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How Do You Measure Success - The Assistant Chief's Desk

August 20, 2023 14:00 - 7 minutes - 4.91 MB

How do you measure success? Achieving success can often feel like grasping for the wind. Just when you think you have it, you open your hand to find that it is gone. This past week I had the opportunity to serve as a Team Leader with the Mighty Oaks Foundation. The Mighty Oaks Foundation has both men’s and woman’s programs that provide peer-to-peer resiliency and recovery training. The programs serve as the catalyst to assist our Nation’s military and first responders in dealing with challen...

Monsoon Outlook for August 18, 2023

August 18, 2023 15:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MB

Here is your Monsoon Outlook for Friday, August 18, 2023, provided by the US National Weather Service Flagstaff, Arizona. Today expect periods of showers and storms to continue through the day and into the overnight hours again today. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for much of western AZ through early Saturday morning. According to the US National Weather Service Flagstaff, AZ, Hurricane Hilary will continue to work its way north. Tropical moisture will surge ahead of it and bring heavy ra...

Children's Nook at Prescott Valley Library Created by PAAR

August 18, 2023 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.65 MB

"The sounds of play and laughter could be heard in the children’s area of the Prescott Valley Public Library on Thursday morning as community partners gathered for the donation of a new Early Childhood Development Nook from the Prescott Area Association of REALTORS®. PAAR’s 2023 Community Service & Outreach committee, under the guidance of Chairperson Shari Howard, collected furniture, toys, and accessories appropriate for children ages 3 – 8 years old, which they then refurbished and instal...

What is Attainable Housing?

August 18, 2023 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.15 MB

Attainable housing. The word seems to be a major topic of discussion nowadays, but what does it mean? The Basics of Attainable Housing Attainable housing doesn’t only mean affordable rents and mortgages. Attainable housing also means having access to quality healthcare, a reasonable commute to work, availability of educational opportunities and so much more. Attainable housing even means having the right amount of space for your family which can too often be too small or too large depending ...

Additional Applicants Sought for Yavapai County Judge Pro Tempore

August 17, 2023 22:00 - 1 minute - 870 KB

Yavapai County's Presiding Judge John Napper has reviewed the applications submitted for the position of Judge Pro Tempore, Division A. At this time, Judge Napper has determined that additional due diligence is necessary to ensure all those interested in applying for the position have had an opportunity to apply, and that careful thought and consideration is given to the candidates. Therefore, Judge Napper has requested that the Selection Committee repost the position of Superior Court Judge...

APS Powerline Maintenance Activities in the Granite Basin and Alto Pit Areas

August 17, 2023 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.49 MB

On August 14, 2023, Arizona Public Service (APS) began powerline maintenance activities in the Granite Basin area on Prescott National Forest (PNF) lands to replace various powerline structures on the Prescott-Bagdad 115 kilovolt (kV) transmission line. Construction crews will be working around the proximity of developed recreation sites in the Granite Basin area and associated recreation trails that also serve as administrative access for APS to service the transmission line and will be pro...

In The Game Prescott Valley Introduces Roary!

August 17, 2023 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.63 MB

In The Game Prescott Valley (formerly Freedom Station) has been a favorite in Prescott Valley for many years providing a place for family fun, play, and exercise. Recent years have seen significant renovations, with the addition of new dining area plus games and prizes, and other offerings to better serve their guests. In The Game is now expanding even further with a new, furry mascot that will represent In The Game throughout the community creating a fun way to share the importance of conse...

Hope Fest AZ Celebrates Love First this August

August 16, 2023 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.11 MB

Northern Arizona’s premier community gathering returns to the beautiful Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza. The 11th annual HOPE FEST Arizona takes place 10 am-9 pm Saturday, August 19th. The heart & mission of HOPE FEST is to serve Veterans, Active Military, First Responders, their Families, and the Vulnerable of Yavapai County. Guests and their families will enjoy free family fun activities while receiving essential services, connections, and resources provided by community members and servic...

PUSD Gardens a Point of Badger Pride

August 16, 2023 18:00 - 2 minutes - 2.09 MB

Prescott Unified School District’s (PUSD) Farm-to-School Program provides garden-based experiences to ignite students' love of learning, build skills to sustainably grow food, improve environmental literacy, develop lifelong healthy habits, and cultivate community partnerships with farm-based organizations. PUSD fulfills this mission primarily through school garden education. The first garden was constructed in 2012 and, with over a decade of grassroots organizing, PUSD now has a garden at e...

