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Prescott Valley Parks and Recreation Beginning Excavation Work at Fain Lake

November 09, 2021 15:00 - 57 seconds - 704 KB

Prescott Valley Parks and Recreation would like to notify residents that there will be upcoming excavation work at Fain Lake starting on Monday, November 8, 2021, and will continue through the month of November. Crews will be on site Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-5:00 pm. During construction, all areas west of the walking bridge will be closed, including walking trails. Please be mindful of heavy equipment and dump trucks entering the parking lot and 5th Street. If you have any. questions or concer...

Kiwanis Club of Prescott Valley to Hold Inaugural Dinner

November 08, 2021 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.5 MB

On Wednesday, November 17, 2021, from 6:00 pm-9:00 pm, the Kiwanis Club of Prescott Valley will hold its inaugural dinner at the Arizona Downs to celebrate the start of its new chapter. The Kiwanis Club of Prescott Valley started in July 2021 and was officially chartered in October, its start made possible by Prescott Kiwanis Club. The new branch of the organization now has 17 members and is growing and ready to welcome new members. The Inaugural Dinner is an opportunity to introduce the new...

Monday's with Mayor Palguta - Nov 8th

November 08, 2021 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.34 MB

Here's Mayor Kell Palguta of Prescott Valley and his weekly podcast segment, Monday's with the Mayor.  In this segment, the Mayor discusses: Veterans Day Closures Shop Local Planning and Zoning/General Plan Recap Prescott Valley Arts and Culture New Art Classes Florentine Road Open House You can read the entire article on SignalsAZ.com at: https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/mondays-with-the-mayor-november-8th/ You can follow CAST11 facebook at: https://www.Facebook.com/Cast11AZ Foll...

Mayor Mengarelli's Weekly Update for Prescott, AZ. - Nov 8th

November 08, 2021 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.56 MB

In this week's podcast segment with Mayor Mengarelli, the Mayor discusses: Prescott City Council Meeting, Study Session, and Voting Veterans Day Non-Profit Highlight: Disabled American Veterans (DAV You can read the entire article on SignalsAZ.com at: https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/a-message-from-prescott-mayor-mengarelli-nov-8th/ You can follow CAST11 facebook at: https://www.Facebook.com/Cast11AZ Follow the leading good news website, SignalsAZ at: https://www.SignalsAZ.com Check...

Monster Trucks Return to Prescott Valley's Findlay Toyota Center

November 05, 2021 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.76 MB

The Toughest Monster Truck Tour is coming back to the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, AZ for two nights in January! The show begins at 7:30 pm each night on January 21 and January 22. The Pit Party will take place from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm before each performance. Tickets are on sale now at the Findlay Toyota Center Box Office, or www.toughestmonstertrucks.com. Ticket deals are only offered for early bird buyers so get your tickets now! "We are beyond excited to bring this event back ...

Monster Trucks Return to Prescott Valley's Findlay Toyota Center in 2022

November 05, 2021 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.6 MB

The Toughest Monster Truck Tour is coming back to the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, AZ for two nights in January! The show begins at 7:30 pm each night on January 21 and January 22. The Pit Party will take place from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm before each performance. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, November 5th at 10:00 am. You can get your tickets at the Findlay Toyota Center Box Office, or www.toughestmonstertrucks.com. Ticket deals are only offered for early bird buyers so...

Full Closures of I-17 Between Happy Valley Road and Carefree Highway in North Phoenix Planned this Weekend (Nov. 5-7)

November 05, 2021 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.43 MB

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan ahead and expect heavy delays for the following closures of north- and southbound Interstate 17 between Happy Valley Road and State Route 74 (Carefree Highway), for pavement sealing maintenance and lane striping: Southbound I-17 CLOSED between SR 74 (Carefree Highway) and Happy Valley Road from 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6. The southbound I-17 on-ramps at Daisy Mountain Drive and Pioneer Road will also be c...

100 Men and 100 Women Who Care Fundraiser Taking Place November 18th

November 05, 2021 14:00 - 1 minute - 828 KB

Join the 100 Men Who Care and the 100 Women Who Care of Northern Arizona for their Annual Joint Event taking place at the Finn , Touchmark at the Ranch in Prescott, on November 18th. Details of the Event: November 18, 2021 The Finn Restaurant, 3150 Touchmark Blvd., Prescott, AZ. 5:00pm - 7:30pm 1. Three non-profits will be presenting during the evening. 2. The group will then vote to select a non-profit to receive the gift. 3. Each person present must bring their 0 cash/check to be given to ...

