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Prescott Launches Fast Track Permit Program
The City of Prescott Community Development Department is pleased to announce the launch of its new Fast Track Permit Program, designed to make the permitting process faster and more convenient for residents completing eligible residential impro...
Yuma Launches New Alley Maintenance Program
The City of Yuma Public Works Department will launch a new Alley Maintenance Program starting July to improve the safety, cleanliness, and appearance of alleys throughout the community. The ongoing program will establish scheduled maintenance r...
Yavapai College Students Earn National FBLA Honors
Yavapai College students earned national recognition at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference, held June 6-8 in Las Vegas. Yavapai College student Campbell Augustinovich earned second place nationally in c...
Scottsdale Lifeguards: Essential First Responders at Aquatic Centers
A child slips beneath the surface. A swimmer begins to struggle. In those critical first moments before firefighters or paramedics arrive, Scottsdale lifeguards are often the first to recognize an emergency and act. As Scottsdale continues to i...
Blood Drive in Surprise
The City of Surprise is partnering with Vitalant Blood Donation to host a blood drive from 7 - 11 a.m. on July 9, 2026, at the Surprise Stadium parking lot, 15930 N. Bullard Ave. Members of the community who wish to participate are encouraged t...
Drivers Advised of Cornville Road Construction
Please be advised that Asphalt Paving & Supply, Inc., in conjunction with Yavapai County, will be performing asphalt overlay roadwork on the entire length of Beaverhead Flat Road and Cornville Road from Kimberley’s Way and the ADOT I-17 int...
Pocket Fire Update | Tuesday, July 7th
Here is the Pocket Fire update for Tuesday, July 7th. Official Acreage: 26,803 Start Date: June 19, 2026 Location: 7 miles north of Sedona, Arizona Cause: Undetermined Personnel: 1,238 Fuels: Timber and Brush Containment: 51% Highlights: Contai...
CrossFit Prescott Valley Builds Strength, Confidence, and Community
CrossFit Prescott Valley is helping people of all ages build strength, confidence, and a better quality of life. In this episode of Signals News Podcast, Irene Smith shares how CrossFit changed her life and helped her find a strong community in...
Fains Discuss the Legacy and Impact of the World’s Oldest Rodeo
Brad Fain and Ron Fain sit down at the RIDE WITH US podcast studio at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds for a conversation about the World’s Oldest Rodeo and its lasting impact on Northern Arizona. The discussion highlights the rodeo’s history, region...
Mondays with the Prescott Valley Mayor | July 6th
Mayor Kell Palguta of Prescott Valley gives updates for:Red, White, and Boom Celebration RecapJasper and Copper Hill Intersection ConstructionE-Bike SurveyMusic on the Green
Mesa Business Builder Offers Support for Local Entrepreneurs
Applications open July 7 for Mesa's award-winning Mesa Business Builder (MBB) Small Business Assistance Program, which provides free, personalized consulting and expert guidance to help local businesses grow and succeed. "Mesa is a city that in...
Glassford Hill Road Widening Project Update | July 6th - 10th, 2026
Excavation to Continue in Second Phase Roadway excavation and landscape removal will continue within the second phase of work along Glassford Hill Road, from Spouse Drive to the southern intersection of Granville Parkway and Glassford Hill Road...
CAFMA Celebrates 10 Years Protecting Central Yavapai County
The Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary on July 1, 2026, marking a decade of protecting lives and property throughout central Yavapai County. Since becoming Arizona's first Fire Authorit...
Explore Arizona's National Wildlife Refuges
For 250 years outdoor recreationists, birders and communities across the United States have come together over our shared love of the great outdoors. To celebrate that love, Arizonians can visit one of the nine national wildlife refuges located...
Mesa Drinking Water Report Highlights Safety Standards
The City of Mesa's 2025 Consumer Confidence Report confirms that Mesa's drinking water continues to meet or exceed all state and federal drinking water standards. For more than 100 years, the City has been committed to providing its customers w...
YRMC Celebrates 20 Years of Community Care in Prescott Valley
Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) East Campus recently celebrated two decades of serving the Prescott Valley community on June 29. The event, themed "Rooted in Community, Driven by Care", honored the hospital's long-standing...
Prescott Film Festival Showcases Cinema with a Conscience
Tucked between its independent film premieres, cinematic celebrations and filmmaker talkbacks, the Prescott Film Festival has always nurtured a commitment to cinema as a force of social change. This year’s festival, running July 13 – 18 at Yava...
Arizona Department of Gaming Continues Operations with New Legislation
The Arizona Department of Gaming (Department) announced today that with Governor Hobbs’ signature on Senate Bill 1671, the Department has received continuation approval by the Arizona State Legislature, which periodically reviews state agencies...
NAU Receives $1.76 Million NIH Research Grant
Northern Arizona University received its first T32 grant from the National Institutes of Health, which will allow the university to fund 20 doctoral students over a five-year period. The grant, awarded to G-RISE at Northern Arizona University, ...
Stand-Up Comedy Night in Prescott Featuring Patrick Garrity
Comedy fans are in for an unforgettable evening when nationally touring comedian Patrick Garrity headlines a special night of stand-up comedy at the Elks Performing Arts Center – Crystal Hall on Thursday, July 9, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Known fo...
New Lease Agreement for River of Time Museum in Fountain Hills
The Town Council approved a new lease agreement Tuesday night with the Fountain Hills and Lower Verde River Valley Museum and Historical Society (River of Time), allowing the museum to continue operating in its current Town-owned facility throu...
Flagstaff Seeks Public Input on Wildfire Protection Plan
The Greater Flagstaff Region Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Core Team will host a public meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Hub at Posse Grounds Park, to solicit public input regarding an update to the CWPP. Th...
2nd Half of 2026 events at Prescott Rodeo Grounds
The action and fun at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds are year-round. Here are the events coming up for the rest of 2026 at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. More information will be made available as the events approach. July: Prescott Frontier Days Rode...
Prescott's Whiskey Row Web Cam on C-SPAN
Talking Glass Media’s (TGM) live Whiskey Row webcam received national attention on the Fourth of July as it was featured during C-SPAN’s Independence Day programming, giving viewers across the country a live look at Prescott’s annual Fourth of ...
Kingman Coffee With the Mayor Takes Summer Hiatus
Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager will take a brief summer hiatus and will not be held during the months of July and August. The monthly community event will return on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at Kingman City Hall, 310 N....
Fireworks Safety Tips for Pets in Mesa
While the legal use of fireworks may be enjoyable for people, it can be terrifying to pets. Pets can become highly distressed by the noise, lights, and commotion of Independence Day celebrations. With fireworks during the Willmeng Arizona Celeb...
Queen Creek Water Quality Report Available
The Town of Queen Creek Water Division continually provides safe, reliable, high-quality drinking water. The water meets or exceeds all standards for water quality monitoring requirements set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) an...
Kingman Announces Road Closures for July 4 Kids Parade
The City of Kingman is advising motorists that a road closure will be in place for the Patriotic Kids Parade on Saturday, July 4, from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The closure will affect Beverly Avenue between Rutherford Avenue and Bur...
The 2026 Ultimate Summer Guide Has Arrived!
The 2026 Ultimate Summer Guide from Talking Glass Media has officially arrived, making it easier than ever to plan your best summer across Prescott Valley, Prescott, and communities throughout Northern Arizona. Packed with local events, seasona...
Sports Cards, Pokémon, and Game Nights Take Center Stage in Prescott
All-Star Sports Cards in Prescott is more than a place to buy trading cards. It is a local hub for collectors, players, and families. In this Signals News podcast, Robert Hayes shares how his shop brings together sports cards, Pokémon, Magic: T...
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Arizona Drivers Urged to Plan Ahead for Holiday Traffic
While no construction closures are scheduled on state highways over Fourth of July weekend, the Arizona Department of Transportation says drivers should prepare for heavier traffic at times and be ready in case of delays. ADOT and its contracto...
Prescott Opens Comment Period for Rodeo Grounds Plan
The City of Prescott invites community members to provide public comments related to the Rodeo/Fairgrounds Master Plan Project per City Resolution No. 2023-1862. A 60-Day Public Comment Period will take place between July 14, 2026, and Septembe...
Yavapai County Health Officials Provide Plague Investigation Update
Yavapai County community health officials announced today that final laboratory testing has returned negative for plague in the suspected case reported on Friday, June 26. There is no active plague risk to the public related to this investigati...
Downtown Kingman Street Closures Planned for First Friday
The City of Kingman is notifying residents and motorists of temporary street closures in downtown Kingman for the First Friday event taking place on Friday, July 3, 2026. Street closures will be in effect from 2:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and will in...
Prescott Police Chief Amy Bonney Announces Retirement
Police Chief Amy Bonney has announced her intent to retire, effective July 17, 2026, following nearly three decades of dedicated service to the City of Prescott and its residents. Chief Bonney’s career with the Prescott Police Department began ...
Arizona Passing Lanes Project on State Route 79
The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin a project in early July to construct passing lanes along an 8-mile segment of State Route 79 north of Florence. The .3 million project will take place from about 3 miles north of the Gila Rive...
Glassford Hill Road Widening Project Moves Into Phase Two
The Town of Prescott Valley and their contractor, Asphalt Paving & Supply, continue making steady progress on the Glassford Hill Road Widening: Long Look Drive to State Route (SR) 89A Project. Work within the first phase, from Bear Path to ...
Pocket Fire Update: 21% Containment as Evacuations Ease
Here is the Pocket Fire update for Thursday, July 2nd. Official Acreage: 20,680 Start Date: June 19, 2026 Location: 7 miles north of Sedona, Arizona Cause: Undetermined Personnel: 1,054 Fuels: Timber and Brush Containment: 21% Highlights: Fores...
National Park and Recreation Month in Queen Creek
July is National Park and Recreation Month, a nationwide celebration recognizing the impact parks and recreation have on building healthier, stronger, and more connected communities. This year’s theme, “The Power Of,” highlights the incredible ...
Glendale Fourth of July Holiday Services Update
The city of Glendale offices will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday; however, many services and amenities will still be running for residents’ convenience and recreation. All residential garbage, recycling...
Students Connect with Cardinals and Police in Phoenix
Students at Children First Leadership Academy in Phoenix were given an experience few kids get: a chance to play, learn, and connect with Arizona Cardinals players and Phoenix Police officers during a special event hosted on campus. From friend...
Mortimer Farms to Celebrate Watermelon - Sweet Corn Festival in August
Mortimer Farms invites families to celebrate one of Arizona's signature summer harvests at its annual Watermelon & Sweet Corn Festival on August 22–23. The two-day event highlights fresh sweet corn and watermelon while giving visitors the o...
Arizona Tribal Gaming Contributions Reach $46.2M
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) announced today ,232,390 in tribal gaming contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. This represents an approximate 1.9 percent increase when compared to th...
Arizona Wildfires Lead to New NAU Restoration Study
When the Dragon Bravo and White Sage fires roared through northern Arizona last summer, they didn’t just destroy the Grand Canyon Lodge and hundreds of thousands of ponderosa pine trees. They also affected a humble yet ecologically important na...
Surprise Neighborhood Grant Program Funding Approved
Surprise City Council approved funding to support the Neighborhood Grant Program that provides eligible neighborhoods with small grants to fund neighborhood events, functions, or community improvements. Recognizing an opportunity to encourage c...
Independence Day Closures for Prescott Valley, Prescott, and Chino Valley
With Independence Day just around the corner, many city services close in honor of the holiday. Below is your quick reference list for all the 4th of July closures happening in Prescott Valley, Prescott, and Chino Valley. Town of Prescott Valle...
Phoenix Independence Day Closures
With Independence Day around the corner, many city services close in honor of the holiday. Below is your quick reference list for all the city closures happening in the City of Phoenix. Here's how city services are affected: City of Phoenix off...
Independence Day Closures for Cottonwood
With Independence Day just around the corner, many city services close in honor of the holiday. Below is your quick reference list for all the 4th of July closures happening in Cottonwood. City of Cottonwood The City of Cottonwood administrativ...
Independence Day Closures for Flagstaff and Sedona
Here is the 4th of July closures happening in Flagstaff and Sedona. City of Flagstaff Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed on Friday, July 3 in honor of the Fourth of July holiday. City Hall offices will reopen Monday...
Independence Day Closures for Tucson and Yuma
With Independence Day just around the corner, many city services close in honor of the holiday. Below is your quick reference list for all the 4th of July closures happening in Tucson and Yuma. City of Tucson All City of Tucson offices, except ...
Independence Day Closures for Lake Havasu, Bullhead, and Kingman Cities
Below is your quick reference list for all the 4th of July closures happening in Lake Havasu City, Bullhead City, and the City of Kingman. Lake Havasu City Lake Havasu City offices are closed, and there is no Coffee with the Mayor and City Mana...
Inside Prescott Valley’s Return to USHL Hockey
Hockey is returning to Prescott Valley, bringing a new USHL team to Findlay Toyota Center and creating a major sports opportunity for Northern Arizona. Brad Fain sits down with Justin Reynolds, President of the Prescott Valley USHL Team, and Ni...
Youth Sports Leagues in Surprise
The City of Surprise Parks & Recreation Department is offering youth soccer, tee ball, baseball, softball, and volleyball leagues, along with sports skills classes and camps this fall! Early bird registration runs from June 29 to July 19 an...
Williamson Valley Road Night Work
As part of the ongoing Williamson Valley Road Mill and Fill project, Fann Contracting, Inc. will begin performing night work on Williamson Valley Road from Shadow Valley Ranch Road to North of the Pioneer Parkway Intersection. Milling and pavin...
Flagstaff Announces Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
The City of Flagstaff will enter Stage 2 Fire Restrictions at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30. Stage 2 Fire Restrictions include the following new restrictions: The use of fire pits and other open flame devices without an on/off switch is prohibited...
Olsen's Grain Opening New Prescott Valley Location
Olsen’s Grain is preparing to open a new location in Prescott Valley this summer. The new store will be located at the southwest corner of Glassford Hill Road and State Route 69. The location is expected to open in mid-July. Olsen’s Grain has s...
Yuma Hosts Free July 4 Fireworks Spectacular
The City of Yuma invites the community to celebrate Independence Day at its free annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday, July 4, at Desert Sun Stadium (1280 W. Desert Sun Drive). Gates open at 6 p.m., with a larger fireworks displ...
Chandler Holiday Schedule for Independence Day
Chandler city offices will have special holiday schedules on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, 2026, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. City administrative offices will be closed Friday, July 3. All Chandler Public Libraries (Do...
Mondays with the Prescott Valley Mayor | June 30th
Mayor Kell Palguta of Prescott Valley gives updates for:Freedom Rock Dedication Draws Strong TurnoutTown Offices to Close for July 4Prescott Valley Little League Teams Head to StateDignity Health YRMC Mark...
VA Reports $36B in Community Care Payments
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced it made more than billion in payments to local healthcare providers across the country in fiscal year 2025 as part of the bipartisan VA MISSION Act. President Trump signed the MISSION Act in 20...
Glendale Celebrates Downtown Civic Campus Transformation
The City of Glendale celebrated the completion of a three-year, nearly 0 million transformation of its downtown civic campus in a big way, with two different events that marked a new era of a vibrant downtown. The major renovation project inclu...
Food Waste Diversion in Phoenix: Successful Pilot Program
A year-long pilot partnership that turned food waste into clean compost was able to keep hundreds of tons of food waste out of Phoenix’s landfill. To help work toward Phoenix’s goal of diverting 50% of waste away from the landfill by the year 2...
