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ASU quarterback Jayden Daniels scores likeness on prized bobblehead

ASU quarterback Jayden Daniels scores likeness on prized bobblehead

Jayden Daniels, Arizona State University quarterback, is one of the first college athletes to score their likeness on a prized bobblehead after a new era in college sports has arrived allowing collegiate athletes to benefit from their own name, image and likeness.
State researchers receive $15.7M grant for Arizona Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

State researchers receive $15.7M grant for Arizona Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

The Arizona Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center is funded by a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant. “We could not be more grateful to our participating researchers and institutions, the state and NIH for the chance to make a profound difference in Alzheimer’s disease research and care,” said Dr. Eric M. Reiman, executive director of Banner Alzheimer’s Institute.
State law agencies kick-off annual DUI Enforcement & Sober Designated Driver campaign

State law agencies kick-off annual DUI Enforcement & Sober Designated Driver campaign

These agencies will be working extra hard over the holiday season to help keep Valley roads safe.
Cesar Urena promoted to engineer for Queen Creek Fire & Medical

Cesar Urena promoted to engineer for Queen Creek Fire & Medical

Urena has been with the Town of Queen Creek for five years.
Queen Creek rock group Copper Hollow donates profits to cancer center

Queen Creek rock group Copper Hollow donates profits to cancer center

Their next performance is at Higley Center for the Performing Arts in Gilbert on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022.
Will other sports follow lead of women’s tennis in dealing with China?

Will other sports follow lead of women’s tennis in dealing with China?

“In good conscience, I don’t see how I can ask our athletes to compete there when Peng Shuai is not allowed to communicate freely and has seemingly been pressured to contradict her allegation of sexual assault. Given the current state of affairs, I am also greatly concerned about the risks that all of our players and staff could face if we were to hold events in China in 2022.”
Pretty in pink

Pretty in pink

Ellsworth Road closed Dec. 4 for Queen Creek Holiday Parade

Ellsworth Road closed Dec. 4 for Queen Creek Holiday Parade

The parade will result in a full closure of Ellsworth Road from Sierra Park Boulevard to Ocotillo Road from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 4. Ellsworth Road will also be closed from Ocotillo Road to Rittenhouse Road from 1 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 4. The Ellsworth and Ocotillo intersection will be closed from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 4. 
Queen Creek Crumbl Cookies celebrating National Cookie Day Dec. 4

Queen Creek Crumbl Cookies celebrating National Cookie Day Dec. 4

Crumbl Cookies makes holiday gifting easy with personalized gift cards available online and at all Valley locations. The Queen Creek location is at 21172 S. Ellsworth Loop Road, Suite 102.
Troy White retires after 16 years, recognized by Queen Creek Town Council

Troy White retires after 16 years, recognized by Queen Creek Town Council

"It's been so refreshing to work with you and you've done so much for our town to be incredibly proud of," Councilmember Julia Wheatley told White at the Nov. 17 meeting. "Thank you for your leadership."