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Prescott, Arizona (May 31, 2023) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) is investigating the homicide of Grant Griffiths (58) of Prescott Valley. Mr. Griffiths was found deceased in his home on Spurr Ln, located in the Coyote Springs subdivision, on the morning of May 29th, 2023. Evidence...

PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) - The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is trying to figure out who killed a Prescott Valley man on Monday. Deputies say 58-year-old Grant Griffiths was found dead in his home on Spurr Lane in the Coyote Springs subdivision, which is just north of where state Route 89A hits Fain Road. Investigators said the evidence indicates a murder may have taken place on Sunday night.

The Yavapai County Free Library District will be decreasing the financial support it gives to municipal libraries by $475,000 over the next two years. District officials said that municipal libraries were chosen for the funding cuts because they have more fundraising opportunities than rural libraries, while rural libraries provide some of the few options for rural residents to access government services and entertainment.

PRESCOTT ARIZONA (May 30, 2023) – Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) Deputies had their fair share of DUI related calls and incidents over the holiday weekend. Deputies responded to calls about a tow truck driver who was impaired and drove into a ditch, a driver who fell out of a moving vehicle, and the discovery of a deceased male in his Coyote Springs home.

A Yavapai County Superior Court judge charged with extreme DUI took a plea deal. Cele Hancock pleaded guilty to the lowest level DUI charge. Hancock was stopped by Prescott police in March after she had allegedly been seen stumbling at a local grocery store before getting in the car. She failed a sobriety test and police say her blood alcohol was nearly three times the legal limit.

CLARKDALE, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) -- If you build it, they will come. That’s the thinking behind the Yavapai College district’s creative idea to attract more employees and students. “Something like this can make a huge difference,” said Dr. Clint Ewell, the VP of Finance and Administration.

PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. - Authorities are investigating a murder after a man was found dead in his Yavapai County home. Grant Griffiths, 58, was found dead in his home on the morning of May 29, the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office said. "Evidence indicates this murder may have taken place sometime...

Yavapai County plans to use funding from the sale of recreational marijuana to help the county sheriff’s office with recruitment and retention bonuses for 911 dispatchers. According to the Red Rock News, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s department has had trouble with recruitment. They currently need 19 new 911 operators and two communication supervisors. They hope the cannabis-funded incentives will help.

A planned memorial for the Granite Mountain Hotshot outside the Yavapai County Courthouse has come up short on funds just shy of the 10th anniversary of the tragedy. The Prescott Daily Courier reports needs an additional $111,000 to get the monument installed on the courthouse plaza ahead of the June 30 anniversary. They attribute the shortage to the recent rise in costs for transportation and materials.

Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters (YBBBS) has been recognized as a 2023 Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) Quality Award Winner. Every year, BBBS agencies are recognized by BBBSA Nationwide Leadership Council, made up of local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency leaders and board members, for excellence in the organization’s signature 1-to-1 youth mentoring program. Out of 225 Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies across the country, YBBBS is one of 32 organizations to receive this top honor.

The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved using its share of funding from Proposition 207 marijuana sales in Arizona to go toward the Yavapai County Sheriff Office’s recruitment and retention bonus program for 911 dispatchers during its meeting in Cottonwood on Wednesday, May 17. YCSO is authorized 19...

PRESCOTT, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - Yavapai County Superior Court Judge Cele Hancock took a plea deal Friday, pleading guilty to the lowest level DUI charge. Hancock was stopped by Prescott Police back in March and charged with extreme DUI. Her blood alcohol at the time was nearly three times the legal limit. Some in the community questioned the deal.

Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) Deputies had their fair share of DUI related calls and incidents over the holiday weekend. Deputies responded to calls about a tow truck driver who was impaired and drove into a ditch, a driver who fell out of a moving vehicle, and the discovery of a deceased male in his Coyote Springs home.

The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved using its share of funding from Proposition 207 marijuana sales in Arizona to go toward the Yavapai County Sheriff Office’s recruitment and retention bonus program for 911 dispatchers during its meeting in Cottonwood on Wednesday, May 17. YCSO is authorized 19...

It’s important to note that labor trends can change over time and the specific conditions in Yavapai County may evolve with industry needs. Yavapai County has its own unique labor trends and characteristics. General information about labor trends in Yavapai County are based on historical information from September 2021 to the present.

Giving back to your community has many benefits, not just for the community or the tax benefits of making a charitable contribution. ACF of Yavapai County is wrapping up our current annual grant cycle this month. What this means is organizations have written and submitted their proposals, grant panels have reviewed, scored and discussed these proposals, and funding decisions have been made. Many organizations will benefit, and as a ripple effect, the residents of Yavapai County benefit. The grant cycle process is community giving in action. When charitable giving is discussed, most individuals will talk about their favorite organization, their church or school.

Microchipping your pets is important because collars and tags can easily become lost or removed. A microchip provides a permanent form of identification that cannot be lost or altered. June is National Microchipping Month! Microchipping is a safe and effective way to ensure your pets can be identified quickly and...