Vice-Chair Appointment for Chandler Councilmember
Chandler Councilmember OD Harris has been named Vice-Chair of the Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority (RPTA) Board of Directors through June 2027. The 19-member regional board, representing cities, towns, and Maricopa County, ...
Glassford Hill Road Widening Project Update | Jun 29th - Jul 2nd, 2026
Work to Begin in Next Phase With roadway paving and striping completed within the first phase along Glassford Hill Road (just north of Long Look Drive to just south of Spouse Drive), crews will begin excavation and landscape removal within the ...
Mortimer Farms Announces 2026 Blackberry Festival
Blackberry season is returning to Mortimer Farms, bringing two weekends of family-friendly activities, fresh berry picking, live entertainment, and seasonal treats to the Dewey-Humboldt farm this July. The annual Blackberry Festival will take p...
Flagstaff Continues Road Repair Project
As work continues on the City’s annual Road Repair and Street Safety project, asphalt removal and paving is scheduled in neighborhoods throughout the City in late June and July. Residents on the streets listed below should be prepared for delay...
Buc-ee's Opens First Arizona Location in Goodyear
The wait is over. Buc-ee's officially opened its first Arizona location this morning in Goodyear at Interstate 10 and Bullard Avenue, welcoming dignitaries, including Gov. Katie Hobbs, and thousands of visitors for a celebratory ribbon-cutting ...
City of Prescott to Consider New City Court Fees in August
The Prescott City Council will consider adopting two new City Court fees during its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at 3 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at Prescott City Hall, located at 201 N. Montezuma Street. The pro...
Yavapai County Shares Prevention Tips During Plague Investigation
Yavapai County Community Health Services (YCCHS) is investigating a suspect case of pneumonic plague in a Yavapai County resident. This is an isolated case, and public health officials are actively investigating the source of exposure. YCCHS is...
Prescott Special Election Propositions
At their March 10, 2026 Voting Meeting Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-1977 calling for a Special Election on November 3, 2026 for voter consideration of amendments to the Prescott City Charter. On March 10 and June 23 Council approved ball...
Prescott Farmers Market Offers New Market Food Tour
Prescott Farmers Market is offering a new way to experience Saturday mornings at the market: the Market Food Tour, a guided tasting walk that turns the market into a morning-long tasting menu. The next tour is Saturday, July 18, with additional...
Musical Instrument Museum Celebrates French Culture
Looking for an immersive experience that blends live music, dance, and culture? The weekend leading up to Bastille Day, the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) is hosting Experience France on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12. Experience the joie...
Know Before You Go: the 139th Prescott Frontier Days(R) | World's Oldest Rodeo(R)
Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. is delighted to welcome rodeo fans from all over the world! As you join us for a week full of great events, you can rest easy knowing we have added enhanced safety measures throughout the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. Pl...
World's Oldest Rodeo(R) Kicks Off Rodeo Week
Prescott Frontier Days and the World's Oldest Rodeo® officially begin today, marking the start of a week filled with rodeo action, Western tradition, and community celebration. Throughout rodeo week, be sure to watch for new episodes from the R...
Pocket Fire Update: Fire Expands to 5,547 Acres Near Sedona
Here is the Pocket Fire update for Sunday, June 28th. Acres: 5,547 Start Date: June 19, 2026 Location: 7 miles north of Sedona, Arizona Cause: Undetermined Personnel: 871 Fuels: Timber and Brush Containment: 0% Highlights: The fire made a 3,200...
Flagstaff Residents Advised of Possible APS Power Shutoff
The City of Flagstaff has been informed that Arizona Public Service (APS) may initiate a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in parts of the Flagstaff area Saturday, June 27 as early as 9 a.m. Some areas on the east side of Flagstaff may lose po...
Kingman Recycling Center to Close After Final Weekend
This weekend marks the final operating weekend for the City of Kingman’s Recycling Center following the City's decision to discontinue operation of the recycling program. The Recycling Center is located at the City's Public Works Facility, 3700...
Northern Arizona University Offers AI Healthcare Training
The College of Health and Human Services at Northern Arizona University is accepting applications for two programs that train healthcare workers in the use of AI tools in public and clinical health. The aim, said program director Tim Curry, a l...
Sedona Appoints New Communications and Public Affairs Manager
Beginning July 6, 2026, Julie Graham will serve as the city’s Communications and Public Affairs Manager. With over 25 years of experience in public sector communications, Julie’s background includes managing a regional health district communica...
Queen Creek Water Conservation Incentives
The Town of Queen Creek is offering financial incentives to help residents, businesses, homeowner associations, and commercial property owners save water by replacing high-water-use grass with desert-friendly landscaping. The Town currently off...
Jim - Linda Lee Performing Arts Center Announces 2026-27 Season
The Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center is proud to announce its highly anticipated 2026–2027 Presenting Season, featuring 14 performances that bring nationally recognized artists, family entertainment, comedy, dance, beloved music, and ...
Sedona Celebrates America 250 With Free Family Events
The city of Sedona invites the public to attend free community events the first week of July to celebrate America’s 250th birthday! Family friendly events include Stars, Stripes & Skates, Dive-In Movie and the Sedona Summer Splash. All thre...
Yuma Propositions 436 and 437 for November Election
City of Yuma voters will consider Propositions 436 and 437 at the November 3, 2026, General Election. Arguments supporting and opposing each proposition are being accepted for inclusion in the official publicity pamphlet. Proposition 436 – Perm...
Community Blood Drive in Peoria to Support Summer Supply
Summer is a time for vacations, road trips, and family gatherings, but it’s also one of the most challenging times of the year for maintaining an adequate blood supply. While trauma cases and medical needs often increase during the busy summer ...
Freedom Rock Dedication Planned at Prescott Valley Civic Center
Join community committee members, veterans, and Town officials on Saturday, June 27 at 9am for Prescott Valley’s Freedom Rock dedication at the Civic Center (7501 E Skoog Blvd). Painted by artist Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II, the Prescott Valley Fre...
Findlay Toyota Center Could Welcome Hockey Back to Prescott Valley
Backed by Hockey Hall of Famers Luc Robitaille, Joe Sakic, and Teemu Selanne, the United States Hockey League (USHL) has announced the six West Coast markets targeted to launch teams by the 2027-28 season, along with the accompanying partners c...
Surprise College Baseball Series 2027 Field Announced
REV Entertainment today announced the field for the 2027 Surprise College Baseball Series, featuring Nebraska, Oregon State, UC Santa Barbara, and Vanderbilt at Surprise Stadium from February 19 - 21, 2027. Matchups, game times, and broadcast i...
100 Men Who Care Returns to Prescott
100 Men Who Care of Yavapai County will host its next quarterly giving event on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, inviting community members to support local nonprofits during an evening focused on philanthropy and community connection. The event will ...
Prescott Road Closures for Downtown Events
The City of Prescott would like to make the community aware of road closures and parking restrictions in the Downtown area during the period of July 2nd through July 5th, 2026, as there are several special events in and around the Downtown area...
Prescott Youth Film Program Hosts Summer Premiere
The Youth Film Program’s First Summer Film Premiere Event on Wednesday July 1st, 6:00 pm at the Elks Theatre in Downtown Prescott. On June 15th 2026, the Youth Film Program launched its first Summer Film Program, with two weekly sessions that g...
Hockey Returning To Prescott Valley With New USHL Team
Hockey is set to return to Prescott Valley as the United States Hockey League expands into Arizona and the western United States. The USHL announced Wednesday that Prescott Valley is among six markets selected for expansion, joining Phoenix, Sa...
Prescott Releases 2025 Drinking Water Report
Residents concerned about the quality of their drinking water can take some reassurance from Prescott's latest Water Quality Report, which shows the city's water system continued to meet all applicable federal and state health standards during ...
Arizona Approves $11.3B Highway Construction Program
The State Transportation Board has approved the 2027-2031 Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program, which emphasizes pavement and bridge improvements and expanding several key highways. Approved at the board’s meeting Friday, Ju...
Kingman Road Work to Close Atlantic Avenue
The City of Kingman is advising motorists that road improvement work is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Atlantic Avenue between Stockton Hill Road and La Salle Street. To accommodate the work, Atlantic Avenue wi...
Arizona Workforce Summit Addresses Skills Gaps
The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) and the Governor's Workforce Arizona Council hosted the "2026 Arizona Workforce Summit: Connecting Today's Skills to Tomorrow's Opportunities" on June 9-10, a free, two-day event that brought tog...
Yuma County Earns Top National Administration Award
The National Association of Counties (NACo) has named Yuma County the Best in Category winner for County Administration and Management in the 2026 NACo Achievement Awards. The honor recognizes the County’s video, “Customer Service: The Core of ...
Mesa Ranked Best-Run City in Arizona
The City of Mesa has been ranked among the 10 best-run cities in the United States and the highest-ranked city in Arizona, according to a new study by WalletHub. Mesa placed number 10 overall. WalletHub evaluated 148 of the nation's largest cit...
Independence Day Celebrations in Phoenix
Residents are invited to celebrate the red, white, and blue with free, family-friendly community events packed with fun, live entertainment, and spectacular nighttime displays. From fireworks to drone shows, games, food trucks and more, there’s...
Fire Weather Watch Issued for Northern Arizona This Weekend
A Fire Weather Watch will be in effect for all Northern Arizona fire zones from Friday morning through Sunday evening as strong winds and very low humidity are expected to create dangerous wildfire conditions. The National Weather Service in Fl...
Embry-Riddle Prescott Team Advances to NASA Finals
Two Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University student teams have advanced to the finals of NASA's 2026 Human Lander Challenge (HuLC), earning national recognition for technologies designed to help sustain astronauts during future deep-space missions...
Sgt. Rick Lopez Blood Drive Brings Friendly Competition
A friendly rivalry between local police officers and firefighters is helping fuel a lifesaving mission as the community prepares for the annual Sgt. Rick Lopez Memorial Blood Drive. This year's blood drive, held in honor of fallen Prescott Poli...
Prescott Valley Police Offer Free Safety Class
The Prescott Valley Police Community Services Unit will host the NRA-certified “Refuse to be a Victim” program on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 1-4pm in the Prescott Valley Police Department Training Room at 7601 E Skoog Blvd. This free commu...
MATFORCE Offers Mental Health First Aid Training
MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization with a focus on stopping youth drug use before it starts, is conducting a Mental Health First Aid course in Prescott Valley this summer. Mental Health First Aid Training in Prescott Valley This 8-hour...
Prescott Celebrates Historic Bandstand Restoration
Community members are invited to gather at the Courthouse Plaza on Wednesday, July 1, at 4 p.m. for the grand unveiling of Prescott’s refurbished Plaza Bandstand. The celebration will honor the efforts of the Friends of the Jersey Lily’s, whose...
Yuma County Launches New Online Permit System
A new online permit system is coming to Yuma County beginning July 1, offering applicants more guidance, improved navigation, real-time notifications and enhanced communications. In preparation for the transition from the current software, the ...
Sharlot Hall Museum Opens Route 66 Centennial Exhibit
Sharlot Hall Museum invites the community to explore a new evolving exhibit that honors both the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and the America 250 celebration. Open to the public starting June 19, 2026, the exhibition will grow over time, addin...
623 Day Celebration in Glendale
Downtown Glendale will serve as the backdrop for the second annual 623 Day, a week-long celebration of local pride, small business support, arts, culture, and community connection. Beginning Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the event recognizes the West...
Federal Funding for Phoenix Fire Station Renovation
The City of Phoenix announced 0,000 in federal funding secured by Rep. Greg Stanton to renovate and modernize Fire Station 46 in Ahwatukee. The investment will support upgrades designed to improve firefighter health, wellness, and accessibility...
Mondays with the Prescott Valley Mayor | June 22nd
Mayor Kell Palguta of Prescott Valley gives updates for:Freedom Rock DedicationRed, White, and Boom Returns July 4Mountain Valley Splash ReopensGlassford Hill Road Widening ContinuesCouncil Moves ...
Know Before You Go: Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo Parade
One of the grand traditions of Prescott Frontier Days® rodeo week is the Rodeo Parade, proudly sponsored by Barrett Propane. The parade begins at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, and will feature more than 100 entries. This year’s theme is “Celeb...
Police Make 101 Stops During SR 69 Enforcement Operation
In response to numerous resident complaints about speeding, aggressive driving, and other unsafe driving behaviors, a multi-agency traffic enforcement operation was conducted along State Route 69 near Sundog Ranch Road with coordination through...
Buc-ee's Opening Expected to Increase Traffic on I-10
The much-anticipated opening week of a Buc-ee’s travel center in Goodyear will create heavier traffic conditions along Interstate 10 both at and near Bullard Avenue starting Monday, June 22. Drivers in the area should allow extra travel time an...
Flagstaff Voters to Decide Public Safety Tax and Bond
During the June 16 Council Meeting, the Flagstaff City Council called a Special Election for Nov. 3, 2026 to present two questions to voters. On the ballot, residents will consider two questions related to public safety services; one to increas...
Kingman Hosts Old Fashion 4th of July Celebration
The City of Kingman and the Mohave County Historical Society invite residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day at an Old Fashion 4th of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Centennial Park. As part of ...
Arizona Expands Maternal Health Support Through Doulas
For many Arizona families, support after birth can be hard to find. Across the state, moms continue to face gaps in postpartum and mental health care during a critical time for both parents and babies. To help address that need, 4th Trimester A...
Flagstaff Casino Night Raises Funds for Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities of Northern Arizona is hosting Monte Carlo in the Pines on June 27 at 6 p.m. The casino night raises funds for a wide array of community service programs, such as supportive housing, homeless outreach, family support services...
West Phoenix Light Rail Expansion Open House
Valley Metro and the City of Phoenix invite the community to an open house to learn more about the West Phoenix Extension light rail expansion project. The open house is a continued conversation aimed at hearing community hopes for this major i...
Chandler City Council Regulates Electric Bikes
At the June 11 meeting, the Chandler City Council adopted an ordinance to add regulations regarding the use of electric bicycles. The Ordinance was adopted tentatively at the May 21 City Council meeting and will take effect July 11. Electric bi...
Glassford Hill Road Widening Project Update | Jun 22nd - 26th, 2026
ASPHALT PAVING COMPLETE IN FIRST PHASE Crews have finished the final round of asphalt paving and striping within the first phase along Glassford Hill Road, from just north of Long Look Drive to just south of Spouse Drive. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIE...
Arizona Bills Aim to Strengthen Support for Families of Fallen First Responders
Arizona lawmakers have advanced two bills intended to provide greater support to surviving families after the loss of a loved one in public service. SB 1135, sponsored by Senator David Gowan, would increase the burial expense benefit under Ariz...
Wickenburg Community Hospital Open House Event
Wickenburg Community Hospital & Clinics is inviting residents to a Community Open House on Wednesday, June 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Community Hospital Clinic Congress, 26750 B Santa Fe Road. Held during the hospital’s 100th anniversary ye...
Chino Valley Police Department Receives New Reflective Rain Jackets
Chino Valley Police Department has received reflective rain jackets for each officer through the 100 Club of Arizona Safety Enhancement Stipend. This stipend program provides assistance to public safety agencies for equipment to enhance the saf...
Scottsdale Tourism Marketing Generates Strong Economic Return
A recent study confirms that strategic tourism promotion is not only driving visitation to Scottsdale but also strengthening the city's reputation and generating significant economic benefits for residents. The City of Scottsdale and Experience...
Kingman to Welcome Hemmings Great Race on Route 66
The City of Kingman invites residents and visitors to celebrate Route 66's centennial as the 2026 Hemmings Great Race Presented by Coker Tire makes a stop in Kingman on Friday, June 26. The day will begin with a special dedication ceremony at 1...
