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Prescott Municipal airport supports fire fighting effort
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Prescott Airport is a hive of activity in support of the Gladiator Fire fighting effort. "With up to 6 fixed wing tankers and 6 helicopters operating at the Prescott Airport, a small community of fire…
Read the full story →City fire, streets construction advisories in effect
Monday, May 21, 2012
Effective immediately, wood burning or charcoal fires are prohibited at all City of Prescott parks. The use of propane grills are allowed in designated developed camp areas and or picnic areas. Smoking is allowed…
Read the full story →Williamson Valley Road construction update: week of May 21
Monday, May 21, 2012
Throughout the week, crews will continue to excavate, backfill and grade the roadway to create a surface suitable for paving along Williamson Valley Road from Standing Rock Drive to Shadow Valley Ranch Road. Crews will…
Read the full story →Community Meeting Scheduled for S Mt Vernon/Senator Hwy Improvement Project
Thursday, May 17, 2012
The City of Prescott and Fann Contracting, Inc. are set to begin construction on road improvements on S Mt Vernon/Senator Hwy. To provide members of the public with detailed information on the construction process, project…
Read the full story →Governor's Office launches "Buckle Up Arizona" campaign
Thursday, May 17, 2012
In an effort to save more lives on Arizona's roadways, this month the Governor's Office of Highway Safety is partnering with Prescott Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies to enforce Arizona's seat belt…
Read the full story →Goldwater Lake closed to public access
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
The City of Prescott has announced the closure of Goldwater Lake to the public. Yavapai County Emergency Services has requested the use of upper Goldwater Lake as a water resource for containment of the Gladiator…
Read the full story →Prescott Public Library director retires, interim appointed
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Longtime Prescott Public Library director Toni Kaus has announced her retirement, effective July 3, 2012. She began her career with the city in 1989 as assistant library director and was promoted to the position…
Read the full story →Yavapai County issues fire use restrictions
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
In cooperation with the National Forests and local fire districts and departments, the Board of Supervisors have approved a Declaration of Fire Emergency from Emergency Management to put in effect county-wide fire-use restrictions across all…
Read the full story →Prescott fire implements Stage 1 Burn Restrictions
Monday, May 14, 2012
Prescott Fire Officials are implementing Stage I Fire Restrictions starting on Tuesday May 15 at noon in the City of Prescott. Extreme high wind conditions with elevated temperatures have accelerated drying conditions in the area…
Read the full story →Largest airport construction project in decades begins today
Monday, May 14, 2012
On Monday May 14th the largest airport construction project in the last 20 years is slated to break ground. According to airport manager Ben Vardiman, the long anticipated Airport Runway Runway Safety Area Improvement…
Read the full story →Williamson Valley Road construction update: week of May 14
Friday, May 11, 2012
Throughout the week, crews will continue to excavate and grade the roadway to create a surface suitable for paving along Williamson Valley Road from Standing Rock Drive to Shadow Valley Ranch Road. Crews will reconfigure…
Read the full story →Multi-agency Whiskey Row fire investigation report
Friday, May 11, 2012
A Maricopa County task force comprised of personnel from Alcohol, Tobacco, and Fire (ATF), Daisy Mountain Fire, and the City of Chandler worked in tandem with Prescott Fire and Central Yavapai Fire District, officially concluded…
Read the full story →Mayor, Prescott PD to participate in bike month events
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
"Bike the Beat with Prescott PD" and "Ride to Work with the Mayor" will both take place next week. According to a Prescott Alternative Transportation (P.A.T.) news release, "Bike the Beat" participants will meet at 5…
Read the full story →Whiskey Row Fire Update: Montezuma closed to through traffic
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Due to heavy onlooker activity and related public safety and investigation scene integrity issues, Montezuma Street between Gurley and Goodwin streets has been closed by order of Police Chief Mike Kabbel. Other than the…
Read the full story →Whiskey Row Fire Update: Montezuma open to traffic
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Montezuma Street between Gurley and Goodwin streets has been reopened to traffic in both directions. Southbound motorists will be directed around the investigation scene. Parking will be available on the east side of…
Read the full story →Whiskey Row Fire Update: Mayor, council praise local and regional public safety partners
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
A fire on Montezuma Street's famed Whiskey Row destroyed three businesses Tuesday evening. Prescott Fire and Central Yavapai and Chino Valley fire districts coordinated to battle the blaze. Dispatchers received an emergency call at…
Read the full story →Memorial Day sanitation schedule
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
The City of Prescott Solid Waste Division will not collect residential trash and recycleables on Monday, May 28th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. For customers with residential service on Monday, please place…
Read the full story →Mayor Kuykendall to present Legislator of the Year award
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Prescott Mayor Marlin Kuykendall will serve as the honored guest presenter at the Arizona Chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America (AZ SWANA)inaugural Legislator of the Year award ceremony. The 2012 award…
