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Prescott Valley Police Reminds Residents 'Don't Run - Call 911'
August 16, 2021 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.35 MBPrescott Valley Police Department wants to remind the community that Arizona law (A.R.S. 13-3423) protects a person who seeks medical assistance for someone experiencing a drug-related overdose from being charged or prosecuted for the possession or use of a controlled substance or drug paraphernalia. Opioid overdoses continue to occur at an alarming rate in our area; however, there are fewer deaths due to the use of Narcan (brand name for Naloxone) and people seeking help. Narcan is availabl...
Supervisors Ask City to Reconsider Water Rate Plan that Would Charge Unincorporated Residents More for Tucson Water
August 14, 2021 17:00 - 2 minutes - 1.94 MBIn response to the Tucson Mayor and Council’s decision to move ahead with a plan to charge unincorporated County residents more for water service, the Board of Supervisors has suggested alternatives that don’t unfairly target one group of water customers. “We are working to resolve this issue in a way that protects water supplies while not disproportionally placing the costs on one class of water customer,” Board Chair and Dist. 3 Supervisor Sharon Bronson said. Among the requests Supervisor...
Arizona's Largest Venture Capital Conference Oct 7-8
August 14, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.76 MBThe Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) and Stout Street Capital announced August 11, 2021 that the third UNMET Arizona, Arizona’s largest venture capital conference, will be held in person October 7-8, 2021, in Phoenix. Company applications to present are being accepted until August 17 and investors can register for the event until September 2. The event is set to host 100 venture capital investors from around the country and 75 of the fastest-growing startups from Arizona and across the U.S. ...
Facebook Data Center Coming to Mesa
August 14, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.42 MBFacebook announced Friday August 13th it plans to build the Facebook Mesa Data Center, a 960,000 square-foot facility that will be the company’s first data center in Arizona. Along with a projected 0 million investment, the project is expected to support approximately 100 operational jobs and up to 1,500 construction jobs at peak. The Facebook Mesa Data Center will be among the most advanced, energy- and water-efficient data center facilities in the world and will be part of Facebook’s globa...
Phoenix Mayor Gallego Meets with President Biden on Infrastructure Infusion for Cities
August 13, 2021 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.51 MBMayor Kate Gallego met with President Joe Biden at the White House today to discuss growing infrastructure needs in Phoenix and across the nation. “I strongly support the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework,” said Mayor Gallego. “This partnership with the federal government is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build on our success, and to regain our footing in the wake of the pandemic. It is important for Congress to act now, so we can continue to move toward our shared vision of what Ph...
Child Tax Credit Scam Warning from IRS
August 13, 2021 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.38 MBOn Wednesday, August 11, 2021, Prescott Valley Police Department became aware that scammers are now trying to steal your personal or financial information using the Child Tax Credit program as the pretense. Scammers will use text messages, emails, phone calls, or social media to try to obtain your personal information. The scammer will pose as the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and even use a fake IRS website. These cybercriminals, appearing to be IRS, will advise you to complete a form to q...
Yavapai County Development Services Department Busier than Ever
August 13, 2021 19:00 - 2 minutes - 1.82 MBIf you have noticed a lot of new homes going up in your neighborhood, you’re not alone. Development across Yavapai County is experiencing unprecedented growth. According to Yavapai County Development Services Assistant Director, Jeremy Dye, “We are issuing new permits at levels our department has never seen before.” This growth means the department must work even harder to keep up with the increased demand. “The staff reviews hundreds of plans each month for code compliance, and it takes tim...
This Day In History, August 13th, 2021 - "Naval Disaster"
August 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.31 MBIt was just 242 years ago today, August 13, 1779, when an American fleet of 19 warships, along with 25 support ships and a compliment of 1,000 Colonial Marines, were soundly defeated by a British force in Penobscot Bay, Maine. Up until the attack on Pearl Harbor, and then perhaps the Battle of Savo Island during WWII, this was without a doubt the largest, lopsided defeat the U.S. Navy had ever suffered. As an American, it pains me to write about such a loss, but we must remember that America...
Yavapai County Juvenile Court’s Community Restitution Work Crew Cleans Prescott Valley Graffiti
August 13, 2021 10:00 - 55 seconds - 667 KBPartnering with the Prescott Valley Parks & Recreation Department, the Yavapai County Juvenile Court’s Community Restitution Work Crew has been working on graffiti abatement at 3 different locations in Prescott Valley along the urban Pipeline Trail. The work has greatly progressed over the last two weeks. In an effort to continue to deepen our partnership with the Town of Prescott Valley, and its staff, Juvenile Probation hopes to continue these projects in the Town of Prescott Valley as nee...