Sedona Solar Co-Op Offers Discount for Residents
The city of Sedona encourages residents and small business owners to sign up before Sept. 9, 2026 for the Northern Arizona Switch Together Co-Op, a group-buying program for solar installations that offers participants a 17% discount, based off ...
Solari to Transition 211 Arizona to Online and Automated Services
After years of serving as Arizona's trusted connection point for health and human services, Solari Crisis & Human Services announced today that live-answer 211 Arizona services will conclude on August 13, 2026, due to the absence of sustain...
Mountain Valley Splash Reopening in Prescott Valley
The Town of Prescott Valley appreciates the community’s patience and understanding as our staff works diligently to prepare Mountain Valley Splash for a safe return to summer fun. We are excited to share that the pool draining, and deep-cleanin...
Flagstaff to Host Inaugural Downtown Matters Conference
Downtown Flagstaff will welcome community leaders, downtown professionals, business advocates, planners, and engaged residents from across the country this summer for the inaugural Downtown Matters Conference, taking place July 16–17, 2026, at ...
Kingman Pavement Striping Operations
The City of Kingman advises motorists that pavement striping operations will take place on Hualapai Mountain Road on Friday, June 19, as part of the recently completed chip seal roadway improvements. Work is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. and ...
Yavapai Reentry Project Seeks Community Coaches
Yavapai Reentry Project, a project of MATFORCE, is seeking committed individuals to volunteer as Community Coaches. In this role, you will support those transitioning back into society following incarceration, providing vital mentorship and gui...
Kingman Seeks Public Input on Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course Future
The City of Kingman is inviting residents and golfers to participate in a survey that will help shape the future of Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course. In partnership with JJ Keegan+, a golf strategic planning firm, the City has begun developing a compr...
Airbus Supplier Day Highlights Arizona's Aerospace Growth
With rapid momentum across Arizona’s dynamic aerospace and defense ecosystem, Airbus, a global aerospace and defense leader, and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), hosted Airbus Supplier Day on June 12, 2026. Governor Katie Hobbs joined Robi...
America's Sweethearts Performance in Surprise
The City of Surprise invites residents and visitors to celebrate community, culture, and our country with a performance by America’s Sweethearts at The Vista Center for the Arts on July 3. The show is part of the City’s America 250 celebration,...
Goodyear Fireworks Regulations for Safe Celebrations
As residents prepare to celebrate with fireworks, the city of Goodyear is reminding the community about local rules designed to keep people, property, and open spaces safe. When are fireworks allowed? Only certain consumer fireworks approved by...
Prescott Valley Police Enforce Urban Camping Rules
The Prescott Valley Police Department (PVPD) is enforcing Prescott Valley Town Ordinance 2024-946, also known as Town Code 10-01-180 “Urban Camping”. This ordinance prohibits anyone from setting up a temporary living area on any private or publ...
Prescott Film Festival Announces 16th Annual Event
The Prescott Film Festival (PFF) proudly announces its 16th annual season, Sweet 16: Homecoming, Heritage & Hometown Pride. Packed with two world premieres, an Arizona premiere, a local screen legend, a rising cinematic star, behind-the-sce...
Juneteenth Celebrations in Tempe
In observance of Juneteenth, the City of Tempe will close all administrative offices on Friday, June 19. Juneteenth is the day when freedom from slavery became a reality for all African Americans in the former Confederate States of America. CEL...
Water Agreement Strengthens Supply for Peoria, Cave Creek
In a proactive move to address ongoing Colorado River shortages and Central Arizona Project (CAP) reductions, the City of Peoria and the Town of Cave Creek have entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) to strengthen regional water resi...
Northern Arizona Career Technical Education Gets $150K Boost
The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott (JCFGP) today announced two new educational grants that will expand career technical training opportunities in Northern Arizona. The signature grant provides 0,000 for the upcoming academic ye...
Chino Valley Firefighters Contain Lightning-Caused Fire
On June 14, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA), along with the Prescott Fire Department, responded to a reported vegetation fire in the area of Road 6 North in Chino Valley. Upon arrival, cr...
Mountain Valley Splash Pool Closure Due to Safety Concern
Mountain Valley Splash Pool is temporarily closed, as of June 17, 2026, due to a safety concern involving broken glass found in the pool. Yesterday evening, an unknown patron brought a small glass object into the pool facility and at some point...
Willmeng Arizona Celebration of Freedom Features Exciting Events
The Willmeng Arizona Celebration of Freedom on Saturday, July 4, is more than a fireworks show. The family-friendly celebration of our country's freedom and independence will also include live music, a drone show, stunt shows, pro-wrestling, an...
Chino Valley Helps Residents Prepare for Monsoon
Monsoon season has arrived, and the Town of Chino Valley has launched a new Monsoon and Storm Safety page to help residents stay informed and prepared. The page brings together important storm-related information in one place, including flood s...
Rev Up for Father's Day Car Show at The Landings
Rev up for Father’s Day Car Show at The Landings of Prescott Valley on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Landings is celebrating Father’s Day on Thursday for residents so they may celebrate with their families on Sunday. The f...
The Landings to Host Father's Day Lunch
Families and friends are invited to celebrate Father’s Day at The Landings of Prescott Valley during a special lunch on Sunday, June 21, at 12 p.m. The gathering will honor fathers, grandfathers, and father figures with a welcoming meal and tim...
Yavapai County Supervisor Completes CLI Training
Yavapai County Supervisor Mary Mallory joined county leaders from across the country June 1-3 for the County Leadership Institute (CLI), designed to enhance the capability of county officials to identify and implement innovative solutions to co...
Red, White - Boom Celebration in Prescott Valley
Dust off your lawn chairs and grab your sunscreen! The Town of Prescott Valley is thrilled to invite you to our annual Red, White & Boom celebration. This year’s event promises a full day of patriotic fun, community spirit, and an extended ...
AZ Department of Gaming Releases April Sports Betting Figures
Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately 7.2 million* on sports and events in April of 2026, according to newly released reports by the Arizona Department of Gaming (Department). This figure represents an approximate 1.2 percent year-over-year ...
Yuma City Council Meeting Agenda Overview
The next regular Yuma City Council meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on June 17 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Here are some of the items scheduled to be presented to City Council for consideration: Agenda Items Fiscal Year 2027 Annual B...
Avondale Water Quality Report Released Online
The City of Avondale’s Annual Water Quality Report is now available for online viewing. Avondale residents and businesses will receive a notification in the mail with a direct link to the electronic version. The U.S. Environmental Protection Ag...
Scottsdale Establishes E-Bike Safety Zones in Parks
Scottsdale is taking a targeted approach to one of the fastest-growing public safety challenges facing communities across the Valley – how to safely balance the popularity of e-bikes with the growing number of pedestrians using parks, paths, an...
The People Win: Court Upholds Prescott Valley Zoning Challenge Ruling
The Arizona Court of Appeals has affirmed a Yavapai County Superior Court ruling that keeps a referendum challenge to Prescott Valley Ordinance No. 2025-954 off the ballot, marking a major victory for the residents and the local decision-making...
Prescott Valley Dog Walkers Help Watch Community
On April 23, 2026, the Prescott Valley Police Department (PVPD) officially launched the Dog Walker Watch program with eleven participants. This program brings together members of the dog walking community with a common goal: preserve the qualit...
Fains Revisit Legado Fire With Scott Freitag
Brad Fain and Ron Fain sit down with retired Fire Chief Scott Freitag for a closer look at the Legado fire and the emergency response that followed. Freitag shares insight into the scale of the incident, coordination between responding agencies...
CAFMA Paramedic Earns Top Northern Arizona Honor
The Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) is proud to announce that Engineer-Paramedic Jace Hall has been named the Northern Arizona Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMCT) of the Year. Presented by the Arizona Department of Healt...
ABA Celebrates 35 Electrical Apprenticeship Graduates
The Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA), a leading trade association for contractors in Arizona, celebrated 35 electrical apprentices at its Apprenticeship Graduation on May 29, 2026. Graduates were joined by families, ABA members, local dignitarie...
Flagstaff Region Updates Wildfire Protection Plan
There will be a virtual public meeting on Thursday, June 25, from 6 – 7 p.m. to solicit public input for the Greater Flagstaff Region Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) update. Attendees should register online in advance. The CWPP is a c...
The Mystery of Prescott's Ancient Bighorn Sheep Effigies
Hidden within Prescott’s local history is a mystery that has endured for nearly 90 years. In 1935, two stone bighorn sheep effigies were discovered at what was then the Yavapai County Fairgrounds. Today, the rare artifacts are part of the perma...
Yuma Rocks Music Event Invites Bands to Apply
The Yuma Art Center is inviting bands to apply for an opportunity to perform at Yuma Rocks 2026, a live music event taking place on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Historic Yuma Theatre (254 S. Main Street). Bands of all genres are...
MATFORCE Offers Free Parenting Class
MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization dedicated to preventing youth substance use, is hosting a summer virtual parenting class in July. Parenting the Love and Logic Way®: This virtual 6-week course will be held on Tuesdays, July 14th, 21s...
Juneteenth Holiday Impact on Phoenix City Services
On Friday, June 19, 2026, the City of Phoenix observes the Juneteenth holiday. Read this article to learn how City services are affected. Solid Waste Collection: Curbside collection will not change during the week of Juneteenth. Trash and recyc...
Emmy Winner Brings Hollywood Stories to Prescott
Sharlot Hall Museum will welcome two-time Emmy-winning makeup artist and acclaimed author Michael F. Blake to its Author Series on Saturday, June 27th. The event invites audiences to explore Blake's remarkable six-decade career in film, televis...
Mondays with the Prescott Valley Vice Mayor | June 15th
Vice Mayor Matt Zurcher of Prescott Valley gives updates for:Monsoon SeasonSummer RecreationRed, White and BoomFoam PartyFreedom Rock Dedication CeremonyVotingCastle on the Creek...
Tickets for the Roundup at the Blue Moon Saloon for the 139th World's Oldest Rodeo Available
If you’re interested in a fun place to watch the Prescott Frontier Days rodeo, PFD Events Manager Cherye Jechura has great news for you. Ticket reservations for The Roundup at the Blue Moon Saloon, the deck just above the main rodeo contestant ...
Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium Celebrates 100,000th Guest in Prescott
The Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University celebrated a major milestone this weekend by welcoming its 100,000th guest since opening in October 2017. The milestone guest, Michelle Tasseff of Prescott, was recognize...
Prescott Boy Gets Surprise Make-A-Wish Send-Off Before Italy Trip
Cheers erupted, engines revved, and a young boy stood frozen in disbelief. What Christian thought was a routine trip to help his uncle shop for a car quickly became one of the most unforgettable moments of his life. As he stepped into Findlay S...
Arizona Schools Get New AI Guidance for the Future
As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes how people learn, work, create and communicate, Arizona education leaders today unveiled the 2026-2027 Generative Artificial Intelligence Guidance for Arizona Schools and School Systems, a compre...
Prescott National Forest Closes Campground Due to Increased Bear Activity
Visitors planning to camp in the Prescott National Forest are being urged to take extra precautions after increased bear activity led to the temporary closure of Lower Wolf Creek Campground. Forest officials say bear activity has also been repo...
New Prescott Exhibit Explores Nature Up Close
The Art Hive invites the Prescott community to engage with the intricacies of the natural world in its upcoming exhibit—Flora and Fauna: A Closer Look. The immersive group exhibition opening on 4th Friday Art Walk, June 26, 5:00 to 8:00pm and r...
Emergency Repairs Close Prescott Streets
Drivers traveling through downtown Prescott should plan for temporary street closures and detours as crews complete emergency water main repairs. Marina Street is closed from Sheldon Street to Cortez Street, and Sheldon Street remains closed be...
Monsoon Awareness in Mesa: Prepare for Severe Weather
Summer brings monsoon season, and storms can develop with little warning. High winds, heavy rain, downed trees and power lines, power outages, and flooded streets can occur within minutes, making it important to be prepared before severe weathe...
Fireworks Regulations Revised in Phoenix
On May 20, 2026, the Mayor and City Council approved revisions to the Phoenix City Code fireworks provisions. These changes align the City Code with state law and include every state-allowed prohibition on the use, possession, and sale of firew...
Glassford Hill Road Widening Project Update | Jun 15th - 19th, 2026
Final Round of Asphalt Paving to Occur in First Phase Crews will be performing the final round of asphalt paving within the first phase along Glassford Hill Road, from just north of Long Look Drive to just south of Spouse Drive. Following the c...
NAU Launches New Engineering Technology Degree
The new Bachelor of Professional Studies in Engineering Technology offers a flexible, three-year pathway designed to prepare students for careers in microelectronics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing. As Arizona’s semiconductor and adv...
Chick-fil-A Summer Drinks Return for 2026
Chick-fil-A is welcoming warmer weather with the return of its popular summer drinks lineup, including the fan-favorite Peach Milkshake, Peach Frosted Lemonade, and the tropical Pineapple Dragonfruit beverages. The Chick-fil-A summer drinks men...
New Industrial Development in Chandler
A new project known as Ten56 is set to provide more than 180,000 square feet of speculative industrial space in the West Chandler employment corridor. Developed by STAG Industrial and Becknell Industrial, the building will be located less than ...
ADOT Launches $613M Loop 303 Extension
The Arizona Department of Transportation is launching a 3 million, approximately four-year project to extend Loop 303 southward in the West Valley from Van Buren Street to Maricopa County 85. This improvement will set up an eventual connection ...
Kingman Veterans Treatment Court Supports Local Service Dogs
Members of the Kingman Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) volunteered their time on Saturday, June 6, to support a local program that provides service dogs to Veterans living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Under the leadership of Kingm...
Starbucks Is Adding Two New Blue Coconut Drinks This Summer
Starbucks customers will soon have two new colorful beverages to add to their summer drink rotation. The coffee chain recently announced the upcoming launch of the Blue Coconut Refresher and Iced Blue Coconut Matcha, both scheduled to arrive at...
Lane Closure on Andy Devine Avenue
Motorists are advised that a lane closure will be in effect on Andy Devine Avenue in front of Garibaldi's Restaurant, located at 311 Andy Devine Avenue, on Monday, June 15. The closure is necessary to accommodate utility work in the area and wi...
Cottonwood Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting
The Cottonwood Planning and Zoning Commission will be holding a meeting on Monday, June 15, at 6:00 p.m., at the City Council Chambers - Riverfront, 1083 E. Riverfront Road, Cottonwood, AZ 86326. The following items are scheduled for New Busine...
Surprise Arts 2026-2027 Season Launch
The City of Surprise invites the community to the 2026 - 2027 Surprise Arts Presents season, launching this fall at The Vista Center for the Arts. The lineup brings a range of live performances to Surprise, offering opportunities to experience ...
Sgt. Rick Lopez Memorial Blood Drive in Prescott Valley
The Prescott Valley Police Department and Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) are joining together with Vitalant to host the Sgt. Rick Lopez Memorial Blood Drive, a two-day event dedicated to honoring the life, service, and lasti...
Sleep Apnea Options Offers CPAP Alternatives
Dr. Joshua Allen, DMD, D-IAOS of Sleep Apnea Options, discusses sleep apnea, snoring, testing, and treatment options beyond traditional CPAP therapy. The conversation explores common warning signs, why many people go undiagnosed, and how patien...
Lessons by Lexe Celebrates 10 Years of Dance, Growth and Community in Prescott
For the past 10 years, Lessons by Lexe Dance Studio has helped dancers grow both on and off the stage in Prescott. Founded by Alexes "Lexe" Hudson, the studio has grown from a small startup into a thrivi...