Read the full story →April showers bring May flowers... and code enforcement issues
Monday, May 07, 2012
As sure as April showers bring May flowers, springtime in Prescott also invites two City of Prescott code enforcement issues, says Kelly Sammeli, code enforcement supervisor. "This time of year we see an increase…
Read the full story →Water Smart at rainwater harvesting event
Monday, May 07, 2012
City of Prescott water conservation coordinator Shaun Rydell encourages citizens to learn about rainwater harvesting at a workshop scheduled for Saturday, May 12th from 9:00am-12:00pm at Yavapai College in Building 4, Room 102, 1100 E…
Read the full story →Williamson Valley Road construction update: week of May 7
Friday, May 04, 2012
Crews have completed paving operations along the southbound lanes of Williamson Valley Road, from Sidewinder Road to Standing Rock Drive. With paving complete along this section of the project, crews will shift traffic to the…
Read the full story →Lane restriction on SR 89 Granite Creek Bridge
Friday, May 04, 2012
The Arizona Department of Transportation will shift traffic onto one lane northbound and one lane southbound on the newly constructed Granite Creek bridge on State Route 89 early Saturday morning (May 5). Drivers will be…
Read the full story →Prescott Fire Chief announces retirement
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Prescott Fire Chief Bruce Martinez has announced his retirement effective May 30th. Martinez began his career with the City in 1982 as a reserve firefighter, earning a full-time spot in 1987. …
Read the full story →Williamson Valley Road construction update
Monday, April 30, 2012
With curb and gutter installed along the southbound lanes of Williamson Valley Road from Sidewinder Road to Standing Rock Drive, crews will perform paving operations along this section Monday through Friday. Once paving is complete…
Read the full story →All that jazz at the public library
Friday, April 27, 2012
The 9th annual Jazz in the Stacks will be held Sunday, May 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Prescott Public Library. Launched in 2004 to raise funds for the expansion and renovation of the…
Read the full story →District court dismisses majority of counts in Vicente vs. City of Prescott lawsuit
Friday, April 27, 2012
In U.S. District Court Judge David Campbell yesterday issued an order granting in part the City's Motion to Dismiss in plaintiff John Paul Vicente's claims against the City of Prescott and various defendants. According…
Read the full story →Antelope Hills site of collegiate championship
Thursday, April 26, 2012
The University of British Columbia men's golf team and the the University of Victoria B.C. women's team won the N.A.I.A-AII conference golf championships held last weekend at the Antelope Hills Golf Courses. "The ladies from UBC…
Read the full story →Office of Tourism reaches out to travelers with golf package
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Prescott is roaring into its high season with the strongest visitor indicators in years. Capitalizing on that momentum as well as Prescott's mild summer weather, the Office of Tourism is working with Antelope Hills…
Read the full story →Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighting crew receives statwide coverage
Thursday, April 26, 2012
ASU's prestigious Cronkite News recently provided coverage of the Prescott area's Granite Mountain Hotshot crew via their on-line service. Throughout the western United States the summer season brings with it the threat of extreme…
Read the full story →Great Lakes Airlines expands Prescott schedule
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Great Lakes Airlines has announced expansion of its flight schedule out of Prescott Municipal Airport (PRC) to Los Angeles (LAX) and Denver International (DEN). "Our goal is to provide early morning connections to just…
Read the full story →Library presents author of "Six Who Came to Serve"
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Local business owner and long-time Prescott resident Tom Cantlon will be the featured speaker at the library May 3 at 6:30 pm to discuss his book "Six Who Came to Serve." According to library…
Read the full story →Road construction update: Williamson Valley Road Project
Friday, April 20, 2012
Crews have constructed new curb and gutter along Williamson Valley Road, from Sidewinder Road to Standing Rock Drive. With new curb and gutter installed along this section of the project, crews will grade the west…
Read the full story →Elks announces summer music series schedule
Thursday, April 19, 2012
**TICKETS GO ON SALE MAY 1, 2012! SERIES PACKAGES WILL BE AVAILABLE** **Five Way Street- A Salute to Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young** Sunday, June 3, 2012 7:00pm Bringing audiences those generation-defining harmonies and songs, Five…
Read the full story →Construction advisory for Willow Creek water main project
Thursday, April 19, 2012
The construction of a new water transmission main line is currently underway. "The project is designed to replace a problematic 12-inch diameter water main that currently extends from Willow Creek Road, south of Sandretto…
Read the full story →One more time: Scamardo takes oath of office for council seat
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
At Tuesday's city council meeting, Clerk Liz Burke administered the oath of office to City Councilman Len Scamardo. Scamardo was unanimously appointed by council to serve the balance of John Hanna's vacated term which…
Read the full story →Adult services librarian selected to attend workforce recovery convention
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Prescott Public Library has announced that Katy Willis, Adult Services Librarian at Prescott Public Library and instructor for the Job Help Hub, was selected as part of the Arizona delegation to attend the Project Compass…
