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View Venus Transit Across The Sun To sunset at The Prescott Public Library

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Join us on Tuesday, June 5 to sunset on the Library Lawn at the Prescott Public Library for viewing this event. This transit is where Venus travels in front of the sun and is...

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Men arrested after allegedly beating, kicking 15-year-old girl at Granite Creek Park

A 15-year-old is girl recovering from a head injury after an incident Tuesday in a wooded area of Granite Creek Park.

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Regional economic development effort pushes for quad-city support

PRESCOTT - Local governments remain split this spring over support for a regional economic development effort that would pool quad-city resources to work on attracting new...

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Auto inspections save drivers from dangerous road trip breakdowns

As the summer heat intensifies, the Arizona Department of Public Safety urges drivers to make sure their vehicles are roadworthy before heading out on a trip.

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ADOT schedules overnight work on I-17 next week

Lane closures will be necessary when the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) shifts traffic on the northbound Interstate 17 at Cordes Junction onto the new bridge over...

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Break in line caused gas leak in Prescott Thursday

A major gas leak in downtown Prescott shortly after 9:30 a.m. Thursday led to evacuations and blocked roads as investigators determined the cause, said Prescott Firefighter Conrad...

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YC holds meeting on raising property taxes

Yavapai County Community College District will hold a public hearing about its proposal to raise primary property taxes by 2 percent 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, at the Rock House,...

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Man arrested for small fire in Kaibab National Forest

A man has been arrested for allegedly starting a fire in a northern Arizona forest by walking away from a campfire and violating federal restrictions.

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Homeowner says raking caused fire

Central Yavapai firefighters put out a brush fire Thursday morning in the front yard of a Williamson Valley home.

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Gas prices: June 2

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

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"Faces of Caring" Contest Winner

"Faces Of Caring" Contest Winner At Yavapai College In Honor Of Nurses Week

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New Mexico fire haze reaches Prescott area as city sets heat record

The haze should start clearing up this weekend as westerlies strengthen.

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Update: Greyhawk Fire in Sweet Acres

Further details on last night's fire.

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Lawyers for alleged Hell's Angels accused in Chino Valley shootout want case thrown out

Attorneys for seven men accused in a shootout between rival motorcycle gangs in 2010 argued on Thursday that the charges should be thrown out because, they claim, a deputy county...

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Man arrested after allegedly hitting bar employee with SUV following argument

Prescott Valley police booked Tony John Taylor, 47, of Prescott Valley into the Yavapai County jail Saturday on charges including aggravated assault after several witnesses told...

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House Fire in Sweet Acres

A fire in the heavily wooded area of Sweet Acres was contained to one structure.

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Breaking News: Fire destroys Prescott-area home

PRESCOTT - Fire destroyed a home along the southern edge of Prescott Thursday evening, and firefighters spent much of the night dousing it so embers don't ignite a wildfire...

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Haus party: Route 66 restaurant celebrates newfound fame with German Fest Saturday

Lilo Russell became somewhat famous in Germany this year, even though she hasn't lived there for a half-century.

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Lawyers for alleged Hell's Angels accused in Chino Valley shootout want case thrown out

PRESCOTT - Attorneys for seven men accused in a shootout between rival motorcycle gangs in 2010 argued on Thursday that the charges should be thrown out because, they claim, a...

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