Flagstaff Roundabout Closing for Final Striping
On Friday, June 19, crews will perform final roadway striping within the roundabout at N Fourth St, E Lockett Rd and E Cedar Ave. In order for crews to safely stripe the roundabout and allow the new pavement markings to dry, the roundabout will...
ADOT Hotline Helps Widow Resolve Vehicle Scam
Contacting the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) helped an elderly widow get her vehicle title cleared and criminal charges brought against a man accused of fraud and theft while acting as an auto broker. After the woman contacted the...
Prescott Honors Granite Mountain Hotshots
On June 30, 2013, 19 members of the Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew made the ultimate sacrifice while battling the Yarnell Hill Fire. Each year, the Prescott community pauses in remembrance to honor their service and sacrifice. The Ci...
I-10 Drivers Get a Major New Connection
A project to widen and reconstruct Interstate 10 from Ina to Ruthrauff roads has been completed, with traffic now using the rebuilt Sunset Links Road interchange and a new extension of Sunset Links Road. On Tuesday evening, the Arizona Departme...
Cottonwood Main Street Project Wraps Up
Final roadway striping has been completed along Main Street, between the Clarkdale/Cottonwood city limits (through Old Town) and State Route (SR) 89A/Cottonwood Street. With striping finished, the Main Street Improvements Project is complete in...
Villas on McQueen Opens in Chandler, Enhancing Affordable Housing
The City of Chandler and Gorman & Company celebrated the grand opening of Villas on McQueen on Tuesday, marking the completion of Chandler’s first public housing project converted through HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program....
Independence Day Celebration in Surprise
The City of Surprise invites the community to celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Surprise Community Park and Mark Coronado Park with an evening of food, music, and fireworks! In honor of America's 250th anniversary, guests...
Yavapai County Approves New Noise Ordinance
The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors officially approved Ordinance 2026-1, a new measure designed to significantly reduce disruptive traffic noise and protect the quality of life in unincorporated residential communities. The ordinance stric...
Prescott Valley Police Officer Recruitment
The Prescott Valley Police Department (PVPD) is a growing agency in a vibrant community that is looking for outstanding, motivated people to serve as police officers. The PVPD offers job opportunities in specialized units, such as bike patrol, ...
Prescott Valley Police Offer Free 911 Safety Class
The Prescott Valley Police Department (PVPD), in partnership with Axon, will host a free “When to Call 911” class on Thursday, June 25, 2026, from 9-11am to educate young people on how and when to call 911. Representatives from the Central Ariz...
SR89 Road Work Brings Temporary Shutdown
The City’s consultant continues design of the Effluent & Wastewater Pipelines & SR89 Improvements Project. From June 22 to June 26, the design team will perform surface and subsurface geotechnical and survey investigation to obtain addi...
Flagstaff Adds New Glass Recycling Locations
On July 1, the City of Flagstaff will be transitioning from the residential curbside glass collection program to a drop-off model. Six drop-off locations are now available City-wide for residents to deposit glass products to be recycled. This c...
Kingman Road Work Enters Final Phase
The City of Kingman Public Works Department will do the last phase of its ongoing chip sealing project in District 4 this upcoming week. This project is part of the City’s ongoing roadway maintenance program aimed at extending the life of exist...
Can You Find Waldo Around Prescott?
Where’s Waldo? In Prescott, of course! Celebrating its fourteenth anniversary in July 2026, Find Waldo Local has become a beloved summertime event in communities nationwide. This year, Candlewick Press and the American Booksellers Association a...
Yuma County Announces Tax Increase Hearing
Yuma County will hold a Truth in Taxation hearing 9 a.m. June 23 in the Board of Supervisors Auditorium, 197 S. Main St. in Yuma. In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, Yuma County is notifying its property taxpayers of ...
Monsoon Awareness Week Proclaimed in Surprise
Mayor Kevin Sartor has proclaimed June 7-13 as Monsoon Awareness Week in Surprise and encourages residents to be prepared for this unpredictable and severe weather season. The monsoon season is typically observed from June 15 through September ...
Gateway Library Wins Design Award in Mesa
Mesa's newest library, Gateway Library, has won a 2026 Library Interior Design Award from the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and the American Library Association (ALA). The biennial IIDA/ALA competition recognizes excellence i...
Prescott Bluegrass Festival Announces Lineup
The Prescott Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of the 45th Annual Prescott Bluegrass Festival, taking place June 20-21, 2026, on Goodwin Street and the historic Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Prescott. For 45 year...
Fains Discuss Prescott Valley Propositions 492 and 404
Brad Fain and Ron Fain continue the conversation about Prescott Valley’s future in a new podcast episode focused on community building, public process, and long-term planning. The discussion touches on Propositions 492 and 404, while looking at...
WeRIDE Surpasses 500,000 Passenger Trips in Avondale, Goodyear
WeRIDE, the West Valley’s on-demand public transit service, has surpassed 500,000 passenger trips since launching in November 2022, marking a major milestone for Arizona’s largest microtransit program. Founded by the cities of Avondale and Good...
Bluegrass Festival Returns to Prescott
The 45th Annual Prescott Bluegrass Festival returns to downtown Prescott on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, bringing two days of free live music to the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza. Hosted by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, the fes...
SR 347 Improvement Project in Maricopa
The Arizona Department of Transportation and its project partners will hold an in-person open house on June 17 to inform the public about the upcoming State Route 347 Improvement Project and what to expect during construction. Work is scheduled...
Yavapai College Celebrates NARTA Class 60
The Northern Arizona Regional Training Academy at Yavapai College graduated 19 new peace officers Thursday, June 4, during a command inspection, commencement and swearing-in ceremony at the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center. The milest...
Sunglasses Campaign Supports Migraine Awareness
The nonprofit Association of Migraine Disorders is reshaping public understanding of migraine through its global Shades For Migraine campaign. Designed to smash stigma, validate lived experience, and drive awareness, Shades For Migraine engages...
Good Living Greens Reopens in Fountain Hills
Good Living Greens, Fountain Hills’ own healthy grocery that features clean, local products, officially reopened after a relocation and expansion. The move nearly triples the store’s footprint from 1,300 to almost 3,000 square feet and marks a ...
Arizona Celebration of Freedom Features New Attractions in Mesa
The Willmeng Arizona Celebration of Freedom is adding new attractions this year, including a patriotic drone show and an expanded military showcase, as part of Mesa's America250 celebration. For the first time, the event includes a drone show s...
Quang Nguyen and Selina Bliss Reflect on the Arizona 2026 Legislative Session
Arizona Representatives Quang Nguyen and Selina Bliss shared an inside look at the latest developments at the State Capitol during a candid legislative update. With the Arizona Legislature now more than 140 days into the session, both lawmakers...
Prescott Proposes Property Tax Increase
As part of its FY 2027 Budget process, the City is considering an increase in the primary property tax. The Truth in Taxation Notice of Public Hearing is provided below in its entirety: Truth in Taxation Hearing Notice of Tax Increase In compli...
Prescott Valley Police Department Hosts Coffee With a Cop
The Prescott Valley Police Department invites the community to begin the summer by celebrating Coffee With a Cop on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm at the Quailwood Community Center, 12725 E. Bradshaw Mountain Road, Dewey, Arizona...
Only the Brave Showing to Benefit Eric Marsh Foundation
As part of this year's Summer Music Festival, moviegoers will have an opportunity to watch the acclaimed film Only the Brave while supporting a cause that remains deeply meaningful to Arizona's wildland firefighting community. A special screeni...
Sharlot Hall Museum Celebrates 98th Birthday in Prescott
Sharlot Hall Museum is throwing open its doors and inviting the entire community to help ring in a milestone birthday. On Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM, the museum will host a special birthday celebration marking 98 years of prese...
ADOT Seeks Public Input on Arizona Transportation
The Arizona Department of Transportation is hosting a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, June 16, to hear directly from Arizonans across the state about their transportation challenges and needs. The meeting is part of the Next Move Arizona sta...
Cedar Avenue Roadway Striping Operations in Flagstaff
On Thursday, June 11, crews will perform a portion of the final roadway striping along Cedar Avenue, from West Street to the Fourth/Lockett roundabout. No road closures are necessary, and Cedar Avenue and access to businesses and residents will...
Prescott Farmers Market Hosts Men's Health Screenings
Prescott Farmers Market (PFM) will host free prostate cancer screenings for men 40 and older on Saturday, June 20, from 8am to noon in the Dignity Health, YRMC parking lot at 900 Iron Springs Road in Prescott. The screenings are offered in coop...
Kingman Leaders Invite Residents to Open Discussion
The City of Kingman invites residents to join Mayor Ken Watkins and City Manager Tim Walsh for the upcoming Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager next Thursday, June 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 310 N....
Scottsdale Citizen Academies Enhance Community Engagement
Ever wondered what happens inside a police crime lab, how Scottsdale prepares for emergencies, where the city’s water comes from, or what it takes to prosecute a criminal case? Scottsdale residents can find out through a variety of citizen acad...
Mondays with the Prescott Valley Mayor | June 8th
Mayor Kell Palguta of Prescott Valley gives updates for:Red, White, and BoomField DaysShark WeekVice Mayor to Host Next UpdatePrescott Valley Police Recruits Graduate from NARTA
What Does Water Sustainability Actually Look Like in the Prescott AMA?
The term "water sustainability" is used frequently in discussions about the future of the Prescott Active Management Area (AMA). It appears in planning documents, public meetings, development proposals, the newspaper, and social media. Yet many...
El Pollo Loco Celebrates Soft Opening in Prescott Valley
El Pollo Loco officially welcomed customers during its soft opening on Monday, June 8, bringing its signature fire-grilled chicken and Mexican-inspired menu to Prescott Valley. The restaurant opened its doors at 10 a.m., giving community member...
Prescott Frontier Days Volunteers are Vital to Rodeo Success
Prescott Frontier Days® needs you! To really do a rodeo right, it’s a year-round job, done lovingly by hundreds of volunteers. Many of these folks have been helping in various areas for decades; often several generations of families have joined...
Jim - Linda Lee Performing Arts Center Recognized in Prescott
The Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center has been recognized as one of the Top 3 Arts & Entertainment venues in Prescott NOW magazine’s 2026 Best of Yavapai Awards. The annual Best of Yavapai Awards celebrate the businesses, organizat...
New Arizona Law Targets Permit Delays
Last week, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed SB 1566 into law. The reform prohibits cities, towns, and counties from maliciously delaying responses to licensing and building permit applications for single-family residential construction. Local go...
Sedona Installs New Emergency Warning Sirens
The city of Sedona recently enhanced community safety with the installation of three new outdoor warning sirens that will activate when needed to broadcast emergency notifications in Uptown and on Brewer Road. The Outdoor Warning Siren System i...
Jim & Linda Lee Planetarium Premieres Original Film
The Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium recently premiered its first original short film, marking a new chapter in immersive science storytelling at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University. “The Last Symphony of Light,” which debuted at a May 16 event, ...
Kingman Seeks Economic Development Commission Member
The City of Kingman is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Economic Development Advisory Commission (EDAC). This appointment will serve a partial term through December 31, 2028, and applications are due by June 29, 2026. The Kingman...
Surprise City Council Approves 2027 Budget
The Surprise City Council approved the City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Final Budget in a Special Meeting on June 2, which focuses on public safety needs. While revenues increased year-over-year, they are not keeping pace with the rising costs of m...
Phoenix Airport Accessibility Partnership with ReBokeh
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is launching an accessibility partnership with Baltimore-based ReBokehⓇ Vision Technologies to offer free access to ReBokeh’s assistive technology software for people with low vision. The partnership wil...
Yavapai County Shares Emergency Communication Tool
Yavapai County Community Health Services has introduced a new bilingual Emergency Communication Brochure designed to help residents communicate essential needs during emergencies, disasters, evacuations, sheltering operations, and medical incid...
Sedona Drivers Advised of Slurry Seal Work on Multiple Streets
The city of Sedona and its contractor, Cactus Asphalt, will begin asphalt pavement preservation operations the week of June 8, 2026, with work expected to continue through the end of the month. Crews will apply a slurry seal treatment, which is...
Yuma County Names New Budget Director
Yuma County has named Lucia Gomez as Budget Director, bringing 22 years of County experience and leadership to the County’s budget development process. Gomez has served in the County’s Office of Management and Budget for 16 years, including mos...
Goodyear Appoints New City Manager
The Goodyear City Council appointed Bryan Langley as the city’s next City Manager during today’s city council meeting. The appointment fills the vacancy left by former City Manager Wynette Reed, who retired in early March. “Bryan brings extensi...
Glassford Hill Road Widening Project Update | Jun 8th - 12th, 2026
Final Round of Asphalt Paving to Begin in First Phase Crews will be performing the final round of asphalt paving within the first phase of work along Glassford Hill Road, from just north of Long Look Drive to just south of Spouse Drive. Followi...
Kingman Urges Residents to Keep Grease Out of Drains
The City of Kingman is reminding residents and businesses to keep cooking grease, oils, and food scraps out of sinks and drains to help prevent sewer backups and damage to the City’s sewer system. Commonly referred to as FOG, fats, oils, and gr...
Flagstaff City Council Adopts FY27 Tentative Budget
The Flagstaff City Council adopted the tentative budget for the 2027 Fiscal Year (FY27) during the June 2 Council Meeting. The City’s annual budget serves as the primary guiding document for Flagstaff’s financial planning and resource allocatio...
Cactus Bowl Unveils New Name, Logo and Venue
The Cactus Bowl – college football’s only postseason game between the Big Ten and Big 12 Conferences – enters an exciting next chapter of its history in Arizona, with a refreshed approach that includes a new name, new logo, new venue, new telev...
Sedona Names New Transportation Services Manager
The city of Sedona welcomes Guillermo Gonzalez as the new Transportation Services Manager following a nationwide recruitment process. Gonzalez will begin his new role with the city on June 8, 2026, and will oversee the city’s transit, parking a...
Phoenix Library Celebrates America's 250th
Phoenix Public Library is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States with a series of free programs and activities designed to inspire learning, civic engagement, and community connection. As part of the nationwide America 250 cel...
Yavapai County Encourages Monsoon Preparedness
As the 2026 monsoon season approaches, local emergency officials are urging residents to prepare for increased storm activity and sudden flooding risks. The Arizona monsoon season officially begins on June 15th and runs through September 30th. ...
I-17 Paving Improvement Project in Arizona
The Arizona Department of Transportation has begun work on a paving improvement project along a 10-mile segment of Interstate 17 north of the Sunset Point Rest Area. The work to improve the driving surface involves overnight lane closures on I-...
Fire Weather Watch Issued for Northern Arizona
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Fire Weather Watch for portions of northern Arizona, including much of Yavapai County, due to strong winds, low humidity, and increased wildfire danger expected on Sunday. Forecasters say s...
ADOT Launches $76 Million SR 260 Improvement Project
The last in a series of projects to widen State Route 260 to two lanes in each direction between Payson and the Mogollon Rim is scheduled to start on Monday, June 8. The Arizona Department of Transportation’s million SR 260 Lion Springs Projec...
Cottonwood Shares Political Sign Rules
Below is a summary of the sizes and locations of signs allowed within the City of Cottonwood for the July 21, 2026 Primary Election and November 3, 2026 General Election: On Private Property: Signs of up to 6 square feet in size may be placed o...
Elevated Fitness PV Celebrates Ribbon Cutting in Prescott Valley
Elevated Fitness PV recently celebrated its ribbon cutting, marking the opening of a new private fitness studio in Prescott Valley. The studio offers personal training, small-group workouts, nutrition guidance, and accountability coaching for r...