Veterans Day Closures for Prescott Valley, Prescott, and Chino Valley

November 03, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.58 MB

With Veterans Day around the corner, many city services close in honor of the holiday. Below is your quick reference list for all the city and town closures happening in Prescott Valley, Prescott, and Chino Valley. Town of Prescott Valley The Town of Prescott Valley offices will be closed in observance of Veterans Day on Thursday, November 11th. They will reopen for normal business hours on November 12th. The following Town of Prescott Valley facilities are also closed Veteran's Day and will...

Plan for Southbound I-17 Lane Restrictions South of Flagstaff Nov. 1-5

November 03, 2021 13:00 - 1 minute - 800 KB

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for lane restrictions on southbound Interstate 17 south of Flagstaff as a project to install fiber optic cable continues along the roadway. Drivers should slow down, proceed through the work zone with caution and watch for construction personnel while the following restrictions are in place from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, through Thursday, Nov. 4, and from 6 a.m. to noon on Friday, Nov. 5: Southbound I-17 will be narrowed...

Plan for Interstate 17 Overnight Lane Restrictions North of Black Canyon City between Agua Fria River and Bumble Bee Road Nov. 1 - 5

November 03, 2021 12:00 - 52 seconds - 635 KB

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers who travel Interstate 17 to plan for overnight northbound lane restrictions north of Black Canyon City between Agua Fria River (milepost 256) and Bumble Bee Road (milepost 249) while ADOT crews perform guardrail repair work. The restrictions will occur nightly from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 1, through the morning of Friday, Nov. 5. ADOT advises drivers to slow down and use caution around personnel and equipment while guardrail repa...

Prescott National Forest Needs Campground Host Volunteers for 2022

November 03, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.45 MB

The Prescott National Forest is looking for energetic, hardworking, fun-loving individuals and pairs of people to become Volunteer Hosts on the Bradshaw Ranger District of the Prescott National Forest. The 2022 season begins the last week of March for locations opening on April 1, 2022, and last week of April for locations opening on May 1, 2022. Most locations close on October 31, and hosts depart the first week of November. This is a 6 – 7 month volunteer opportunity. All volunteer host op...

Prescott's 25th Holiday Light Parade & Bonfire Festival

November 03, 2021 01:00 - 1 minute - 990 KB

Kick-off the holidays with Prescott's 25th Annual Holiday Light Parade with Bonfire Festival on Saturday, November 27th by entering your business or organization! This is a great way to promote your organization, business, club, school, or family and friends. Applications are now open on the Prescott Downtown Partnership website at www.prescottdowntown.com or you can call 928-443-5220 to put in for your own parade entry! >>ENTRY FORM<< This event kicks off the holiday season in “Arizona’s Ch...

Plan for State Route 89A Daytime Lane Restrictions in Prescott Valley near Old Fain Road Nov. 3 - 4

November 02, 2021 21:00 - 1 minute - 737 KB

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for daytime lane closures on north- and southbound State Route 89A in Prescott Valley near Old Fain Road while pavement preservation work is underway. The following restrictions will occur from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, and Thursday, Nov. 4: SR 89A will be narrowed to one lane only with alternating north- and southbound travel near Old Fain Road (between mileposts 330 and 332). Flaggers and a pilot car will guide d...

Mayor Palguta's Weekly Update for Prescott Valley, AZ. - Nov 1st

November 02, 2021 18:00 - 4 minutes - 3.21 MB

In this podcast segment of Monday's with Mayor Palguta of Prescott Valley, the Mayor covered a few topics including: Safe Trick or Treat Demolition Derby No Shave November General Plan Discussion Coffee with a Cop 20th Annual Create a Tree Flying High Turkey Drive You can read the entire story on SignalsAZ.com, here: https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/mondays-with-the-mayor-november-1st/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Fa...

Build Your 'Cash' Account Before Retiring

November 02, 2021 13:00 - 3 minutes - 2.14 MB

If you’re going to retire in the next few years, you’ll want to start thinking about making some changes to your investment portfolio. And one area you may want to look at is whatever type of cash account you might have – because, when you’re retired, the amount of cash you have readily available may be even more important than when you were working. Your cash management account could pay a slightly higher rate than a typical savings account, as well as serving as a holding place for funds t...