Prescott Valley Takes Well Out of Service Due to PFAS Chemicals

August 16, 2023 17:00 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MB

The Town of Prescott Valley has taken an additional well out of service after it tested positive for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). A year ago, in August 2022, Prescott Valley shut down four of its 27 wells because of positive PFAS tests. The Town recently retested its operational wells and found that the additional well in the Quailwood area tested above the Environmental Protection Agency’s Draft Maximum Contaminant Level for PFAS. Quailwood wells #2 and #3 in east Prescott Va...

AT-T Now Open in Prescott Valley

August 15, 2023 23:00 - 1 minute - 967 KB

The AT&T in Prescott Valley is now open! Previous to the location now on Glassford Hill Road, the nearest AT&T was in Prescott, AZ. This new location can be found in front of the Fry’s Marketplace and beside our neighborhood Casa Perez.   Not just another cell phone store, this location you can find an array of products including new AT&T Fiber internet services, wireless cellular plans, premium TV services, mobile devices, phone accessories, home Bluetooth speakers, and more! AT&T does run ...

Yavapai County Citizens Academy is Back

August 15, 2023 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.62 MB

Marking the return of the Yavapai County Citizens Academy, which had been suspended due to the Covid outbreak, registration will open on August 9, 2023. This educational initiative aims to provide Yavapai County residents with an insightful understanding of their government's inner workings, fostering open communication channels, and offering clarity on how County services impact citizens' daily lives. Individuals interested in participating in this program can apply by visiting YavapaiAZ.GO...

What are the Monsoon 2023 Rainfall Totals so Far?

August 15, 2023 16:00 - 1 minute - 854 KB

So far, Monsoon 2023 has been a fairly calm season. The US National Weather Service had predicted that this year's Monsoon season was likely to see below-normal precipitation for most of Arizona along with above-normal temperatures throughout July and August. So far, those predictions have been correct. While most of northern Arizona has seen some rain at this point, most of the area is still below average for the monsoon season so far. In Prescott, the average normal rainfall is about 3 inc...

Goode's News on Fire, Prescott City Council, and Cowboy Poets

August 15, 2023 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.4 MB

Hello, I’m Mayor Phil Goode with your weekly update. Local Wildfires Wildfire Risk Management Supervisor Prescott City Council Study Session City Council Transparency Arizona Cowboy Poets Local Wildfires Wildfires have certainly been in the news this week. The devastating destruction on the Hawaiian island of Maui continues to grow in its tragic consequences. My prayers go out to the Hawaiian people who have lost the lives of loved ones and virtually the entire community of Lahaina Town. I’v...

New Cottonwood Apartments for Rent Opening in September 2023

August 14, 2023 18:00 - 1 minute - 1.28 MB

Inspiration Apartments at Cottonwood will open Phase I for occupancy within the next month. Fourty-four apartments will be open for move-in around this time, with the remaining phases to come in the next few months. In total, Inspiration will lease 192 apartments. According to the property management firm PB Bell, nearly 30% of the units are under lease at this time. The one, two, and three-bedroom apartments in Cottonwood, AZ include community amenities such as a resort-style pool, a 24-hou...

Judy Collins, 'Voice of a Generation,' Coming to Prescott

August 14, 2023 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.3 MB

Many performers can distinguish themselves with a hit or two. A lucky few of those can string several songs into a career. But only the rarest of artists can use their voice to capture the flavor of an entire era in song. Yavapai College invites you to join us when the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center proudly presents An Evening with Judy Collins, Friday night, September 1, at 7 p.m. “Both Sides, Now.” “Send in the Clowns.” “Chelsea Morning.” “Amazing Grace.” A Judy Collins setlist rea...

Flags to Fly at Prescott Valley Healing Field of Northern Arizona

August 14, 2023 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.49 MB

Three thousand American flags will fly for the 11th year on Sept. 8-15, 2023, during Patriot Week at the Prescott Valley Civic Center. In 2012, Yavapai County Dist. 5 Supervisor Mary Mallory, then a PV council member, spearheaded an effort to bring a Healing Field to the community to honor the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. That year, 1,200 flags flew at the Civic Center grounds. The community rallied behind the effort, and in 2013, 3,000 flags filled the grounds, and h...

