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Chino Valley Announces Promotion of Joshua McIntire to Police Chief
Chino Valley, AZ: Town Manager Cindy Blackmore announces the promotion of Joshua McIntire to the position of Police Chief upon current Chief Charles “Chuck” Wynn’s retirement. The promotion of McIntire, who currently serves as Deputy Chief, is effective August 15, 2024. In August of 2023, McIntire was...
Day 5 of Catch 22: Yavapai Silent Witness Seeks Information on Fugitive Joshua Fernandez
It’s day 5 of Yavapai Silent Witness’ Catch 22 Program. Today Yavapai County Law Enforcement is asking for your help in locating fugitive Joshua Fernandez. In March of 2022 Officers with the Chino valley Police Department arrested Fernandez for a valid warrant and theft that occurred in Prescott. When officers arrived at Fernandez residence and discovered he was attempting to hide from them in one of the bedrooms. As they attempted to place him into custody Fernandez began resisting the arrest and one of the officers sustained minor injuries. He was charged with aggravated assault against the law enforcement officers and resisting arrest.
Former Cottonwood Police Chief and Current Upper Verde Constable Jody Fanning to Retire August 2
7/26 Yavapai County Constable and former Cottonwood Police Chief Jody Fanning is retiring August 2nd. Fanning has been in law enforcement for 38-years, the last 8 years as Upper Verde Constable.
Pioneering Anchorwoman Mary Jo West Headlines Prescott- Area ATHENA Awards
“She shows us what hard work, kindness and excellence looks like, which shines through in everything she does.”. Women and organizations of the Quad Cities are being celebrated for their excellence in the workplace, in mentoring and in giving back to their community during the fifth annual Prescott-Area ATHENA Leadership Awards, 3-5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, at Starting Point in the Pine Ridge Marketplace.
Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering in Prescott
The 2024 edition of the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering will again take the stage at the Jim and Linda Lee Yavapai College Performing Arts Center on August 8-10. It’s the 36th annual Gathering of cowboy poets in Prescott. One of the city’s most popular events, this year’s Gathering features over 40 authentic cowboy singers, poets, and storytellers sharing the heritage and culture of the American cowboy for two days and three nights of entertainment.
Runaway Juvenile Alert: Prescott Valley Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing Teen
Prescott Valley Police ask the Public’s Help to Locate a Runaway Juvenile. The Prescott Valley Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a runaway juvenile, Gilberto Osorio, who was last seen on July 23, 2024 on E Frank Lane, Prescott Valley. He is a 17-year old Hispanic male, 5’11”, 140 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing baggy black jeans, a white T-shirt, red/white Jordan shoes, carrying a red backpack and a gray backpack.
Heroic Actions of Prescott Valley Girl Praised by Firefighters
A Prescott Valley girl is being praised by local firefighters for her heroic actions. On July 3, 2024, while playing outdoors at her grandmother’s home on Horizon Way in Prescott Valley, Arizona, Brogan McFadden smelled smoke. She immediately told family members who were also outside, but they initially dismissed her concerns, attributing the smell to a BBQ or another harmless source. Undeterred, Brogan insisted that she indeed smelled smoke and that 9-1-1 should be called.
Watters Plant of the Week: Verbena
Ken Lain of Watters Garden Center in Prescott, Arizona is happy to announce that Verbena is the Watters Plant of the Week! Check out this week’s selection and stay tuned for more information on growing this plant!. Gorgeous purple flowers cover this summer-long bloomer held over compact green foliage....
Arizona gets upgraded credit outlook from SP
(The Center Square) – Arizona now has a positive credit outlook, which means the state continues to be on good economic footing. S&P Global Ratings upgraded the Grand Canyon State’s outlook from “stable” to “positive” citing the state’s economy on the rise and keeping its AA issuer credit rating. According to a press release, that means there’s a “one-in-three” that the rating could increase “over the next two years.” "The...
Alabama man pleads guilty to sending violent online messages to Arizona election workers
An Alabama man pleaded guilty Thursday to sending violent messages to Maricopa County election workers during the state's 2022 primary elections. Between Aug. 2, 2022, to Aug. 4, 2022, 60-year-old Brian Ogstad of Cullman, Alabama, sent multiple threatening direct messages to an Instagram account maintained by Maricopa County Elections, according to the U.S....
Retail chain Big Lots to close 13 locations across Arizona
PHOENIX – Big Lots will be closing over a dozen of its Arizona stores, a product of the company’s plans to shut down multiple locations across the country. Thirteen locations across the Grand Canyon State are planned to close sometime this year. Closing stores will have banners on their personal webpages indicating their closure and promoting a 20% off discount with limited exceptions.
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