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Parking fee kiosk kick-off scheduled
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Parking fee payment kiosks will begin operation at Watson, Willow and Goldwater Lakes on Monday, August 16, says Parks & Recreation Director, Debbie Horton, with the Peavine/Sundog Trailhead kiosk scheduled to go live in late…
Read the full story →Council Wrap: July 27, 2010 Meeting
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
City of Prescott City Council Meeting Tuesday July 27, 2010 In attendance: Mayor Kuykendall, Councilman Blair, Councilman Hanna, Councilwoman Lopas, Councilman Lamerson, Councilwoman Suttles, Councilwoman Linn CONSENT AGENDA Council awarded a contract, not to exceed $100,000 citywide, to Asphalt…
Read the full story →Prescott Comes Together for National Night Out
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Local law enforcement agencies invite all area residents to their free National Night Out event on Monday, August 2 at the Yavapai County Courthouse on Prescott Courthouse Plaza from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Local blues…
Read the full story →Prescott National Forest Lifts Fire Restrictions
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (July 20, 2010) -- Continued moisture and high humidity have sufficiently lowered fire danger levels throughout the Prescott National Forest allowing officials to lift current fire restrictions on Wednesday, July 21 at 8…
Read the full story →Local Business Visits Jay Leno's "Big Dog Garage"

Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Most people know Jay Leno as the (again) host of NBC's Tonight Show and as being a stand-up comedian extraordinaire. What many people do not know about Mr. Leno is that he is an…
Read the full story →City Hires Tourism Director
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
The City of Prescott has hired Donald Prince to fill its new Tourism Director position following a rigorous, months-long search and vetting process. Prince has more than 25 years of experience in sales and marketingis…
Read the full story →City Council Meetings Now Available On-Line
Monday, July 12, 2010
City Council meetings are now available [on-line](http://www.access13.org). To download an official copy of the Tuesday, July 13th meeting agenda, [click here](http://www.cityofprescott.net/events/index.php?id=4077) …
Read the full story →City News Briefs
Monday, July 12, 2010
City News Briefs is published twice per month. The content originates from the city's various departments in an effort to keep council and the public updated on positive staff results. Summer Reading Makes a Splash As…
Read the full story →Antelope Hills Golf Announces Upcoming Events
Thursday, July 08, 2010
The 54th Annual Smoki Amatuer Golf Championship is scheduled for July 31-Aug. 1 at the Antelope Hills Golf Course. The entry fee for the event has been reduced for this year and a field…
Read the full story →City of Prescott Enters Stage I Fire Restrictions
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
**Stage I Restrictions:** - No Residential Burn Permits will be issued. - No smoking outside of vehicles, outside of residential yards, or outside of designated smoking areas. No discarding of smoking materials without first insuring that…
Read the full story →Elks Opera House Presents: Phoenix Opera Variety Show July 25th
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
An exciting new opera organization that's dedicated to presenting magnificent traditional operas performs at the Elks Opera House July 25th. For tickets and more information, please visit the [Elks Opera House](http://prescott-az.gov/elks/) website. …
Read the full story →Gov. Brewer to Sign Senate Bill in Prescott

Thursday, June 17, 2010
Governor Jan Brewer will make an appearance in Prescott Friday June 18, at 1:30 pm for the ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 1445. The event will be held in the historic Hassayampa Inn's Marina…
Read the full story →Wells Fargo contributes $10,000 to Elks Opera House Foundation
Thursday, June 17, 2010
PRESCOTT, June 17, 2010 Wells Fargo will present a $10,000 Encore Sponsorship donation to the Elks Opera House Foundation before the Prescott City Council meeting at 2:45 p.m., Tuesday, June 22, in the Council chambers…
Read the full story →Horizon Air Announces Cancellation of Prescott/LAX Service
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Horizon Air is shoring up flight frequencies on some routes and discontinuing service on others starting Aug. 22. Discontinued routes include Flagstaff/Prescott to Los Angeles. "It's unfortunate when schedule frequency is reduced or service discontinued…
Read the full story →Prescott PD Reports "Click It, Or Ticket" Stats
Friday, June 11, 2010
The Prescott Police Department recently participated in the national "Click It Or Ticket" campaign, 2010. Officers ticketed 41 motorists for not wearing seat belts during the May 24th through June 6th effort. Law enforcement agencies…
Read the full story →Williamson Valley Water Main Shutdown
Thursday, June 10, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ -- (June 10, 2010) The City's Public Works Department has scheduled a major water main shutdown associated with the Williamson Valley Road, Lamb Lane and Southview Drive Waterline Project. …
Read the full story →Holiday Closure at Prescott Public Library
Tuesday, June 08, 2010
Prescott Downtown Library and the Prescott Gateway Branch at Prescott Gateway Mall will be closed for the Fourth of July holiday, Saturday - Monday, July 3 to July 5. Regular hours resume at both locations…
Read the full story →Prescott PD Officers Receive Medal of Merit