Initial Application Period Closed for Event Wagering Operator Applicants in Arizona
August 12, 2021 22:00 - 2 minutes - 1.7 MBThe Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) remains on track for Event Wagering to "go-live" in the state on September 9, as well as Fantasy Sports Contests to "go-live" on August 28. The signing of House Bill 2772 and amended Tribal-State Gaming Compacts directs the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) to adopt rules and act as the primary regulator and enforcement body for event wagering and fantasy sports contests. Additionally, this legislation requires event wagering & fantasy sports contests ...
2020 Census Statistics Highlight Local Population Changes and Nation’s Racial and Ethnic Diversity
August 12, 2021 21:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MBThe U.S. Census Bureau today released additional 2020 Census results showing an increase in the population of U.S. metro areas compared to a decade ago. In addition, these once-a-decade results showed the nation’s diversity in how people identify their race and ethnicity. “We are excited to reach this milestone of delivering the first detailed statistics from the 2020 Census,” said acting Census Bureau Director Ron Jarmin. “We appreciate the public’s patience as Census Bureau staff worked di...
This Day In History, August 12th, 2021 - "Singer And His Sewing Machine"
August 12, 2021 12:00 - 55 seconds - 688 KBIt was just 170 years ago today, August 12, 1851, when Isaac Singer, the man who built an empire from American sewing, received his first patent - number 8294. Now, Isaac Singer did not build the first sewing machine, but he did bring into everyone’s home an easy, cost-effective model. So began the multi-national Singer Sewing Machine Company. By cutting the price in half of home sewing machines, Singer was able to market everywhere, and expanded his profits considerably. The Turtle Back, us...
2nd Annual Fandomania: A Comic Con Event
August 12, 2021 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.28 MBCalling all Comic-con fans! Fandomania is back, bigger, and better than ever! The Prescott Valley Community Services is excited to announce that the 2nd Annual Fandomania will take place on Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 am‐4:00 pm at the Findlay Toyota Center. #Fandomania 2021 is a FREE, all-ages event that will include vendors, presentations, workshops, gaming, zombies, medieval sword fighting, the Ghostbusters, food, giveaways, and more! Featured vendors include The Janimal Draws, Game On...
Amazon Invested More than $16 Billion in Arizona, $530 Billion in U.S.
August 11, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.44 MBAmazon today announced the findings from its 2021 U.S. Economic Impact Report, sharing that the company invested more than .6 billion in the Phoenix region and billion in Arizona, since 2010. The company shared that it has created more than 30,000 jobs in Arizona in its operations, logistics, corporate, and technology functions, and there are more on the way, including the development of a new delivery station in Prescott Valley, AZ. The report also estimated that Amazon’s investments in th...
Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturer Plans Additional Hiring Growth in Chandler and Signs New Office Sublease
August 11, 2021 17:00 - 2 minutes - 1.71 MBNetherlands-based ASML has signed a seven-year, 38,000 square foot office sublease on Price Corridor at 2625 W. Geronimo Place. ASML is currently located in the same business park, Chandler Freeways Crossing, in a different building. Tenant improvements are expected to be complete later this year with ASML moving into their new building in December. ASML provides chipmakers with everything they need – hardware, software and services – to mass produce patterns on silicon through lithography. ...
Mayor Mengarelli's Weekly Update for Prescott, AZ. - Aug 9th
August 11, 2021 17:00 - 4 minutes - 3.18 MBHere's Mayor Mengarelli's weekly update for the City of Prescott. Listen in to the Mayor discussing the latest on: City Response to COVID-19 This Week’s Weather Tuesday’s Council Meetings Movies at the Elks Phippen Museum AZ Cowboy Poets Gathering Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering non-profit You can read the entire article on SignalsAZ.com at: https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/a-message-from-prescott-mayor-mengarelli-aug-9th/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Fo...
Prescott Valley Police Department Coffee with a Cop at BackBurner has Been Cancelled
August 11, 2021 14:00 - 1 minute - 1020 KBThis month's Coffee with a Cop has been canceled. Officers from the Prescott Valley Police Department would like to invite residents of the community to join them in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink free coffee at the next Coffee with a Cop event. The August Coffee with a Cop will take place on Friday, August 13 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm at BackBurner Family Restaurant, 8400 E. Long Mesa Dr, Prescott Valley. Coffee with a Cop provides a uniqu...