Read the full story →Prescott PD participates in National Crime Victims' Rights Week
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
"Every year, millions of innocent people become victims of crime," says Lt. Andrew Reinhardt, spokesman for the Prescott Police Department. "Victims suffer physical, emotional, and financial losses due to crime. April 22 through…
Read the full story →Revamped benefits reduce future costs: City remains competitive among municipal employers
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
During the prolonged economic downturn the Prescott City Council, departments, and employees have worked comprehensively to prioritize programs and projects, increase efficiencies, and restructure in order to minimize impacts on current services provided to our…
Read the full story →Antique auto show, new bike rack, and book sale at public library
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Rattlesnake Bike Rack at Prescott Public Library took place Saturday, April 14. Local dignitaries and the artist, Mike Riemer, spoke briefly and then watched as twelve-year-old Jesse Ashton and eleven-year-old…
Read the full story →Road construction update: Williamson Valley Rd project
Friday, April 13, 2012
In preparation for road paving, crews will begin concrete work along the west side of Williamson Valley Road from Sidewinder Road to Standing Rock Drive. This work includes constructing new curb and gutter adjacent to…
Read the full story →Countdown to Whiskey Off-Road event
Friday, April 13, 2012
The 2012 Whiskey Off-Road endurance mountain bike event in Prescott takes place Friday, April 27 through Sunday, April 29. The challenging course, festival atmosphere and superb organization of "the Whiskey" attract a large number of…
Read the full story →Hazardous weather outlook for Prescott area
Thursday, April 12, 2012
The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather warning for Friday through Sunday including high winds and relatively light snow accumulation at higher elevations. Friday: A chance of rain showers before 5pm, then…
Read the full story →City releases senior management salary survey
Thursday, April 12, 2012
In response to a media request for the ten highest paid city positions, the following list of salaries is provided to the media and public.
To put the responsibilities and associated compensation…
Read the full story →Hotshots ready for fire season
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
The Granite Mountain Hot Shots crew, part of the Wildland Fire Division of the Prescott Fire Department, is currently undergoing 40 hours of critical training prior to becoming available for duty on April 17. …
Read the full story →Noted author of "The Commission" at the public library
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Author Michael Norman will discuss his latest novel at the Prescott Public Library on Saturday, April 21 at 10 a.m. "Skeleton Picnic" follows the disappearance of a Utah couple when they fail to…
Read the full story →Scamardo unanimous choice to fill council vacancy
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
At yesterday's Prescott city council meeting, Len Scamardo received unanimous support from the Council to fill John Hanna's recently vacated seat. The selection was made following council deliberation in Executive Session. Scamardo served the remainder of…
Read the full story →Council to consider applications for open seat
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Council will consider applications from 10 applicants during today's executive session. They may conduct another public session for a possible appointment on April 17. According to Elisabeth Burke, City Clerk, 10 members of the community have…
Read the full story →Antelope Hills Golf News
Monday, April 09, 2012
"Spring has sprung at Antelope Hills and lots of things going on!," exclaims Antelope Hills, GM Mack McCarley. "Upcoming events include our Spring Kick Off event for The Friends of Antelope Hills which will be…
Read the full story →Road construction update: Williamson Valley Road
Monday, April 09, 2012
Crews have completed paving operations along northbound lanes of Williamson Valley Road, from Sidewinder Road to Standing Rock Drive. Beginning Monday, traffic will shift onto the newly paved east side of the roadway in order…
Read the full story →Elks Theater performers pay tribute to music legends
Thursday, April 05, 2012
**Piano Man: Celebrating the Music of Bill Joel and Elton John** Saturday, April 7th - 7:00pm Two true Superstars, Billy Joel and Elton John, come to life in this multimedia tribute starring Terry Davies. Backed by…
Read the full story →Lindley Field to host national soccer championship final
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Prescott's venerable Ken Lindley Field has been designated as the site for the 2014 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division 1 Men's National Soccer Tournament final. Yavapai College, in cooperation with the City of…
Read the full story →Airport partnership fuels economic impact
Thursday, April 05, 2012
The partnership between Yavapai College and Guidance Aviation has been a boon to the local economy. Their Professional Helicopter Training Program has resulted in over $1.2 million worth of fuel purchased in the past…
Read the full story →City taxable activity increases
Thursday, April 05, 2012
Through the third quarter of fiscal year 2012, total taxable activity is up 5.83%. The most notable increases are in the industries of Advertising at 20.20%, Construction at 15.42%, and Hotel/Motel at 9.25%. According to Budget &…
Read the full story →April Showers bring... Water Awareness Month
Wednesday, April 04, 2012
The City of Prescott has joined with cities, towns, water providers and conservation experts throughout Arizona to engage their communities in learning about water and water conservation during Water Awareness Month (WAM). Communities like Prescott are…
