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Bulk of water policy OK'd by Prescott council

Despite a final push for postponement, Prescott’s controversial new water-management policy got City Council approval this week.

Prosecutor: Suspect in 1979 killing may be a serial killer

An Arizona auto dealer charged with killing a California woman in northern Nevada 40 years ago may have killed other women in the late 1970s, Nevada’s attorney general said.

7 in 7: Kid science, celebration of thanks and crafters holiday bazaar

From a Celebration of Thanks to the Paulden Crafters Holiday Bazaar to learning about dark matter with the astronomy club, this week features lots to do in the Prescott area.

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Prescott's 4th Friday Art Walk, Nov. 22

Start at the gallery of your choice and visit over 15 local art gallery venues throughout downtown Prescott. Prescott's 4th Friday Art Walk is held the 4th Friday of every month and begins at 5 p.m.

Universe Mashup: 5 different shows all smashed into one weekend, Nov. 22 & 23

Five different planetarium shows will be smashed into one weekend at the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium, 3700 Willow Creed Rd. in Prescott at various times on Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23.

Work on crafts at Crafternoon, Nov. 21

Come and work on your own crafts, learn a new craft or help out with weekly craft projects at the Prescott Valley Public Library, 7401 Skoog Blvd., YA Art Room from 3 to 4 p.m. every Thursday through Aug. 20, 2020.

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Humboldt Unified finishes third at Mingus Mountain tourney

The Humboldt Unified wrestling team — comprised of wrestlers from Prescott Valley’s Bradshaw Mountain, Glassford Hill, and Liberty Traditional Middle Schools — won third place at the 28th Annual Mingus Mountain Wrestling Tournament on Monday, Nov. 4.

Photo: Prescott Badgers glide past PV Hitmen for Mighty Mites title

The Prescott Badgers of the Mighty Mites division (6-8 years old) defeated the Prescott Valley Hitmen 32-19 to win the Northern Arizona Youth Football championship on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Bogdanovic makes 7 3s, Kings hold off Suns 120-116

Bogdan Bogdanovic set career highs with 31 points and seven 3-pointers, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Phoenix Suns 120-116 on Tuesday night.

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Pet shop owner says suspects threw stolen guinea pig at him

A Kentucky pet store owner says two women stole a pair of guinea pigs, lobbing one of the animals at him during their escape.

Group hopes to prevent “opossum dropping” on New Year’s Eve

A movement is growing in North Carolina to prevent the act of so-called “opossum dropping.”

Student whose parents died of heart attacks has CPR idea

A Utah high school student who lost both her parents to heart attacks has been nominated for a prestigious scholarship on the strength of her idea for a CPR-assistance device.

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Raising Prescott: A newsroom debate on top 3 foods for Thanksgiving

The holidays are upon us, and with Thanksgiving around the corner, the Courier newsroom somehow entrenched itself into another never-ending debate.

Editorial cartoon (2): Nov. 20, 2019

Editorial cartoon (1): Nov. 20, 2019

Reader Poll:

How do you feel about Congress passing a bill making some types of animal cruelty a federal felony?

I am in favor of it. 76%
No, this goes too far. 20%
I don't care / it will not help. 4%

266 total votes

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KornUkopia Calendar: Nov. 15-24, 2019

Everything else that's happening in the Prescott area.

Fourth graders create, produce original opera

As the manager for his class’ upcoming opera, Jase Smith said it’s going a lot better than he initially thought it would.

Now Showing: Nov. 15-21, 2019

Movies playing at Harkins Theatres, 7202 Pav Way, Prescott Valley (Highway 69 between Glassford Hill and Lake Valley roads), as of press time. 928-775-7444; www.harkins.com.

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Dear Annie: Carpe-ing every Diem

Dear Annie: My wife and I are both 86 years old and retired from meaningful careers.

Hamilton: South Dakota is ‘on it’ when it comes to fighting meth

San Francisco’s new District Attorney declared he will allow the residents of San Francisco to pee anywhere they like any time they like without any fear of being prosecuted.

All About Pets: Nail clipping can be done with knowledge, care

On to a new subject: nail clipping for our dogs and cats.

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Birth announcements: Week of Nov. 17, 2019 (2)

Birth announcements: Week of Nov. 17, 2019 (1)

Birth announcements: Week of Nov. 10, 2019

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Obituary: Elaine Renee Rigden

Elaine Renee Rigden, wife of Tom Rigden, passed away on October 17, 2019 in Prescott, Arizona.

Obituary: Brenda Lee (Winter) Howard

Brenda Lee (Winter) Howard passed away on November 9,2019 after a short battle with lung cancer.

Obituary: George Edward Myers

George Edward Myers was born September 12, 1959 in Oxnard, Calif. and passed from this life on November 3, 2019 in Prescott, Ariz., after a long illness.

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Lights out in California again with high wildfire danger

The Pacific Gas & Electric Co. utility began shutting off electricity Wednesday to 375,000 people in Northern and central California to prevent power lines from sparking wildfires as the region faced a new bout of windy and warm weather that creates extreme fire danger.