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Queen Creek town offices to close July 4 for Independence Day
The Town of Queen Creek offices and Recreation Annex will close on Thursday, July 4 in observation of Independence Day. Trash and recycling services for zone four will be impacted by the holiday closure. All trash and recycling services in this zone (including bulk trash collection) will be moved back one calendar day. Residents in zone four will need to have their trash and recycling carts curbside by 6 a.m. on Friday, July 5. As a reminder, it can take up to 48 hours for bulk trash to be picked up. For more information on trash and recycling services, visit QueenCreekAZ.gov/Trash.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority elects Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley as new board chair
Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley has been elected chairwoman of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority (PMGAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. Each year, the PMGAA board elects a slate of officers from the six-member community board representatives. Gila River Indian Community Lt. Gov. Regina Antone will serve as vice chair, Mesa Mayor John Giles will serve as secretary, and Gilbert Mayor Brigette Peterson will serve as treasurer.
19-year-old sentenced to probation for East Valley teen violence cases
On Monday, Christopher Fantastic was sentenced to three years of probation for his role in two East Valley teen violence cases that occurred back in 2023. The now 19-year-old was one of the first in what would become dozens of arrests for assaults in Gilbert, Mesa, and Queen Creek. Fantastic...
Dogs are already flooding shelter, rescue groups. More runaways expected over Fourth of July
Six years ago, Love Connections Dog Rescue worker Heather Nicely would have said the hardest part of her job was making a decision between fundraising $20,000 for a dog who had been hit by a car, who may never have a great quality of life again, or euthanizing them. Now,...
'Highly irresponsible and offensive': Arizona Police Association, MCAO respond to DOJ report on Phoenix Police
PHOENIX - The Arizona Police Association (APA) and Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell held a news conference on July 2 to respond to the Department of Justice's report on the Phoenix Police Department. "We have combed through the report, and are appalled," said APA President Justin Harris. "It is highly...
Lori Vallow's Arizona murder trial pushed to 2025
Lori Vallow's murder trial was rescheduled for early 2025 during a hearing Tuesday. Vallow appeared briefly in Maricopa County Superior Court for the status hearing but left after the judge decided a news camera could film the proceedings. Vallow's attorney, Gerald Bradley, had argued to have news cameras removed from the court and for the sealing of all recordings of the hearing made by the court's own camera system.
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors funds improvements at public places in Mesa community
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on June 26 approved funding to improve the public facilities housing the Mesa’s Firefighter Memorial, Historical Society, and i.d.e.a. Museum. “These three facilities and gathering spaces honor our first responders, educate our youth, and instill community pride,” said Thomas Galvin, VP of the Maricopa...
Chandler offers unhoused and vulnerable residents relief from summer heat
As the summer temperatures in the southwest soar, Chandler’s efforts to support its most vulnerable populations come into sharp focus. Through the Neighborhood Resources Department, Chandler has implemented a robust set of initiatives aimed at helping both the unhoused and residents struggling with inadequate cooling resources. These programs not only provide immediate relief, but also strive to create pathways to long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
ASU nursing students treat people experiencing homelessness during extreme heat
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — After a record 645 heat-related deaths last year in Maricopa County, cities and agencies are coming together to reduce the numbers. ASU nursing students are partnering with the City of Phoenix to do their part to help people experiencing homelessness in the Arizona summer heat. Each week, a group of students spends time at Burton Barr Library, Phoenix’s 24/7 respite center, to help care for the people who use the facility.
1 killed in shooting in Rio Verde; roads closed
RIO VERDE, AZ (AZFamily) — One person is dead after a shooting overnight in the Rio Verde community near north Scottsdale, and authorities have the area closed as they investigate. Deputies responded to the shooting just before 11 p.m. on Monday at 168th Street and Dixileta Drive, just north...
Heat-related deaths, burns reported amid hottest June on record for Phoenix
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — June set a record as the hottest ever in Phoenix. Nearly half of the days last month had afternoons that reached 110 or above, with one day getting up to 117 degrees. The Arizona Burn Center—Valleywise Health says triple-digit temperatures can heat sidewalks between 160 and...
Here are the spots in metro Phoenix to watch Fourth of July fireworks
PHOENIX — The Fourth of July is nearly here, which means cities and towns across metro Phoenix are preparing for Fourth of July fireworks celebrations. Many municipalities are offering free shows paired with live music and other celebrations for America’s 248th birthday on Thursday. Here’s a list of...
Gilbert swimmer Paige Downey's taste of Olympic Trials fuels desire for more
Paige Downey took a deep breath before she stepped onto the block for her first swim at the 2024 Olympic trials in Indianapolis. It was the 1500 freestyle, a race that's become routine throughout her years of training, but the setting was uncharted territory for her young career. As the starter commanded, "Ladies and gentlemen … take your mark," she shook in anxiety. Downey, a 15-year-old Gilbert resident who attends Chandler's Basha High School, ordered herself not to look into the record crowd. She was riding an equal dose of exhilaration and anxiety about swimming against some of her Olympic heroes in a pool placed inside Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts.
Gilbert Invites Community Input on Desert Sky Park's Next Phase – Share Your Vision for the Public Space's Future
Gilbert, Arizona, steps into the participatory design arena, laying out a welcome mat for residents' brainwaves and preferences on the future of Desert Sky Park. As reported previously by the Town of Gilbert, this 110-acre public space isn't just another patch of grass — it's part flood control savior, part recreational haven, and it's ripe for phase two of its existence.
A Gilbert mom is raising awareness about Valley Fever after her son was hospitalized
GILBERT, Ariz. — Valley medical experts are tracking a rise in Valley Fever cases in Arizona. Dr. Wassim Ballan, the Division Chief of Infectious Diseases at Phoenix Children's said they're seeing almost double the number of Valley Fever cases in children and young adults compared to this time last year.
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