Flagstaff Schools Offer Free Summer Meals
The Flagstaff Unified School District is pleased to announce its continued sponsorship of the Summer Food Service Program for children in our community. This program is designed to ensure that all children ages 18 and under have access to nutri...
Reverse Mortgage Lunch - Learn Set for Prescott
Prescott area residents interested in learning more about retirement income, home equity, and financial independence are invited to attend a Reverse Mortgage Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. The event, Discover Smart Strategies for ...
Yuma County Proposes No Overall Tax Increase
The Yuma County Board of Supervisors continues its longstanding commitment to conservative financial stewardship and taxpayer responsibility through the Tentative Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget, which maintains no overall increase to the County’s c...
Flagstaff Flood Mitigation Projects Completed
The City of Flagstaff is excited to announce the completion of the Spruce Wash Flood Mitigation Suite of Projects! The mitigation projects will reduce the impact of post-wildfire flooding in the Paradise, Grandview and Sunnyside neighborhoods. ...
Yuma Swim Lesson Spots Still Available
The City of Yuma Parks and Recreation Department has spots available for summer swim lessons for all skill levels. Morning sessions are held at Marcus Pool (545 W. 5th Street) and evening sessions are held at Carver Pool (1250 W. 5th Street). C...
Queen Creek Water Strategy: Pursuing Self-Sufficiency
The Town of Queen Creek continues to work towards water self-sufficiency, implementing a strategic vision for the Town’s water future. The Town recently received a million loan from the Water Infrastructure Finance Authority (WIFA) to fund a p...
Affordable Housing Dedication in Phoenix
The City of Phoenix and Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona are celebrating the dedication of four new single-family homes in Sunnyslope. The dedication ceremony marked the completion of new affordable homes built on City-owned vacant lots ide...
Prescott Plans Airport Land Acquisition
The City of Prescott is providing information regarding the planned acquisition of land adjacent to Prescott Regional Airport in support of future airport infrastructure improvements. The parcel is strategically located between existing City-ow...
Grants for Food Waste Reduction in Phoenix
Restaurant owners can receive a micro-grant for reducing food loss and waste through Project REDUCE. In its third year, Project REDUCE will award restaurants with [post_excerpt],000 micro-grants to implement simple, creative, innovative, and mo...
ADOT Studies Busy Phoenix Freeway Corridor
The Arizona Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the City of Phoenix and Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), is studying potential improvements to Interstate 10 in downtown Phoenix to address traffic operations, safety and r...
Kingman Chip Seal Work Continues in District 4
The City of Kingman Public Works Department will continue chip sealing on multiple residential streets in District 4 this week. This project is part of the City’s ongoing roadway maintenance program aimed at extending the life of existing pavem...
Yuma Back to School Rodeo
The 15th Annual Back to School Rodeo, a free event providing information and resources for families with students in kindergarten through eighth grade, will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Yuma Civic Center (1440 W. ...
Sedona Cultural Park Amphitheater RFI
The city of Sedona issued a Request for Information (RFI) inviting private entities to share their interest and ideas for the restoration and operations of the Sedona Cultural Park Amphitheater, a 5,500-seat outdoor performance venue located on...
America250 Essay Contest Winners Announced in Glendale
In celebration of America’s upcoming 250th birthday in 2026, the City of Glendale Office of Arts & Culture proudly announces the winners of the district-wide America250 Essay Contest for local fifth-grade students. The contest invite...
World Parkinson Congress Returns to Phoenix
The Phoenix Convention Center will host the 7th World Parkinson Congress (WPC) from May 24 to May 27, 2026. This will be the first time the event has ever been held in Phoenix. The congress will bring together over 3,800 delegates from 63 count...
Willow Creek Park Improvements in Prescott
The City of Prescott Recreation Services Department invites the community to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony at Willow Creek Park on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 10 a.m. to celebrate recent improvements completed at the park. The event will reco...
Drytop Roofing Builds Trust One Roof at a Time
Dylan Simonson of Drytop Roofing discusses building a roofing company centered on communication, customer service, and reliability. Simonson also shares his background growing up in the roofing industry and how family values continue to influen...
Upcoming June Events at the Findlay Toyota Center
June brings another exciting lineup of events to Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, with arena football action and a community-focused health care clinic on the schedule. From high-energy matchups to local health resources, there’s somet...
Mingus Mountain Trail Maintenance Event
In celebration of National Trails Day, the Prescott National Forest is inviting volunteers to join staff for a trail maintenance event on Mingus Mountain from 8 a.m. to noon Monday, June 8. The volunteer crew will help maintain a recently const...
The Water Future of the Prescott AMA Requires More Than Conservation
Arizona was built by people willing to think ahead about water. Earlier generations constructed reservoirs, canals, pipelines, treatment plants, recharge facilities, and wells not because a crisis had already arrived, but because they understoo...
Prescott Valley's Red, White - Boom Celebration
Dust off your lawn chairs and grab your sunscreen! The Town of Prescott Valley is thrilled to invite you to our annual Red, White & Boom celebration. This year’s event promises a full day of patriotic fun, community spirit, and an extended ...
Flagstaff Proposes Property Tax Increase
In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, the City of Flagstaff is notifying its property taxpayers of the City of Flagstaff’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level. The City of Flagstaff is p...
Kingman Residents to Receive Individual Trash Bins
The City of Kingman Solid Waste Department has begun the next phase of removing the 300-gallon shared trash containers from alleys and streets and providing each customer with their own 90-gallon container to be placed at the front of their hom...
Aquatic Events in Surprise
This June, the City of Surprise is hosting two fun-filled aquatic events that offer plenty of summertime fun for all ages! Join the festivities at Family Beach Bash on Saturday, June 13, from 9 - 11 a.m. at the Surprise Aquatic Center, 15831 N....
Fains Invite Residents to Join the Conversation
Brad Fain and Ron Fain invite residents with differing viewpoints to join the conversation about the future of Prescott Valley and the Quad Cities region. As topics like long-term planning, public process, open space, Fain Park, referendums, an...
From Homelessness to Hope: The Steps to Recovery Success Story
Steps to Recovery is helping individuals overcome addiction through a comprehensive approach focused on healing, stability, and long-term success. Located in Cottonwood, Arizona, the organization provides outpatient treatment services that incl...
Community Garden Project in West Phoenix
What began with one resident’s desire to create a cleaner, safer neighborhood has grown into a flourishing community-driven garden project in west Phoenix. Two years ago, Naomi, a neighborhood leader in the Del Monte Village area of Maryvale, c...
AZ Blue Helps Rural Residents Get Home Safely
When someone is released from custody in a rural community, getting home can be its own challenge. Navajo County covers about 10,000 square miles of mostly rural land – roughly the size of the state of Massachusetts. Many people leave the jail ...
Flagstaff Helps Residents Save on Solar
The City of Flagstaff has launched the Northern Arizona Switch Together Co-op, a group-buying program for solar installations that has secured a 17% discount, translating to an average price reduction of ,200. Homeowners and small businesses ma...
Yavapai College Provost Recognized Nationally
The Aspen Institute announced on May 27 that Yavapai College Provost and Vice President of Student Affairs Doug Berry, Ph.D., has been selected as one of 40 outstanding leaders from across the country for the 2026–27 Aspen Rising Presidents Fel...
Prescott Valley Invites Neighbors to National Night Out
The Prescott Valley Police Department and Town officials invite residents to participate in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police community partnerships a...
OneAZ Invests $150K in Rural Entrepreneurs
OneAZ Credit Union is proud to partner with Moonshot AZ as a title sponsor of the 2026 Rural Arizona Pitch Tour, bringing expanded opportunities, funding, and support to entrepreneurs across rural communities statewide. “We’re proud to partner ...
Kingman Road Work Brings Nighttime Delays
The City of Kingman is advising residents and motorists of upcoming traffic impacts at the intersection of Gordon Drive and Bank Street beginning tonight, June 1, 2026, through July 14, 2026. Work will take place nightly from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 ...
Yavapai Basketball Player Commits to Wilmington
Yavapai College men's basketball would like to congratulate Raijon Dispensa on his commitment to Wilmington University. Dispensa will continue his academic and athletic career at the NCAA Division II level in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Con...
163rd Avenue Improvement Project Kicks Off in Surprise
The City will kick off the final phase of the 163rd Avenue Improvement Project in northwest Surprise on June 1, 2026. This phase will focus on the section of roadway from Happy Valley Road to Jomax Road and is expected to last nearly 15 months....
Juneteenth Family Day Celebration at Goodyear High School
The 5th Annual Juneteenth Family Day will take place on Friday, June 19, from 6 to 10 p.m. at a brand-new location, Goodyear High School. This year's theme is "Homecoming," celebrating the traditions, culture, and experiences surrounding an HBC...
Mondays with the Prescott Valley Mayor | June 1st
Mayor Kell Palguta of Prescott Valley gives updates for:Rustic CactusFreedom Rock Dedication CeremonyHarkins Movie Film FestivalCeremony for K9 MacElevated Fitness Ribbon CuttingSummer Re...
Prescott Frontier Days(R), Inc. welcomes Pickup Men Cody Resor and Jay Shaw
The bright-hot spotlight may be focused on the riders, but it’s the pickup men who earn the respect and trust of cowboys, especially during dangerous events like bareback and saddle bronc rides. Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. is fortunate to hav...
Hearing Loss Signs You Should Never Ignore with Doug Dunker of Prescott Hearing Center
Hearing loss affects more people than many realize, and it often develops slowly over time. In this episode of the Signals News Podcast, Doug Dunker of Prescott Hearing Center explains the common causes of hearing loss, including aging, noise e...
Arizona Opens New Sports Betting License Window
The Arizona Department of Gaming (Department) announced today that it will begin accepting new applications for event wagering licenses on June 26, 2026. Pursuant to A.R.S. §5-1304 and A.A.C. R19-4-105 and 106, the agency will accept applicatio...
Kingman Wind Phone Installation
The City of Kingman Parks and Recreation Department invites the community to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Wind Phone installation on Friday, June 12, at 10:00 a.m. at the White Cliffs Trail System South Trailhead, located off ...
US 60 Road Work Restarts Near Show Low
The Arizona Department of Transportation is resuming work after a winter hiatus on two paving projects along US 60 between Show Low and Springerville. The projects will require lane restrictions for work starting this week on US 60 between Stat...
Flagstaff Approves New Investments In Community Programs
The Flagstaff City Council has approved the City’s 2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, authorizing approximately 1,000 in federal funding for projects and programs that support homelessness response...
Arizona Students Receive $87,500 In Scholarship Awards
Twenty Arizona residents were awarded the Empowering Diversity Scholarship ahead of the 2026-27 academic year through a partnership between Fiesta Sports Foundation and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (AZ Blue). Scholarship funds will provide...
Scottsdale ADA Transition Plan for Accessibility Improvements
Scottsdale City Council recently approved the city’s updated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan, advancing a long-term strategy to improve accessibility across city facilities, parks, sidewalks, transit areas, and digital ser...
Public Pools Open in Peoria for Summer Fun
As temperatures heat up, cool down at one of Peoria’s public pools or splash pads! Peoria’s three public pools are open for public swim now through August 2. Centennial Pool 8081 W. Acoma Drive (79th Ave. and Acoma) Monday - Friday: 12 p.m. – 3...
Prescott Forest Lifts Seasonal Eagle Closures
Prescott National Forest wildlife officials have lifted closure orders on bald eagle nesting areas along the Verde River (Ladders) south of Camp Verde and on the east side of Lynx Lake. The Ladders closure area covered a 2‑mile stretch of the V...
Destiny House Invites Community Sponsors For 2026 Evening Of Destiny
Destiny House Restoration Center is seeking community partners, businesses and individuals to sponsor its annual Evening Of Destiny Benefit Concert, scheduled for Oct. 24, 2026, at the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center in Prescott. The...
Glassford Hill Road Widening Project Update | Jun 1st - 5th, 2026
Median and Roadway Construction Continues Crews will continue preparing for the final round of asphalt paving and working on the concrete median along Glassford Hill Road, from just north of Long Look Drive to just south of Spouse Drive. Please...
Kingman Crews Continue Neighborhood Road Work
The City of Kingman Public Works Department will continue chip sealing on multiple residential streets in District 4 next week. This project is part of the City’s ongoing roadway maintenance program aimed at extending the life of existing pavem...
Biltmore Preparatory Academy Breaks Ground on New Campus
Creighton Elementary School District (Creighton) recently broke ground on its comprehensive campus replacement project for Biltmore Preparatory Academy, which will provide entirely new infrastructure to accommodate increased student populations...
Traffic Signal Installation in Maricopa
The city of Maricopa is continuing to invest in roadway infrastructure projects aimed at improving traffic flow, increasing driver safety, and preparing for future demand. One of the latest projects moving into the construction phase is a new t...
Kingman Residents Advised of Park Parking Closure
The City of Kingman Parks and Recreation Department is advising residents that the Centennial Park Recreation Office and Pool parking lot will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, June 1, 2026, for approximately two weeks due to asphalt repl...
Destiny House Announces Upcoming Events
Destiny House Restoration Center is inviting the community to take part in several upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support its mission. From hands-on service projects to fundraising events and sponsorship opportunities, th...
Kingman Residents Advised of Temporary Water Shutdown
The City of Kingman is notifying residents of a Water shutdown on Benton Street, between Stephans Avenue and Morrow Avenue. Beginning Monday, June 1st, from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. This shutdown will allow for the ability to connect new water u...
Prescott Community Walk and BBQ for Veterans
Veterans, families and community members are invited to gather at Watson Lake for a free walk and barbecue focused on raising awareness of post-traumatic stress and connecting attendees with local resources. WHAT: Free community walk and BBQ to...
CAFMA Launches New Wildfire Risk Program
The Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) has implemented Fire Aside, a new program designed to improve how wildfire risk is assessed and addressed across the region using a data-driven approach. The initiative strengthens mitigati...
Yavapai College Budget Approved Without Tax Increase
The Yavapai College District Governing Board voted at its May 26, 2026 meeting to approve the budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year. For the second consecutive year, the budget does not include a property tax levy increase. The budget, totaling mo...
Main Street Striping Set for Improvement Project
Roadway striping is set to take place along sections of Main Street throughout the week of June 7 during nighttime hours. This is the final piece of work related to the City’s Main Street Improvements Project. Roadway striping will take place b...
Yavapai County Appoints New Constable for Seligman
At its regular meeting on May 20, 2026, the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors voted to appoint Schylar Cloudt as the new Constable for the Seligman Justice Precinct. Mr. Cloudt will assume the role following the resignation of Constable Richa...
Yavapai County Students Awarded Scholarships by Kiwanis Club
Yavapai County Superintendent of Schools Steve King is pleased to express his appreciation and gratitude to the Kiwanis Club of Carefree and to honor the seven Yavapai County high school seniors who received scholarships from this charitable co...
Doc Garvey's Remedy Concert in Prescott
On Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Doc Garvey’s Remedy, Prescott’s Americana band, brings its mix of folk, blues, rockabilly, country-rock, and roots music to the Kiwanis Amphitheater at the Highlands Center for Natural History. W...
Queen Creek Approves FY 2026-27 Budget
The Town of Queen Creek’s fiscal year (FY) 2026/27 budget was approved by Council at the May 20 meeting. The 0.6 million budget goes into effect on July 1, 2026, and continues to prioritize water resources, public safety, and transportation, wi...
