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Interchange art coming to life

This picture of the one of the bridge abutments on the new I-17/ SR69 traffic interchange shows the paint sample for what will be the finished product.

Veterans 'Honor and Remember' those who sacrificed all

A Mayer couple was surprised to be honored at the 2nd Annual Memorial Arizona Honor and Remember Motorcycle Ride on May 12.

Juneteenth organizers seek volunteers, vendors for annual event

The Arcosanti Juneteenth Festival is accepting applications for people to work security, parking, and stage help. Retail and food vendors should contact Michael Cannon at...

Senior Menus: May 30, 2012

Mayer Area Meals On Wheels Telephone: (928) 632-7511. Congregate lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Low salt, sugar and fat guidelines are...

Extreme fire danger prompts ban of all fireworks in Yavapai County

Fireworks of all kinds have been temporarily banned from use in Yavapai County as of Wednesday, under an order signed by Chairman Tom Thurman of the board of supervisors.

News Briefs: This Week

News and Information for the week of May 30-June 6, 2012.

News Briefs: Cordes Lakes, AZ

News and Information associated with the community of Cordes Lakes, AZ for the week of May 30-June 6, 2012.

News Briefs: Mayer, AZ

News and Information associated with the community of Mayer, AZ for the week of May 30-June 6, 2012.

News Briefs: Spring Valley, AZ

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News Briefs: Other areas

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Humane Society seeks donations

The Yavapai Humane Society (YHS) Big Fix program recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, and is asking the public for donations to help keep the program going.

Crown King residents can return home; forest remains closed

Crown King residents cheered at the news Friday morning that electricity was being restored at their homes Friday and they could return immediately.

Photo Gallery: The Orme School Graduation 2012

The Orme School celebrated on Saturday, May 26, 2012 as friends and family from around the globe witnessed the class of 2012 graduation ceremony.

UPDATE: Crown King residents can return home; forest remains closed

Crown King residents cheered at the news Friday morning that electricity was being restored at their homes Friday and they could return immediately.

How it all began: Crown King man was trapped in home where Gladiator Fire started

Gaidelis said he was getting medicine late that morning for his ill, bedridden wife, Suzanne King, when he heard a crackling noise. He walked toward the noise and a front window...

Firefighters warn public to use caution on holiday weekend

As firefighters continue to make progress on the Gladiator Fire, they are urging people to be extra-careful during the Memorial Day Weekend when campouts are popular. ...

Memorial Day 2012 in Yavapai County AZ - Memorial Day Parades, Events and more

Here is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Yavapai County, AZ. Find the area Prescott Valley events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites...

A Day to Remember in Prescott Valley

For most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Prescott Valley marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and...

Mayer firefighters help at Gladiator blaze

Two Mayer Fire District crews are among the 1,127 firefighters battling the Gladiator Fire near Crown King.

Mayer cheers its 2012 graduates

Although the high school graduation ceremony took place at the elementary school, the Mayer High School senior graduating Class of 2012 didn't let that fact stop them from...

News Briefs: This Week

News and Information for the week of May 23-30, 2012.

News Briefs: Cordes Lakes, AZ

News and Information associated with the community of Cordes Lakes, AZ for the week of May 23-30, 2012.

News Briefs: Spring Valley, AZ

News and Information associated with the community of Spring Valley, AZ for the week of May 23-30, 2012.

News Briefs: Mayer, AZ

News and Information associated with the community of Mayer, AZ for the week of May 23-30, 2012.

News Briefs: Other areas

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Senior Menus

Mayer Area Meals On Wheels Telephone: (928) 632-7511. Congregate lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Firefighters make progress on Gladiator despite conditions

Despite critical red-flag conditions, the Gladiator Fire grew by only about 600 acres Tuesday and firefighters made great progress on containment lines.

Meeting for Gladiator fire evacuees tonight, May 22

An informal community meeting for Gladiator fire evacuees will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Mayer High School, 17300 E. Mule Deer Dr. in Spring Valley.

Gladiator claims 2 more structures, now threatening Towers Mountain

Two more structures were discovered burned Monday on the Gladiator Fire, the first to be reported in several days as firefighters geared up for extreme fire conditions today. The...

Crews make headway against Gladiator Fire

One firefighting crew had a scare, then Pine Flat residents had reason to cheer.

Gladiator Fire up to 13,000 acres, but calmer winds help containment

Although the containment of the Gladiator Fire near Crown King remained at 10 percent through Saturday, forest officials had a good day reinforcing that containment.

Gladiator Fire approaches 13,000 acres in size

Coming off a day of ferocious winds, firefighters were hopeful Friday evening that Saturday's conditions would be more favorable to batting down the fire that has been...

Officials order additional mandatory evacuations

The Gladiator Fire continued to move closer to the Pine Flats and Turkey Creek areas late Friday afternoon.

Gladiator firefighters brace for more red-flag conditions

It had to be hard for just about anyone to keep a dry eye Thursday night when 6-year-old Donovan Fitzpatrick stood up to ask Gladiator Fire Incident Commander Joe Reinarz a...

Goldwater Lake closed for firefighting effort as red-flag warning makes battle tough

... aircraft fighting the Gladiator wildfire will use its water.

UPDATE: Gladiator fire doubles in size, but fire crew now optimistic

Even as he explained to a crowd gathered at Mayer High School's gymnasium Wednesday evening that the Gladiator Fire had expanded to 5,400 acres, Incident Commander Joe...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban Farmers

This local hero turned empty lots into blooming plots to help revitalize a community and created a model that city officials hope will be duplicated nationally. When Willow...

Mayer valedictorian, salutatorian self-described 'overachievers'

Mayer Salutatorian Tyler Fedor, and Valedictorian Grant Samsill are ready to take on the future. Fedor will attend Yavapai College , and Samsill is headed to Northern Arizona...

Fedor chooses business

Mayer High School senior Tyler Fedor is so modest that he didn't tell his mother that he was the school's 2012 salutatorian until Saturday, just five days before...

Samsill headed for outdoors

Many young people would consider going to a very small school in a rural community a hindrance, but 2012 Mayer High School valedictorian Grant Samsill said it has contributed to...

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...

News Briefs: This Week

News and Information for the week of May May 16-23, 2012.

News Briefs: Cordes Lakes, AZ

News and Information associated with the community of Cordes Lakes, AZ for the week of May May 16-23, 2012.

News Briefs: Mayer, AZ

News and Information associated with the community of Mayer, AZ for the week of May May 16-23, 2012.

News Briefs: Other areas

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News Briefs: Spring Valley, AZ

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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.

UPDATE: Gladiator fire grows to 2,000 acres, could threaten Crown King again

The Gladiator wildfire currently stands at approximately 2,000 acres, according to a news release from the Forest Service. It is 5 percent contained.

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...