Queen Creek students return to class in person despite COVID-19 pandemic

For students at Queen Creek Unified School District, it's back to school as usual for many students, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

In-person classes begin Aug. 17 in Queen Creek Unified School District

Students will be heading back to school in the Queen Creek Unified School District on Aug. 17, but some teachers have resigned from their jobs over COVID-19 concerns.

Arizona schools send COVID-19 liability waivers, here's what a lawyer says about it

As the possible in-person instruction start date of Aug. 17 looms in Arizona, schools are sending parents COVID-19 liability waivers, agreeing to waive their right to sue if someone contracts the virus while at school.

Teachers preparing for a virtual start to 2020-2021 school year

As a new school year approaches, teachers are getting ready to teach in a different way during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

MCSO: Man hit, killed while standing outside of truck in Queen Creek

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened near Signal Butte and Riggs Road. Riggs Road has reopened in both directions between Ellsworth and Signal Butte due to the crash.

Valley high school districts release plans for graduation ceremonies

While schools across Arizona are closed through the end of the academic school year as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some Valley high school districts are making plans to honor this year's graduating seniors with graduation ceremonies.

Banner Health hospitals to run ‘grocery stores’ for workers

Banner Health is setting up makeshift grocery stores for workers on the front lines tending to coronavirus patients.

Queen Creek removes sand from skate park, plans to reopen to 'use at own risk'

A skate park at a 48-acre park in Queen Creek was covered in sand to keep people out during the COVID-19 spread, but it got many near, and distant, residents upset.

Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek now showing drive-in movies
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A popular spot in the East Valley is bringing people back to the movies by becoming a drive-in. Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek kicked off its drive-in movie series over the weekend. The drive-in movie series will happen Thursday through Sunday and each night will have a different movie theme. Parking passes can be purchased for $15 at schnepffarms.com.

Valley restaurant owner converts business into food truck during coronavirus pandemic

An Arizona couple who ran a soul food restaurant has converted their business into a food truck, as they continue to serve customers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Parts of the Valley battered by stormy weather

It's been a gloomy afternoon for many parts of the Valley, and now, a storm has brought rain and even hail to parts of the Valley Wednesday.

Parents react to Queen Creek student's coronavirus diagnosis

After a student in Queen Creek was diagnosed with the coronavirus, one parent is saying she's not upset at the school but says the school district should be giving parents more information on the student who was diagnosed.