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Prescott Council to consider second rodeo-related petition to finalize wording Tuesday
Based on a petition that was submitted to the City of Prescott in June over the plans for improvements to the Prescott Rodeo Grounds, the City Council will consider a multi-step plan this week for public review of the future project.
Update underway on statewide plan for EV charging stations
A network of federally funded charging stations for electric vehicles is the goal of a program that is currently underway at the Arizona Department of Transportation.
Major exterior renovations due to begin on Prescott Valley Public Library
The Prescott Valley Public Library will be undergoing renovations on its exterior to repair damaged panels, which were the center of a lawsuit filed several years ago.
- Report: State DES overpaid $307M in Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
- Governor demands information from utilities on preparedness for heat wave, but constitutionality of request is questioned
- Complexities with water access stall Fort Whipple VA housing project until at least summer 2024
- Need2Know: Galloping Goose in Prescott closing in October; Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery and Trattoria to open in Cottonwood Oct. 6; B.Simple BBQ and Steakhouse celebrates recent Prescott opening
- Rollover accident on Iron Springs Road requiring extrication
- Prescott Valley Police asking residents to use caution after wildlife sightings
- Prescribed fire planned July 23 through August 6 on the Chino Valley Ranger District
- Seismic event reported 55 miles north of Prescott Valley
- Smoke visible from Grapevine Fire on Mingus Mountain
- Prescott man arrested after threatening family with handgun
- Oregon man arrested after fight involving ax
- Catch 22: Day 22 — Phoenix man wanted on multiple fraud, theft charges
- Arizona legislator gives ASU 60 days to respond to free speech suppression allegations
- Part-owner of Phoenix adult care home gets 21 years for fatally beating a patient in 2020
- Arizona woman injured in Yellowstone bison attack says 'yes' to boyfriend's hospital proposal
- CATCH 22 — Day 21: Prescott man sought for probation violation on child sex charges
Recipe of the Day
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Harman steadies himself at British Open to keep a 5-shot lead over Young
The fascination with Brian Harman at the British Open has little to do with his golf so far. It's rare in Britain to hear tales of hunting turkey, learning to skin a deer at age 8 and packing wild game in the freezer for his family to eat.
Reds hit back-to-back-to-back homers in 6th in 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks
TJ Friedl, Matt McLain and Jake Fraley hit consecutive home runs in the sixth inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 on Saturday for their fourth straight victory.
Can Griner, company turn Mercury’s season around behind back-to-back wins?
After jumping out to a 14-point lead to start Thursday’s matchup against the Chicago Sky, the Phoenix Mercury appeared destined to cruise to a 2-0 record post-All-Star break and their first set of back-to-back wins this season.
- Sophia Smith scores twice for US in 3-0 victory over Vietnam to open World Cup
- From Tempe to Auckland: Arizona State’s Gabi Rennie triumphs as New Zealand claims first World Cup win
- Suns GM James Jones carving out valuable role in new owner Mat Ishbia's leadership team
- Hiking Arizona: Flora for hikers, White Mountains — Part 2
- NFL owners unanimously approve $6.05B sale of Commanders from Snyder to Harris group
- Bipartisan trio of senators propose federal oversight of NIL compensation, athlete health care
- Olson 31st, 32nd homers, Riley's 3-run drive lead Braves over Diamondbacks 7-5
- Phoenix Mercury aiming to make 2024 WNBA All-Star Game ‘best ever’
- Nelson throws 7 innings to help the Diamondbacks beat the slumping Braves 5-3
- How to watch new D-backs broadcasts; Sparklight not carrying game broadcasts at this time
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Giant panda gives birth to squirming, squealing healthy twin girls at South Korean theme park
A giant panda has given birth to squirming, squealing healthy twin girls at a South Korean theme park.
Fuzzy invasion of domestic rabbits has a Florida suburb hopping into a hunt for new owners
A Florida neighborhood is having to deal with a growing group of domestic rabbits on its streets after a breeder illegally let hers loose.
Wildlife officials search for a wayward sea otter harassing surfers, kayakers off California coast
Wildlife officials are trying to capture a wayward sea otter that has been wresting surfboards away from surfers and aggressively approaching kayakers off the coast of Santa Cruz, California.
- Nevada license plate that’s short for ‘Go back to California’ revoked by DMV
- Underwater music show in Florida Keys promotes awareness of coral reef protection
- Extremely overdue book returned to Massachusetts library 119 years later
- Maine woman punches bear that chased her dog, ends up with stitches
- California man gets prison for nearly $9M phony cow manure-to-green energy investment scheme
- Velociraptor statue heist ends with 3 arrests in South Dakota
- Dolphin moms use baby talk to call to their young, recordings show
- Lean green flying machines take wing in Paris, heralding transport revolution
- Drug syndicate hid meth in Canadian maple syrup, canola oil bound for Down Under, authorities say
- Illinois man charged after telling police he shot himself in leg during dream about home intruder
Opinions see more>
Talk of the Town: Barriers to electric vehicles are not insurmountable
I am distressed regarding Courier Columnist Kelly Kading’s columns and thought I’d offer a rebuttal of his latest, “Science & Sense: The Hypocrisy of Electric Vehicles.”
Editorial cartoon (2): July 23, 2023
Editorial cartoon (2): July 23, 2023
Editorial cartoon (1): July 23, 2023
Editorial cartoon (1): July 23, 2023
Reader Poll:
What is your opinion about the possible widening of Highway 89 through Granite Dells?