Prescott Valley Police Department Invites Residents to BackBurner for Coffee with a Cop
August 11, 2021 14:00 - 1 minute - 988 KBOfficers from the Prescott Valley Police Department would like to invite residents of the community to join them in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink free coffee at the next Coffee with a Cop event. The August Coffee with a Cop will take place on Friday, August 13 from 11:30 am-1:00 pm at BackBurner Family Restaurant, 8400 E. Long Mesa Dr, Prescott Valley. Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questio...
July Home Sales Fluctuate as Summer Sales Streak Continues
August 10, 2021 14:00 - 2 minutes - 1.82 MBHome sales in the city of Prescott decreased just 4.4 percent (8 homes) from June to July with a total of 182 homes sold, according to the Multiple Listing Service Report from the Prescott Area Association of REALTORS® (PAAR). However, consistently high demand has continued to drive up prices, with the median sold price rising one percent month-over-month to 2,500 in July. The month reported homes typically spending a median of 10 days on the market before selling. Inventory in Prescott stay...
This Day In History, August 10th, 2021 - "Double The Events"
August 10, 2021 14:00 - 44 seconds - 557 KBBelow features a double story for two events that happened on "This Day in History." It was just 80 years ago today, August 10, 1941, when Nazi plots were discovered in Argentina, Chile and Cuba. In fact, several Latin American nations were showings signs of pro-Nazi sympathies, even among high-ranking government officials. It was just 70 years ago today, August 10, 1951, when the UN officials who had walked out on the Peace Talks in Korea had returned to the table in Kaesong. Although it wa...
Yavapai County Hires New Finance Director
August 10, 2021 13:00 - 1 minute - 820 KBOn Monday, July 26, 2021, Connie DeKemper joined Yavapai County as the new Finance Director. She replaced Lars Johnson who left to pursue other opportunities. Mrs. DeKemper recently moved to Yavapai County from Sun Prairie Wisconsin where she was the Director of Administrative Services for the City of Sun Prairie. She was previously the City Treasurer and Finance Director for the City of Milton Wisconsin. She has a Baccalaureate in Mathematics with an emphasis in statistics from LaCrosse Wis...
This Day In History, August 9th, 2021 - "The Two Statesmen"
August 09, 2021 21:00 - 56 seconds - 694 KBIt was just 80 years ago today, August 9, 1941, when the President of the United States, Franklin Roosevelt, and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Winston Churchill, came together with their advisors for a meeting at Naval Station Argentia in Placentia Bay, Newfoundland. The British arrived on the Battle Ship H.M.S Prince of Wales, while the Americans sailed aboard the Heavy Cruiser U.S.S. Augusta. Churchill tried his best to bring the US into the War while Roosevelt committed to int...
Mayor Palguta's Weekly Update for Prescott Valley, AZ. - Aug 9th
August 09, 2021 21:00 - 4 minutes - 2.93 MBListen in to this week's podcast update from Mayor Palguta. In this segment, the Mayor covers: In this segment, Mayor Palguta covered a few topics including: Fandomania Dancing for the Stars Coffee With A Cop Meet the Mayor You can read the entire story on SignalsAZ.com: https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/mondays-with-the-mayor-aug-9th/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 ...
City of Prescott Message Regarding COVID-19
August 09, 2021 20:00 - 1 minute - 1 MBPrescott City Hall and other facilities remain fully open to the public at this time. However, in response to concerns about rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, City leadership strongly encourages citizens to follow current CDC guidelines, to wear masks, and adhere to social distancing when visiting City facilities. Masks will be available at City Hall. “The CDC, Arizona Department of Health Services, and Yavapai Community Health Services all state that the best way to protect yourse...
Treasury, IRS Provide Additional Guidance to Employers Claiming the Employee Retention Credit, Including for the Third and Fourth Quarters of 2021
August 09, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.31 MBThe Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today issued further guidance on the employee retention credit, including guidance for employers who pay qualified wages after June 30, 2021, and before January 1, 2022, and additional guidance on miscellaneous issues that apply to the employee retention credit in both 2020 and 2021. Notice 2021-49 amplifies prior guidance regarding the employee retention credit provided in Notice 2021-20 and Notice 2021-23. Notice 2021-49 addresses ch...
How Do We Improve Watson Lake's Water Quality and at What Cost?