Read the full story →Luck of the Scottish: free concert at the public library
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
The Southwest Skye Pipes & Drums will perform on the library lawn Saturday, April 14 at noon, in celebration of Tartan Day 2012. Great Highland Bagpipes will play pipe and drum arrangements, and relate the…
Read the full story →Tourism Office reports strong numbers going into high season
Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Along with the arrival of the spring season, Prescott is experiencing significant improvements in lodging numbers. According to the Prescott Office of Tourism, the March Bed Tax report (for February sales) indicates an 8.72%…
Read the full story →City reaches final stage of Williamson Valley road improvement project
Monday, April 02, 2012
The City of Prescott and their contractor are pleased to announce the completion of a major milestone on the Williamson Valley Rd Reconstruction Project. This project is designed to improve a three-quarter-mile section of Williamson…
Read the full story →City schedules free annual household waste pick-up service
Friday, March 30, 2012
It's Spring Cleaning time in the City of Prescott. Once again, the City is offering its popular free curbside pickup service beginning April 30th. A variety of household items that would otherwise require transport…
Read the full story →Traffic advisory for SR 69/169
Friday, March 30, 2012
The Arizona Department of Transportation maintenance crews will apply rejuvenating oil to the roadway surface on a four-mile segment of State Route 169 next week. The work will start at the SR 69/169 intersection and…
Read the full story →Cliff Rose subdivision travel advisory
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
As part of the City of Prescott's Cliff Rose/Blackhawk Drainage Improvements Project, the 1800 block of Boardwalk Avenue will be closed to accomplish the construction of new storm drain pipes crossing Boardwalk Avenue. The…
Read the full story →Council to consider request to reschedule Downer Trail discussion
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
At their Special Meeting of March 20, 2012, the Prescott City Council voted to table and continue discussion of the Downer Trail gate to a Special Meeting on April 3, 2012. By letter dated March 21…
Read the full story →City of Prescott now accepting applications for vacated council seat
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
City Council unanimously agreed at their March 27 meeting to initiate the process of soliciting applications from Prescott residents interested in serving the remainder of Councilman John Hanna's vacated term which expires in November 2013…
Read the full story →Library docents present "Art Days" and the works of Picasso
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
The Prescott Art Docents will present on Friday, April 13 at 1 p.m. in the James Room, an opportunity to learn about the life and works of Spanish artist Pablo Picasso who is credited with…
Read the full story →Slash pile burn near Goldwater Lake
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
The Prescott Fire Department's Granite Mountain Hotshots are in the process of burning piles of wood through Thursday near Goldwater Lake south of the city. "The piles are a result of brush clearing efforts aimed at…
Read the full story →Public library completes Teen Zone renovation
Monday, March 26, 2012
Friends of Prescott Public Library is pleased to announce the opening of the renovated Teen Zone at Prescott Public Library. The new Teen Zone opened on Wednesday, March 21 at 1 p.m. and 37 teenagers…
Read the full story →Library offers free "Introduction to Finding Funders with Foundation Directory Online"
Monday, March 26, 2012
The Prescott Public Library will host a free workshop on grant-seeking basics for nonprofit organizations on April 12, 2012 at 2 p.m.in the Founders Suite. Introduction to Finding Funders will be led by Scott Ullman…
Read the full story →Road construction update: week of March 26
Monday, March 26, 2012
Crews will begin concrete work by forming new curb and gutter along Williamson Valley Road during daytime hours. Curb and gutter construction will be performed along the east side of the roadway from Sidewinder Road…
Read the full story →City offers free storm damage "green" waste drop-off
Friday, March 23, 2012
The City of Prescott is offering FREE drop off of green waste from storm damage, at the City of Prescott Transfer Station for City of Prescott residents only from Saturday, March 24 through Saturday, March…
Read the full story →Sold out show returns to the Elks
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Back by popular demand the Heavenly J's retro rock cover band! If you didn't get a chance to see this sold out performance in the summer of 2010, or you just want to see…
Read the full story →Trekabout Hike Location Changed Due to Snow
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Due to heavy snow, the Trekabout Hike for March 22 at Smith Ravine has been changed to the Peavine Trail. Please meet in the parking lot of the Peavine Trail off of Sundog Ranch Rd…
Read the full story →Library presents reading by local author Shivana Alexis
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Shivana Alexis grew up in East Germany during the time of the cold war. She will read from her new book, "Miracles and Cloudberries, A Young East Germany Girl's Courage of Survival and Escape." She…
Read the full story →Post storm update: snow clearing, trash pick-up schedule, lakes opening
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
City of Prescott Streets crews have cleared all major streets, collectors, and neighborhoods. They will continue street widening operations in select areas around the city. According to superintendent, Bobbie King residents should be…