- Widen it / It is called progress.
- Do not widen it / find a different way around / slow down.
- I do not care.
401 total votes
See past polls
Reader Poll:
What is your opinion about the possible widening of Highway 89 through Granite Dells?
- Widen it / It is called progress.
- Do not widen it / find a different way around / slow down.
- I do not care.
401 total votes
See past polls
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A Charlie Brown Christmas presented by Prescott Center for the Arts.
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‘The Spouse Whisperer’ returns by popular demand on July 29 at the Elks Theatre
Take a comedic journey through the ups and downs of being in a long-term relationship when award-winning comedian Mark Cordes performs his critically acclaimed one-man show, “The Spouse Whisperer,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Elks Theatre, 117 E. Gurley St., Prescott.
Prescott Palette: Breakfast at the Market
One of my favorite summer past times is visiting the Prescott Farmer’s Market, which I never do often enough. Generally when I visit, I’m on a mission — sourcing fresh greens and vegetables for the weekend features or grabbing our weekly order of mushrooms or other items.
Q&A with: Michael Allen, author of ‘Living and Touring with Alice Cooper’
“Living and Touring with Alice Cooper and Other Stories” is a new book about the early stages of the iconic band, Alice Cooper, from their high school days through their rise to fame in the early ’70s.
- Prescott Area Arts and Humanities Council acquires new president, Coleen Bornschlegl
- Paula Poundstone brings her hysterical take on life to Jim & Linda Lee PAC Aug 18
- Q&A with Bradon Gabaldon, director of the TBD Show
- Jazz Journey presents ‘Vocal Tradition in Jazz’ at Elks on July 15
- ‘Hold Your Horses!’ at the Phippen Museum
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Dear Annie: Keeping seniors safe behind the wheel
Dear Annie: I am a retired RN, and I was interested when one of your readers wrote that if an elderly person falls, they should not be allowed to drive. I am here to tell you there is no direct correlation between falls and driving.
Git the Doc: Surgeons in blue
Old west town doctors faced a myriad of medical challenges on an every day basis but the challenges that they handled paled in comparison with those dealt with by military physicians stationed in the American West.
Days Past: The truth about the Palace bar and the Great Fire of 1900 — Part 1
Prior to the release of the book Prescott’s Original Whiskey Row in 2015, there’d been some debate between local historians and Whiskey Row business owners and regulars as to whether Prescott’s most famous and cherished legend is true.
- Arizona History: July 23-July 29
- Yavapai College’s Tracy Rogers: From hesitant student to award-winning teacher, ‘rad tech’ program director
- Senior Connection Speakers Bureau to present ‘Cognition and dementia risks from hearing loss’ July 27
- Prescott Public Library Corner: Change brings many emotions
- Problem Solved: Amazon sent me the wrong graphics card. How do I get this fixed?
Life see more>
Adoption Spotlight: Jesus
Jesus is a well-mannered, polite, and compassionate young man who enjoys being around others. Jesus likes a wide variety of activities, from playing video games and watching TV to taking short hikes and fishing.
Adoption Spotlight: Jordan
Jordan is a charming, loveable, and energetic young man. His favorite outdoor activities include playing basketball, swimming, and jumping on a trampoline
Anniversary: Dick & Carol Yetman celebrate 50th year of marriage
Dick and Carol Yetman were married on June 16, 1973 in Redlands, California and spent their honeymoon driving in separate cars to their new home in the Chiricahua Mountains.
Obituaries see more>
Obituary: Jim Jeffries, Sr.
Jim Jeffries, Sr. or “Pop” as he was known to friends and family, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023.
Obituary: Mitchell Brian Strom
Mitchell Brian Strom, 59, passed away July 18, 2023. Mitchell was born Oct. 11, 1963 in Sioux City, Iowa to Earl and Sandra (Daggett) Strom.
Obituary: Pauline ‘Josie’ Lynn
Pauline “Josie” Lynn, age 89, passed away on July 11, 2023. Josie was born in London, England on April 11, 1934.
National & International see more>
Michigan man charged with murder and other crimes in case involving ex-girlfriend and her toddler
A man accused of stabbing his ex-girlfriend and kidnapping and killing her 2-year-old daughter has been charged with murder by Michigan's attorney general.
A wildfire is raging out of control on the Greek island of Rhodes, forcing tourist evacuations
A large blaze burning on the Greek island of Rhodes for the fifth day has forced authorities to order an evacuation of four locations, including two seaside resorts.
Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and other tech firms agree to AI safeguards set by the White House
President Joe Biden said Friday that new commitments by Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft and other companies that are leading the development of artificial intelligence technology to meet a set of AI safeguards brokered by his White House are an important step toward managing the “enormous” promise and risks posed by the technology.
- Stock market today: Wall Street closes another winning week by barely moving
- Solar panels on water canals seem like a no-brainer. So why aren't they widespread?
- Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96
- Wall Street's rally fizzles after Tesla and Netflix fall
- Tesla recalling nearly 16,000 of its 2021-2023 Model S and Model X vehicles due to seat belt issue
- Jury awards Florida girl burned by McDonald's Chicken McNugget $800,000 in damages
- Actors and writers on strike rally in Philadelphia and Chicago as union action spreads
- After nearly 30 years, there's movement in the case of Tupac Shakur's killing. Here's what we know
- Masks are out at In-N-Out after burger chain bans employees from wearing them in 5 states
- How hard is it to win the lottery? Odds to keep in mind as Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots soar
