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Eastmark High School placed on lockdown Nov. 8 after man threatens to shoot school employee

Eastmark High School placed on lockdown Nov. 8 after man threatens to shoot school employee

Although located in Mesa, Eastmark High School is in the Queen Creek Unified School District. 
Queen Creek flyover

Queen Creek flyover

Newell Barney Junior High students participate in Robotics Classes

Newell Barney Junior High students participate in Robotics Classes

Newell Barney Junior High students participated in Robotics Classes.
Queen Creek Performing Arts Center 'Cinderella' auditions begin Nov. 29

Queen Creek Performing Arts Center 'Cinderella' auditions begin Nov. 29

The auditions will be on Monday, Nov. 29 and Tuesday, Nov. 30 from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Queen Creek Fire & Medical cooking safety tips for Thanksgiving

Queen Creek Fire & Medical cooking safety tips for Thanksgiving

According to the National Fire Protection Association, Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires.
Queen Creek Botanical Gardens' November Farm to Fork set for Nov. 19

Queen Creek Botanical Gardens' November Farm to Fork set for Nov. 19

This dining adventure will showcase the fresh bounty of the gardens, highlighting the finest seasonal ingredients. Prepared by local exquisite chefs bringing you an array of innovative culinary creations.
Help give cancer patients comforts of home in matched dollar-for-dollar campaign Nov. 11-14

Help give cancer patients comforts of home in matched dollar-for-dollar campaign Nov. 11-14

From Nov. 11-14, the Home Away from Home Campaign Committee is inviting the community—individuals, families and business—to make a tax-deductible donation to this charitable fund. Gifts up to $60,000 will be generously matched dollar-for-dollar by the John and Kathleen Graham Family and Cox Communications.
Combs Middle School principal helps Queen Creek neighbor celebrate 8th birthday

Combs Middle School principal helps Queen Creek neighbor celebrate 8th birthday

"This kind of genuine love and commitment to community epitomizes the type of people who dedicate their lives to public education. Making sure that a child who doesn't even attend her school still felt supported on his birthday is just one reason we're so grateful for people like Principal Ridge."
Queen Creek receives Engineering Excellence Award for Rittenhouse Road Project

Queen Creek receives Engineering Excellence Award for Rittenhouse Road Project

This crucial roadway improvement project widened approximately 2.8 miles of roadway to four travel lanes, realigned the Cloud Road intersection, and constructed bike lanes, exclusive right turn lanes, upgraded four traffic signals, new curb and gutter, sidewalk and driveway entrances.
Town offices closed Veterans Day, Thanksgiving

Town offices closed Veterans Day, Thanksgiving

Trash and recycling services will not be impacted by the Veterans Day holiday this week.