Wednesday, May 26, 2010
From a Prescott PD Press Release PRESCOTT, AZ (May 26, 2010) Yesterday, at the Prescott City Council meeting, three Prescott Police Officers were awarded with medals of merit for their lifesaving efforts. Medal of…
Read the full story →Antelope Hills Teaching Professional to Coach World University Golf Championships
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (May 25, 2010) -- Kim Haddow, LPGA Teaching Professional at the 36-hole Antelope Hills Golf Course in Prescott has been selected as a coach for the US Women's Team for the World…
Read the full story →New Hours at Downtown Public Library
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Hours at the Prescott Public Library will change beginning July 1, 2010. The library will continue to provide service seven days a week. The new hours will be: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday, Friday and…
Read the full story →Public Library Announces Brief Service Disruption
Monday, May 24, 2010
There will be disruptions in PPL's service while the Yavapai Library Network upgrades from its antiquated integrated library system. From June 25 to June 30, Prescott Public Library will be experiencing some delays and disruptions…
Read the full story →Prescott Police Department: Buckle Up for "Click It or Ticket" 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Prescott, AZ -- In 2008, 12,671 passenger vehicle occupants died in motor vehicle crashes nationwide between the nighttime hours of 6 p.m. and 5:59 a.m., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Nearly two-thirds…
Read the full story →Firefighters Raise Funds, Awareness for Children's Burn Camp
Friday, May 21, 2010
The City of Prescott firefighters will conduct fundraising activities to benefit "Camp Courage", AZ Children's Burn Camp. The camp is held at Pine Summit in Prescott and runs June 13th - June 20th and provides…
Read the full story →Public Library News: Elisabeth Ruffner presents Yavapai: Mother of Counties, Cradle of Statehood
Friday, May 21, 2010
Elisabeth Ruffner will present a photographic tour of Arizona's battle for statehood in Yavapai: Mother of Counties, Cradle of Statehood on Sunday, June 13 at 1:30 p.m. in the Founders Suite of Prescott Public Library…
Read the full story →Forest Service Alert: Wildfire Prevention Tips
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (May 18, 2010) With high school graduation celebrations beginning as early as this weekend and Memorial Day celebrations next weekend, we want to remind forest visitors about fire prevention and safety. The…
Read the full story →Ride With the Mayor Attracts Local Biking Community

Monday, May 17, 2010
The Prescott Bicycle Advisory Committee sponsored its annual "Ride With the Mayor" event on Friday, May 14th. Mayor Marlin Kuykendall was joined by former mayor Rowle Simmons and council members Tammy Linn and Mary Ann Suttles--plus…
Read the full story →Granite Creek Park Closure
Monday, May 17, 2010
(PRESCOTT, AZ) May 17, 2010 -- The City of Prescott's Parks & Recreation Department is closing Granite Creek Park on May 19th for its final clean-up effort following January's extensive storm related damage. "This…
Read the full story →White Spar Campground Reopens
Friday, May 14, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (May 14, 2010) White Spar Campground south of Prescott is now open after being closed for reconstruction. Improvements at 32 sites include tent pads, new picnic tables and fire rings. Some…
Read the full story →Prescott PD Officer Receives Lifesaving Award

