A 22-acre wildfire about 1.5 miles from the Bean Peaks prescribed burn resulted in a lot more smoke settling in Prescott during the night.
Oct. 29, 2004
The Prescott Planning and Zoning Commission agreed with the majority of people at its meeting and denied the construction of an affordable housing project on Willow Creek Road.
Oct. 29, 1999
A severe shortage in certified substitute teachers caused local school officials to struggle to find replacements for teachers out sick or on leave. The solutions ranged from helping anyone with a four-year college degree with the paperwork for state certification to emergency state-issued substitute certification.
Oct. 29, 1984
Prescott Valley Town Council member Earl Neville Jr. resigned from his council position to accept a job in California.
Oct. 29, 1959
"Wreckage of a T33 jet trainer missing since Wednesday from Luke Air Force Base was found this morning about eight miles southwest of Congress Junction in Yavapai County. Luke officials said the pilot, a German student, was killed in the crash."
Oct. 29, 1934
"A large and enthusiastic crowd listened attentively to the speeches of the Democratic county nominees at Skull Valley Saturday night. The dance that followed was much appreciated, being the first held in that community in a long time."
Oct. 29, 1909
"Colin Campbell and William McIntyre, prominently identified with the sheep industry of Yavapai County, were visitors to the city yesterday, returning to the north on the afternoon train."
