity to learn core life values through the teachings of the game of basketball.