Wednesday, May 12, 2010
On March 27, 2010 at approximately 0632 hours Officer Doug Hawk was dispatched to the area of Overland Trail and Gurley Street, where Officer Hawk found female victim Kathleen Masters lying on the ground unresponsive…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: May 11, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
The following are highlights from the Prescott City Council's voting meeting slated for 3 pm at City Hall, 201 S. Cortez. The meeting is open to the public. **Proclamations** Historic Preservation Month, Hospital Week in Prescott…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: City Council Meeting April 27, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
City Manager Steve Norwood will present his proposal for tourism promotion to council at the tail end of today's 3 pm voting session. Norwood has notified the Prescott Area Coalition for Tourism (PACT) that the…
Read the full story →Boards and Commissions Need Members
Monday, April 26, 2010
Applications are being accepted for vacancies on the following boards/commissions/committees of the City of Prescott: ACKER TRUST BOARD - 1 vacancy ADVISORY & APPEALS BOARD* - 6 vacancies CDBG ADVISORY COMMITTEE - 1 vacancy FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS* - 3…
Read the full story →Library Uses a Little "Black Magic" for New Speedy Check-Out
Monday, April 26, 2010
FROM A PRESCOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESS RELEASE There is Magic at Prescott Public Library in the form of a black pad at every Self Check station. Place up to 10 books on the pad and they…
Read the full story →Help Rebuild the Greenways Trail
Friday, April 23, 2010
Join other community members in the reconstruction of the Greenways Trail system along Granite Creek. When: Saturday, May 8th - 9 am to Noon (or so) Where: Meet at Mile High Middle School, Finish at Coffee Roasters Provided:…
Read the full story →Prescott Police Detective Completes Arson Investigation Training
Thursday, April 15, 2010
According to a Prescott Police Department press release, Detective Norm Peterson has completed a four week training session provided by the International Association of Arson Investigators. "This enables Detective Peterson to investigate arson fires and…
Read the full story →Neighborhood Cleanup on April 23rd-24th
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Neighborhood Clean Up sponsored by City of Prescott Code Enforcement, Located at the Corner Hillside and Dameron Drive. Friday, April 23rd from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday, April 24th from 8:00AM to 3:00PM. All…
Read the full story →City News Briefs
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
City News Briefs are compiled by individual departments and submitted to the City Manager's Office in an effort to update the mayor, council, and public in regards to positive municipal activity. **Raving Fans at the PD**…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: City Council Meeting April 13, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Prescott City Council will participate in a 1 p.m. workshop today to discuss various changes to the City charter in regards to local elections -- such as empowering the city clerk to eliminate clearly invalid…
Read the full story →Tyson House Removal Scheduled
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
The City of Prescott will begin removal of the Tyson House at 225 S. Cortez St. on Wednesday, April 14th. According to a Streets Division spokesman, demolition will take place over two days during…
Read the full story →Prescott Tops the list of Must-See True West Destinations by True West Magazine
Monday, April 12, 2010
True West magazine published its list of 83 Must-See True West Destinations, which includes "the inside skinny on the Old West towns you need to experience". Prescott is right at the top of their list. [Read the…
Read the full story →City Supports Local Mountain Bike Event

Thursday, April 08, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ -- "With the City of Prescott's willingness to open up the downtown common area, we've created a win-win-win for all parties involved," said President of Epic Rides, Todd Sadow of his annual Whisky…
Read the full story →Councilwoman Linn Receives Prescott Area Leadership Award

Thursday, April 08, 2010
City of Prescott councilwoman Tammy Linn was presented with the 2010 "Woman of the Year" award by the Prescott Area Leadership organization last night at the Prescott Resort for her outstanding community service efforts. Before two…
Read the full story →City's Economic Development Director Announces Retirement

Wednesday, April 07, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (April 6, 2010) -- Jane Bristol, the City of Prescott's economic development director has announced today that she will retire effective September 1, 2010. Bristol began her public sector career…
Read the full story →Neighborhood Cleanup on April 9th-10th
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
The City of Prescott's Code Enforcement Divisions next Neighborhood Cleanup is scheduled for the Willow Lake subdivision on April 9th and 10th. Neighbors in the area are invited to bring their unwanted items to…
Read the full story →Mayor/Council Set City Hall Office Hours
Friday, April 02, 2010
Prescott, AZ (April 2, 2010) --- The mayor and city council members will now hold regular office hours at City Hall throughout the week. "Our goal is to provide stakeholders with increased accessiblity…
Read the full story →National Forest News: Closure of Alto Pit Rec Area for Local Mountain Bike Event
Thursday, April 01, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (April 1, 2010) Alto Pit OHV Recreation Area will be closed to the public from noon on Friday, April 9 through noon on Sunday, April 11, 2010.The Mountain Bike Association of Arizona (MBAA)…
Read the full story →Public Meeting: Copper Basin Road Installation of Marked Crosswalks