Prescott Seeks Applicants For City Committees
The City Council Subcommittee on Appointments is currently seeking applications from citizens who are interested in serving on the following City Boards, Commissions & Committees: Pedestrian, Bicycle & Traffic Advisory Committee: Term 3...
Leak Detection Initiative Launched in Phoenix
The City of Phoenix joined community, nonprofit, and private-sector partners to launch a new toilet leak detection initiative at Fillmore Gardens, a City-operated affordable housing community, aimed at reducing water waste, improving maintenanc...
Flagstaff Pedestrian Crossing Improvements
Starting the week of June 1, the City of Flagstaff, in partnership with Mountain Line and their contractor, Kinney Construction Services, will begin pedestrian crossing improvements in multiple locations along Soliere Avenue. These improvements...
Verde Valley Sanctuary Leader Earns Fellowship
The Arizona Center for Civic Leadership at the Flinn Foundation recently announced that Verde Valley Sanctuary Executive Director Jessye Johnson has been accepted into the Flinn-Brown Fellowship, which connects civic-minded leaders across the s...
Cottonwood Looks to Fill Volunteer Commission Seat
The City of Cottonwood is seeking applicants to fill one three-term seat on its Planning and Zoning Commission. This volunteer position is appointed by the City Council and serves without pay. All seven commission members must be residents of C...
Chandler Summer Reading Challenge Kicks Off
Chandler’s largest reading initiative begins in just a few days! The Summer Reading Challenge offers exciting ways to earn prizes and discover new stories, starting June 1. Chandler Public Library (CPL) joins 63 libraries across Maricopa County...
FIFA World Cup 2026 Training Site in Mesa
Arizona Athletic Grounds, in collaboration with Visit Mesa and the City of Mesa, has been selected as the official Team Base Camp training site for the Turkiye Men's National Team during the FIFA World Cup 2026™, further establishing the facili...
NASA Satellite Spots Nearly 6,000 Possible Worlds
NASA’s TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) has released its most complete view of the starry sky to date, filling in gaps from previous observations. Nearly 6,000 colored dots scattered across the image show the locations of either con...
Handel's Ice Cream Is Prescott's Sweetest New Arrival
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is expected to open its first Prescott-area location at 351 N. Montezuma Street (Montezuma & Sheldon), adding a new sweet spot near the heart of downtown Prescott. Founded in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1945, Handel’s h...
Support for Seniors Exploring Assisted Living and Memory Care
Finding the right senior living community can feel overwhelming for families. Denice Dunker with Oasis Senior Advisors helps seniors and their loved ones explore assisted living, independent living, memory care, and care home options throughout...
Yuma Shares Details on State Spending Limits
The City of Yuma and Yuma County are providing information to residents about the Annual Expenditure Limitation (AEL), a state-established spending framework that affects how local governments plan for services and infrastructure. The AEL limit...
Inside the Prescott Film Festival at Yavapai College
The Prescott Film Festival returns this July with classic films, live music, student showcases, and special events across Prescott. In this episode, Guy Roginson talks with Helen Stephenson, Bryan Robertson, and Lindsay Masten from Yavapai Coll...
Yavapai College Highlights Record Year of Growth
Yavapai College released two reports on Tuesday, May 19, highlighting several successful initiatives from the 2025–2026 academic year that earned national recognition and improved the College’s overall performance for the community and students...
Yavapai Basketball Standout Signs With Arkansas Tech
Yavapai College Men's Basketball is proud to announce that Jason Parent has committed to continue his academic and basketball career at Arkansas Tech University. A local product and graduate of Prescott High School, Parent spent the past two se...
MATFORCE Announces 2026 Youth Contest Winners in Yavapai County
MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization that focuses on stopping youth substance use before it starts, is pleased to reveal the 2026 winners for its yearly #StayHealthy Essay and Youth Poster Contests. Both competitions saw participation fr...
Cottonwood Board of Adjustment Seeks Applicants
The City of Cottonwood is seeking applicants to fill three seats on its Board of Adjustment, each for a full three-year term. This volunteer position is appointed by the City Council and serves without pay. All five commission members must be r...
Choose Chandler Summer Pass Highlights Nightlife
Free digital pass spotlights evening eats, after-hour drinks, desserts, and things to do after dark in Chandler through Sept. 8 Visit Chandler, the official destination marketing organization for the City of Chandler, is turning up the heat – a...
Kingman Lane Closure Advisory
The City of Kingman is advising residents and motorists of an upcoming lane closure on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, through June 4, 2026, at the intersection of Gordon Drive and Bank Street. The closure will take place from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. eac...
Mesa Heat Relief Services Activated
With the arrival of triple-digit temperatures, the City of Mesa's Human Services Department is collaborating with local community partners to activate a day respite center, cooling centers, and hydration stations to provide heat relief. "The Ci...
Motorcycle Safety Reminder Issued in Prescott Valley
As motorcycle traffic increases across Arizona, Prescott Valley Police are reminding both riders and drivers to prioritize roadway safety. The recent legalization surrounding the limited motorcycle lane filtering may be creating confusion at a ...
Fains Reflect on Community and Invite Residents to Talk
Brad Fain and Ron Fain discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly surrounding current community conversations. The conversation touches local history, public dialogue, social media criticism, and the importance of respectful, fact-based discussion...
Northern Arizona VA Health Care System Receives 5-Star Rating
Northern Arizona VA Health Care System announced today that it received a 5-star rating in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ annual Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating report. This is the health care system’s fourth year in a r...
Yavapai County Crews to Work on Cornville Road
Please be advised that VSS International, Inc., in conjunction with Yavapai County will be performing rubberized chip seal and fog seal operations on Cornville Road from Cornville to Kimberley’s Way. Construction will begin June 1, 2026, contin...
Sedona Businesses Invited to Summer Brand Camp
The Greater Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau will launch Brand Camp: A Summer Marketing Workshop Series, a four-part program helping local businesses sharpen their marketing with practical coaching and hands-on work. The series b...
Williamson Valley Road Improvements Planned
Please be advised that Fann Contracting, Inc. in conjunction with Yavapai County will be performing roadwork on Williamson Valley Road from the City of Prescott boundary and Mile Marker 3 just past Pioneer Parkway. Construction will begin June ...
Prescott Summer Concert Series Returns to Courthouse Plaza
Downtown Prescott prepares to host another vibrant season of free entertainment with the 2026 Prescott Summer Concert Series. Taking place at the iconic Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza, this beloved community tradition gives music lovers a brea...
Flagstaff Voters Approve Regional Plan 2045
Results for the May 19, 2026 Special Election indicate that a majority of Flagstaff voters chose “Yes” on Question 492, ratifying the Flagstaff Regional Land Use Plan 2045. This means that the Plan is effect within the City of Flagstaff. Flagst...
Yuma Voter Registration Deadline
The City of Yuma reminds residents that the voter registration deadline for the July 21 Primary Election is Monday, June 22. Yuma voters will elect a Mayor, Presiding Municipal Judge, and as many as three seats on the Yuma City Council during t...
Sedona Drivers Advised of Upcoming Road Closure
Miramonte Homes, the general contractor for the new Jordan Townhomes apartment project, will conduct essential utility work that requires a temporary road closure on Jordan Road between Navahopi Road and Orchard Lane on Wednesday, May 27, 2026,...
Surprise Community Pools Opening
The City of Surprise is excited to announce the opening of all three community pools on Saturday, May 23! Residents are encouraged to use the daily pool pass reservation system, which is designed to manage capacity and ensure Surprise residents...
Motorized Device Restrictions in Queen Creek
Effective May 21, 2026, Town Code, adopted through Ordinance 890-26, outlines updates related to motorized devices, including prohibited use in parks, hands-free device use, speed limits, and impound guidelines. These changes aim to reduce dang...
Yavapai Baseball Welcomes Marc MacMillan as New Coach
In August of 2025, the Yavapai Baseball team took on a fresh look when Marc MacMillan was hired as the new head coach. After coaching stints with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) schools such as Charleston Southern University and...
Kingman Celebrates Grandview Pool Reopening
The City of Kingman Parks and Recreation Department is excited to invite the community to the official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Grandview Pool, located at 324 Gold Street, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25...
Glassford Hill Road Widening Project Update | May 26th - 29th, 2026
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, no work will be performed on Monday, May 25. Work will resume on Tuesday, May 26. Median and Roadway Construction Continues Crews will continue preparing for the final round of asphalt paving and worki...
Free Shuttle Service to the World's Oldest Rodeo(R) Returns
The highly popular free shuttle service to the World’s Oldest Rodeo has returned, thanks to a creative partnership with Prescott Unified School District, YAV Connect, and Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. The 139th World’s Oldest Rodeo runs from Mo...
CAFMA Highlights EMS Training During EMS Week
As communities across the country recognize National EMS Week, the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) is highlighting a recent collaborative Airway Lab that brought together regional EMS providers, healthcare organizations, and ...
Kai Clark Set for Prescott Folk Sessions Show
Join us on Friday, July 3rd at the Elks Crystal Hall for an evening with KAI CLARK, the son of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Gene Clark (The Byrds). Tickets are -. Cash Bar. Doors open at 6pm. Presented by The Folk Sessions and Clear Chan...
CAFMA Offers Babysitting Certification for Youth
The Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) will once again offer its Babysitting Certification Class for youth ages 11 to 14, providing hands-on training designed to help young babysitters build confidence and practical safety skill...
Water Conservation Agreement to Protect Colorado River
Today, leaders from the Greater Phoenix business and economic development community are applauding a landmark three-state agreement between Arizona, California, and Nevada to proactively reduce water consumption from the Colorado River. This co...
Chino Valley Cleanup Sees Record Turnout
The Town of Chino Valley held its 2026 Community Clean Up, Free Dump Day, on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16 at Old Home Manor. Hosted from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day, this marked the fourth consecutive year the event has taken place a...
Brad Fain Addresses Referendums and Public Process
Brad Fain of Fain Signature Group joins Guy Roginson of Talking Glass Media for a conversation about referendums, community building, and public processes in Prescott Valley. The discussion explored how projects move through neighborhood meetin...
Prescott Announces Goldwater Lake Closures
The City of Prescott Recreation Services Department is notifying the public of upcoming temporary closures at Goldwater Lake due to roadway improvement work. Goldwater Lake will be fully closed Monday, June 15, 2026, through Friday, June 26, 20...
Yavapai Block Helps Build Northern Arizona
Tyler Smith, owner of Yavapai Block, discusses how the longtime Northern Arizona company continues supplying materials for residential and commercial projects throughout the region. The conversation covers retaining walls, pavers, outdoor livin...
Northern Arizona Wranglers Secure First Win of 2026 Season
The Northern Arizona Wranglers earned their first victory of the 2026 season in dominant fashion with their best performance of the season. All three phases of Wranglers football came together for a great team victory on SPE Systems Field insid...
Community First Insurance With Jerome Prazak and State Farm
Jerome Prazak of State Farm joined the SignalsAZ podcast to talk about insurance, community involvement, and the changing insurance industry. During the conversation, Jerome shared how his Prescott Valley office helps individuals, families, and...
Kingman Weed Abatement Program
The City of Kingman is urging residents and businesses to take proactive steps in maintaining their properties as part of the 2026 Weed Abatement Program. This initiative is designed to reduce fire hazards and enhance public safety by ensuring ...
Coffee Break with Council in Cottonwood
The City of Cottonwood invites the public to join us for Coffee Break with Council on June 11, 2026 from 4-6 p.m. at Cottonwood Community Clubhouse (805 North Main Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326). Enjoy free coffee and snacks while discussing imp...
Diamondbacks Donate $200K for Brain Tumor Research
Executive Vice President & General Manager Mike Hazen, alongside the Diamondbacks Foundation and with matching support from the Barrow Women’s Board, will present a 0,000 donation to Dr. Nader Sanai and the Ivy Brain Tumor Center during ton...
Elevated Fitness PV Offers Private Studio Training
Finding the right fitness routine can be challenging, especially for those who want more guidance than a traditional gym can provide. Elevated Fitness PV offers Prescott Valley residents a more personal way to train, combining private studio wo...
Cottonwood Historic Preservation Meeting Agenda
The Cottonwood Historic Preservation Commission will be holding a meeting on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Council Chambers - Riverfront, 1083 E. Riverfront Road, Cottonwood, AZ 86326. The following items are scheduled: Discussio...
Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule in Goodyear
Did you know you can search your trash and recycle pickup schedule online? Simply enter your address at www.goodyearaz.gov, and you'll receive your personalized schedule. While most holidays do not impact collection services, there are a few ex...
Memorial Day Closures Queen Creek
The Town of Queen Creek offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. This closure will not impact any public safety or emergency services. If you have a water, sewer, or streets emergency during the closure, please c...
New US 93 Bridges Enhance Arizona Highway Project
Traffic is now using the first of two new bridges on a project to construct 4 miles of new divided four-lane highway along US 93 between the Phoenix area and Las Vegas. The bridge over Cane Springs Wash represents one of the most visible signs ...
Arizona Monsoon Forecast 2026: How El Niño May Impact Rainfall
Arizona’s 2026 monsoon season could bring more rain than the last few years. Weather experts from the National Weather Service and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University say warmer temperatures and changing ocean patterns may help increase monsoo...
ADOT Releases Memorial Day Weekend Road Update for Arizona
No full construction closures are scheduled on state highways, including Phoenix and Tucson freeways, over Memorial Day weekend. The Arizona Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to travel safely as the summer travel season begins a...
Cottonwood Memorial Day Closures
In recognition of Memorial Day, various city departments and public services will suspend operations temporarily. Here's a quick reference guide to closures in Cottonwood. The City of Cottonwood administrative offices will be closed on Monday, ...
Phoenix Memorial Day Closures
In recognition of Memorial Day, various city departments and public services will suspend operations temporarily. Below is your quick reference list for all the city closures happening in the City of Phoenix. Here's how city services are affect...
Memorial Day Closures: Flagstaff and Sedona
In recognition of Memorial Day, various city departments and public services will suspend operations temporarily. Here's your quick reference guide to closures in Flagstaff and Sedona. City of Flagstaff Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Asp...
Memorial Day Closures: Lake Havasu, Bullhead, Kingman Cities
In recognition of Memorial Day, various city departments and public services will suspend operations temporarily. Here's a quick reference guide to closures in Lake Havasu, Bullhead City, and Kingman. Lake Havasu City City offices are closed on...
Memorial Day Closures: Tucson, Yuma
In recognition of Memorial Day, various city departments and public services will suspend operations temporarily. Here's a quick reference guide to closures in Tucson and Yuma. City of Tucson All City of Tucson offices, except for emergency ser...
Memorial Day Closures: Prescott Valley, Prescott, and Chino Valley
In recognition of Memorial Day, various city departments and public services will suspend operations temporarily. Here's your quick reference guide to closures in Prescott Valley, Prescott, and Chino Valley. Town of Prescott Valley The Town of ...
Chino Valley Drivers Reminded to Buckle Up
The Chino Valley Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Arizona in the statewide “Click It or Ticket” campaign to promote seat belt use and child passenger safety. This campaign reminds all drivers and passengers that seat...
Flagstaff Encourages Fire Safety With New Restrictions
The City of Flagstaff will enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions at 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions, Permits for open burning within the City will not be issued. The sale or use of consumer-grade fireworks is prohibi...
Youth Film Festival Returns to Prescott Valley
The Youth Film Program’s 2nd Annual Red Carpet Film Festival Premiere Event on June 2nd, 4:00 pm at Harkins Theater in Prescott Valley. The Youth Film Program is more than halfway through their second groundbreaking seasonal program, empowering...
