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On Saturday, June 3rd, 2023, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Prescott Police Officers responded to a vehicle collision near the intersection of Willow Creek Road and Pinion Oaks Drive. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that a 63-year-old Prescott resident riding an electric bicycle had been travelling north...

At about 7 AM on Monday, June 5th, Prescott Regional Communications Center received a call for an automatic fire alarm at the Golden Corral in the 1900 block of Highway 69 in Prescott. During the dispatch for the alarm, an employee of the restaurant called 911 to state there was a fire in the kitchen. All employees at the restaurant were told to evacuate the premises. When the initial unit arrived on scene they found moderate smoke and flames in the back kitchen and pulled a pre-connected hose line to extinguish the fire. Two of the sprinkler heads had also activated and were able to keep the fire in check until the firefighters were able to extinguish the fire. In total, there were 16 fire department personnel, as well as tribal law enforcement and Lifeline Ambulance that assisted on the incident. There were no injuries reported to any restaurant employee or fire department personnel. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Photo: An official goes down as Drew Powell fumbles the ball while being brought down by 23 Kishawn Walker and 4 Terik Miller. The Northern Arizona Wranglers came up short in their bid to knock off the Arizona Rattlers in a wild Saturday night at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley.

PRESCOTT VALLEY (3TV/CBS 5) - A Prescott Valley community is being warned to keep an eye out for a new visitor in town. Police say a brown bear was discovered walking the neighborhood around the Safeway Sunday morning. In a post on Facebook, officers said the bear left the Safeway...

As part of its Fiscal Year 2024 Budge process, the City of Prescott is considering an increase in the primary property tax. Interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing on the tax increase on June 27, 2023, at 3:00 pm. The Truth in Taxation public hearing is scheduled...

On May 18th the stage was set and anticipation filled the air as the Coalition for Compassion and Justice team prepared for the groundbreaking of Paloma Village. However, Mother Nature had her own plans for our day. As the dark clouds loomed overhead, the heavens unleashed their fury in the...

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Starting June 1, 2023, the Regional Economic Development Center (REDC) at Yavapai College is offering a wide range of free certificates and support programs through its QUEST grant. The REDC has secured funding to support qualified learners for needs related to travel, technology, childcare, tuition assistance, stipends for internships, and...

The renovation of 19 Granite Mountain Hot Shots Cemetery in Prescott’s Pioneer Cemetery will be completed in time for the 10th year anniversary of the death of the brave firefighters. The site is in need of some clean-up and care. Prescott Landscape Professionals and Horizon, a division of ProWater Irrigation, donated their labor and supplies to give this site an overdue makeover. The restoration included clean-up, releveling, and the installation of artificial grass.

Ken Lain of Watters Garden Center of Prescott, Arizona shared the Plant of the Week last Friday. Here is your breakdown on how to grow Purple Robe Locust Tree. Incredible, long clusters of purple flowers in May that look just like Wisteria flowers hanging from this local bloomer. The 8″ inch-fragrant clusters cover the tree profusely! Super hardy and drought tough with a brisk growth rate of 2 feet in one year. It’s the perfect summer shade tree.

PRESCOTT, ARIZONA (June 5, 2023) – The Yavapai Justice and Mental Health Coalition was presented with an award from the U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) for their work as a nationally recognized leader as a Law Enforcement-Mental Health Learning Site to de-stigmatize mental health issues and improve law enforcement’s response to people in crisis.

The City of Prescott Public Works Department has discovered a leak on the pipe that transports effluent water from the Sundog Wastewater Treatment Plant to the golf courses and the Airport percolation ponds. This main line runs parallel and within north-bound State Highway 89; therefore, crews will be changing traffic patterns with barricades from the Watson Lake roundabout to approximately Lillian Lane. Please avoid the area if possible and be attentive, cautious, and patient if you use this route. We appreciate your patience.

Almost everyone loves to go out to eat. Food is the one thing that can bring people together. I decided that since I frequently go out to restaurants I have never been to before, I could throw my "two cents" in about the food and service these places provide. One visit in particular was fantastic and I needed to "rave" about it.

Jazz Great Chris Botti Makes a Prescott Curtain Call. Legendary trumpeter returns for June 16 Special Engagement. Prescott, Arizona (June 6, 2023) – Yavapai College invites you to celebrate summer with the sterling sound of a trumpeter who can carry his listeners from heartfelt ballads to red-hot jazz to contemporary pop and back again. Grammy winner Chris Botti brings his one-of-a-kind music back to the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center for a special engagement performance, Friday night, June 16, at 7 p.m.

The Town of Prescott Valley is preparing, along with the contractor Asphalt Paving & Supply, to begin the Glassford Hill Road enhancement project on Monday, June 5. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Learn more about the Glassford Hill Road enhancement. Viewpoint Drive Roadwork...

On May 23, 84 golfers hit the greens at The Club at Prescott Lakes for the 4th Annual Bob Mariano Memorial Golf Classic. Benefiting the mentoring mission of Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters (YBBBS), the event raised $77,000. “It was wonderful to work with the Mariano Family and the team...

The closure of Fossil Creek Road, also known as Forest Road (FR) 708, has been extended until June 26 to complete the roadwork necessary for safe public access. Fossil Creek Road has been closed since late February for a resurfacing project. FR 708 will reopen at 8 am June 26, at which point, access to Fossil Creek (permitted), FR 502, and the Childs Dispersed Camping Area will be allowed.

Friction has arisen between the City of Prescott and Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. over a $40M master-planned renovation project for the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. The rodeo grounds is the site of the City’s “World’s Oldest Rodeo” event, a major tourism event held every July. The State...

The City of Prescott in Arizona is considering an increase in primary property taxes for the fiscal year 2024 budget. The Truth in Taxation Notice of Public Hearing has been published to inform property taxpayers of the proposed increase of $283,069 or 14.86% from last year's level.

On Monday, June 12th, The Yavapai Republican Men’s Forum will be featuring the Prescott Mayoral and City Council Candidate Forum. All candidates will introduce themselves and respond to questions. They will then be given time for closing statements. Phil Goode – Candidate for Reelection as Mayor of Prescott.