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Arizona mayors say immigration reform needed, but politics likely to prevent it
Mayors of Tucson and Mesa agreed Wednesday that immigration reform is badly needed to address the current situation at the border, but they are not confident it can get done in the current fractured political climate.
Still no solution yet for emergency response system ‘crisis’ in Quad Cities
On Aug. 20, 2021, Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) Engine 61 was called to a residence in Chino Valley because Lily — at the time only 8 months old — was in cardiac arrest and respiratory distress.
CAFMA chief seeks help from legislature to solve ambulance service woes
As the state legislature opened its 2022 session Jan. 10, Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) Chief Scott Freitag was busy advocating for new legislation that, among other things, would improve ambulance response times in the Quad Cities.
- AG threatens to prosecute Hobbs if she has online petition portal taken down
- Campbell to officially announce candidacy for state Senate seat Friday
- Prescott’s Zipperman announces run for LD-1 Senate seat
- HUSD leader unveils personalized learning model
- Felony charges recommended against ex-Arizona prisons boss
- Senate panel votes to allow Botox treatments at dentists
- Catch 22 — Day 20: Man sought for probation violation on auto theft charge
- MatForce sounds alert to resurgence of illegal meth in Yavapai County — Prevention education, intervention and treatment hailed as best antidotes
- US announces $83M in latest round of tribal housing grants
- Airman to be sentenced in Arizona in Mennonite woman's death
- Republican lawmakers target Arizona school boards group
- High court upholds conviction, death sentence of inmate killed in prison last month
- New class at Yavapai College teaches students to 3D print a house with concrete
- Catch 22 — Day 19: Man, convicted of aggravated assault on woman, sought for probation violation
- YCSO needs help identifying vehicle suspected in property theft Jan. 11 in Dewey-Humboldt
- City of Prescott deals with job openings in 5 top positions
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Coyotes claw past Devils 4-1 behind Vejmelka, Crouse
Lawson Crouse scored a goal and added an assist, and Karel Vejmelka made 35 saves to help lead the Arizona Coyotes to a 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday night.
Criticism, support follow Cardinals’ Kyler Murray, Kliff Kingsbury after postseason loss
Despite a woeful ending that led to criticism of quarterback Kyler Murray and coach Kliff Kingsbury, voices of support for the Arizona Cardinals’ most high profile figures also followed a postseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams.
Earnhardt Jr. matches his father as NASCAR Hall of Famer
Dale Earnhardt Jr. recognized early he would never be a seven-time NASCAR champion like his dad.
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Study nixes Mars life in meteorite found in Antarctica
A 4 billion-year-old meteorite from Mars that caused a splash here on Earth decades ago contains no evidence of ancient, primitive Martian life after all, scientists reported.
Judge pokes holes in Swiss cheesemakers’ legal arguments
Gruyere cheese does not have to come from the Gruyere region of Europe to be sold under the gruyere name, a federal judge has ruled.
Bartender’s tip leads to arrest in Key West buoy burning
Always remember to tip your server, if you know what’s good for you.
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Editorial cartoon (1): Jan. 20, 2022
Editorial cartoon (1): Jan. 20, 2022
Editorial cartoon (2): Jan. 20, 2022
Editorial cartoon (2): Jan. 20, 2022
Talk of the Town: The Sundog Connector: Winners and losers
Past Prescott-area councils and CYMPO (Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization) boards somehow overlooked the connection between unplanned rapid development in Prescott and Prescott Valley and our current traffic congestion.
Reader Poll:
What one issue should take priority in the state Legislature this session?
- $1 billion to help secure a lasting and secure supply of water
- Money to accelerate the widening the last stretch of Interstate 10 between Chandler and Casa Grande from two to four lanes in each direction
- A major cash investment to get students who have fallen behind because of COVID back on track
- Push Congress/feds to finally secure the border
- Private/parochial school funding for children from schools closed by COVID
- Other -- including funding for foster care, and processing rape kits
- I do not care / it's all smoke and mirrors
231 total votes
See past polls
Reader Poll:
What one issue should take priority in the state Legislature this session?