Fire Recruit Academy - The Chief's Desk

August 11, 2023 22:00 - 5 minutes - 4.14 MB

We recorded the CAFMA Connect this week with Captain Merrill. Our focus was what to expect with the upcoming recruit academy. One of the questions I posed was, “It seems like a long lead time from when we offered the positions to when the academy starts. Is that because of the challenges with getting gear and equipment?” The answer is yes. A big shout-out to Erik and the team at the Warehouse because they have things dialed! They don’t make the gear, though, which means we’re subject to the ...

Glassford Hill Road Enhancement Project

August 11, 2023 22:00 - 1 minute - 1.08 MB

Progress continues on the Glassford Hill Road enhancement project. Crews are expected to shift the work zone to the inside left lane north of Lakeshore Drive to Main Street (northbound only). Drivers will be limited to one lane, minimal impacts are expected. The intersection at Lakeshore Drive and Glassford Hill Road will reopen when the new work zone is in place. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. View the GlassfordRepavement_Flyer_2023_1DF informational map. What to Exp...

Prescott Farmers Market Celebrates National Farmers Market Week

August 10, 2023 23:00 - 4 minutes - 3.24 MB

Prescott Farmers Market (PFM) celebrates National Farmers Market Week on Saturday, August 12, 2023, during its 26th summer season. National Farmers Market Week is an annual celebration of farmers markets declared by the US Department of Agriculture, bringing attention to the essential role that farmers markets play in our local food systems and in developing resilience in communities as hubs for local economies and connection. Since August 9, 1997, when the Prescott Farmers Market opened wit...

Oppenheimer Movie Review

August 10, 2023 19:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MB

Expected to sweep the Oscars this year, Oppenheimer was largely advertised as an “invention of the atomic bomb” biopic. Trailer: Release Date: 7/21/2023 Director: Christopher Nolan Rotten Tomatoes: 93% iMBD: 8.6/10 Where to Watch: In theaters Instead, it turned out to be a three-part narrative (ideal for Nolan’s nonlinear storytelling) about the path that led Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) to the Manhattan Project, the trials involved in coordinating that project, and the political fallout tha...

Sports Betting Figures for May Released by AZ Department of Gambling

August 10, 2023 13:00 - 1 minute - 1.07 MB

Bettors in Arizona wagered over 1 million on sports in May of 2023, according to a new report by the Arizona Department of Gaming. This represents a 2.1% decrease when compared to the same month of last year. Arizona has seen over .8 billion wagered through the first five months of 2023 and has surpassed .6 billion in total wagers placed since the inception of legal sports betting in 2021. The state collected approximately .4 million in privilege fees in May, resulting in nearly million in ...

FEMA and FCC Plan Nationwide Emergency Alert Test for Oct 4, 2023

August 09, 2023 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.63 MB

FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The WEA portion of the test will be directed to all consumer cell phones. This will be the third nationwide test, but the second test to all c...

BAER Team Assessment of Grapevine Fire Impacts

August 09, 2023 23:00 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MB

A Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team is being established to begin a burned area assessment of the Grapevine wildfire on the Verde Ranger District. Preliminary evaluation has found no immediate or downstream values at risk, including the community of Whitehorse. Preliminary evaluation also found no immediate or downstream values at risk associated with the 405-acre Racetrack wildfire. Both wildfires burned within natural fire behavior for vegetation types and timing. BAER assessments...

Grapevine Fire 100% Contained

August 08, 2023 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.36 MB

Location: Mingus Mountain, Verde Ranger District (T14N, R2E, SEC 4), Approximately 10 miles east of Prescott Valley; 2 miles south of Mingus Spring Ranch Start Date: July 21, 2023 Size: 1049 acres Percent Contained: 100% Cause: Lightning Vegetation: Brush, Timber, and Short Grass Summary: The Grapevine Fire is 100% contained with a secure perimeter. Safety: Firefighters will be in the fire area for the next few weeks, so we are asking the public to be very careful while in the area watching ...

Goodes News on Water policy Review, Fire updates, Back to school

August 07, 2023 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.39 MB

Hello, I’m Mayor Phil Goode with your weekly update. Executive Session Water policy Review City Court Assessment Fee Fire Updates Council Member Preliminary results Back to school For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/goodes-news-on-water-policy-review-fire-updates-back-to-school/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 Instagram at: https://...