August 09, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.59 MBWatson Lake is one of two reservoirs at the Granite Dells formed in the early 1900s when the Chino Valley Irrigation District built a dam on Granite Creek. The City of Prescott bought the reservoir and surrounding land in 1997 to preserve it for recreational purposes as well as to capture surface water runoff from the local creeks for recharge purposes. Effective management of Watson Lake is critical to maintaining the recreation and recharge benefits for all who enjoy the beautiful scenic v...
Prescott Valley's 2021 Patriot Week Honors the Fallen
August 09, 2021 16:00 - 3 minutes - 2.33 MBHonoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost 20 years ago and the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots in 2013, the Prescott Valley Civic Center is once again hosting Patriot Week. Since 2012, Prescott Valley’s Patriot Week has been an annual tribute to the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001. Patriot Week originated with the Healing Field of Northern Arizona, and has grown to include multiple tribute ceremonies and activities. Together, the Prescott Valley community and thousands of visitors band...
This Day In History, August 6th, 2021 - "Give ‘em The Chair"
August 06, 2021 13:00 - 1 minute - 774 KBIt was just 131 years ago today, August 6, 1890, when the first criminal was executed by use of the electric chair. Located at Auburn Prison in central New York, convicted murder William Kemmler, who had killed his wife, had failed all appeals, was sentenced to be executed. With great fanfare, Kemmler stoically walked to the new apparatus, he then turned and stated, "Gentlemen, I wish you all good luck. I believe I am going to a good place, and I am ready to go". They strapped him up, having...
NASA TV Coverage Set for Next International Space Station Cargo Launch
August 05, 2021 21:00 - 2 minutes - 1.53 MBNASA and Northrop Grumman are targeting 5:56 pm EDT, Tuesday, Aug 10 for the company's 16th commercial resupply services mission to the International Space Station. Live coverage of the launch from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops Island, Virginia, will air on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency's website beginning at 5:30 pm. Loaded with more than 8,200 pounds of research, crew supplies, and hardware, Northrop Grumman's Cygnus cargo spacecraft will launch on the company's...
YC Student Sam Breyer Awarded Granite Mountain Hotshot Travis Turbyfill Memorial Scholarship
August 05, 2021 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBCaptain CrossFit is hosting the 9th Annual Hotshots 19 Memorial Workout on August 28, 2021, an event designed to support and recognize Prescott's firefighting community of the past, present, and future. Money raised at this event goes to support scholarships for Arizona Wildfire and Incident Management, and Fire Science at Yavapai College. Granite Mountain Hotshot Travis Turbyfill Memorial Scholarship This year, Sam Breyer was awarded the Granite Mountain Hotshot Travis Turbyfill Memorial S...
Jewish Community Foundation of Prescott Provides $5,000 to Humboldt's Orchestra Program
August 04, 2021 21:00 - 3 minutes - 2.21 MBEarlier this year, the Jewish Community Foundation of Prescott (JCF) provided a ,000 grant to Prescott Valley’s Humboldt Education Foundation’s (HEF) School Orchestra Program. The JCF grant allowed the HEF orchestra program to purchase instruments for Humboldt Unified School District (HUSD) students. Instruments purchased included cellos, violas and violins. About the HEF School Orchestra Program The Humboldt Education Foundation School Orchestra Program is a multi-phased, community-based ef...
Kore Power Selects Arizona Site for One Million Square Foot "Koreplex" Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Facility
August 04, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MBKORE Power, Inc. announced today the first lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility wholly owned by a U.S. company will be built in Maricopa County. The one million square foot manufacturing facility, dubbed the KOREPlex, will support up to 12-gigawatt hours (GWh) of battery cell production to ensure a reliable and independent U.S. supply chain for lithium-ion battery cells that are critical to the future of electric vehicles, power grids and more. The facility will have the capacity to pr...
Advertising in Prescott Region Getting Easier
August 04, 2021 13:00 - 1 minute - 1.23 MBTalking Glass Media (TGM), Prescott Valley's multimedia network and advertising agency, is launching its comprehensive QR code network to bridge its digital and print worlds for its marketing and advertising clients. Central Arizona's Leading Content Network Talking Glass Media is home to digital, print, streaming and outdoor media platforms. These content platforms generate more than 25 million impressions per year for TGM’s advertising and marketing partners. These platforms include Sign...
This Day In History, August 4th, 2021 - "Passing Of Two Friends"
August 04, 2021 12:00 - 52 seconds - 650 KBIt was just 195 years ago today, July 4, 1826, when two founding fathers and past Presidents, political rivals, but most importantly, two friends, died on the same day. John Adams, second President, and Thomas Jefferson, third President, both passed away on the same date, though not together. Throughout their life, these two had been friends and bitter enemies, especially when Adams won the Presidency over Jefferson. On this date, Jefferson passed away at his beloved home in Monticello, whil...