Bradshaw Mountain High Showdown Against Prescott High School

November 01, 2021 23:00 - 1 minute - 886 KB

This week is a big week for students and staff of Bradshaw Mountain High School and Prescott High School. Both the volleyball and football teams of each high school will be competing this week to earn a win against their local rival. Football Bradshaw Mountain High School Football and Prescott High School Football will compete for the win this Friday, November 5th at 7:00 pm. The teams will play at Prescott High School, 1050 Ruth Street, Prescott, AZ 86301. You can also watch the game live h...

Mayor Mengarelli's Weekly Update for Prescott, AZ. - Nov 1st

November 01, 2021 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MB

Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli discussed several topics in his podcast update providing important information for the residents of Prescott, Arizona. Here are some of the things the Mayor discusses in this NOV 1st episode: Willow Creek Dog Park TSA Precheck Event Veteran’s Day Events at the Prescott Public Library Veteran’s Quarterly Mixer PEO Chapter DX Turkey and Ham orders Annual Courthouse Christmas Lighting Fundraiser Non-Profit Highlight: Prescott Chamber of Commerce You can ...

Prescott Mayor Mengarelli's Final Letter to the Community

November 01, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.13 MB

Winston Churchill once said: “Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential.” Certainly, that describes Prescott’s evolution from a small mining town on the frontier of our country in the 1860s to the award-winning 21st-century community we are today. As my term as your mayor comes to an end, I would like to reflect on what we, as a community, have accomplished during the past four years that I’ve had the privilege to serve as your Mayor. Together, we...

Prescott Valley's The Movement Studio Holds 2nd Annual Summit for Humboldt Unified School District

November 01, 2021 20:00 - 2 minutes - 1.75 MB

The Movement Studio in Prescott Valley is launching their 2nd Annual Summit for HUSD. This event is a self-lead hike/bike/walk/jog with proceeds going to the Humboldt Education Foundation (HEF). HEF is a non-profit 501(c)(3) foundation with a mission to support the students and teachers of the Humboldt Unified School District. Last year this event raised 21, which was used to help fund teacher mini-grants and student scholarships. HEF provides quarterly teacher grants throughout the school y...

Mesa City Council Approves Purchase of First All-Electric Fire Truck in North America

November 01, 2021 17:00 - 2 minutes - 1.55 MB

Mesa City Council has approved the purchase of an all-electric pumper truck for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department. The truck is manufactured by E-ONE and is the first of its kind made in North America and put into service in the United States. The action supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan and goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. “I’m an advocate for electric vehicles—it’s a better technology and this is one of many steps we can take to bring us closer to our Climate A...

Nation's First All-Electric Fire Truck in Mesa AZ.

November 01, 2021 17:00 - 2 minutes - 1.55 MB

Mesa City Council has approved the purchase of an all-electric pumper truck for the Mesa Fire and Medical Department. The truck is manufactured by E-ONE and is the first of its kind made in North America and put into service in the United States. The action supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan and goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. “I’m an advocate for electric vehicles—it’s a better technology and this is one of many steps we can take to bring us closer to our Climate A...

Governor Ducey Announces Additional $5 Million For Small Businesses

October 31, 2021 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.46 MB

Governor Doug Ducey announced an additional million to help Arizona small businesses recover from the economic consequences of the pandemic and extreme weather conditions. Governor Ducey launched the Back to Work Small Business Rehiring and Retention Program in August and has invested a total of million in the program to support small, locally-owned businesses. Recipients of the first round of funding have been identified and distribution of funds has begun. Today’s additional funding from...

Prescott National Forest Service Holding Employment Workshop and Career Expo

October 31, 2021 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.09 MB

Prescott National Forest is excited to announce they will be holding an Employment Workshop & Career Expo on November 6, 2021. The Employment Workshop & Career Expo is an opportunity for job seekers to meet with representatives from a variety of programs to learn about opportunities with the Prescott National Forest as well as other locations around the country. The U.S. Forest Service will be accepting applications for the 2022 filed season from November 5-12, 2021. Positions are available ...

Prescott Regional Airport Hosts TSA PreCheck Enrollment Event

October 30, 2021 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.51 MB

Due to popular demand, IdentoGo TSA Pre✓® will return to Prescott Regional Airport from Monday, November 15th through Friday, November 19th, 2021. The IdentoGo TSA Pre✓® station will be located in the new terminal near Avis and Budget at 6600 Airport Ave. TSA Pre✓® is an expedited screening program that enables identified low-risk air travelers to enjoy a smart and efficient screening experience. For TSA Pre✓® travelers, there is no need to remove shoes, 3-1-1 liquids, laptops, light outerwe...

