5/9/2024
The opening of the new Maricopa County animal shelter in the East Valley was cause for celebration among animal lovers, but also a reminder that thousands of dogs and cats in the Valley have no place …
5/6/2024
The Florence Town Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday to interview 10 applicants for the vacant council seat once held by Michelle Cordes. Cordes resigned from council March 28 to run …
4/17/2024
The Florence Town Council recently unanimously voted to rezone about 2,250 acres of rural land that could bring in more than 7,500 homes to the area. The council approved the measure for the Florence …
4/9/2024
Southeast Valley cities and school districts are still grappling with how to handle a wave of violent incidences involving local teens. Gilbert is expecting a subcommittee looking at solutions to …
4/8/2024
Responding to criticisms from some corners that the Queen Creek Police Department did not act quickly enough to save 16-year-old Preston Lord on the October night he was severely beaten during a …
3/26/2024
A mistake is now costing Florence $263,248. About two years ago, the town approved a contract with Ameresco of Peoria for the installation of a solar array at Well 5. Now however, the array has to be …
3/23/2024
After almost two years of growing acrimony from residents, the town of Florence will hold a community meeting to discuss the SeeClickFix program. The program, launched in July 2022, was intended to …
3/16/2024
Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell is urging people who witness crimes and videotape them to contact police and not post the items on social media. Her call comes as the cases of teen violence …
12/13/2022
The last player picked in the NFL draft is known as “Mr. Irrelevant.” It’s not the most complimentary of names, but Queen Creek resident Brock Purdy doesn’t mind. He’s …
7/10/2022
During his funeral service, Queen Creek Mayor Gail Barney was remembered by family, friends and colleagues as a humble, kind man devoted to serving his family, religion and community.
“As …