Yavapai County Lifts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
August 04, 2021 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBEffective Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 8:00 a.m., Yavapai County will lift the Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. Chairman Brown, working with the Yavapai County Emergency Manager, local forest, and fire professionals, have discussed the current fire danger and at this time have determined that it is appropriate to remove the stage one fire restrictions that were put into place last June. Yavapai County exercised extreme caution before lifting fire restriction. Chairman Brown said, “Due to the lack...
Yavapai County Buildings Closed to the Public
August 04, 2021 05:00 - 2 minutes - 1.72 MBThis past Monday, Yavapai County Community Health Services (YCCHS) reported 159 new positive Covid-19 cases from the weekend. For the past few weeks, we have seen our positive case numbers continue to increase from a low of around 20 to over 100 new cases a day. We believe this sudden increase is caused by the more contagious Delta variant of the Covid virus, as well as the fact that the majority of Yavapai County residents have not received their vaccination. Effective Thursday, August 5, 2...
Dear Rodeo: The Cody Johnson Story Rides Into Prescott Valley August 10
August 04, 2021 05:00 - 3 minutes - 2.61 MBCOJO Music / Warner Music Nashville and Trafalgar Releasing are proud to announce a theatrical event release for Dear Rodeo: The Cody Johnson Story, with limited screenings beginning August 10th. The film, from rising country music superstar Cody Johnson and Tacklebox Films, recounts Johnson’s real-life journey from the dusty rodeo arenas of rural Texas to some of the biggest musical stages in America. With guest appearances by Reba McEntire, Navy Seal Chris Kyle’s widow Taya (Kyle), Houston...
Mayor Palguta's Weekly Update for Prescott Valley, AZ. - Aug 2nd
August 03, 2021 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.04 MBHere's Prescott Valley's Mayor Kell Palguta with the weekly Mayoral update for the Town of Prescott Valley. In this segment, Mayor Palguta covered a few topics including: School Starting National Night Out Coffee with a Cop Fandomania Music on the Green COVID-19 You can read the entire article on SignalsAZ.com here: https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/mondays-with-the-mayor-aug-2nd/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook ...
Mayor Mengarelli's Weekly Update for Prescott, AZ. - Aug 2
August 03, 2021 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.72 MBListen in to the weekly Mayoral Update for the City of Prescott. This week, Mayor Mengarelli discusses : Weekend Activities to Look Forward to Interim City Attorney Matt Podracky Recruitment for the City Attorney Position Back to School COVID The Lions Organizations You can read the entire article on SignalsAZ.com here: https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/a-message-from-prescott-mayor-mengarelli-aug-2nd/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podca...
Prescott Valley to Begin General Plan Update Process
August 03, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.48 MBThe Town of Prescott Valley this summer will begin the process of updating its General Plan. Voters approved the previous plan, General Plan 2025, in March 2013, and by State law, the Town must update the document every 10 years. The General Plan serves as a guide for the Town’s physical, economic and social development. It is a compilation of goals, policies and implementation strategies reflecting the vision of the Town’s citizens. The Plan is used by staff, the Planning & Zoning Commissio...
Talking Glass Media of Prescott Valley Offering Free Holiday Video Cards!
August 03, 2021 02:00 - 1 minute - 963 KBFree holiday video greeting cards are now being offered to businesses in the region as a way to celebrate the holidays at Talking Glass Media Studios, home to Signals A Z.com, TG Magazine and CAST11 podcast. We are starting early this year because of the growing demand we experienced last year! Businesses can contact Talking Glass Media Studios through the form below to schedule a free video shoot for the holidays! https://youtu.be/1npfzlvaoqs The Talking Glass Media Studios are all set up...
Prescott Valley's Newest Italian Restaurant, The Grumpy Sicilian, Open Now!
July 31, 2021 12:00 - 3 minutes - 2.38 MBThe doors open, the smell of authentic New York Italian food washes over you and the waiter yells from across the restaurant, “Hey! Welcome to The Grumpy Sicilian, are you here for the food or for the attitude? We will give you both.” At The Grumpy Sicilian, the New York Italian authenticity permeates far beyond the style of pizza. From the moment you step foot in Prescott Valley’s newest culinary addition, you will feel as though you are on the blocks of New York stopping by the corner shop...