City of Kingman Announces First Ever Kingman 66 Fest

October 30, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.77 MB

The City of Kingman would like to announce the first-ever Kingman 66 Fest happening Friday and Saturday, November 5th and 6th in Lewis Kingman Park located at 2210 East Andy Devine Road (Route 66). The Kingman 66 Fest celebrates 95 years of Route 66, which was originally designated in November 1926. The event is on November 5 & 6 in Lewis Kingman Park, a historic park that was one of the few shaded US Highway 66 rest stops. The festival will bring to Kingman its first zip-line, hosted by Roc...

Plan for Overnight Full Lane Closures on State Route 89 in Chino Valley Monday Night, Nov. 1

October 29, 2021 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.37 MB

Drivers who use State Route 89 in Chino Valley should plan for overnight full lane closures at the intersection of State Route 89 and Road 1 North (mileposts 327-328) while contractors complete activation of a traffic signal and final striping. The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to slow down and use caution around construction personnel and equipment while the following closures are in place: North- and southbound SR 89 will be closed at the intersection of Road 1 North...

This Day In History, October 28th, 2021 - "A Theological College"

October 28, 2021 11:00 - 56 seconds - 698 KB

It was just 385 years ago today, October 28, 1636, when the Massachusetts Bay Colony voted to establish a theological college in order to train the ministers of the New World. In 1638, a prominent minister, named John Harvard, had left as his dying wish to see this new college grow in strength. And so it began, on this date, the cornerstone of Harvard University. The college has changed somewhat today, though it is hard to mention America’s high institutions of learning without mentioning Ha...

Arizona Philharmonic Announced Art 4 All Program to Benefit Prescott and Surprise Communities

October 28, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.26 MB

Arizona Philharmonic (A Z Phil) Prescott's regional professional orchestra, announces their Art 4 All™ program, a fundamental component of A Z Phil's effort to bring professional orchestra music to all interested members of the community on a pay-what-you-can basis. "To connect the local community to our Art 4 All™ program, we collaborate with local partners, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys to Men Mentoring, Prescott Area Shelter Services, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Granite Peak Uni...

Plan for Continued Lane Restrictions on State Route 89A North of Sedona through Nov. 3

October 28, 2021 03:00 - 1 minute - 765 KB

The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists to plan for ongoing daytime lane restrictions currently in place along State Route 89A north of Sedona on weekdays through Wednesday, Nov. 3. Drivers should slow down, proceed through the work zone with caution and watch for construction personnel and equipment while the following restrictions remain in place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.: SR 89A is currently narrowed to one lane only with alternating north- and southbound travel in the ...

Coconino National Forest to Sell Limited Number of Christmas Tree Permits

October 28, 2021 03:00 - 1 minute - 1.17 MB

Coconino National Forest will begin selling a limited number of Christmas tree permits online starting November 9, and permit owners will be allowed to begin cutting Nov. 16 through Dec. 31. A total of 1,150 permits will be available for purchase on the Coconino NF Christmas Tree Recreation.gov webpage, which also lists details about designated cutting areas, maps, dates, and types of trees that may be cut. Three hundred permits will be designated for the cutting areas within the Flagstaff R...

IRS Updates Information on the Third Economic Impact Payment

October 27, 2021 15:00 - 7 minutes - 4.94 MB

The third round of Economic Impact Payments was authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 as an advance payment of the tax year 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit. The IRS started sending the third Economic Impact Payments to eligible individuals on March 12, 2021. We continue to send Economic Impact Payments weekly in 2021 as 2020 tax returns are processed. Payments will be sent to eligible people for whom the IRS did not have information to send a payment but who recently filed a 2020 ta...

Prescott Valley's 1st Demolition Derby on October 30th at Arizona Downs!

October 26, 2021 19:00 - 1 minute - 808 KB

Put on your ghoulish garb and head on down to Prescott Valley's Arizona Downs for the 1st Annual Arizona Downs Demolition Derby! On October 30th the gates will open at noon at the Arizona Downs, 10501 E. Hwy 89A, Prescott Valley. There will be a costume contest at intermission so come in your best costume, winner will win a 0 cash prize! Arizona Downs, 10501 E. Hwy 89A Want to enter your vehicle and win a chance for a 00 purse in cash and prizes? Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1855545...