Read the full story →Birds and bunnies at the public library
Monday, March 19, 2012
The Prescott Public Library presents Eric Moore of Jay's Bird Barn on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. Eric is an avid birdwatcher who loves to share his experiences with others. He returned not…
Read the full story →Luck of the Irish at Leprachaun Open
Monday, March 19, 2012
The 3rd annual Leprechaun Open was held at Antelope Hills Golf Course last Wednesday attracting over 100 players, said General Manager and admitted Leprachaun, Mack McCarley. "We had a tie for first place--the team of J.C…
Read the full story →Storm watch update: snow clearing operations, sanitation pick-up schedule
Monday, March 19, 2012
(Monday, March 19 th 8:30 a.m.) -- The City's Streets department continues to have all plows manned, says superintendent Bobbie King. "The total accumulation is as much as a foot in some locations, perhaps…
Read the full story →Williamson Valley Road construction update
Friday, March 16, 2012
**ROADWAY EXCAVATION AND GRADING CONTINUES** Throughout the week, crews will continue to excavate and grade the roadway in preparation for new road construction. This work includes rock hammering, hauling materials, and grading the new surface to…
Read the full story →City streets crews, public safety departments on weather alert
Friday, March 16, 2012
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Saturday (March 17) through Monday (March 19) for northern Arizona including Yavapai County. Significant snow (up to 12 inches above 5,000 feet in elevation)…
Read the full story →Yavapai County Courthouse improvements restrict public access
Friday, March 16, 2012
The Yavapai County Courthouse at 120 South Cortez Street in downtown Prescott will be undergoing sanitary sewer and storm sewer improvements. This construction will be taking place between March 20th, 2012 and May 4th…
Read the full story →Ian Tyson celebrates over 50 years of performing at the Elks
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter and award winner Ian Tyson on Sunday, March 25 4 pm, will celebrate 5 decades of performing at the historic Elks Opera House. With shows planned from coast to coast in both Canada…
Read the full story →Traffic advisory: SR 69 restriping lane restrictions
Thursday, March 15, 2012
The Arizona Department of Transportation will close one lane each direction on State Route 69 between Yavapai Hills and Costco from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday (March 15) as ADOT crews restripe the roadway…
Read the full story →Road construction update: Williamson Valley Road
Friday, March 09, 2012
Throughout the week, crews will continue to excavate and grade the roadway in preparation for new road construction. This work includes rock hammering, hauling materials, and grading the new surface to prepare for widening. Crews…
Read the full story →Trader Joe's store opens at Prescott Shops at Gateway
Friday, March 09, 2012
The momentous day has arrived. About 300 shoppers today were waiting at the Trader Joe's market door, carts poised for the 8 a.m. grand opening. The heavily anticipated event was attended by Mayor…
Read the full story →Traffic Alert: SR 69 lane restrictions
Thursday, March 08, 2012
The Arizona Department of Transportation will close one lane each direction on State Route 69 between Yavapai Hills and Costco starting on Monday (March 12) through Wednesday (March 14). ADOT crews will apply oil to…
Read the full story →Council wrap: Workshop March 6, 2012
Wednesday, March 07, 2012
At the end of Tuesday's workshop, Prescott City Councilman John Hanna announced his plans to resign at the end of March in order to run for the Yavapai County District 1 Board of Supervisors. Hanna…
Read the full story →Filmmaker, author at the library
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
When filmmaker and amateur astronomer Ian Cheney moved to New York from rural Maine, he pulled a telescope onto his Brooklyn rooftop to survey the night sky. But the glow of the City That Never…
Read the full story →Office of Tourism reports January activity
Monday, March 05, 2012
According to Tourism Director Don Prince, January tourism numbers are in. "Bed tax revenues were down 2.4%," says Prince. "This is not a surprise as January is typically our most difficult month due…
Read the full story →Dr. Suess sparks Read Across America program
Monday, March 05, 2012
The Prescott Public Library on Friday, March 2 joined schools and libraries across the nation for "Read Across America," a celebration of reading. The date was chosen to coincide with the birth date of…
Read the full story →Antelope Hills goes green hosting Leprechaun Open
Monday, March 05, 2012
"Spring is in the air so it must be time for our Annual Leprechaun Open to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!," says Antelope Hills GM, Mack McCarley. This year the fun day will be on…
Read the full story →Road construction update: Williamson Valley Road
Monday, March 05, 2012
The City of Prescott and their contractor are proud to announce that newly installed water lines have passed inspection and are being connected to the city-wide utility system. It is anticipated all lines will be…
Read the full story →Road Work Advisory: Willow Creek Rd
Thursday, March 01, 2012
City of Prescott Streets Division crews will perform pavement crack sealing work on Willow Creek Rd. from Willow Lake Rd. to Iron Springs Rd., March 6-16. Intersection work will be performed at night in…
Read the full story →Local social group welcomes Trader Joe's
Thursday, March 01, 2012
The Ranch Social Club at the Ranch subdivision off Lee Blvd today hosted a breakfast meeting featuring speaker Steve Carmick, manager of the Prescott Trader Joe's. The meeting at the Stoneridge Golf Clubhouse was also…
Read the full story →New traffic signal to be activated on Willow Creek Rd
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
