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Queen Creek Bulldog alum makes MLB debut

Queen Creek Bulldog alum makes MLB debut

Kody Funderburk made his Major League Baseball debut Aug. 28, 2023, pitching two scoreless innings for the Minnesota Twins, earning his first relief pitching win with two perfect innings.
ASEC announces 2023 Ed Doherty Award Week 3 Watch List

ASEC announces 2023 Ed Doherty Award Week 3 Watch List

Program expanded with nearly 150 student-athletes showcased this season as potential nominees for award honoring state’s most outstanding high school football player.
Horne announces $40M tutoring program to raise academic outcomes, offer public school teachers more income

Horne announces $40M tutoring program to raise academic outcomes, offer public school teachers more income

Program begins Oct. 2. Additional details will be available for this specific program at azed.gov beginning Sept. 15.
MCCCD, AMR partner to expand Earn While You Learn program

MCCCD, AMR partner to expand Earn While You Learn program

To establish a Paramedicine Employee Sponsorship and degree pathway opportunities across the system, Maricopa County Community College District has announced a partnership with American Medical Response.
Portillo's now open in Queen Creek

Portillo's now open in Queen Creek

In honor of the opening, Portillo’s celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony where Michael Portillo, vice president of restaurant support, presented its charity partners, Queen Creek 4-H and Queen Creek Schools Education Foundation, with checks from funds raised during the restaurant's sneak peek training meals Aug. 21-22.
MCC dental hygiene students offer free dental screenings Sept. 9

MCC dental hygiene students offer free dental screenings Sept. 9

Students must pass a state licensure clinical exam that requires the advanced instrumentation skills developed during their last two semesters while treating more complex periodontally involved patients.
MCC Construction Trades program adds plumbing, masonry, solar classes

MCC Construction Trades program adds plumbing, masonry, solar classes

Plumbing courses are being offered this semester, HVACr courses are coming in spring 2024 and masonry and solar classes will be available in summer 2024 at MCC's main Southern and Dobson Campus.
QCUSD fostering positive learning environment for students

QCUSD fostering positive learning environment for students

In the Queen Creek Unified School District, all schools use the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports program to help shape positive attitudes and behaviors of students.
Russ Lyon Foundation joined Arizona Helping Hands' back to school drive to support foster children

Russ Lyon Foundation joined Arizona Helping Hands' back to school drive to support foster children

The Russ Lyon Foundation is continuing its community involvement by partnering up with KLOVE radio station as they host a statewide backpack drive for Arizona Helping Hands throughout the months of August and September.
EVIT students, staff nominated for national high school radio awards

EVIT students, staff nominated for national high school radio awards

The Pulse radio station students and staff now have to wait until the winners are unveiled during a special awards ceremony on Nov. 4.