Flag Day Ceremony Honors Veterans and First Responders
As our nation approaches its 250th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the United States Army, the importance of honoring and respecting the American flag remains as strong as ever. In recognition of that enduring patriotism, Foothills Ranch ...
Flagstaff Drivers Advised of Cedar Avenue Closure
Cedar Avenue will close to all traffic, from West Street to the Fourth/Lockett roundabout, from Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31, to allow crews to safely perform final roadway striping. Cedar Avenue and the Fourth/Lockett roundabout will...
Yavapai College Professor Earns Top Dissertation Honor
Psychology Professor Nichole Guzzo earned her doctorate this year – and then some. Last Wednesday, the Arizona School Administrators (ASA) notified Dr. Guzzo’s dissertation chair that her thesis was selected as the Top Dissertation from Arizona...
Prescott Valley Summer Reading Program
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with the Prescott Valley Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story, running now through July 31, 2026. This year’s theme invites readers of all ages to explore the world of books and...
Fain Signature Group to Host American Red Cross Blood Drive
Fain Signature Group is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Prescott Valley. Community members are encouraged to donate blood and help support patients in need of lifesaving care. ...
Paving Season Begins in Phoenix
Paving season has officially started in the City of Phoenix. The Street Transportation Department, Street Maintenance Division, typically begins paving City streets in early spring, continuing through the fall. The paving schedule aligns with s...
Queen Creek General Plan Update Workshop
Town residents can help shape the future of Queen Creek by participating in the General Plan Update. Residents are invited to get creative and participate in a hands-on community workshop designed to gather input as part of the Queen Creek Gene...
Northern Arizona VA Funding for Facility Upgrades
Northern Arizona VA Health Care System received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funding the first quarter of the fiscal year. The funding is part of a record .8 billion i...
YC Launches New Holiday Festival in Prescott
This holiday season, Yavapai College Foundation will launch the inaugural Yavapai Yuletide, a two-day holiday celebration designed to capture the magic of Prescott’s longstanding reputation as Arizona’s “Christmas City” while supporting Yavapai...
Aspiring Winemakers Compete at YC Verde Campus
Yavapai College’s Southwest Wine Center revived a cherished tradition in Clarkdale last month. Winemakers, viticulture experts, and talented students gathered for competition, education, and an energetic exchange of ideas as The Emerging Winema...
Prescott Valley Website Wins Global Award
The Town of Prescott Valley is proud to announce that it has been named a winner in the 32nd Annual Communicator Awards, receiving the top-tier Award of Excellence for its official website, prescottvalley-az.gov. Following a complete redesign i...
Verde Valley Sanctuary Expands Crisis Response
In a collaborative effort to coordinate services, Verde Valley Sanctuary (VVS) entered an agreement with the Town of Camp Verde to assist the Camp Verde Marshal’s Office (CVMO) with crisis response calls involving survivors of domestic and sexu...
Independence Day Celebration in Yuma
The City of Yuma invites the community to celebrate Independence Day at the free annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday, July 4, at Desert Sun Stadium (1280 W. Desert Sun Drive). This family-friendly event will begin at 6 p.m. and...
Cottonwood Fire Safety Restrictions
The United States Forest Service (USFS) has advised the City of Cottonwood of their plans to enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 8 a.m. The City of Cottonwood will follow suit and manage our staged restriction in coord...
Yavapai College Honors Student Achievement in Prescott
Yavapai College recognized outstanding student achievement across workforce development, health sciences, and public services during the 2026 evening of recognition that took place on Friday, April 24, at the Prescott Resort Center. The annual ...
Homelessness in Phoenix Sees Positive Trends in 2026
The 2026 Point-In-Time (PIT) homelessness count data reveals more than half of people experiencing homelessness in Phoenix are now sheltered - up 15% over the last year. The City also reduced unsheltered homelessness by 13% in 2026. These posit...
City of Surprise Memorial Day Schedule Changes
City of Surprise administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2025, due to the Memorial Day holiday, and library and trash collection schedules will be modified. Trash Collection City of Surprise trash customers ONLY are reminded that ...
Prescott Area Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
The Prescott Fire Department and Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority will enact Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026. These restrictions will remain in effect until weather conditions improve through...
Prescott Valley Soil Testing Near Fain Road Explained
Brad Fain and Ron Fain addressed questions surrounding soil testing on State land near Fain Road and Lakeshore Drive tied to the Iron King Mine cleanup effort in the Dewey-Humboldt region. They explained that the EPA is evaluating clay material...
Sunburst Patios Brings Shade to Prescott Valley
David Griego of Sunburst Patios discusses how patio covers, screen rooms, solar shades, and glass enclosures can help homeowners create more comfortable outdoor living spaces. The conversation covers wind protection, shade solutions, maintenanc...
Prescott Concert Celebrates 250 Years of Music
Arizona Philharmonic invites Prescott audiences to experience something altogether different this spring: the Quarter Millennium Concert, performed outdoors under the ponderosa pines at the Highlands Center for Natural History’s Kiwanis Amphith...
Yavapai County Offers Warrant Resolution Event
The Superior Court in Yavapai County in partnership with local justice and community agencies, will host a Warrant Resolution Event to provide individuals with outstanding misdemeanor warrants in Yavapai County an opportunity to address their c...
Kingman Street Maintenance Moves to Phase 3
The City of Kingman Public Works Department will continue chip sealing operations on multiple residential streets in District 4 starting next week. Beginning Tuesday, May 19, through Wednesday, May 20, crews will begin Phase 3 of the City’s ong...
Verde Valley Welcomes OLLI Summer Classes
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Yavapai College is bringing an exciting season of in-person learning, creativity, and connection to the Verde Valley this summer with a vibrant lineup of classes at the Clarkdale campus. Beginning Jun...
Arizona Traveling Museum Reaches 20,000 Visitors
With approximately 3,020 miles traveled and more than 20,000 visitors welcomed across 31 communities in all 15 Arizona counties, the Arizona America250 Commission proudly marks the conclusion of the Road to 250: Arizona Traveling Museum. From i...
Yavapai College Expands Nursing Degree Pathway
Yavapai College (YC) recently joined forces with the American College of Education (ACE), to create a new educational pathway that supports aspiring nurses and nurse leaders. Students enrolled in YC’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) progra...
Youth Academy Applications Open in Queen Creek
The Queen Creek Police Department is now accepting applications for the summer Youth Academy. This free, two-week program introduces teens to the exciting and challenging world of law enforcement. The Youth Academy offers students an inside loo...
Chip Sealing Operations in Kingman District 4
The City of Kingman Public Works Department will continue chip sealing operations on multiple residential streets in District 4 this week. Beginning Tuesday, May 19, through Friday, May 22, crews will begin Phase 4 of the City’s ongoing roadway...
Rep. Quang Nguyen Discusses Arizona Budget Cuts, Public Safety, and Prescott Valley Roads
Arizona Representative Quang Nguyen joined Signals AZ Legislative Update to discuss the latest state budget negotiations and what they could mean for taxpayers. He shared details about proposed tax relief, retirement deductions, and child tax c...
WOR Seeks Old Timers, Champions, and Rodeo Queens of the 6's
Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. is honored to welcome Justin and Sarah Sunbury, who have graciously stepped up and offered to run our Old Timers Reunion! This event is a traditional highlight of the World's Oldest Rodeo® week, which runs from Jun...
Arizona Vehicle Titles and Registration Go Digital
The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is adding features and functions to the most recent digital wallet option for Arizona residents. You can now add your vehicle registration and title directly to your Arizona Wallet...
The Fains Discuss the Future of Fain Park in Prescott Valley
Why has Fain Park become such a major topic of conversation in Prescott Valley? In this episode, Brad Fain and Ron Fain discuss the history of the park, concerns about maintenance, and misconceptions surrounding nearby rock and gravel operation...
Campfire Restrictions Coming to Coconino National Forest
The Coconino National Forest will enter Stage 1 fire restrictions at 8 a.m., Thursday, May 21, to help prevent unwanted human-caused wildfires during periods of dangerous fire weather conditions. Fires, campfires, stoves (charcoal, coal and woo...
Copper Basin Area Road Upgrades Planned in Prescott
The City of Prescott and their design engineer invite you to attend a community meeting for the upcoming Copper Basin Area Roadway Improvements Project. This meeting will be held on Thursday, May 21, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Trinity Pres...
Fossil Creek Permit Rules Change for 2026
Coconino National Forest visitors hoping to acquire a Fossil Creek permit are now facing better odds. This local recreation site is now open to permit-holders seven days a week for the rest of the 2026 permit season. Permit season runs through ...
Meet Prescott First Responders During EMS Week
In celebration of National EMS Week, Life Line Ambulance and the Prescott Fire Department are inviting the community to a special open-house event, "Behind the Sirens: Meet Local First Responders," on May 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Life...
Scholarships Awarded to Prescott Area Students
This week, Catholic Charities’ North Star Youth Partnership held an awards ceremony to honor 15 area students who received a total of more than ,000 in Grant McKee and Robert Caldwell Service & Leadership Scholarships. In addition, a local ...
Yavapai County Adoption Day Celebrates Forever Families
Friday, May 8th was a beautiful day with wonderful weather for the celebration of children being adopted into their forever families at the Yavapai County Juvenile Justice Center. This year for Adoption Day families were greeted by the friendly...
Prescott Valley Shed Fire Stopped Before Spreading
On Wednesday, May 13, at approximately 3:13 p.m., the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) and the Prescott Fire Department were dispatched to a reported shed fire near North Autumn Sage and Welsh Mountain Drive in Prescott Valley...
Parker Anderson Shares Verde Valley Cemetery Stories
Sharlot Hall Museum announces its next Author Series event featuring acclaimed local historian and author Parker Anderson. The presentation will take place on May 23 at 1:00 p.m. in the Education Center, where Anderson will discuss his latest w...
Yavapai College Hosts Rural Communities Forum
Yavapai College hosted the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Federal Partners Forum Supporting Rural Communities on Tuesday, May 5, welcoming more than 100 local, state, and federal representatives to present information, discuss shared cha...
Republic Services Grant Opportunity for Fountain Hills Nonprofits
Republic Services and the Town of Fountain Hills are partnering again to provide an eligible local nonprofit organization with grant funding. The total grant provided by Republic Services is ,000, and one or two organizations will be awarded th...
Federal Enforcement Complaint Portal Launched in Phoenix
The City of Phoenix today launched the Federal Enforcement Complaint Reporting Portal, a new multilingual community reporting platform developed as a core component of the Community Transparency Initiative (CTI). The portal provides residents w...
Wind Advisory: 50 MPH Gusts Possible In Yavapai Mountains
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Wind Advisory for much of northern Arizona from 11 a.m. Sunday until 8 p.m. MST. Forecasters say southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected across the region, with gusts reaching up to 50...
Prescott National Forest Prescribed Burn Planned Along Highway 169
Fire managers on the Prescott National Forest will begin prescribed burning along Highway 169 as early as May 25, 2026, to reduce hazardous fuels and restore the landscape to more natural vegetation conditions. The project targets approximately...
Flagstaff Park Adds New Public Art Exhibition
The City of Flagstaff and Coconino County announce the opening of the third annual Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition Tuesday, May 19, at the Elizabeth “Liz” C. Archuleta County Park in Flagstaff. A reception begins at 10 a.m. and i...
3,000 Arizona Kids Receive Dental Care Support
Every bright future starts with a healthy smile. When children do not receive preventive dental care, they are at greater risk for pain, infection, difficulty eating, missed school days and other health concerns that can impact their growth and...
COCSD Shares Details on $30M School Bond
Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District (COCSD) continues to focus on maintaining safe, reliable, and welcoming schools for students, staff, and families across the Verde Valley. As part of those ongoing efforts, the district is providing informat...
Goodyear Police Awarded Grant for Click It or Ticket Campaign
The Goodyear Police Department has been awarded a ,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to support the national Click It or Ticket campaign. This funding will help provide additional officer coverage and overtime enforcement d...
Glassford Hill Road Widening Project Update | May 18th - 22nd, 2026
Median Construction Underway Crews will continue work on the concrete median along Glassford Hill Road, from just north of Long Look Drive to just south of Spouse Drive. Please be aware of the following impacts: Monday, May 18 through Friday, M...
NAU Receives $1M for Construction Program
With support from Beavers Charitable Trust, in partnership with Granite Construction, Haydon, Kiewit Corporation, McCarthy Building Companies and Sundt Construction, NAU has established the Beavers Endowed Distinguished Professorship of Infrast...
Cottonwood Planning Meeting Discusses Zoning Changes
The Cottonwood Planning and Zoning Commission will be holding a meeting on Monday, May 18, at 6:00 p.m., at the City Council Chambers - Riverfront, 1083 E. Riverfront Road, Cottonwood, AZ 86326. The following items are scheduled for New Busines...
Temporary Lane Closures in Kingman
The City of Kingman is notifying residents of temporary lane closures and a full road closure scheduled to begin Monday, May 18. The following road segments will be affected from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for approximately four weeks: Airway Avenu...
Verde Valley Residents Offered Free Diabetes Prevention Program
Yavapai County Community Health Services (YCCHS) will offer the PreventT2 lifestyle change program to Verde Valley residents. Prevent T2 is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (...
Phoenix Airport Museum Celebrates Museum Month
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport celebrates Museum Month and the upcoming May 18 International Museum Day by showcasing the Phoenix Airport Museum’s exhibitions. Museum Month is recognized annually in May to increase awareness of the ro...
Climb It High Tree Experts Go Beyond Tree Trimming
Ty Brand, founder and owner of Climb It High Tree Experts, and Serena DeeAnn, lead consultant and media coordinator, discuss the science and long-term planning behind proper tree care in Northern Arizona. The conversation covers soil health, ir...
Meet the Family Behind Lawhorn Plumbing in Prescott Valley
In this episode of the Signals News Podcast, the team from Lawhorn Plumbing shares the story behind their growing family-owned plumbing company in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Kassandra Lawhorn explains how years of experience, strong safety stand...
Pine Crest Concrete Improvements Project in Prescott
The City of Prescott and their contractor, DBA Construction, are set to begin construction of the Pine Crest Concrete Improvements Project the week of May 18, 2026. This project will preserve and maintain the historic concrete roadways by repai...
Horses Help Patients Heal at The Meadows
The 2026 Triple Crown season is in full swing with the Preakness Stakes (May 16th) and the Belmont Stakes (June 6th) coming next. But here’s a different kind of horse story, one that’s not about the finish line, but about the healing journey. W...
Loop 101 - I-10 Interchange Closures
Construction starts this weekend on a massive project to expand the freeway interchange connecting Loop 101 (Agua Fria Freeway) and Interstate 10 in the West Valley. The Arizona Department of Transportation’s 2 million project will add an eleva...
Yavapai College Launches Digital Maps for Prescott - Verde Campuses
Finding one’s way around Yavapai College’s Prescott and Verde Valley campuses just became much easier with the introduction of digital wayfinding. Students, community members and other visitors may now use their phones to scan a QR code to down...
Flagstaff Plans Sandbag Cleanup in Flood Areas
The City of Flagstaff will launch a one-time sandbag clean up operation throughout the Sunnyside and Grandview Homes neighborhoods, in the areas shown on the map. Residents of Sunnyside and Grandview Homes are instructed to move their sandbags ...
Art Hive Celebrates Third Anniversary in Prescott
The Art Hive invites the Prescott community to celebrate its third anniversary with a disco-themed party Friday, May 22, from 5:00 pm to midnight. “Join us as we celebrate three years of being a part of Prescott's contemporary art scene. It has...