August 7th Mondays with the Prescott Valley Mayor

August 07, 2023 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MB

Here is your weekly update with Prescott Valley Mayor Palguta  Prescott Valley Fandomania is August 12 Granville Streets West of Glassford Hill to Undergo Micro Surfacing Prescott Valley 2024 Municipal Election Candidate Packets Now Available Prescott Valley Parks and Rec to Open Urban Forest/Yavapai Lakes on Aug 2   https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/august-7th-mondays-with-the-prescott-valley-mayor/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast N...

Prescott Valley Parks and Rec to Open Urban Forest/Yavapai Lakes on Aug 2

August 02, 2023 18:00 - 1 minute - 1.26 MB

Last week the Town of Prescott Valley received information that the water at the Urban Forest/Yavapai Lakes could be positive for cyanobacteria in the form of Microcystis cells. Microcystis is known to be toxic to humans and animals. Out of an abundance of caution, Parks & Recreation decided to close access to the park and lakes, providing time to sample and test the water. A sample was collected on Wednesday, July 26, and sent to a third-party lab for further testing. Test results have come...

Updating Ordinances in Prescott

August 02, 2023 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.62 MB

During my time as a council member and Mayor for the City of Prescott, there have been many instances of antiquated, outdated, and sometimes ineffective ordinances that were not consistent with our current times, or the real-world environment. In addition, several judicial decisions and case law have affected some of these ordinances. For that reason, I have been working with the City Attorney and his team to identify and update some highly visible ordinances, to meet the test of modern time...

Unofficial Primary Election Results for City of Prescott

August 02, 2023 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.05 MB

Included in this release is a link to the Yavapai County Unofficial Primary Elections Results: https://results.arizona.vote/#/featured/53/14. Below is a summary of these numbers as provided to the City of Prescott Clerk’s Office by the Elections Office: Total Ballots Cast – 13,638 Mayor: Phil Goode – 11,430 Votes 2-Year Seat: Connie Cantelme – 8,570 Votes Tony Hamer – 4,255 Votes 4-Year Seat: Chad DeVries – 4,441 Votes Lois Fruhwirth – 9,605 Votes Ted Gambogi – 8,843 Votes Cathey Rusing – 10...

Prescott Valley Apartments Framing Up

August 01, 2023 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MB

The newest Prescott Valley apartments began framing in mid-July. What many thought was going to be a stand-alone garage adjacent the Findlay Toyota Center is actually the Town's newest housing project, Legado Apartments. The design is typically referred to as a "Texas Wrap" or "Texas Donut" where the garage structure is built first, then the apartment dwellings are built on the outside of the garage, wrapping it. Now that the Legado garage core structure is complete, the construction teams a...

July 31st Mondays with the Prescott Valley Mayor

July 31, 2023 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.6 MB

Tonto Park North Parking lot Closed National Night Out GlassfordHill Road No Lane repair change  New Construction Permits Down from last year Back to school Tonto Park North Parking Lot Closed Starting today, the Prescott Valley Parks & Rec crew will replace the Tonto Park North parking lot. The project includes tearing out the old asphalt, adding a new parking lot curb, and installing a new base and asphalt. Construction is scheduled for Monday-Friday and is projected to take 2 weeks to com...

Goode's News on Prescott Awards, Ordinances, and Election

July 31, 2023 22:00 - 4 minutes - 3.46 MB

Here are Prescott Mayor Goode's News updates for July 31, 2023: Prescott Public Works Director Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting Grapevine and Racetrack Fire Assistance Monsoon Activity Outdated Ordinances Prescott Primary Election Prescott Public Works Director Congratulations to Gwen Rowitsch, who has been named the City of Prescott Public Works Director. She has been serving as the Deputy Public Works Director since 2020. She began working for the City of Prescott in 2007. ...

35th Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering Returns to Prescott in August

July 30, 2023 15:00 - 3 minutes - 2.54 MB

The 2023 edition of the Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering will again take the stage at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center on August 10-12. One of Prescott’s most popular annual events, this year’s Gathering features more than forty authentic cowboy poets and singers sharing the heritage and culture of the American cowboy for two days and three nights of entertainment. Cowboy Poets Performances Headline performers include Trinity Seely, Doris Daley and The Cowboy Way. This year’s collectible...