A traffic signal on Willow Creek Road located north of Commerce Drive will become operational Sunday, March 4. According to city traffic engineer, Ian Mattingly, the signal was installed to help in assigning right of…
Read the full story →Intermittent stops on SR 89A Spur
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Traffic on State Route 89A Spur (Fain Road) will be required to stop intermittently at Coyote Wash and the Agua Fria River to allow trucks hauling dirt to cross the highway safely, according to the…
Read the full story →Art, fashion, and Leprechauns at the Public Library
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
**Remember When** Join us for a fashion show from the 1880's to the present. Learn what was required for a lady of quality before she was considered fit for the public. The ladies of the Elks…
Read the full story →Prescott to host national fire safety representatives
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Wildland Fire Operations Division staff will visit Prescott beginning on Wednesday, February 29. According to a NFPA press release, staff will tour recognized Firewise Communities/USA sites in…
Read the full story →Prescott Fire responds to Yavapai Hills structure fire
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Prescott Fire Department to a complaint of a bonfire Monday evening in the Yavapai Hills subdivision. According to firefighter, Conrad Jackson, the subsequent report indicated embers were blowing through the neighborhood. "The investigating…
Read the full story →Goldwater Lake closure
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Goldwater Lake will be closed until 10 a.m. today while snow and ice removal operations are underway. …
Read the full story →Williamson Valley Road construction update: Roadway excavation and grading to continue
Monday, February 27, 2012
Throughout the week, crews will continue to excavate and grade the roadway in preparation for new road construction. This work includes rock hammering, hauling materials, and grading the new surface to prepare for widening. Crews…
Read the full story →Councilman Kuknyo hosts German "partnerstadt" entourage
Friday, February 24, 2012
In November, 2010 the Arizona Sister Cities organization notified the City of Prescott that Zeitz, Germany had expressed an interest in forming a Sister City link with Prescott. Following a community meeting led by…
Read the full story →Solid Waste division wins design award
Friday, February 24, 2012
The City of Prescott's Solid Waste division recently submitted a photograph of a solid waste fleet truck to Waste Age Magazine's 2012 Equipment Color and Design Contest. According to Field and Facilities Director…
Read the full story →Prescott Public Library's Gateway Branch closing March 8, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
After ten years of providing service to east Prescott, the Prescott Gateway Branch Library will close at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 8. Light refreshments will be available on the last day for those who wish…
Read the full story →City partners with volunteers for Greenways, Granite Creek Park clean-up
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Spring cleaning sprung a bit early this year when over 40 volunteers met this past weekend at Granite Creek Park to begin a project that had been in the planning stages for months. According to Parks…
Read the full story →Library hosts event of Seussian proportions... and more
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday on March 2nd at the Prescott Public Library with stories from local celebrities. Meet the mayor, see a firefighter and a police sergeant in their uniforms, hear a baker read a…
Read the full story →Prescott National Forest cautions public
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Prescott National Forest officials would like to remind the public to be cautious when recreating and hiking near the mechanical treatment areas around Ponderosa Park and Thumb Butte. Currently 4000 acres have been treated…
Read the full story →Community Meeting planned for Zone 19 utility improvements
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The City of Prescott is hosting a Community Meeting for the Zone 19 Utility Improvements Project. The meeting will take place Wed, Feb. 29 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at Trinity Presbyterian Church…
Read the full story →Pavement work scheduled on SR's 69 & 89a
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The Arizona Department of Transportation will be working to seal pavement cracks on State Route 69 today through Friday (Feb. 24). Work is being performed south of State Route 169 between mileposts 281-278 from 7…
Read the full story →City issues Certificate of Completion to Trader Joe's
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
The City of Prescott on Friday, February 17th issued a Certificate of Completion to Trader Joe's on construction of their new store in the Shops at Prescott Gateway development. According to the City's Chief…
Read the full story →Williamson Valley Road construction update
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Throughout the week, crews will continue to excavate and grade the roadway in preparation for new road construction. This work includes rock hammering, hauling materials, and grading the new surface in preparation for widening. Crews…
Read the full story →City council takes meeting bye today
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Prescott City Council does not have a Workshop scheduled for today. Their next Voting Session will be held Tuesday, February 28th at 3:00 pm in chambers at City Hall, 201 S. Cortez. All City…
Read the full story →Judge dismisses five of seven claims in Riley lawsuit
Thursday, February 16, 2012
In an order filed this morning in U.S. District Court, Judge James Teilborg ruled to dismiss five of seven claims against all three principal defendants -- former City Manager Steve Norwood, Mayor Kuykendall and…