- $1 billion to help secure a lasting and secure supply of water
- Money to accelerate the widening the last stretch of Interstate 10 between Chandler and Casa Grande from two to four lanes in each direction
- A major cash investment to get students who have fallen behind because of COVID back on track
- Push Congress/feds to finally secure the border
- Private/parochial school funding for children from schools closed by COVID
- Other -- including funding for foster care, and processing rape kits
- I do not care / it's all smoke and mirrors
231 total votes
See past polls
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Birding: Unusual plumage results in mistaken identification
Recently I started receiving verbal communication from customers reporting they were seeing an unusually large brown bird in the area of Prescott High School, off Ruth Street.
Dear Annie: Drive while high, get a DUI
I had a high school boyfriend 47 years ago but left him. He came to my house the day before I was marrying someone else and begged me not to marry him, but I did.
Quad-City Interfaith Council announces leadership change; invites faith leaders to join forces
The Quad-City Interfaith Council (QCIC) has announced the installment of a new facilitator and issued an invitation to faith leaders throughout the Prescott area.
- Church News: Jan. 20, 2022
- Philanthropist Next Door: Kroenaurs’ gift helps animals through Community Foundation
- The Sleep Doctor: At the age of 77, should I bother treating my apnea?
- Website for free virus tests is here. How does it work?
- Around the Bluhmin' Town: In a chaotic world, Betty White was the real deal
Life see more>
Adoption Spotlight: Tyler
Tyler is a kind, creative and passionate young man who wears his heart on his sleeve. He loves shooting hoops and playing football – he’ll be playing football on his school team this fall.
Adoption Spotlight: Tyris
Tyris loves sports, math and his younger brother (and best friend), Tirahji. He’s very proud of his grades at school, likes to spend time outdoors and dreams of becoming a professional athlete.
Adoption Spotlight: Salina
These are AZ’s children: Salina loves math, volleyball, basketball and listening to rap music - especially Drake.
Obituaries see more>
Obituary Notice: Dennis Richard Clarke
Dennis Richard Clarke, age 81 of Chino Valley, Arizona passed away January 15th, 2022 in Prescott, Arizona.
Obituary: Lee M. Smith Jr.
Lee M. Smith Jr., 65, died unexpectedly January 12, 2022, at Honor Health Osborn Hospital in Scottsdale, Arizona after succumbing to the Coronavirus. He was born July 28, 1956, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Lee and Ola Mae Smith.
Obituary: Linda Marie Collins
Linda Marie Collins, age 73 of Prescott Valley, Arizona passed away December 29, 2021 at Chandler Regional Medical Center.
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US: Swift, severe response if Russia sends troops to Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Thursday that there would be a "swift, severe" response from the United States and its allies if Russia sends any military forces into Ukraine.
Georgia DA asks for special grand jury in election probe
The Georgia prosecutor looking into possible attempts to interfere in the 2020 general election has asked for a special grand jury to aid the investigation.
Austrian parliament approves vaccine mandate for adults
Austria's parliament voted Thursday to introduce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for adults from Feb. 1, the first of its kind in Europe, with maximum potential fines of up to 3,600 euros ($4,000) for people who don't comply after a series of reminders.
- Voting bill blocked by GOP filibuster, Dems try rules change
- Biden says nation weary from COVID but rising with him in WH
- Supreme Court allows Jan. 6 committee to get Trump documents
- Biden to give away 400 million N95 masks starting next week
- Colorado coal town grapples with future as plant shuts down
- Raw Senate debate in fight to end voting bill filibuster
- AT&T, Verizon pause some new 5G after airlines raise alarm
- How's he doing? Americans weigh in on Biden's performance
- US plans $50B wildfire fight where forests meet suburbia
- World in Brief: Texas rabbi says he, 2 hostages escaped synagogue standoff