Monday, March 29, 2010
As a result of local resident and Council concern over pedestrian crossings on Copper Basin Road, area residents and property owners are invited to attend a public meeting on April 7, chaired by City of…
Read the full story →Board/Commission/Committee members must reapply
Monday, March 29, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (March 29th, 2010) On March 23, 2010 the Prescott City Council adopted Resolution No. 4009-1039 which makes changes to the process used for appointment of members to the City's boards, commissions and…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: Tourism Promotion Workship, City Council Meeting March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Prescott City Council will conduct a tourism promotion workshop on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at City Hall. The focus, according to City Manager Steve Norwood, will be to consider options that will contribute to making Prescott…
Read the full story →Prescott Public Library Announces Holiday Hours & Weekly Activities
Monday, March 29, 2010
Prescott Public Downtown Library and Prescott Gateway Branch Library are closed for Easter April 4. At the "Just for Grownups" International Film Series, see "Storm" an award-winning foreign film Tuesday April 6 at 6:30 p.m…
Read the full story →Prescott PD to Participate in Special Olympics Fundraiser
Monday, March 29, 2010
The City of Prescott police department will participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics of Arizona. The Texas Roadhouse Restaurant at the Gateway Mall is also pitching in, sponsoring two nights…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: City Council Meeting March 23, 2010
Monday, March 22, 2010
Prescott city council will conduct it's regularly scheduled voting session Tuesday, March 23 at 3 p.m. followed by a 6 p.m. workshop focusing on road crossing options at the Peavine Trail and Road 39 in…
Read the full story →Access 13 Launches Video on Demand Service

Friday, March 19, 2010
Access 13 of Prescott announced the launch today of their new "Videos on Demand" on-line delivery service. According to Monika Bishop, Access 13's Executive Director, the line-up is comprised of locally produced public, educational…
Read the full story →City News Briefs
Thursday, March 18, 2010
City News Briefs are submitted to the manager's office by staff from various departments. These success stories are intended to brief the manager, mayor and council, employees, and public. **The Bus Stops Here** The C-SPAN bus…
Read the full story →Lynx Lake and Hilltop Campgrounds Open March 26
Thursday, March 18, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (March 18, 2010) - Prescott National Forest will open Lynx Lake and Hilltop Campgrounds on Friday March 26, at 7 a.m. Both campgrounds are first-come, first-serve and have a fee of $18.00…
Read the full story →Neighborhood Cleanup on March 19th-20th
Monday, March 15, 2010
You can help keep Prescott Clean! Neighborhood Clean Up sponsored by City of Prescott Code Enforcement, Located at the Corner of S. Granite Street and Aubrey Street. Dates are Friday March 19th from 9:00 AM to…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: City Council Meeting Tuesday March 15, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
**Study Session** City Hall, 201 S. Cortez, 3 p.m. Council will consider an ordinance that would refund a portion of the money that the city collected from sewer and water impact fee increases that went into…
Read the full story →City Moves to Preserve Sports Fields
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Nearly every government agency in the country is struggling to balance their budgets by reducing staff, services, and access to historically public venues. Though faced with similar challenges, the City of Prescott's Parks &…
Read the full story →AZ's Oldest Fire Department Turns a Frisky 125 Years Old

Wednesday, March 10, 2010
"We're celebrating the traditions of the Prescott Fire Department and the brave men and women who served," said Prescott Fire Chief Bruce Martinez to a crowd of over 500 attendees at Saturday's 125th Anniversary Celebration. The…
Read the full story →Goldwater Lake Open
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
The entrance road to Goldwater Lake from Senator Highway as well as the parking lot have been cleared. The park is open to the public but users are advised that the boat dock is…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: City Council Meeting March 9,2010
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
**WORKSHOP** Time: 1 pm Place: City Hall, Council Chambers 201 S. Cortez Discussion continues from last month on city's 1-percent sales tax for streets and open space. The workshop will include an overview of priority…
Read the full story →Burn Notice: Prescott National Forest Week of March 12
Friday, March 05, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (March 5, 2010) - Fire managers plan to burn accumulated slash piles on Monday, March 8 through Friday, March 12; weather conditions permitting. The piles are located on Spruce Mountain, various locations…
Read the full story →Prescott Airport Service Provider Announces Partnership with the United Blood Services
Thursday, March 04, 2010
CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 4, 2010 Great Lakes Aviation today announced a partnership with the United Blood Services in an effort to bring awareness to the need for increased blood donations. Great Lakes Airlines in partnership with…
Read the full story →Neighborhood Cleanup on March 6th
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Code Enforcement is kicking off their yearly neighborhood clean up program this year on March 6th. The first clean-up will be located in front of the Beverley Gardens Trailer Park on Iron Springs Rd. Area…
Read the full story →Burn Notice: Thumb Butte Area
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (March 2, 2010) The Granite Mountain Hotshots are scheduled to burn slash piles at the end of Foothills Dr. off Thumb Butte Rd. starting Wednesday, March 3 at approximately 9 a.m. weather…
Read the full story →Prescott Creeks Announces 16th Annual Cleanup Event
Monday, March 01, 2010
Prescott Creeks is proud to announce the 16th annual Granite Creek Cleanup and our fourth year organizing this important Prescott tradition! Please join us Saturday April 24, 2010 as we gather as a community to…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: City Council Meeting March 2, 2010
Monday, March 01, 2010
Prescott City Council members will consider buying property for the city's Zone 24 and 27 (Thumb Butte area) water utility improvement project at their regularly scheduled study session at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Lot 18 of…
Read the full story →Tri-City DUI Task Force Receives $60,000 For Enforcement Activities
Monday, March 01, 2010
The Prescott Police Department, administering agency for the Tri-City DUI Task Force, received an authorization to expend funds from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety in the amount of $60,000. These funds are federal…
Read the full story →Prescott National Forest: Burn Notice March 1-5
Friday, February 26, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (February 26, 2010) - Fire managers plan to burn accumulated slash piles on Monday, March 1 through Friday, March 5; weather conditions permitting. The piles are located on Spruce Mountain, various locations…
Read the full story →City Water Conservation Coordinator Honored