Read the full story →City and community launch park and trails clean-up effort
Thursday, February 16, 2012
The City of Prescott and community partners CareScape Landscaping, High Gear Bikes and Adams Automotive on Saturday, February 18, will provide 60 volunteers for a clean up and maintenance effort in Granite Creek Park and…
Read the full story →Heights Church Rezoning Proposal Public Meeting
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
**Project Information:** The Heights Church, located at 2121 Larry Caldwell Drive (APN: 102-06-005H), has requested a zoning change to Business General. The current zoning on the property is Single-Family 9 and Neighborhood Oriented Business. Rezoning…
Read the full story →Access 13 will air Centennial celebration at Elks
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
ACCESS Channel 13 will air the Centennial Celebration which took place at the historic Elks Opera House on Statehood Day, February 14th at the following times: Saturday, February 18 at 5 a.m., Sunday, February…
Read the full story →Watson Lake campground opening early after major improvements
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
The City of Prescott will open Watson Lake campground April 3rd following significant off-season improvements. Additional campsites were added, and many sites were upgraded. Camping is $15.00 per night, with 35 sites total…
Read the full story →President's Day trash pick-up schedule
Thursday, February 09, 2012
The City of Prescott Sanitation Division will not pick-up residential refuse on Monday, February 20th in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. According to a sanitation division spokesperson, residents with service on Monday should place…
Read the full story →Prescott PD co-hosting Child Safety Seat event
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Motor vehicle collisions remain the most common cause of injury to children in Arizona, and more than 85% of child safety seats are installed, placed, or used incorrectly. The Prescott Police Department, in partnership with the…
Read the full story →Replacement of historic wall at Lindley Park nears completion
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
Parks & Recreation Director Joe Baynes says the 1940s era rock wall at Ken Lindley Park that presented a public safety concern, has been removed with grading of the redesigned area now 90% complete. "In…
Read the full story →Public library lecture series: Storyteller Dimock floats Colorado River tale
Monday, February 06, 2012
In 1911 Ellsworth and Emery Kolb launched an expedition down the Green and Colorado Rivers in two state-of-the-art wooden rowboats. The boat design and technique for rowing them were devised by Nathaniel Galloway, and would…
Read the full story →Elks to host Statehood Day Celebration
Monday, February 06, 2012
The City of Prescott will host a Statehood Day event on February 14th at the Elks Theatre begining at 1 pm. The event will include the opening of the time capsule that has been encased…
Read the full story →Police Explorers to be recognized by council
Monday, February 06, 2012
Prescott City Council will recognize the Prescott Police Explorers at Tuesday's workshop for their outstanding performance at the 14th annual Law Enforcement Explorer Tactical Competition in Chandler. The team of eight Explorers from Post 778 participated…
Read the full story →Phoenix Best Fest Feb. 11 & 12
Friday, February 03, 2012
The Arizona Centennial Commission and 2012 Foundation announces its premier Signature Event, Arizona Best Fest Phoenix, Sat., Feb. 11, noon-10pm; and Sun., Feb. 12, noon-6pm; delivering a FREE street extravaganza of mainstage headliners, educational traveling museums, cultural…
Read the full story →Williamson Valley Road construction update
Friday, February 03, 2012
Crews plan to excavate the Williamson Valley roadway throughout the week in preparation for new road construction. This work will occur from Shadow Valley Ranch Road to Sidewinder Road and will require multiple lane closures…
Read the full story →Mayor, council members attend creek care booklet release
Friday, February 03, 2012
The Prescott Creeks organization on Thursday presented to the public it's new booklet, Creek Care: Your Stewardship Guide to the Granite Creek Watershed. Amanda Richardson, Watershed Program Coordinator for Prescott Creeks told the audience…
Read the full story →Prescott PD to participate in Super Sunday Tri-city DUI Task Force
Friday, February 03, 2012
Through grant funding made possible by the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety, the Tri-city DUI Taskforce will conduct a saturation patrol on Super Bowl Sunday. The program is part of a sustained effort…
Read the full story →"Sentimental Journey" at the Elks Opera House
Friday, February 03, 2012
Hop aboard the "Chattanooga Choo Choo" and join The Manhattan Dolls on a "Sentimental Journey" through the great music of the 30s and 40s. Sit back and enjoy these timeless classics, or if you're "In…
Read the full story →Antelope Hills Golf news
Wednesday, February 01, 2012
From Antelope Hills General Manager, Mack McCarley: How did you like the great January golf weather, we had for you golfers last month? This time of the year, we are very dependent on the weather…
Read the full story →City of Prescott and ADOT to conduct a public meeting on Willow Creek Rd project
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and the City of Prescott are conducting a study for the Willow Creek Road Realignment. The study will identify future needs of the roadway and will recommend a…
Read the full story →Road construction alert: Cable provider to begin potholing work
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Telecommunications Company CenturyLink on Monday, January 30th will commence potholing operations beginning at the corner of west Willis and north Granite, proceeding west on Willis to McCormick, proceeding south on McCormick to Beach, proceeding west…