This Day In History, October 26th, 2021 - "OK Corral"

October 26, 2021 17:00 - 1 minute - 953 KB

It was just 140 years ago today, October 26, 1881, when one of the most famous gunfights in history occurred. Now, I’m a big western movie buff, and I love it when the shootout at the OK Corral lasts more than an hour, but sadly this is very wrong. In fact, one of the most famous gunfights in history lasted only about 30 seconds. Still, it was something to see. Fought in the alley way behind C. S. Fly’s photography, not the OK Corral, the battle pitted lawmen Virgil, Morgan, and Wyatt Earp, ...

Riverdance, The International Irish Dance Phenomenon, is Bringing Their 25th Anniversary Show to Prescott Valley, AZ

October 26, 2021 03:00 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MB

The performance of RIVERDANCE 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW previously scheduled for Tuesday, February 8, 2022, has been rescheduled and will now play the Findlay Toyota Center on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. Please hold on to your tickets as they will be honored for the new performance date. We understand that you might not be able to attend the show on the new date. Refunds will be available at your original point of purchase beginning on January 6, 2022, through February 4, 2022, at 10 pm. Refunds will ...

Mayor Mengarelli's Weekly Update for Prescott, AZ. - Oct 25th

October 26, 2021 03:00 - 5 minutes - 3.81 MB

Check out Mayor Greg Mengarelli's weekly podcast update for the CIty of Prescott. This week, the Mayor discusses: Prescott City Council Meetings Halloween Events Non-Profit Highlight: Suze’s Prescott Center for the Arts You can read the entire article on SignalsAZ.com, here:  https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/a-message-from-prescott-mayor-mengarelli-oct-25/ Follow CAST11 on Facebook at: https://www.Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow t...

Yavapai County Large Animal Evacuation Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Prescott Valley

October 26, 2021 03:00 - 2 minutes - 1.46 MB

The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors and Large Animal Shelters & Emergency Readiness -LASER will officially dedicate the property at 10445 County Fair Trail, Prescott Valley, as a Large Animal Evacuation Center to shelter barn animals of Yavapai County residents during emergency evacuations. The public is welcome to attend this ribbon-cutting ceremony and to get familiar with the shelter site and the organization that runs the shelter during an emergency evacuation. More details about LAS...

Mayor Palguta's Weekly Update for Prescott Valley, AZ. - Oct 25th

October 25, 2021 21:00 - 4 minutes - 2.92 MB

Here's Mayor Palguta's weekly podcast update for the Town of Prescott Valley. In this segment, the Mayor discusses: Public Transit Survey Prescott Valley Police K-9 Fuel of Dreams Prescott Valley Open House Meeting PVPD K9 Grant Contest Prescott Valley Demolition Derby Haunting on the Green Safe Trick or Treat You can read the entire article on SignalsAZ.com at: https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/mondays-with-the-mayor-october-25th/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST...

Jerome Slide Area Mitigation Work to Begin October 25

October 25, 2021 16:00 - 1 minute - 897 KB

The Buesing Corporation, in conjunction with Yavapai County, will be performing slide mitigation work on UVX Road adjacent to Perkinsville Road in the Jerome shops area. Construction will begin October 25, 2021, and continue through December 9, 2021. Construction will consist of soil nail and shotcrete reinforcing for slope stabilization and miscellaneous erosion control. One lane of traffic will remain open at all times; however, motorists may encounter lane restrictions, reduced speeds, an...

Prescott Valley Police Department to Participate in Fuel of Dreams

October 25, 2021 16:00 - 1 minute - 858 KB

On Thursday, October 28, 2021, Prescott Valley Police Department officers and staff will participate in the Special Olympics Fuel of Dreams fundraiser. This event will take place at the Fry’s gas station in Prescott Valley, located at 3100 N. Glassford Hill Road from 4PM‐6PM. Officers and staff will pump gas and clean windows for customers to collect donations for the Northern Arizona Special Olympics. Last year, the PD raised [post_excerpt],200 during this event. Fry's Gas Station, 3100 N. ...

Prescott Valley Seeks Public Input with Transit Survey

October 24, 2021 14:00 - 1 minute - 1.26 MB

The Town of Prescott Valley continues to move forward with its microtransit plan, and is now seeking public input with an online survey. Microtransit offers transportation in smaller (vans, sedans, smaller buses) vehicles shared by other riders, with flexible routing and/or scheduling. Rides can be reserved or booked by an app or via a call center. The plan, paid for with Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act dollars, is slated to begin service in Prescott Valley the fir...