Thursday, February 25, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (February 24, 2010) -- Water Conservation Program Coordinator Shaun Rydell was recognized Wednesday afternoon at the monthly Upper Verde River Watershed Protection Coalition Board meeting for Water Smart Outstanding Leadership in Water Conservation…
Read the full story →Improved Emergency Response Announced by Regional Dispatch Centers
Thursday, February 25, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (February 25, 2010) -- The Prescott Regional Public Safety Communications Center and Yavapai County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center have announced completion and implementation of their "Phase II" wireless service upgrades. "Traditionally, dispatchers…
Read the full story →Temporary State Sales Tax Increase Information
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Arizona citizens will be voting on a temporary three-year one-cent sales tax increase to help reduce the state budget deficit on May 18, 2010. Arguments regarding this matter for publication in the Publicity Pamphlet must…
Read the full story →City News Briefs
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
City News Briefs are compiled by individual departments and submitted to the City Manager's Office in an effort to update the mayor, council, and public in regards to positive municipal activity. MADD Recognizes Barto. …
Read the full story →On the Agenda: City Council Meeting February 23, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Prior to today's Prescott City Council voting session a 1 pm workshop will be held for review of design alternatives for the proposed Peavine Trail crossing over Granite Dells Estates Road 39. According to City Engineering…
Read the full story →City Hires Hall of Fame Golf Pro to Head Antelope Hills

Tuesday, February 23, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (February 22, 2010) -- Prescott City Manager Steve Norwood announced today that veteran golf professional and recent Arizona Golf Hall of Fame inductee Mack McCarley has assumed the position of General…
Read the full story →Leadership Organization Names Counciwoman Linn "Woman of the Year"

Monday, February 22, 2010
Prescott Area Leadership, Yavapai County's most respected leadership training organization, has named City Councilwoman Tammy Linn as their 2010 "Woman Leader of the Year." "I am humbled and honored to be chosen," said Linn, a…
Read the full story →Prescott PD's Officer Barto honored

Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Prescott Police Department Press Release PRESCOTT, AZ (February 16, 2010) -- Traffic Motor Officer Nathan Barto was recognized Friday evening at the yearly DUI Award Banquet sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving as one of 28…
Read the full story →Tax forms, assistance available through library
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Need tax forms? You are not alone. Prescott Public Library has a wide selection of popular federal (IRS) forms available through April at the Downtown Library and the Prescott Gateway Branch Library. If we do…
Read the full story →Prescott National Forest shedules prescribed burn
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (February 12, 2010) - Fire managers plan to burn accumulated slash piles on Wednesday, February 17 through Friday, February 19; weather conditions permitting. The piles are located on Spruce Mountain, various locations…
Read the full story →On the agenda: City Council Meeting February, 16, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Back on the agenda today after being tabled last year, Prescott City Council members will re-consider a preliminary plat for a 206-acre Granite Dells Estates industrial/commercial development project near 89a/Side Road interchange. **OTHER AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS** Continuation…
Read the full story →Injury accident closes Willow Lake Rd.
Friday, February 12, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (February 12, 2010 4:45 pm) According to Prescott PD's Lt. Andrew Reinhardt, there has been an injury accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at Willow Lake Rd. and Sarafina. Public…
Read the full story →Joint council meeting yields unanimous support for agreement with SRP
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Before an SRO audience at Prescott's public library, the City of Prescott and Town of Prescott Valley unanimously approved a working agreement with the Salt River Project. The agreement suspends litigation between the Communities and SRP…
Read the full story →Prescott and Prescott Valley Councils Consider Agreement with SRP
Thursday, February 11, 2010
The City of Prescott and the Town of Prescott Valley Councils will meet jointly on February 11, 2010, at 2:00 pm in the Founders Room of the Prescott Public Library. The topic on the…
Read the full story →Holiday Closure at Prescott Public Library
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Prescott Downtown Library and the Prescott Gateway Branch, at Gateway Mall will be closed for Presidents Day, Monday, February 15. Regular hours resume at both locations on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. For information about events…
Read the full story →Mayor Kuykendall Coordinates Ambulance Donation to Sister City

