Queen Creek
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Water bill vetoes impact QC builder hopes
Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed five bills changing water laws in Arizona, concluding that they would cause more harm than good and dealing a blow to builders around Queen Creek. The governor rejected an extensive measure that would have allowed the construction of new subdivisions in certain areas of the state that are dependent on groundwater.
Glendale, Queen Creek legislators in 'fake electors' scheme among Arizona delegates to RNC
WASHINGTON - Three of the Arizona Republicans indicted as "fake electors" for their roles in an attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election will serve as delegates at the ...
Yuma represents at Miss Arizona
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - The Yuma Scholarship Organization Titleholders, recently got back from Miss Arizona where they won some prestigious awards. It was a very exciting 10 days in Mesa, Arizona for Miss Yuma County, Miss Yuma County's Teen, Miss Ocean to Ocean, Miss Ocean to Ocean's Teen, Miss Sunshine City and Miss Sunshine City's The post Yuma represents at Miss Arizona appeared first on KYMA.
Pinal County, Queen Creek officials optimistic battery facility construction pause won't last long
QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. — Construction crews at one-half of a $5.5 billion project in Queen Creek are at a standstill, all because of changes to the global market for battery power. >> Live, local, breaking. Download the 12News app. The Town of Queen Creek and Pinal County officials brokered...
Lawyers say AZ GOP leader provided false testimony after threat to 'lynch' county recorder
A Republican leader who said she would kill Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer may now face trouble in an ongoing court case over her comments. In a video posted by Richer to social media, Shelby Busch, the first vice chair of the Maricopa County Republican Committee and chairwoman of conservative group We The People...
Let freedom ring: Independence Day events across the Valley
Get ready to experience the ultimate Independence Day festivities and check out these local celebrations. From vibrant fireworks shows to dining deals and events, there’s plenty of options to choose from when making your Fourth of July plans this year. So, raid your closet for everything stars/stripes and red,...
Mesa Tips to Protect Your Pets During Fireworks
While the legal use of fireworks is enjoyable to humans, it is terrifying to pets. Pets can become highly distressed by the noise, lights and commotion of Independence Day celebrations. With fireworks during the Arizona Celebration of Freedom Presented by AT&T in downtown Mesa Thursday, July 4 and other Fourth...
2023 Queen Creek Annual Water Quality Report now available
The Town of Queen Creek Water Division continually provides safe and reliable high-quality drinking water, meeting or exceeding all standards for water quality monitoring requirements set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State of Arizona drinking water health standards. The water quality is ensured through a series of chemical and bacteriological tests performed throughout the year. Of the regulated substances tested, all were within allowable levels and no health-based violations were reported.
Fireworks Safety Tips for San Tan Valley Residents
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, it's essential for San Tan Valley residents to understand what types of fireworks are legal, when they can be used, how to use them safely, and tips to be considerate neighbors. Legal Consumer Fireworks:. In San Tan Valley, legal consumer fireworks include ground...
Officials break ground on new public housing complex in Chandler
Lawmakers and other local officials broke ground Thursday morning just east of downtown Chandler, where they expect affordable housing to stand less than two years from now. It’s the city’s first project supported by the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Rental Assistance Demonstration program, which helps public housing agencies preserve and improve housing quality.
Mesa's 15th Annual Arizona Celebration of Freedom Ignites Patriotic Fervor with Fireworks and Festivities on July 4th
Get ready to show your patriotic spirit, because Mesa is throwing a massive Independence Day shindig and everyone's invited. As detailed on the city's website, the 15th Annual Arizona Celebration of Freedom, brought to Mesa denizens courtesy of AT&T, is going to light up the night on July 4 with a grand display of festivities. The event, free to the public, is set to take place at the Mesa Convention Center and Mesa Amphitheatre from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
2 lanes of Gilbert Road Bridge over Salt River set to reopen
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Great news for East Valley drivers! A bridge over the Salt River is scheduled to partially reopen this week. The Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will reopen part of the Gilbert Road Bridge on Friday no later than 4 p.m. The bridge will provide two lanes between Mesa and SR-87 (Beeline Highway).
Mesa to Consider Land Annexation for Major Tech Campus and Data Center
The Mesa City Council is set to review two significant cases that could lead to the annexation of over 150 acres of land, paving the way for the development of a large-scale technology campus and data center. Pacific Proving LLC, a prominent landowner in Mesa, has officially submitted a request...
Election season shifts into high gear this week
The 2024 election season shifts into high gear this week as early ballots go out for the July 30 Primary Election to Gilbert residents who are on the Active Early Voting List. Tomorrow, July 1, is the last day to register to vote in the primary, where two candidates are facing off to be Gilbert’s next mayor and four other hopefuls are vying for two seats on the Town Council.
QCUSD to propose fiscal year 2024-25 budget July 9
The Queen Creek Unified School District Governing Board is scheduled to vote Tuesday, July 9 on the district's budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. All interested citizens are invited to attend a public hearing on the budget at 6 p.m. July 9 at the district offices, located at 20217 E. Chandler Heights Road in Queen Creek.
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