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Sandy Manuel
SACATON — Sandra “Sandy” Manuel, 63, died on July 3, 2024. Ms. Manuel was born on Oct. 9, 1960, in Prescott, the youngest daughter of Herman Manuel and Lorraine Johnson. She grew up riding horses with her childhood friend Bago near Prescott on the Yavapai Prescott Indian Reservation. One of the highlights in her childhood was attending the Fourth of July celebration in Prescott with her seven siblings: brothers Hernandez, Carlos, John, Joseph and Larry and sisters Elaine and Wanda.
Yavapai College Named One of ‘Top Workplaces’ in Arizona
Yavapai College has been named one of the ‘Top Workplaces in Arizona for 2024 by AZCentral, USA Today Network, and LocalIQ. YC was one of 153 companies across Arizona that were identified as top workplaces and one of just 22 organizations in the “large company” category. College leadership was on hand to accept the award at the annual Top Workplaces awards gala in Glendale, AZ, on June 27.
Rose of Sharon: Watters Plant of the Week
Ken Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott, Arizona is happy to announce that Rose of Sharon is the Watters Plant of the Week! Check out this week’s selection and stay tuned for more information on growing this plant!. Breathtaking large blue flowers are adorned with lacy centers to...
Cottonwood Area Transit Launches New Mobile Ticketing Option
The City of Cottonwood Transit Department is excited to announce the launch of a new, convenient way for bus riders to purchase bus passes for Cottonwood Area Transit and the Verde Shuttle. Residents and visitors are now able to use the Token Transit mobile app to buy and use bus...
Prescott City Council Extends Deadlines for Old City Hall Purchase Agreement
Prescott City Council Takes Action to Extend Purchase Agreement Deadlines for. 201 S. Cortez Street (Old City Hall) Prescott, AZ (July 12, 2024) - 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).
Bicyclist Injured in Collision with Vehicle on South Main Street in Cottonwood
Cottonwood, AZ, July 10, 2024 - On Tuesday around 4:30 P.M., Cottonwood Police responded to the 600 block of South Main Street for a person riding a motorized bicycle that struck a vehicle. The bicyclist, a 52-year-old male from Cottonwood, was riding his motorized bicycle in the bike lane against traffic on South Main Street, approaching the side entrance to Footework Auto License & Title Service. The bicyclist collided with the front passenger side of this vehicle as the vehicle exited the parking lot to go southbound on South Main Street. The person on the bicycle was ejected and landed on the roadway.
Wading For Change BIPOC Filmmakers Grant Award Recipients Revealed
5 Point Film, in collaboration with Fat Tire and Mountains of Color Film Festival, has revealed the recipients of the second annual Wading for Change BIPOC Filmmakers Grant.Emerald Fennell Sets 'Wuthering Heights' Adaptation As Next Feature This grant, established by Sofia Jaramillo and Jr Rodriguez, aims to center BIPOC voices within the adventure film industry. The $20,000 grant has been split between two creatives: David Yousling for Beyond the Saddles and Mallory Duncan for Night Writers.First-time filmmaker Yousling’s Beyond the Saddles follows non-binary runner Blank Bruno exploring identity and finding community through trail running, set against the backdrop of the trails of...
Chino Valley Safeway's Future Remains Secure Despite Kroger-Albertson's Merger Turmoil
While swirling uncertainty and community concerns, Chino Valley can breathe a tentative sigh of relief regarding the future of its local Safeway store. The story, initially catalyzed by the proposed merger of Kroger and Albertson’s, took a turn when a list of 579 stores slated for sale became public fodder. However, Economic Development Manager Maggie Holmberg stepped in to clarify, fervently quelling the rumor mill about the Chino Valley Safeway’s closure.
Social Media Outreach – The Chief’s Desk
We ended this recruiting cycle with 99 applicants, 44 of which moved on to oral interview panels. The interviews spanned the week of the 8th, so I don’t yet know the number of people that will be moving to the chief’s interviews. I’d like to thank our panel: Captains Seets and Smith, Engineer Hall, Fire Marshall Tirpak, and HR Specialist Baylee Reed! Interviewing that many applicants over the course of four days is no small task.