Tuesday, February 09, 2010
It's been three years since Prescott Mayor Marlin Kuykendall and Life Line Ambulance Service C.E.O. Cheryl Smith began discussions around donating an ambulance to a needy south of the border country. Those discussions came to fruition…
Read the full story →Goldwater Lake Closure
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Goldwater Lake located off Senator Highway is closed this morning due to snow and icy road conditions. "We are hoping to have it open sometime this afternoon," said a Parks & Recreation spokesperson. …
Read the full story →City Creates Alliance to Build Local Business
Monday, February 08, 2010
Over the last eighteen months, the City of Prescott has received a steady stream of encouragement, reports and positive statistics on the high impact benefits of purchasing locally. Studies have shown that spending with…
Read the full story →Prescott Fine Arts Association Scholarship Forms Available
Monday, February 08, 2010
Entry packets for the Prescott Fine Arts Association Arts Scholarship Competition are now available in the PFAA office 208 N. Marina , Prescott. Categories this year include Visual Art, Drama, Jazz, Musical Theatre (ages 14…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: City Council Meeting February 9, 2010
Monday, February 08, 2010
The Prescott City Council will hold its regularly scheduled voting session Tuesday at 3 p.m. in City Hall's chambers at 201 S. Cortez St. Council will discuss meeting rules and regulations as well as a 90-day…
Read the full story →Prescott National Forest Burn Notice: February 8-12
Friday, February 05, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (February 5, 2010) - Fire managers plan to burn accumulated slash piles on Monday, February 8 through Friday, February 12; weather conditions permitting. The piles are located on Spruce Mountain, various locations…
Read the full story →Granite Creek Park, Greenways Remain Closed for Repairs
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
After sustaining significant damage during recent storm activity, Granite Creek Park as well as Greenways and their associated trails will remain closed to the public. "With flood and tree damage, we're still about 2 weeks away…
Read the full story →Council Tours Elks Restoration Project