Dancing for the Stars Lands Yavapai College Big Stage

July 29, 2023 16:00 - 2 minutes - 1.45 MB

Dancing for the Stars began seven years ago with a vision of giving the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona a hand up. This event is the region's premier dance competition pairing professional dance choreographers with local community leaders for a star-studded performance. Seven years ago and 62 dance couples later, this premier dance-off is big enough to fill the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center at Yavapai College. Not just one performance, but two consecutive nights are filled wit...

How Can You Support Grapevine and Racetrack Fire Organizations?

July 29, 2023 16:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MB

Due to the Grapevine and Racetrack fires, there is an ongoing need for the support of volunteer organizations within Yavapai County. The Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management knows there are many residents that want to assist in the relief efforts. Here's how you can help! The following organizations are those that can accept assistance from volunteers: Yavapai County Jeep Posse 1-888-589-6111; [email protected] https://www.ycjp.org American Red Cross Arizona 602-336-6660 https://www...

12 Low-Maintenance Landscape Tips - Tricks

July 27, 2023 18:00 - 5 minutes - 4.05 MB

This week, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener of Watters Garden Center in Prescott shares 12 low-maintenance landscape tips & tricks. What is the easiest landscaping to maintain? How do you landscape on a tight budget? How do you make a low-maintenance yard beautiful? What are the easiest shrubs to sustain? Every landscape needs some upkeep. Many are labors of love for the outdoors, nature, and all plants that grow in the yard. Water by hand and mowing take up large amounts of time and resources...

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Movie Review

July 27, 2023 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.72 MB

When Kingdom of the Crystal Skull released in 2008, audiences lamented the loss of Indiana Jones’ 1940s setting and iconic movie villains. Did Dial of Destiny bring back class Indy? Trailer: Release Date: 6/30/2023 Director: James Mangold Rotten Tomatoes: 68% iMBD: 6.9/10 Where to Watch: In theaters Dial of Destiny, set twelve years later, reverses course from Cold War-era Russian antagonists by alluding to Operation Paperclip – the secret program that recruited Nazi scientists to work for t...

Worldwide Leader Arizona Archery Enterprises Joins 23' Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit

July 27, 2023 00:00 - 2 minutes - 1.82 MB

A worldwide leading manufacturer in the archery industry with an inventory comprised of 11,000+ products, Arizona Archery Enterprises located in Prescott Valley, AZ., has announced it will be joining the 2023 Prescott Valley Outdoor Summit taking place September 30th through October 1st at the Findlay Toyota Center and surrounding outdoor grounds. In the video below, Nick Fisher, President and CEO of Arizona Archery Enterprises visits with TOPO Talk, the official podcast of the Prescott Vall...

Captain Crossfit and AzOPT Host Hotshots19 Memorial Workout and Fundraiser Honoring Heroes, Supporting Firefighters, Raising Money for Fire Education

July 27, 2023 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MB

On August 26, 2023, Captain CrossFit will host the 11th Annual Hotshots 19 Memorial Workout and Fundraiser, presented by AzOPT. This event is dedicated to honoring our 19 brave firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty while further supporting fire education. Proceeds from the event benefit Arizona Wildfire and Incident Management Academy, as well as two Fire Science scholarship funds created to honor the memory of Hotshots Travis Turbyfill and Clayton Whitted. For the past 10 ye...

Six Great Places with Ice Cream Treats in the Prescott Area

July 26, 2023 18:00 - 3 minutes - 2.26 MB

Summer is in full swing and nothing is quite as welcome as an ice cream treat to combat those high temperatures. Here are six great places around Prescott where you can get a delicious, creamy treat! Fite & Son's Mercantile and Ice Cream Fite and Son's Mercantile and Ice Cream is a family-owned and operated shop just off of Whiskey Row. They offer a variety of goods from toys and local souvenirs to ice cream, house-made fudge, and fresh roasted nuts. This place is perfect for the whole famil...

Team Freedom and Fire Growing Up and Dancing for the Stars

July 26, 2023 18:00 - 2 minutes - 1.51 MB

Jess Costa of FreedomCore Pilates and her partner Captain Nick Fournier with Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (Team Freedom and Fire) want to grow up? Team Jess and Nick a.k.a. #TeamPV #freedomandfire will take to the stage in just a month and show just how hard they've worked to be the stars that they are! As stated in the song on their recent TikTok, they wanna be famous, they wanna have groupies, and they want to be number one! So they continue to practice and perfect some amazi...