Read the full story →A new traffic signal on Willow Creek Road to begin operation this weekend
Thursday, January 26, 2012
A new traffic signal will begin service this Sunday January 29th on the north side of Prescott. The signal, at the intersection of Commerce Drive and Willow Creek Road, was installed to help in assigning…
Read the full story →Councilman Arnold, Kuknyo to appear on County Wide TV program
Monday, January 23, 2012
Prescott City Council members Charlie Arnold and Chris Kuknyo will appear this week on the County Wide television talk show hosted by Brad Miller. The weekly show is taped at Yavapai Broadcasting's Studio G in Cottonwood…
Read the full story →Library News: Learn to download free eBooks, "Friends" booksale
Monday, January 23, 2012
Did you get an eReader for Christmas: a Nook, Kindle, iPad, or some other device? As long as you know the basic operation of your OverDrive-compatible eReader, we can show you how to download free…
Read the full story →Public Meeting planned for Zone 27 utility improvements
Monday, January 23, 2012
The City of Prescott is hosting a [Public Meeting for the Zone 27 Water System Improvements Project](/_d/Zone_27_Flier2_2_12.pdf). The meeting will take place on Thu, Feb. 2 from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Prescott…
Read the full story →Ken Lindley playground closed during wall construction
Friday, January 20, 2012
The playground at Ken Lindley Park will be closed January, 20, 2012 through February 15, 2012 while construction work is underway on the historic rock wall bordering the field. The 1940's era wall has…
Read the full story →Williamson Valley Road construction update
Friday, January 20, 2012
Crews will continue installing lateral water and sewer lines adjacent to the roadway throughout the week. This work will occur along the project area from Shadow Valley Ranch Road to Sidewinder Road. Please be aware…
Read the full story →Local community service organization offering virtual
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The Catholic Charities Community services Prescott office has been selected as one of only two sites in the nation to offer IRS virtual kiosk service. The kiosk will allow low-moderate income residents with tax…
Read the full story →Public Library's Gateway Branch to close March 8, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
As part of a consolidation effort, the Prescott Gateway Branch Library at the mall will close its doors Thursday, March 8, at 5 pm. "Given current economic conditions, this consolidation of services is sad…
Read the full story →City Hall hosts Creeks Care guide release
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Creek Care: Your Stewardship Guide to the Granite Creek Watershed is ready for general release, says Amanda Richardson, Watershed Program Coordinator for Prescott Creeks. "A lot of time, effort, and enthusiasm went into its…
Read the full story →Fair Street pavement project completed, Williamson Valley work continues
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
The City of Prescott has announced the completion of the Fair Street pavement reconstruction project from Miller Valley Road to Gail Gardner Way. The program involved removing aging asphalt, repairing the underlying pavement structure, and placing…
Read the full story →Trader Joe's announces opening date, recruiting schedule
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Trader Joe's has announced that is scheduled to open a new store in Prescott located at 252 Lee Boulevard (inside the Shops at Prescott Gateway) on Friday, March 9th at 8am. The store is…
Read the full story →AZ Hall of Famers sing the blues at the Elks
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
An all-new concert production created by Lonely Street Productions and Bad News Blues Bandleader Mike "Johnny Guitar" Blommer! "The show will examine the origins of the blues from the cotton fields of the southern…
Read the full story →Yavapai County Assessor talks taxes at downtown library
Monday, January 09, 2012
We all know taxes are scary. Taxes we don't understand, can be even scarier. Pam Pearsall, Yavapai County Assessor, will alleviate your fears, when she explains new property tax laws for 2012 on Wednesday, January…
Read the full story →Prescott PD receives donation for youth program
Friday, January 06, 2012
Prescott Police Chief Mike Kabbel recently received a $500.00 donation from Matt Brussard of Matt's Saloon which will be used for a Prescott PD community outreach program. Brussard, along with co-owner Marco Espitia hosted…
Read the full story →SR 169 lane restrictions pending
Thursday, January 05, 2012
The Arizona Department of Transportation has scheduled removal of an obsolete cattle guard on State Route 169 near Interstate 17 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday (Jan. 9) and Tuesday (Jan. 10). ADOT will…
Read the full story →Taxable activity through second quarter of fiscal year shows "general improvement"
Thursday, January 05, 2012
For the first six months of fiscal year 2012, which began July 1, 2011, Prescott's total taxable activity is up 6.60% over the same period in fiscal year 2011. According to Budget & Finance Director…
Read the full story →Library News: Attention e-readers and foreign film buffs
Thursday, January 05, 2012
Did you get an eReader for Christmas: a Nook, Kindle, iPad, or some other device? As long as you know the basic operation of your OverDrive-compatible eReader, we can show you how to download free…
Read the full story →Southbound Interstate 17 closed intermittently at Cordes Junction Wednesday night
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Southbound Interstate 17 will be closed three times overnight on Wednesday (Jan. 4) for up to 30 minutes as crews remove an obsolete sign structure over I-17 at the State Route 69 interchange in Cordes…
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