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Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb's son, granddaughter killed in Gilbert crash

Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb's son, granddaughter killed in Gilbert crash

The female driver of the car, Cooper's fiancé and mother of the child, was hospitalized in life-threatening condition. The driver of the truck was not injured but was arrested for possible impairment, police said.
Yellow ribbon tree in Queen Creek helps support troops unable to be home this holiday season

Yellow ribbon tree in Queen Creek helps support troops unable to be home this holiday season

Today, Dec. 17, is National Wreaths Across America Day and San Tan Valley resident Bridgette Crosby, recording secretary for Blue Star Mothers of Maricopa, says next year they are planning a special ceremony at San Tan Memorial Gardens in Queen Creek.
Switchfoot: 'This is Our Christmas' tour comes to Mesa Arts Center Dec. 18

Switchfoot: 'This is Our Christmas' tour comes to Mesa Arts Center Dec. 18

Alongside the album announcement, Switchfoot announced their North American “This is Our Christmas” tour, which sees the band visiting Napa, Detroit, Monterey, Anaheim and more. Switchfoot’s live show is a force to be reckoned with, and the band’s first Christmas tour is no exception.
There's still time to send Christmas joy overseas with Samaritan's Purse

There's still time to send Christmas joy overseas with Samaritan's Purse

Thousands of volunteers contributed to Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse by packing shoe boxes filled with fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items. The global Christmas project will deliver these gifts to children in need.
Walmart delivers over 100,000 veterans’ wreaths to participating cemeteries in support of Wreaths Across America

Walmart delivers over 100,000 veterans’ wreaths to participating cemeteries in support of Wreaths Across America

Since 2011, Walmart has supported Wreaths Across America with over $3.3 million in cash and in-kind contributions, which includes more than $150,000 this fiscal year. This supports the placement of thousands of veterans’ wreaths each year at participating cemeteries and 9/11 memorial sites across the United States, including Arlington National Cemetery.
Queen Creek Family Market happening Dec. 17

Queen Creek Family Market happening Dec. 17

The next markets in 2023 will be Jan. 14 and Jan. 28
Things to do: Ballet Arizona's 'The Nutcracker' brings holiday magic with enhanced experiences this year

Things to do: Ballet Arizona's 'The Nutcracker' brings holiday magic with enhanced experiences this year

Ballet Arizona’s critically acclaimed performance takes the stage through Dec. 24 at Phoenix Symphony Hall
Things to do: Arizona Boardwalk has holiday fun for the whole family

Things to do: Arizona Boardwalk has holiday fun for the whole family

Meanwhile, the complex’s courtyard celebrates the season with free family-friendly events like the Holiday Fair & Marketplace from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17. This is another free outdoor event, presented by Family Fun AZ. The Holiday Fair & Marketplace features photos with Santa Claus, a snow blizzard, bounce houses and slides, live entertainment on center stage, face painting and coloring contests. 
Friend of the Week: Gentle Farley loves to play, entertain

Friend of the Week: Gentle Farley loves to play, entertain

His adoption fee is $175. At Friends for Life Animal Rescue animals are altered, vaccinated, microchipped and dewormed. Cats are also tested for FELV/FIV.
Signal Butte Road, SR 24 connection now open at Queen Creek, Mesa border

Signal Butte Road, SR 24 connection now open at Queen Creek, Mesa border

The City of Mesa’s completion of the Signal Butte Road expansion offers an alternate access route to State Route 24. The southeast Mesa project near Queen Creek opened to traffic at noon Dec. 14, connecting Signal Butte Road from Germann Road to Williams Field Road, a vital two-mile stretch of roadway for the Southeast Valley.