Sedona Voters to Decide Cultural Park Measure
After last week’s decision by the Yavapai County Superior Court ruling against the city in the lawsuit, City of Sedona v. Save Sedona Committee, concerning the proposed Cultural Park Preservation Act initiative, the Sedona city council decided ...
I-10 Widening Project Progress in Tucson
Motorists will begin driving on a newly constructed section of Interstate 10 this weekend as the Arizona Department of Transportation makes major progress on a project to widen 3 miles of the freeway southeast of downtown Tucson. Traffic is bei...
Phoenix Family Shelter Expansion Ceremony
This morning, the City of Phoenix and The Salvation Army held a ceremony at 2707 E. Van Buren St. to dedicate the site of the future construction of a third wing of its family shelter, which will increase the number of rooms by 50 percent. Phoe...
Big 12 Baseball Tournament in Surprise
The 2026 Big 12 Baseball Tournament presented by Allstate is set to take over Surprise Stadium from May 19-23, bringing one of college baseball’s premier postseason events to the West Valley for the first time. Hosted at Surprise Stadium, the S...
Barlow-Massicks House Fire Cause Determined
The Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) has concluded its investigation into the residential structure fire that occurred on 4th Street in Prescott Valley on May 2, 2026. The fire has been determined to be accidental in nature an...
Arizona Drivers Warned as Wildfire Risk Rises
As summer nears, temperatures are rising in Arizona and with that comes an increased potential for brush fires. While wildland fires can occur year-round, seasonal changes and weather conditions in the summer increase risk. And with wildfires a...
Yavapai CASA Fundraiser Raises Over $52K for Local Kids
The Yavapai CASA for Kids Foundation celebrated a huge milestone on May 2, raising ,514 during its 11th Annual Champions for Children: A Triple Crown Affair event. The sold-out event welcomed 181 guests, marking one of the most successful fundr...
Arizona Drivers Advised of Smoke Near I-17
Fire managers on the Prescott National Forest will begin prescribed burning east of Interstate 17 on May 18, 2026, as part of an ongoing effort to reduce hazardous fuels and restore the landscape to more natural vegetation conditions. The proje...
Yuma Water Safety Day Offers Free Family Fun
The Greater Yuma Water Safety Alliance (GYWSA) is inviting the public to attend Water Safety Day on Saturday, June 6, at the Valley Aquatic Center, (4381 W. 18th St.) This free, family-friendly event offers a day of fun, learning, and drowning ...
AZ Department of Gaming Releases March Sports Betting Figures
Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately 6.9 million* on sports and events in March of 2026, according to newly released reports by the Arizona Department of Gaming (Department). This figure represents an approximate 5.7 percent year-over-year ...
Diaper Drive in Yavapai County
Wrapped in Love (WiL) Diaper Bank is collecting diapers, wipes, pull-ups, and hygiene products during its annual Mother’s & Father’s Day Diaper Drive running from May 8 to June 21, 2026. Collection boxes are set up across the county with a ...
Wear Blue: Run to Remember Memorial Day Events
This Memorial Day season, wear blue: run to remember is calling on individuals and communities across the country to move beyond observation and into action. From now until Memorial Day, wear blue will activate communities nationwide, inviting ...
Kingman Youth Leaders Recognized by City Council
During their May 5, 2026, meeting, the Kingman City Council recognized members of the Kingman Youth Advisory Council (KYAC) for their continued dedication to civic engagement, leadership, and community service. Special recognition was given to ...
Mesa Hydration Donation Campaign Aims to Save Lives
Mesa's 20th Annual Hydration Donation Campaign is underway to save more lives during Arizona's extreme heat season. The campaign has started and continues through Sept. 30 to help Mesa's most vulnerable residents. This morning's kickoff event a...
Yellowstone Landscape Helps Communities Look Their Best
Sarah Ragland of Yellowstone Landscape shares how the company helps maintain HOA communities, commercial properties, apartment complexes, and senior living facilities throughout Prescott Valley and Arizona. Dive into landscaping maintenance, pr...
Kingman Warns Residents About Scam Emails
The City of Kingman is warning residents, businesses, developers, contractors, and property owners about fraudulent emails impersonating City departments and staff. The emails appear to target individuals involved in development projects, rezon...
Kingman Road Closures Planned for Utility Work
The City of Kingman is notifying residents and motorists of temporary road closures scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026, to allow crews to install new utilities in the area. The following road segments will be fully closed to all traffic from ...
Phoenix Parks Medical Treatment and Food Distribution Ordinance
Today, the Phoenix City Council approved the Medical Treatment and Food Distribution in Parks Ordinance (G-7514) during the Formal City Council Meeting, establishing a comprehensive framework for medical treatment and food distribution events i...
Prescott Valley Open House on Stormwater Management
The Town of Prescott Valley is dedicated to maintaining safe and effective infrastructure for our community. We invite you to attend an Open House on Wednesday, May 20, from 5:30–6:30 pm in the Library’s Crystal Room (7401 E Skoog Blvd). This i...
YRMC Community Health Improvement Grants Benefit Prescott
Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is giving back to the Prescott community once again. Several local organizations are now the beneficiaries of YRMC’s 2026 Community Health Improvement Grants. In all, 1,000 was awarded acros...
Sedona Art Reception Features Nature-Inspired Work
The city invites the public to its next artist reception on Thursday, May 14, 2026 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located at 102 Roadrunner Dr. to view Ruth Austin’s exhibit, replete with joyful, nature-inspired mixed media collages....
Kingman Residents Urged to Move Cars for Road Work
The City of Kingman Public Works Department will continue chip sealing operations on multiple residential streets in District 4 later this week. Beginning Wednesday, May 13, through Friday, May 15, crews will begin Phase 2 of the City’s ongoing...
Kingman Residents Can Meet City Leaders Over Coffee
The City of Kingman invites residents to join Mayor Ken Watkins and City Manager Tim Walsh for the upcoming Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager on Thursday, May 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 310 N. Fo...
Prescott Wants Input on Rodeo/Fairgrounds Site Future
The City of Prescott, GH2 Architects, and the Steering Committee continue working on a Master Plan to shape the future of the City’s Rodeo/Fairgrounds site. The Project Team invites you to attend a community meeting to learn more about the stat...
Kingman Honors 2026 Citizens Academy Graduates
The City of Kingman proudly recognized the graduates of the 2026 Spring Citizens Academy at last night’s City Council meeting. Mayor Ken Watkins and the entire City Council extended their heartfelt congratulations to the participants, celebrati...
Elevated Fitness Brings Personal Coaching to Prescott Valley
Lela Rodger of Elevated Fitness shares how her Prescott Valley studio focuses on small classes, individualized attention, and helping clients build confidence through fitness. The conversation covers personal training, nutrition, strength train...
Witnesses Step In Following State Route 69 Incident
On May 11, 2026, an impaired driver caused multiple major collisions along State Route 69, resulting in roadway closures and significant traffic delays. Following the final collision, which disabled the suspect’s vehicle, the driver fled the sc...
ADOT Warns Drivers of I-10 Rest Area Outage
The Interstate 10 Burnt Well Rest Area’s restrooms, drinking fountains and vending machines will be unavailable much of Wednesday, May 13, due to electrical system maintenance, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. This outage ...
Electric Bicycle Regulations in Arizona
Arizona officially set the standard for electric bicycle use in 2018 when it passed House Bill 2266. This legislation, now codified under Arizona Revised Statute § 28-819, treats e-bikes as bicycles and establishes clear, consistent rules acros...
ADOT Plans $4.1B in Arizona Road Projects
The Arizona Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Friday, May 15, on the agency’s recommended statewide program and construction projects for the next five years. The hearing on the 2027-2031 tentative Five-Year Transportation...
NAU Professor Earns Rare National Science Honor
NAU Regents’ Professor of ecosystem science Bruce Hungate has been elected to the 2026 class of National Academy of Sciences (NAS) members—one of the highest honors a scientist can receive. Hungate is one of 120 new U.S. members and 25 internat...
Flagstaff Data Center Zoning Update
The City recognizes that data centers are a topic of significant interest for Flagstaff residents. City staff have been actively evaluating ways to safeguard the community by addressing possible impacts associated with data centers, including w...
Kingman Employees Recognized for Leadership Excellence
Three City of Kingman employees were recently recognized during the Mohave College Kingman Campus student recognition ceremony for their hard work, leadership, and commitment to professional growth. Sandy Williams, Jennifer Sochocki, and Art Pi...
CAFMA Crews Save Chino Valley Home From Fire
On Sunday, May 10, 2026, at approximately 3:39 p.m., the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) responded to a reported tree fire with extension to a home in the area of Windsong Way and West Road 3 North in Chino Valley. The fire s...
Head Spa Prescott Offers a New Way to Relax
Jade Winn of Head Spa Arizona shares how her Prescott business combines scalp care, massage, facials, and restorative relaxation services. The conversation covers scalp analysis, halo waterfall massage, deep cleansing treatments, CBD-infused ma...
Mondays with the Prescott Valley Mayor | May 11th
Mayor Kell Palguta of Prescott Valley gives updates for:Prescott Valley DaysTown Council MeetingPavement PreservationStormwater Open HouseBarlow-Massicks House Fire
Inside the Future of Prescott Valley
Brad Fain and Ron Fain discuss how thoughtful planning helps communities, landowners, and public officials work together to guide responsible growth. In this recent podcast, they address misconceptions about development in Prescott Valley and e...
Yavapai County Chip Seal Work
Please be advised that Yavapai County will be performing chip seal work on various roads in the Lake Montezuma, Spring Valley, and Iron Springs areas. Work will begin on May 11, 2026, and will continue until May 29, 2026. The work hours will be...
NAU Study Finds Major Gaps in Emissions Database
New research from Northern Arizona University found that a global greenhouse gas emissions database produced by the Climate TRACE consortium, co-founded by former Vice President Al Gore, is underestimating vehicle carbon dioxide emissions in ci...
I-10 Reconstruction Project Nears Completion
The Arizona Department of Transportation is nearing completion on a project to widen and reconstruct Interstate 10 from Ina to Ruthrauff roads in the northwest Tucson area, with all parts of the project expected to open to traffic by mid-May. C...
Coconino Forest Plans 11,000-Acre Prescribed Burn
The Coconino National Forest plans to conduct the Upper Beaver Creek prescribed burn project north of the Clints Well area beginning next week due to recent favorable weather conditions. Should weather conditions remain favorable, the project i...
Granite Creek Cleanup Removes 2,640 Pounds of Trash
Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center employees are pitching in to make their community a more beautiful place. A group of YRMC volunteers spent a Saturday morning in April participating in the annual Granite Creek Cleanup in Prescott....
Phoenix Sky Harbor Breaks Passenger Record with 5.1 Million
Last month was a busy one for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with Spring Break passengers coming and going, and others enjoying a variety of events around the Valley. With 5,128,429 passengers coming through the airport, it marks the...
Waitlist Opens for Affordable Housing in Chandler
The City of Chandler Housing and Redevelopment Division is opening its project based voucher (PBV) waitlist for Villas on McQueen. Completed pre-applications will be accepted beginning at noon on Friday, May 8, and must be submitted by the dead...
Glassford Hill Road Widening Project Update | May 11th - 15th, 2026
Median Construction Underway Crews will continue work on the concrete median along Glassford Hill Road. Please note that traffic has shifted to a new traffic pattern, and road users are advised to be alert, use caution and follow the marked sig...
Historic Flagstaff Landmark Gets Needed Repairs
The City of Flagstaff will begin a roof replacement project at the historic Milligan House, located at 323 W. Aspen Avenue, starting Monday, May 11. The project is expected to take approximately one week to complete, weather permitting. The Mil...
Queen Creek Welcomes New First Credit Union Branch
First Credit Union has officially opened its newest branch in Queen Creek, AZ, marking a significant milestone in the credit union’s continued investment in modern, member-focused banking experiences. Located in one of the fastest-growing commu...
Yavapai County Launches New GIS Interactive Map
Yavapai County is excited to announce the launch of its new Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Interactive Map, providing a modern digital experience for residents and professionals to access property information and county data. A Modernized...
603-Acre Fire Protection Project Begins in Prescott National Forest
Mastication equipment will be operating on the Prescott National Forest over the next six weeks as part of a 603‑acre community wildfire protection project west of Blue Ranch and east of the Quail Springs neighborhoods, just outside the town of...
Flagstaff Closure Planned for Lone Tree Road
As part of the Lone Tree Overpass and Corridor Project, Lone Tree Road will be closed in both directions from Butler Avenue to Franklin Avenue from May 11 - 15. This closure will facilitate the installation of roadway pavement. Two open traffic...
Kingman Road Work to Impact Residential Streets
The City of Kingman Public Works Department will begin chip sealing operations on multiple residential streets in District 4 starting Monday, May 11, 2026, through Friday, June 12, 2026. Work is scheduled to take place weekdays from 7:00 a.m. t...
SR 83 Gets Fresh Pavement Through Sonoita
Two miles of State Route 83 through the Southern Arizona community of Sonoita has a new pavement surface thanks to an Arizona Department of Transportation project. The .9 million project removed and replaced the road surface between mileposts 2...
Special Edition Library Card Released for Phoenix Public Library
Phoenix Public Library has released a new Special Edition Library Card honoring The Wallace & Ladmo Show, the iconic Arizona children’s program that entertained families for more than 35 years. The card, created in partnership with the Wall...
Quarterly 100 Men Who Care Event to be held at PFD Rodeo Grounds
Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. is proud to host the quarterly 100 Men Who Care event at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. This is the group’s 7th year of raising funds and awareness for local charities and nonprofits, and so far, 100 Men Who Care has ...
Prescott Valley Police Remind Drivers to Buckle Up
From May 18 through May 31, 2026, the Prescott Valley Police Department will join agencies across Arizona for the statewide “Click It or Ticket” campaign. This campaign is all about a simple habit that makes a big difference, buckling up every ...
Prescott Police Click It Or Ticket Campaign
The Prescott Police Department is participating in the national “Click It or Ticket” seat belt enforcement campaign from May 18 through May 31, 2026. This high-visibility enforcement effort is part of a nationwide initiative focused on increasi...
Rob Short Brings State Farm to Chino Valley
Rob Short shares how his background in recruiting, leadership, and community involvement led to opening a State Farm agency in Chino Valley. He covers insurance, financial planning, life insurance, and the importance of helping families prepare...
Final Call for Chino Valley Charity Golf Event
The Chino Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is making a final call to the community to participate in the 14th Annual Bob Kaecker Memorial Golf Tournament, taking place on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Antelope Hills Golf Course in Prescott. This hi...
Sedona to Discuss Lawsuit Ruling in Executive Session
Today, the Yavapai County Superior Court ruled against the city in the lawsuit, City of Sedona v. Save Sedona Committee, concerning the proposed Cultural Park Preservation Act initiative. City Council will review the decision in an executive se...
Kingman Secures $493K for Flood Relief Project
The City of Kingman has secured 3,000 in federal funding through the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill to support Phase 1 of the Bull Mountain Channel Improvements project. The funding, obtained through Congressional Direct...
Yavapai College Awards 1,200+ Degrees in 2026
Yavapai College awarded 1,249 certificates and degrees—including a record 119 bachelor’s degrees—at commencement ceremonies in the Verde Valley and Prescott Valley. The 2026 Yavapai College commencement ceremonies were held on Saturday, May 2 a...
Kingman Brings Healthy Choices Talk to 2,600 Students
Last week, the City of Kingman used funding received through the national opioid settlement agreements to bring motivational speaker Zion Givens of Vive18 to students at the middle and high school campuses within the Kingman Unified School Dist...
