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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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