PVPD K9 Kato Sniffs Out 38 Pounds of Meth and 20,000 Fentanyl Pills
PVPD K9 Kato Sniffs Out 38 Pounds of Meth and 20,000 Fentanyl Pills. On July 9, 2024, at 9:48AM, Erik Zamora-Bernal (Age 33) and Eduardo Ramirez (Age 18), both of Phoenix, Arizona, were arrested for several felony narcotics related charges after being stopped by the Prescott Valley Police Department for a civil traffic violation in the 10000 block of State Route 69.
Living History Adventure Saturday, July 13th at Sharlot Hall Museum
July’s Living History Adventure will spotlight the Fremont House which was home to the fifth territorial governor John C. Fremont from 1878 to 1881. Learn about John C. Fremont’s time in territorial Arizona, and discover the construction and history of the 1875 home which now stands at the Sharlot Hall Museum.
Arizona Humane Society rescues two kittens from walls, encourages community to foster
PHOENIX — Two kittens once stuck in walls found homes after Arizona Humane Society intervened in April. Emergency animal medical technician Andy Gallo recovered the kittens, who were each debilitated for a few days. Susu was found to be suffering from dehydration and in need of eye medication, whereas the AHS trauma hospital discovered Cotton had wounds in several paws from his escape attempts.
Teaching the Art of Artificial Intelligence
Philip Reid pulls no punches when asked about the impact of Artificial Intelligence. “AI will be that transformative technology that can catapult us to a different stratosphere when we talk about the modern workplace.” YC’s Computer Science Chair said. “It is something you should embrace. People looking to ‘future-proof’ their jobs should be looking at Artificial Intelligence as a way to do so.”
Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority Firefighters Swiftly Respond to Fire Caused by Lithium-Ion Battery Failure
On Thursday, July 11, 2024, at approximately 2:38 p.m., firefighters from the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) responded to a reported structure fire on the 4300 block of Noel Court in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Initial reports indicated that a fire had ignited in a bedroom of the residence...
Traffic Stop yields Methamphetamine and Fentanyl in Prescott Valley
On the morning of July 9, 2024, Erik Zamora-Bernal and Eduardo Ramirez, both of Phoenix, Arizona, were arrested for several felony narcotics-related charges after being stopped by the Prescott Valley Police Department for a civil traffic violation in the 10000 block of State Route 69. During the stop, a certified...
Fentanyl drug bust in Prescott leads to 2 arrests thanks to police K9, Kato
PRESCOTT, Ariz. - Two people were arrested and nearly 20,000 fentanyl pills were taken off the streets in Prescott, thanks in part to a police K9 named Kato. According to a release, officers led Kato for a sniff around a vehicle during a traffic stop when the K9 detected the presence of narcotics.
CAFMA Firefighters and Volunteers Clean Up Highway 169 in Dewey-Humboldt
Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority Firefighters. and Volunteers Rally to Clean-Up Section of Highway 169. Transportation's Adopt a Highway program. directly in front of Station 54. Originally adopted in 2012 by Dean Steward, a member of the then Central Yavapai Fire District, this stretch of highway has been carefully...
Third drowning in Fossil Creek this summer
A Camp Verde man drowned trying to swim through a travertine tunnel at Fossil Creek July 6. Omar Ocedguda, 34, was visiting the popular creek northwest of Payson with half a dozen friends Saturday, July 6 when he swam through a tunnel known as the “toilet bowl” at the upper waterfalls.
Prescott Frontier Rotary Club Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
Prescott, AZ – [July 13, 2024] – The Prescott Frontier Rotary Club is pleased to announce its Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 Rotary Year. The new board is committed to upholding the club's core values of service, fellowship, diversity, integrity, and leadership while continuing its mission of "Making a Difference for Prescott's Kids and Beyond."
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