Queen Creek to buy QuikTrip land for road project
The Town of Queen Creek is purchasing a right-of-way parcel from QuikTrip to complete a long-pending road alignment project.
Pierce KellerSeptember 25, 20261 min read
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Olive Mill hosts 13th annual Garlic Festival
The Queen Creek Olive Mill is holding its 13th annual Garlic Festival this weekend, offering free admission, food, and live entertainment.
Pierce KellerSeptember 25, 20261 min read
Queen Creek Gas Prices Tick Up to $4.9333 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 25, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $4.9333 in the East Valley area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Arizona average.
Pierce KellerSeptember 25, 20261 min read
Scottsdale STEM program pairs students with industry mentors
A new engineering initiative for ages 10 to 13 uses hands-on projects and professional guidance to teach design skills and community service.
Pierce KellerSeptember 25, 20262 min read
Alumnus launches New Mind Athletics for suicide awareness
Zach Ripperdan and former teammate Adam Lopez are launching an athletic clothing brand to support mental health awareness among athletes.
Pierce KellerSeptember 25, 20262 min read
Queen Creek allocates $5 million for quick-impact traffic fixes
The Town of Queen Creek has designated $5 million in its current budget for 20 smaller transportation projects aimed at reducing delays and improving flow across the community.
Pierce KellerSeptember 24, 20262 min read
Queen Creek Gas Prices Tick Up to $4.9131 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 24, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $4.9131 in the East Valley area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Arizona average.
Pierce KellerSeptember 24, 20261 min read
Queen Creek Gas Prices Tick Up to $4.8754 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 23, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $4.8754 in the East Valley area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Arizona average.
Pierce KellerSeptember 23, 20261 min read
Queen Creek Council Considers Resolution for Rittenhouse Road Property Acquisition
The Queen Creek Town Council will review Resolution 1679-26 to acquire real and personal property along Rittenhouse Road and Cloud Road for roadway improvements. The measure authorizes town officials to secure the land through purchase or gift and approve related budget...
Briar DoyleSeptember 23, 20261 min read
Nurse sentenced to 14 years for $54M Medicaid fraud
Rita Ntusa Anagho received a 14-year federal prison term and was ordered to pay nearly $55 million in restitution for submitting fraudulent bills through her Tempe clinic.
Pierce KellerSeptember 23, 20262 min read
Country Thunder Arizona uses pink boot clues for 2027 headliner
Country Thunder Arizona is using Phoenix-area billboards and pink-themed online updates to hint at its first 2027 headliner.
Pierce KellerSeptember 22, 20261 min read
Prop. 316 would limit Arizona grocery taxes and require voter approval
Arizona voters will decide in November whether to cap grocery tax rates and require voter approval for future increases.
Briar DoyleSeptember 22, 20261 min read
Arizona home insurance costs rise 71% in five years
Arizona homeowners now pay an average of $2,225 a year for home insurance, more than the average property-tax bill.
Pierce KellerSeptember 22, 20262 min read
Peoria plans case-by-case review for future data centers
Peoria’s City Council directed staff to prepare zoning changes that would require special use permits for data center proposals.
Pierce KellerSeptember 22, 20262 min read
Queen Creek Gas Prices Climb to $4.8364 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 22, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $4.8364 in the East Valley area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Arizona average.
Pierce KellerSeptember 22, 20261 min read
Fiesta Sports Foundation opens applications for teacher classroom grants
Arizona educators can submit requests for up to $2,500 in classroom resources through the Fiesta Sports Foundation's Wishes for Teachers program before the deadline.
Pierce KellerSeptember 22, 20262 min read
Nov. 18 vote set on new water resource fee
Queen Creek Town Council will determine the initial annual water resource fee at a November 18 meeting, part of a long-term plan to secure water supplies.
Briar DoyleSeptember 21, 20262 min read
Queen Creek Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $4.7642 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 21, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $4.7642 in the East Valley area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Arizona average.
Pierce KellerSeptember 21, 20261 min read
Missing Teen Elove Thompson Last Seen in Queen Creek
Authorities are seeking information regarding 17-year-old Elove Thompson, who disappeared from Queen Creek, Arizona, on January 3, 2026.
Pierce KellerSeptember 21, 20261 min read
Queen Creek approves $23 million fleet facility expansion
The Queen Creek Town Council voted to authorize a $23 million expansion of its fleet maintenance facility, with construction expected to begin in October.
Pierce KellerSeptember 20, 20261 min read
Standoff Ends With Arrest After Warrant Service
Queen Creek police arrested a man following a barricade situation on Sept. 18, clarifying that no gunfire occurred during the operation.
Pierce KellerSeptember 20, 20261 min read