Wednesday, February 03, 2010
The Elks Opera House was the venue for yesterday's Prescott City Council Workshop. Mayor Kuykendall, council members, City Manager Steve Norwood, foundation representatives, and press were given a restoration progress tour by Bill Otwell…
Read the full story →City of Prescott Water Rights Upheld
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2010 City of Prescott Water…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: City Council Meeting Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Monday, February 01, 2010
**Workshop** Time: 1:30 pm Council will tour and be given updates on the downtown Elks Opera House renovation. **Study Session** Time: 3 pm Place: City Hall 201 S. Cortez in Council Chambers **Highlights** Council will hear presentations…
Read the full story →Public Library Opens Quilt Art Show
Monday, February 01, 2010
The 2010 "Sampling of Quilts" by Thumb Butte Quilter's Guild is now on display on the Library's Main Level in the "Look Up Gallery" at Prescott Public Library, 215 E Goodwin, through April 30, 2010…
Read the full story →President's Day Sanitation Schedule
Friday, January 29, 2010
The City of Prescott Sanitation Division will not pick-up residential trash and recyclables on Monday February 15th in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday. "If your residential service is Monday, please have your cans…
Read the full story →Library Attendance at All-Time High
Friday, January 29, 2010
Prescott, AZ January 28, 2010 January has been a month for the record books at Prescott Public Library! The library, also known as Prescott's Living Room, has always been a busy place. More…
Read the full story →Council Delays Rate Hikes
Thursday, January 28, 2010
At Tuesday's study session, while voicing that the need has been demonstrated, city council members opted to delay rate hikes for water and sewer service until later this year, hoping for more public input. Mayor…
Read the full story →Access 13 to Air Governor's "State of the State Address"
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Access13 of Prescott will air Governor Jan Brewer's State of the State Address from January 13, 2010. Viewers can tune in to Access13 (cable channel 13 on Cable One), beginning Sunday, January 30 at 8…
Read the full story →Closures at Granite Mountain and Thumb Butte
Thursday, January 28, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ(January 27, 2010) Folks have one more weekend for climbing opportunities before the Prescott National Forest officials will implement restrictions on climbing and other activities on the cliff faces of both Granite Mountain and…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: City Council Meeting January 26, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
To download an official copy of today's 1:30 pm mid-year budget workshop (continuation from last week), the voting meeting, and executive session, [click here](http://www.cityofprescott.net/leadership/meetings/) …
Read the full story →Controlled Burn Schedule: January 25-29
Monday, January 25, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (January 24, 2010) - Fire managers plan to burn accumulated slash piles on Monday, January 25 through Friday, January 29; weather conditions permitting. The piles are located on Spruce Mountain, various locations…
Read the full story →Water Advisory Issue In Wake of Storm Activity
Friday, January 22, 2010
PRESCOTT (January 22, 2010 - 0400 hrs) -- Heavy storm activity has caused extremely high water flows throughout the Prescott Creek System causing untreated sewage to overflow into the Prescott Basin. "The public is warned…
Read the full story →Incident Command Reports Overnight Emergency Services Activity
Friday, January 22, 2010
PRESCOTT (January 22, 2010) -- At this morning's briefing, Incident Commanders Police Chief Mike Kabbel and Fire Chief Bruce Martinez reported activity for the night command ending at 7 a.m. Low crossing warnings were lifted…
Read the full story →Prescott Public Libary Offers Perfect Storm Respite
Friday, January 22, 2010
No power? No heat? No internet? No phone? Prescott Public Library Downtown offers a warm respite from the storms pounding the Prescott area. "We are open until 5:30 p.m. Heat…
Read the full story →Citywide Updates Issued by Incident Command
Thursday, January 21, 2010
PRESCOTT (January 21, 2010 - 7:45 pm) Following a Proclamation of Local Emergency by Prescott Mayor Marlin Kuykendall, the following updates have been issued by the City's Incident Command leaders Fire Chief Bruce Martinez…
Read the full story →Mayor Kuykendall Issues Proclamation of Local Emergency
Thursday, January 21, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (January 21, 2010 3:40 pm) Mayor Marlin Kuykendall has issued a Proclamation of Local Emergency within the City limits of the City of Prescott "due to extreme weather conditions which may endanger…
Read the full story →City Departments Prepare for Emergency Response
Thursday, January 21, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (Jan. 21, 2010) -- As a powerful storm moves into Arizona, the National Weather Service has issued storm warnings for Prescott as well as the rest of Yavapai County. This…
Read the full story →Public meeting on SR 69 median barrier postponed
Thursday, January 21, 2010
PRESCOTT - The Arizona Department of Transportation has postponed the public meeting on the State Route 69 median barrier project that was scheduled to take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. this evening at…
Read the full story →Council Pushes for Increased Public Awareness on Possible Rate Hikes