400+ Athletes Competing in Honor of Hotshots Memorial in Prescott, AZ.
July 29, 2021 17:00 - 1 minute - 1.22 MBJoin over 400 athletes of all levels throughout the southwest who are converging on Captain CrossFit of Prescott, Arizona for the 9th Annual Hotshots 19 Memorial Workout on August 28, 2021. Captain CrossFit is hosting the 9th Annual Hotshots 19 Memorial Workout with the event taking place in the heart of Prescott at 420 6th Street. The events starts at 8am with heats running every hour. The final heat starts at 2pm. Come support Prescott’s firefighting community by recognizing our wild land...
5 Perennial Herbs that Come Back Every Year
July 29, 2021 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.45 MBThis week, Ken Lain The Mountain Gardener of Watters Garden Center in Prescott, AZ discusses the melding of form and function in your garden. What perennial herbs are best for your space? Which are easy to care for and perfect for your outdoor space. Many herbs can be planted once and left to grow for years. Perennial herbs take some of the heavy liftings out of garden design by coming back year after year, and they are always some of the best-looking plants in the yard. A perennial bed allo...
Prescott Valley Police to Host Citizen's Police Academy
July 28, 2021 15:00 - 2 minutes - 1.48 MBThe Prescott Valley Police Department is now accepting applications for its 2021 Citizen Police Academy. The Academy beginning Tuesday, August 24, 2021, and will be held at the Prescott Valley PD Training room, 7601 E. Skoog Blvd., Prescott Valley. The Academy will run from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM every Tuesday night through October 12, 2021. There is no charge for the Academy, and the public is invited. The 8-week Academy is an in-depth look at the mission, philosophy, and operations of the depa...
This Day In History, July 28th, 2021 - "The Missing Clipper"
July 28, 2021 14:00 - 1 minute - 739 KBIt was just 83 years ago today, July 28, 1938, when the first of three Pan American Airways Martin M-130 flying boats crashed, with the loss of the crew and passengers. In the 30’s, travel was a luxury, and flying boats carried the American traveler to many exotic destinations. The Hawaii Clipper, along with the China Clipper and Philippine Clipper, travelled the globe in elegance, sadly, all three would crash. On this date, the Hawaii Clipper, leaving from Guam and flying to Manila in the P...
10 Favorite Vegetables Easily Grown in Pots
July 27, 2021 22:00 - 5 minutes - 3.68 MBSnippet: Nurseries witness Victory Garden 2.0. 10 veggies are proof you don't need a giant yard for a bountiful garden. Vegetables best grown in containers. How to grow edible plants on any deck or patio. Vegetables kids love to grow. The economy ripples through communities in strange ways, and one exciting current trend is in the world of gardening. It even has a name: 'Victory Garden 2.0'. It identifies those that grow plants that produce nourishing foods. The first Victory Garden Manual...
This Day In History, July 27th, 2021 - "Why Can’t They Eat The Weeds?"
July 27, 2021 13:00 - 1 minute - 754 KBIt was just 90 years ago today, July 27, 1931, when farmers in America awoke to a plague of biblical proportions. Initially starting on the 26th of July, swarms of locusts descended on crops in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota, devastating a crop that was already struggling through hot temperatures and a drought. In fact, locust, unlike most decent animals, love the dry conditions, their larva thrive in dry heat, and the 1930’s in America were pretty dry. Mother Nature likes to add insult to...
Mayor Mengarelli's Weekly Update for Prescott, AZ. - July 26th
July 27, 2021 12:00 - 4 minutes - 2.95 MBHere's Mayor Mengarelli's weekly update for the City of Prescott. This week, he discusses: Weather Faith Moore in Cottonwood COVID This Week’s Council Meeting Arizona Redistricting Commission Yavapai Family Advocacy Center You can read the entire update on SignalsAZ.com: https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/a-message-from-prescott-mayor-mengarelli-july-26th/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/...
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and Other Arizona Mayors Lead Effort to Bring Amtrack Passenger Rail Service Between Tucson and Phoenix
July 26, 2021 21:00 - 1 minute - 973 KBSeveral Arizona mayors, led by Tucson Mayor Regina Romero and Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, are asking Arizona’s congressional delegation to support Amtrak’s proposed expansion of frequent and reliable passenger rail service. Amtrak’s vision calls for passenger rail service that will connect Tucson, Phoenix, and the West Valley with three round trips per day, as well as the possibility of daily service to Los Angeles. “I am pleased to join my fellow mayors from both Pima and Maricopa County in...