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City conducts first 2012/2013 budget workshop Thursday

After spending months dissecting the City of Prescott 's budget, officials will begin putting the pieces together this week with the first of two planned workshops on the...

Crown King mail being diverted to Mayer post office

Crown King postal customers in evacuated areas are encouraged to pick up their mail at the Mayer post office.

Listen for alerts on smoke conditions

Smoke from the Crown King Fire has not yet reached levels in populated areas that might cause harm. As long as things 5 to 10 miles away can be seen, people can be reasonably sure...

P&Z completes general plan update review

PRESCOTT VALLEY - The Planning and Zoning Commission Monday reviewed and approved the final two chapters in the General Plan 2025 update.

Fain Road bridge work will cause traffic delays

Drivers approaching Fain Road from Bradshaw Drive on Highway 69 will experience intermittent delays today as trucks continue to carry concrete girders onto Fain Road for bridge...

PV council to hear talk on economic development

PRESCOTT VALLEY - An economic development program that Arizona Public Service supports will be the "focus" of a presentation to the Town Council Thursday.

Catch 22 Day 16 Suspect: PABLO ISRAEL ARREDONDO-HERRERA

$500 Reward PABLO ISRAEL ARREDONDO-HERRERA is wanted by Prescott Valley police on 16 different charges including, attempted first degree murder, conspiracy to commit aggravated...

Gas prices: May 16

EDITOR'S NOTE: Prices at the pump are according to www.arizonagasprices.com. Prices fluctuate; these price checks are as of yesterday afternoon.

Gosar Files Bipartisan 'Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act of 2012'

"The mismanagement of our national forest has tragic consequences," Gosar says.

Red Flag Warnings in Northern Arizona

Fire restrictions are being put in place across AZ, beginning today in Yavapai County and being put in place throughout the week.

Gladiator Fire in Crown King Update for Tuesday

Latest news and information on the Gladiator Fire in Crown King

Profiles in Leadership: George Washington

Take out a $1 bill. Our first president, George Washington, will be staring up at you.

Little League treasurer charged with theft, fraud

The former treasurer of the Dewey-Humboldt Little League Association faces prosecution for allegedly stealing more than $7,200 from the Little League, according to the report from...

Fight ends with broken jaw, charges

Prescott police arrested Johnathan Benjamin Gonzalez, 21, of Prescott Valley on Friday on charges of aggravated assault after officers found Gonzalez fighting a man who was later...

Supervisor Davis not happy with county budget process, reorganization plan

A member of the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors railed against this year's budget process and said he had "buyer's remorse" about a decision to reorganize...

Whiskey Row Fire Fundraiser

Community block party held in downtown Prescott, Arizona

10 years later: Firefighters recall the day blaze threatened Prescott

Prescott National Forest Law Enforcement Officer Jim Clawson was driving down Bullwhacker Hill when he looked south and saw a plume of smoke at about 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15,...

Gladiator fire grows to 1,300 acres, Type I team takes over; community meeting today

The Gladiator fire near Crown King grew to 1,300 acres by Tuesday afternoon, and by 9 p.m. a Type I national incident management team took over the battle against the blaze, which...

Fire bans start today

Noting that firefighting resources are tied up in the Gladiator wildfire and others across the state, the Prescott, Coconino and Kaibab national forests announced Monday they will...

New co-op aims to offer farm-fresh food to members

A new chapter in Yavapai County agriculture has begun with the formation of YCGrown, the Yavapai County Farmers & Ranchers Cooperative. The Co-op also announces the launch of...

Supervisor Davis not happy with county budget process, reorganization plan

PRESCOTT - A member of the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors railed against this year's budget process and said he had "buyer's remorse" about a decision to...

PUSD to mull M&O budget, issuing RIF letters today

The Prescott Unified School District Governing Board at its meeting Tuesday, May 15, will consider approving the maintenance and operations budget for 2012-13 as well as issuing...

Whiskey Row fire volunteers meet Tuesday

People who want to volunteer to help the three businesses destroyed by the fire on Prescott's Whiskey Row last week are invited to a meeting at 6 p.m. today, May 15, at...