City of Cottonwood Seeking Members for Its Planning and Zoning Commission

October 22, 2021 13:00 - 2 minutes - 1.4 MB

The City of Cottonwood is seeking applicants to fill two partial term seats on its Planning and Zoning Commission. One seat has a term expiring February 5, 2022 and one seat has a term expiring June 17, 2023. This volunteer position is appointed by the City Council and serves without pay. All seven commission members must be residents of Cottonwood living within the incorporated city limits. The Commission is responsible for the review of land use proposals (conditional use permits, zoning, ...

This Day In History, October 19th, 2021 - "The World Turned Upside Down"

October 20, 2021 19:00 - 1 minute - 1.17 MB

It was just 240 years ago today, October 19, 1781, when General Cornwallis, Commanding General of all British forces in the South, surrendered to American and French forces at the battle of Yorktown. For years now, the war had waxed and waned, with victories on both sides. However, thanks to an aggressive guerilla warfare campaign in the South by American Militia, and by swift thinking from Washington to march his Army from New York to Yorktown, Virginia, the British were trapped, even the F...

Prescott Valley Town Council Approves Uses for Portion of American Rescue Plan Act Dollars

October 20, 2021 19:00 - 1 minute - 1.36 MB

The Town of Prescott Valley stands to receive .6 million in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Congress passed the Act on March 10, 2021, to alleviate some of the economic problems expected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Town staff presented information regarding the eligible local uses of this money at the August 19, 2021, Council work-study meeting, and on Thursday brought the item back to the Council to discuss potential specific uses of approx...

Chino Valley Town Council Approves New Police Facility

October 19, 2021 18:00 - 40 seconds - 495 KB

The Chino Valley Town Council has approved the construction contract for the Town's new Police Facility. The town expects to break ground on the new facility by the end of the 2021. The council approved Danson Construction, LLC for the construction of the new Police Facility in the amount of ,991,046. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubbRT8XR_B0 Is your business listed in the official Prescott Valley Recreation Guide?! 60,000 copies are being printed annually! How can you add your business? C...

Mayor Mengarelli's Weekly Update for Prescott, AZ. - Oct 18th

October 19, 2021 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.15 MB

In this podcast episode, Mayor Mengarelli shares the following info in his  weekly update for the City of Prescott: Yavapai College Art Faculty Exhibit Prescott Fire Department Chief Dennis Light Prescott Police Traffic Enforcement Coyote Incident in Blooming Hills Dump the Drugs Event Veterans Day Parade Non-Profit Highlight: Prescott Police Foundation You can read the entire original article on SIGNALSAZ.com at: https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/a-message-from-prescott-mayor-menga...

Yavapai College Performing Arts Center in Prescott Opens Its Season with Bluegrass Mass

October 18, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.59 MB

After eighteen months of shutdowns, lockdowns and sheltering-in-place, Yavapai College Performing Arts Center is opening up to its beloved audiences with the sounds of coming home. Bluegrass Mass – a sweet, spiritual and toe-tapping evening of down-home spirituals, choral classics and local artists – launches Yavapai College Performing Arts Center’s 27th Season, Saturday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 24 at 3 p.m. “I am thrilled to commence our 2021-22 season!” YC Performing Arts Direc...

Prescott Fire Chief Dennis Light Announces Retirement

October 18, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.73 MB

Prescott Fire Chief Dennis Light has announced his intention to retire, effective February 1, 2022. In his letter to City management, Chief Light said: “I’d like to personally thank each of you, the Prescott City Council, the greater Prescott community, my peers, and most importantly the men and women of the Prescott Fire Department who’ve allowed me to serve this community as its Fire Chief since June 2014.” In his letter, Light went on to say that he was proud of several accomplishments in...

ESO Telescope Observes Exoplanet Where is Rains Iron

October 17, 2021 14:00 - 3 minutes - 2.22 MB

Researchers using ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) have observed an extreme planet where they suspect it rains iron. The ultra-hot giant exoplanet has a day side where temperatures climb above 2400 degrees Celsius, high enough to vaporise metals. Strong winds carry iron vapour to the cooler night side where it condenses into iron droplets. “One could say that this planet gets rainy in the evening, except it rains iron,” says David Ehrenreich, a professor at the University of Geneva in Switze...

YRMC, Dignity Health Announce the Opening of the Outpatient Services Building West in Prescott

October 17, 2021 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.34 MB

In late October, the much anticipated Outpatient Services Building West will begin to open in stages to serve our community. Located on the campus of Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center West (YRMC) in Prescott, this new state-of-the-art health and wellness center combines high-tech innovations with comfort and convenience. “The Outpatient Services Building West is a patient-focused health and wellness center,” says Ken Boush, Director of Marketing and Communications at Dignity He...

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