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Prescott City Council Extends Purchase Agreement Deadlines for 201 S. Cortez Street (Old City Hall)
Prescott City Council took action on Tuesday, July 9, to extend deadlines set forth in City Contract 2024-129. This contract with Territory Holdings, LLC, is for the purchase of 201 S. Cortez Street (Old City Hall). The amendments to the contract, which are attached to this release, extend the closing...
‘It was a cult’: Traumatizing troubled teens at Az facilities
Outside the small town of Mayer, Ariz., 14-year-old Katie Farran and other teenage girls were engaging in a ritual they had done many times before. At the Spring Ridge Academy, Farran and others gathered in a room for “Feedback Group,” a pseudo-group therapy that involves shouting grievances at other participants.
Halstead Announces 2024 Grant Winner
Prescott, Ariz.—Halstead has announced Caitlin Albritton as the winner of its 2024 Halstead Grant for new jewelry businesses. The annual grant, now in its 19th year, is awarded to jewelry businesses in their first five years, chosen based on jewelry design and business prowess. As this year’s winner, Albritton...
Quail Run Fire: 2 homes, 2 other structures destroyed after fire started by malfunctioning weedwhacker
CORDES LAKES, Ariz. — A malfunctioning weedwhacker caused a fire, called the Quail Run Fire, that destroyed two homes in Cordes Lakes, according to Rudy Armenta with the Mayer Fire District. Armenta told 12News the fire was started by a weedwhacker that malfunctioned and sparked flames in vegetation. Wind...
CA school board president on Newsom’s approval of $2 billion for COVID learning loss: 'Admission of failure'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom approving the allocation of $2 billion to address learning loss from COVID lockdowns is a "stark admission of failure," a Chino Valley school board president told Fox News Digital. "The recent settlement in which California agreed to spend $2 billion to help children most impacted by...
Lessons Behind the Prescott Film Festival for YC Film Students
For more than a decade, the Prescott Film Festival has drawn movie hounds to the YC Campus with its unique blend of cowboy and international cinema, expert workshops and silver screen events. But, in addition to being a great time, the Prescott Film Festival also acts as a resource for local student directors, screenwriters and documentarians to learn about the historical and business aspects of filmmaking and production.
Quail Run Fire destroys 2 homes near Cordes Lakes
CORDES LAKES, AZ (AZFamily) —Two families are without a home after a wildfire in Cordes Lakes. Officials say a weed trimmer may have sparked ignited the Quail Run Fire, which burned 10-20 acres on Saturday. The Mayer Fire District says that two homes were destroyed during the fire. No...
Yavapai Regional Medical Center Announces New Board Members
Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is pleased to announce the appointment of four distinguished new members to its Board of Directors: Jean Dew, Gillian Haley, Lori Hunt and Marc McDonald. Each brings a unique blend of expertise, dedication, and passion for serving the community. Jean Dew returns to...
Yavapai College Launches AI Course as Part of Computer Science AAS Degree Program
New AI course is part of College Computer Science AAS Degree Program. Prescott, Arizona (July 15, 2024) – Yavapai College is embracing the study of Artificial Intelligence and all the possibilities it can offer students. This Fall, YC’s School of Computer Science – in partnership with Intel – is introducing an Artificial Intelligence course as part of an improved, two-year Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree synchronized with the needs of the modern workplace.
Glassford Hill Road Widening Project Community Open House on July 23
Glassford Hill Road Widening Project: Long Look Drive to State Route 89A – Community Open House Meeting on July 23, 2024. The Town of Prescott Valley and their design engineer, Kimley-Horn, invite you to attend the second, and final, community open house meeting for the design of the Glassford Hill Road Widening Project: Long Look Drive to State Route 89A. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 23, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Police Department Training Room at the Police Department, located at 7601 East Skoog Boulevard. This open house meeting will allow community members to learn more about the proposed improvements project, meet the project team and provide input. Please note that there is no formal presentation at this meeting, join us at any time during the meeting. All public input is welcome and will be considered throughout the design phase.
'Quail Run Fire': Evacuation status scaled back for Cordes Lakes residents
CORDES LAKES, AZ — Residents in Cordes Lakes are back on READY status after a fire prompted a higher evacuation status Saturday afternoon. No injuries were reported due to the fire. Two residential structures were lost, though officials say they were unoccupied. It is unknown what started the fire...
Willcox All-Stars win 10-12 state softball championship; next stop San Bernardino
COTTONWOOD − The Willcox 10-12 softball All-Stars are heading back to the West Regional softball tournament in San Bernardino, California after beating the Cave Creek Cactus Foothills All-Stars 5-2 Friday, July 12 in the championship game of the Arizona State Little League Tournament taking place in Cottonwood. The state...
Award-Winning Documentary, “Robert Shields: My Life As a Robot” at the Prescott Film Festival
And the star, Robert Shields, will be there for the Q&A after the film. Imagine: He once opened for the Rolling Stones, became one of the top attractions in San Francisco (2nd only to the Cable Car), performed in front of 2 Presidents and a Queen and was one of the most unique acts in Las Vegas, winning Entertainer of the Year Two years in a row – all without saying a word!
The Impact of Volunteering in Your Community | Start Healing with YFAC
Missy with the Yavapai Family Advocacy Center in Prescott Valley talks about Volunteering in your community with Start Healing with YFAC. Missy discusses various aspects of volunteering and highlights the mutual benefits for both the Advocacy Center and the volunteers. She also addresses the impact of Covid, comparing the experiences before and after the pandemic.
Lessons Behind the Prescott Film Festival: Local event also a training tool for YC School of Film & Media Arts
For more than a decade, the Prescott Film Festival has drawn movie hounds to the YC Campus with its unique blend of cowboy and international cinema, expert workshops and silver screen events. But, in addition to being a great time, the Prescott Film Festival also acts as a resource for local student directors, screenwriters and documentarians to learn about the historical and business aspects of filmmaking and production. The Prescott Film Festival exists as an outreach arm of Yavapai College’s School of Film & Media Arts, which trains students in the artistic, journalistic and technical frontiers of film, video and broadcasting.
Prescott Valley K-9 Officer Kato Sniffs Out Massive Drug Haul, Two Phoenix Men Charged with Felonies
In a major bust by Prescott Valley police, two Arizona men were arrested with nearly 20,000 fentanyl pills and 38 pounds of methamphetamine. The successful seizure was aided by a skilled K-9 officer named Kato, who alerted officers to the narcotics during a traffic stop. According to reports by FOX 10 Phoenix, the traffic stop took place near State Route 69 and Glassford Hill Road.
This Arizona City Owns the Most Guns in America
In the wide expanse of the United States, owning guns is a big part of American life. While people still argue about the pros and cons of guns, some states and cities are known for having many gun owners. Among them, one city in Arizona stands out as the most gun-friendly in the country. Let’s look at the facts and understand why this is the case.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
On today's newscast: A Senate bill would provide support to an elite unit of Indigenous trackers who patrol the southern border, the Camp Verde Town Council will consider a water rights settlement with the Yavapai-Apache Nation, mandatory water conservation measures are in place at the Grand Canyon, tourists continue to flock to parks in the Southwest as officials warn about the dangers of hiking in extreme heat, and more.
Aw, shucks: Michael Marshall to retire at Corn Fest
“Corn Fest is ready to support a slate of community nonprofits on Saturday, July 20, in downtown Camp Verde,” outgoing Camp Verde Parks and Recreation Manager Michael Marshall wrote in a press release. “This free one-day street fair event celebrates agriculture in the area with a focus on Hauser & Hauser sweet corn. The event is full with 79 vendors of all types.”
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