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
After considering a notice of intention to increase water and wastewater rates at yesterday's meeting, Prescott city council members concurred with Mayor Kuykendall's statement, "This will be a slow walk." Instead of proceeding with a vote…
Read the full story →Openings Available for Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Several openings for low-cost spay and neuter for area dogs and cats are still available. The clinic, sponsored by United Animal Friends (UAF) is Saturday and Sunday, January 23 and 24, at Petco in…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: City Council Meeting January 19, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
The council's regularly scheduled study session at 3 p.m. Tuesday will be preceeded by a mid-year budget workshop facilitated by Budget and Finance Director, Mark Woodfill at 1:30 pm. Study Session Highlights --Continued discussion of possible rate…
Read the full story →Find Your Check Mate at Public Library's "Chess for All"
Friday, January 15, 2010
You don't have to be a Grand Master to play chess at Prescott Public Library, just interested in a good game. Join other chess fans in the kickoff event for the new Prescott Public Library…
Read the full story →Great Lakes to Add Additional Flight to Denver
Friday, January 15, 2010
Great Lakes Airlines to Add Flight to Denver CHEYENNE, Wyo., January 12, 2010 Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: GLUX.OB news) announces today they will add a flight to Denver from the Prescott…
Read the full story →Police Chief Kabbel Presents Commendation to PUSD Workers
Thursday, January 14, 2010
On November 20, 2009, while on his way to participate in a hostage situation in PV, Prescott Police Officer Daryl Gladstein faced an unexpected obstacle. Read the [full story](http://www.prescottenews.com/community/prescott/prescott-police-chief-mike-kabbel-offers-commendation-at-pusd.html) …
Read the full story →Council Bonds on Interchange Project
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the council agreed to authorize the issuance of Municipal Property Corporation (MPC) bonds for up $19 million to fund the Side Road interchange in north Prescott. The funds will…
Read the full story →Fuelwood Permits Offered by Prescott National Forest
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (January 12, 2010) Permits for the Wagon Tire Green Juniper Personal Use Fuelwood Sale will be available Friday, January 15, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. The 2-3 cord permits will be available for…
Read the full story →Williamson Valley Water Service Interruption
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
According a City of Prescott Utilities Division memo... beginning Wednesday morning, January 13 at 8 a.m., the water main servicing parts of Williamson Valley will be shut off for repairs. Residents may experience low water pressure…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: Prescott City Council Meeting January 12, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
At today's voting session, city council will hear a presentation on water/sewer rates and infrastructure improvements from financial consultant Dan Jackson of Economists.com. Jackson will also address rate increases which would be used to…
Read the full story →Prescott Area Leadership Seeks Nominations for Man, Woman & Youth Leaders of the Year
Monday, January 11, 2010
Prescott Area Leadership (PAL) is accepting nominations for the 2010 Prescott Area's Man, Woman and Youth Leaders of the Year. Each year, Prescott Area Leadership solicits nominations from the public in its search for…
Read the full story →City News Updates
Monday, January 11, 2010
*City News Updates are written by city staff members from various departments and published for the benefit of city council and members the public.* The Arizona Department of Commerce has issued wage offers by…
Read the full story →Horizon Air: Prescott - LA One-Way $59
Monday, January 11, 2010
Prescott, AZ (Jan. 11, 2010) -- Horizon Air, operating out of Ernest Love Field in Prescott, Arizona, is offering a special rate this week: fly from Prescott to Los Angeles for only $59.00 one-way. The special…
Read the full story →Rebroadcast of Tourism Workshop on Ch. 13
Friday, January 08, 2010
After issuing a Request for Proposals to a number of travel industry consultants, the City engaged Zeitgeist Consulting, a leader in Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) governance and operations. Zeitgeist president Bill Geist traveled to Prescott in December to…
Read the full story →Library Provides Assistance During Taxing Times
Friday, January 08, 2010
Popular federal forms (IRS) are available at the Downtown and Prescott Gateway Branch Libraries. The State of Arizona will not provide libraries with tax forms this year. Find Arizona forms online or ask…
Read the full story →Public Library Closed for MLK Jr. Day
Friday, January 08, 2010
Prescott Public Library observes the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday on Monday, January 18. "Beloved" by Toni Morrison is the title everyone is reading for the ever-popular AHC Community Book Discussion, which resumes on…
Read the full story →MLK Jr. Day Sanitation Pick-up Schedule:
Thursday, January 07, 2010
The City of Prescott Sanitation Division will not pick-up residential trash and recycle materials on Monday January 18TH, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. Customers who receive residential service on…
Read the full story →Acker Trust Board Now Accepting Grant Applications
Thursday, January 07, 2010
The City of Prescott's Acker Trust is now accepting grant applications from eligible nonprofit organizations. In accordance with the will of J.S. Acker, nonprofit organizations that promote "music and parks, especially for the children of…
Read the full story →Elks Turns a Spritely 105 Years Old: Join the Celebration
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Celebrate the 105th anniversary of The Historic Elks Opera House on Saturday, February 20, 2010, exactly 105 years from her first night. "It's an Open House from 5 to 9 PM, said foundation spokesperson…
Read the full story →The Art of Illustration on Display at Public Library
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Interested in illustration? Enjoy original book illustration art during January at the Prescott Public Library. The Viewerie contents will expand your horizons this month with a display of original art, designed for and published in books…
Read the full story →Prescott National Forest Burn: Spruce Mountain
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
FROM A PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST PRESS RELEASE Prescott National Forest officials plan to burn piles of wood on Spruce Mountain about three miles south of Prescott Wednesday through Friday. The piles of wood are leftover from projects…
Read the full story →Sushi Night at the Manzanita Grille Returns
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Chef Joel Sugahara announced yesterday that beginning Thursday January 14, he will again be serving his famous Sushi Platter Special on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 4:00pm to close. "The price…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: City Council Meeting January 5, 2009
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Prescott city council will hold its regularly scheduled study session at 3 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a Special Meeting, Executive Session. Both sessions will be held at Prescott City Hall, 201 S. Cortez St…
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