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“It might take a while, but we’ll get there,” Clara Childs, a junior, said. “There’s no doubt in my mind. We’re putting in the work now so we can better when we get some experience.”

"We can easily expect to see Arizona clear $500 million in handle in the coming months, establishing the state as a top-five market for sports betting in the country," said Christopher Boan, analyst for BetArizona.com.

As a detour, drivers may use Elliot Road to southbound Loop 202 to SR 24 to access Ellsworth Road.

The Queen Creek Family Market makes its 2022 debut tomorrow morning, Jan. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. outside the Queen Creek Library, at 21802 S. Ellsworth Road, with more than 100 vendors.

"We love that residents have supported us for nine years," said a market spokesperson. "We truly love you and all the happiness you bring to the market. We couldn't have done it without the community support."

To celebrate the launch of the Queen Creek Police Department, the town will host a free Public Safety Day celebration tomorrow, Jan. 8. It will take place from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lots of Fire Station 1 and the Law Enforcement and Community Chambers Building, 20727 Civic Parkway.

"Bell Bank is based in North Dakota and they want to make a presence out here in Arizona and they're family owned like us, so it's a natural fit," Miller said.