Little League treasurer charged with theft, fraud

... faces prosecution for allegedly stealing more than $7,200 from the Dewey-Humboldt league.

False report leads to school lockdown

Prescott police arrested Bobbie Sheri Brunton, 47, of Prescott on Friday on charges of interfering with an educational institution.

Fight ends with broken jaw, charges

Prescott police arrested Johnathan Benjamin Gonzalez, 21, of Prescott Valley on Friday on charges of aggravated assault.

Mayer graduation moving to elementary school

Mayer High School graduation will be moved to Mayer Elementary School, Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

CYFD open house fetes new station

Central Yavapai Fire District will host an open house for its newly completed Fire Station No. 58, 4850 N. Robert Road in Prescott Valley, from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday, May 19.

National Police Week honors fallen officers

Communities across the nation will come together during National Police Week (May 13-19) to honor and remember law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, as well as the...

Agencies stepping up seat belt message

In an effort to save more lives, the Governor's Office of Highway Safety is partnering with Prescott Valley Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies for a...

Catch 22 Day 15 Suspect: JOSE ROGELIO HERRERA-MARTINEZ

$500 Reward Chino Valley police say that JOSE ROGELIO HERRERA-MARTINEZ is wanted on suspicion of child molestation, child abuse and forgery.

Gas prices: May 15

EDITOR'S NOTE: Prices at the pump are according to www.arizonagasprices.com. Prices fluctuate; these price checks are as of yesterday afternoon.

Taylor Hicks students become museum pieces

When a younger student touched the button on his costume, Tim Ridder, a fifth grader, became actor John Wayne during the living statue museum at Taylor Hicks Elementary School.

Eco Loco Fest accepting vendor applications

The Town of Prescott Valley , Northern Arizona University -Yavapai and Ecosa Institute in Prescott are accepting applications from businesses that want to take part in the Eco...

Primavera students present Shakespeare pageant

Primavera School fourth and fifth graders present a Shakespeare Pageant at 9 a.m. Thursday, on the grassy field at the school...

Prescott College to host sustainability symposium

Prescott College will host its 4th annual Sustainability Education Symposium from May 17-19 at the Crossroads Center Community Room, 220 Grove Ave.

Bill's Daily Newscast: Businesses Plan To Reopen

The Whiskey Row businesses hope to reopen.

Stage I Burn Restrictions Go Into Effect Tuesday, May 15

City Of Prescott Fire Department Enters Stage I Burn Restrictions

Type 1 IMT Called For Gladiator Fire in Crown King

Making sense of the terminology in wildfire fighting.

Fire east of Dewey-Humboldt threatened homes

DEWEY-HUMBOLDT - The presence of Forest Service aircraft in Prescott helped avert potential losses after a wildland fire broke out east of Dewey-Humboldt Saturday afternoon.

Rabid mountain lion in attack mode no match for Chino Valley man and his frying pan

If someone told you they killed a rabid mountain lion with a frying pan, would you believe it?

Gladiator Fire in Crown King Continues Burning on Monday

Updated information on the Gladiator Fire in Crown King.

300-plus acre wildfire spread into forest from burning structures

CROWN KING - A 300-acre wildfire east of town burned out of control Sunday, destroying at least three structures and forcing the mandatory evacuation of the town's residents,...

ID theft remains a concern for consumers and law enforcement agencies

Joe Henderson stood with three boxes worth of tax papers and bank documents at his feet. Some of the documents date back to Jimmy Carter's presidency in the late 1970s.

Aspiring surgeon earns scholarship to ASU

PRESCOTT - Charles Miller crammed two weeks ago for two Advanced Placement tests that he took this past week to earn college credits.

NAU students hone their Spanish skills in Costa Rica

PRESCOTT VALLEY - Studying in Costa Rica enriched the lives of two women who attend Northern Arizona University -Yavapai here, one of whom visited a foreign country for the first...

Catch 22 Day 14 Suspect: CARLOS MAYA PIMENTEL

$500 Reward Prescott Valley police say that CARLOS MAYA PIMENTEL is wanted for assault with a deadly weapon, criminal trespassing, criminal damage and kidnapping in connection...