Barbie Theme Park Opening in Arizona

July 25, 2023 22:00 - 4 minutes - 3.09 MB

Yep, a Barbie theme park is opening in Arizona.  But, not just Barbie. Hot Wheels, Thomas and Friends, and other intellectual property (IP) making up Mattel's portfolio will find plenty of fun and fanfare when Mattel Adventure Park, the first-ever Mattel branded theme park, starts welcoming guests in Glendale, Arizona.  Slated to open in 2023 just south of State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Mattel Adventure Park highlights the full spectrum of the iconic toymaker's portfolio of brands and showc...

7 Flowers That Attract Monarch Butterflies

July 25, 2023 18:00 - 4 minutes - 2.88 MB

This week, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener of Watters Garden Center in Prescott shares 7 flowers that attract Monarch Butterflies. Learn which flower is a favorite of the Monarch Butterfly, which flowers have the best nectar, which flowers are best for pollination, and which flowers monarchs prefer to lay eggs on. How to attract more butterflies into the gardens was this week's most-asked question from friends, family, and garden center customers. Because butterflies have their favorite foods...

Marriott in Prescott Valley Breaks Ground Fall 2023

July 25, 2023 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.55 MB

When the ground breaks on the new TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Prescott Valley this fall, the Town is about two years out from opening its first upscale, extended-stay, limited-service hotel. The 93-room hotel will sit on 2.1 acres at the northeast corner of Main Street and Florentine Road, adjacent to the Findlay Toyota Center—walking distance to everything downtown city center. “We are less than a quarter mile from Prescott Valley’s Central Entertainment District and people like to wal...

July 24th Mondays with the Prescott Valley Mayor

July 25, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutes - 2.99 MB

Here is the update for July 25th, 2023: Wranglers Defeat Rattlers and Advance to Western Conference Glassford Hill Road Traffic Shifts Again Starting July 25 Prescott Valley Fandomania is August 12 Prescott Valley National Night Out is August 1 Prescott Valley Completes Two Major Road Projects Earthquake in Chino Valley? Learn more online at https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/june-26th-mondays-with-the-prescott-valley-mayor/ Listen to Prescott AZ News - SignalsAZ on Cast11: https://s...

Hope Fest 2023 Podcast

July 25, 2023 15:00 - 4 minutes - 2.98 MB

Northern Arizona’s premier community gathering returns to the beautiful Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza. The 11th annual HOPE FEST Arizona takes place 10 am-9 pm Saturday, August 19th. The heart & mission of HOPE FEST is to serve Veterans, Active Military, First Responders, their Families, and the Vulnerable of Yavapai County. Guests and their families will enjoy free family fun activities while receiving essential services, connections, and resources provided by community members and servi...

Goode's News Update on Fires, Charter Amendments, and Council Meetings

July 24, 2023 23:00 - 7 minutes - 5.07 MB

Hello, I’m Mayor Phil Goode with your weekly update. Grapevine and Racetrack Fires Prop 461 and 473 Charter Amendments Haisley Road Project City Council Executive Session City Council Voting Meeting Sunset Point Reopening Grapevine and Racetrack Fires Over the weekend, two lightning-caused wildfires started in this area. As of this morning, the Grapevine Fire on Mingus Mountain is at 400 acres. It is approximately 10 miles east of Prescott Valley, 2 miles south of Mingus Spring Ranch, with l...

Monsoon Outlook for July 24, 2023

July 24, 2023 20:00 - 52 seconds - 668 KB

Here is your Monsoon Outlook for Monday, July 24, 2023, provided by the US National Weather Service, Flagstaff, Arizona. According to the US National Weather Service Flagstaff Arizona, the monsoon continues today with similar weather as previous days. Most of northern Arizona should have chances of receiving monsoonal moisture today with the highest chances being in Coconino County and Yavapai County. Expect gusty winds, heavy rain, lightning, and small hail mixed in at times. Today's high t...

Wildlife Sightings in Prescott Valley, Castle Canyon Mesa

July 24, 2023 19:00 - 2 minutes - 1.51 MB

Prescott Valley Police Department is asking residents to use caution after two wildlife incidents in Prescott Valley and Castle Canyon Mesa. On Tuesday, July 18, two people reported they were approached by a mountain lion in the area of Tonto Park North at 9:30 p.m. Neither was injured and the lion quickly left the area. On Thursday, July 20 at 6 p.m., residents reported and videotaped a young black bear walking through driveways in Castle Canyon Mesa, in the area of East Copper Hill and N. ...

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