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Progress on Cellar Fire continues; evacuation order lifted for Pine Flat
Prescott-area residents are begging for rain as firefighters work to contain the Cellar Fire, which started a week ago with 5 acres ignited after a lighting strike and now has burned 7,410 acres, 16 miles south of the city limits.
‘Like the chain saw’: Drones have become a lifesaving tool for fighting wildfires
The whir of aerial drones provided a distinct soundtrack to the month it took to contain the Woodbury Fire, which ranks as the fifth-largest wildfire in Arizona history.
Structure fire in Yarnell destroys residence, damages other property
Three structures and a vehicle in Yarnell were heavily damaged in a fire Friday morning, July 19.
- Weather helps firefighters gain on Cellar Fire, now 18% contained
- Prescott Library awarded grants for StoryWalk project and Wi-Fi hotspots
- Market on the Move starts serving in Mayer
- Sandra Day O'Connor's Arizona home makes National Register
- 33-year-old Congress man suspected of fatally stabbing father
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A Tribute to Paul Simon: Elks Theatre July 20
Still crazy after all these years: A tribute to Paul Simon at Elks Theatre July 20
Free ‘Easy Grow Roses’ class Saturday, July 20
Learn and discuss the many types of roses, how to care for them, where to place them and more.
Summer Concert: Scandalous Hands at Courthouse Plaza July 19
The next performance of the Summer Concert Series features Scandalous Hands, a four-piece rock band from Prescott.
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D-backs hit natural cycle in 10-7 win over Brewers
Christian Walker hit a two-run homer to cap the first natural cycle in Arizona’s history, lifting the Diamondbacks to a 10-7 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.
Ex-Cardinals lineman surrenders to police on assault charge
An offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals who was released this week has surrendered to police in North Carolina after a warrant was issued for his arrest on an assault charge.
Gruden, Fitzgerald, Morgan work to build grass-roots sports
Jon Gruden, Larry Fitzgerald and Alex Morgan have reached the summit of their professions. They all recognize the need for strong grass-roots sports programs, and they are doing something about it.
- Lowry, Holmes share Open lead as McIlroy leaves with cheers
- Alaphilippe stuns Tour with time-trial win, builds race lead
- Ibrahimovic has hat-trick, leads LA Galaxy to 3-2 win over LAFC
- New AD Weatherwax ushering in new era of Bears’ athletics
- Prescott Flyers’ Fisher sisters soar at Region 10 Championship
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Fans in Italy root for clever brown bear to elude captivity
A brown bear in Italy has eluded capture for a third day, following its escape from an electrified enclosure in a forested Alpine region. Appeals mounted urging authorities not to shoot it.
Nesting penguins can’t resist lure of New Zealand sushi shop
Two little blue penguins just couldn’t stay away from a New Zealand sushi store, returning to nest there even after police had captured them and escorted them back to the ocean.
Utah boy advertises ‘Ice Cold Beer’ at root beer stand
A Utah boy has earned widespread social media attention for his neighborhood soda stand thanks to a sign he holds that reads, “Ice Cold Beer” with “root” above the word beer in tiny print.
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Opinions see more>
Editorial cartoon (2): July 20, 2019
Editorial cartoon (2): July 20, 2019
Editorial cartoon (1): July 20, 2019
Editorial cartoon (1): July 20, 2019
Micek: Republicans are complicit in Trump’s racism
The next time a Republican tries to tell you that he or she is an heir to the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, remind them that in 2019, when the GOP had a chance to stand up to the worst kind of bigotry and un-American behavior, the self-styled “Party of Lincoln” was conspicuously and shamefully silent.
Reader Poll:
What do you think about state utility regulators' decision not to roll back Arizona Public Service's rates, in the wake of customer complaints?
- I disagree; if customers did not get to pick their plan and are facing steep increases, it is unfair.
- I agree with the Corporation Commission. APS explained the changes and gave everyone ample time to pick their plan.
- I don't like any of this / I do not care.
337 total votes
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Reader Poll:
What do you think about state utility regulators' decision not to roll back Arizona Public Service's rates, in the wake of customer complaints?
- I disagree; if customers did not get to pick their plan and are facing steep increases, it is unfair.
- I agree with the Corporation Commission. APS explained the changes and gave everyone ample time to pick their plan.
- I don't like any of this / I do not care.
337 total votes
See past polls
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Main Event: Gary Allan, Harlem Globetrotters coming up at Findlay Toyota Center
There’s no shortage of entertainment expected at the Findlay Toyota Center in the coming months, starting with a performance by country music star Gary Allan next week.
At a Glance: Summa Totius to perform at Elks Theatre
Summa Totius is returning to the Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center for a 7 p.m. performance next weekend.
Music: Salute Paul Simon at the Elks
Khris Dodge Entertainment is bringing a salute to Paul Simon and his seven decades worth of songs and music to the Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center this weekend.
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Church News: Week of July 20, 2019
Chino Valley United Methodist Church summer Sunday services at 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School and refreshments after service.
Hamilton: Delorean was big dealer on several levels
“Framing John DeLorean” is a film about the creator of the Delorean car made famous in “Back to the Future.”
Dear Annie: Texting lost loved one
Dear Annie: I have been dating my boyfriend for two years now.
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2 Humboldt school district employees receive VIP award
Two Humboldt Unified School District classified employees received accolades and the VIP of the Month award at the HUSD Governing Board meeting July 9.
Birth announcements: Week of July 14, 2019
Birth announcements: Week of July 14, 2019
Hailey York earns first place at national dance contest, advances to World Dance Championships
Hailey York, 16, took first place in the National Dance Championships.
Obituaries see more>
Obituary: Lorna Jeanne Burnett Dotson
Lorna Jeanne Burnett Dotson passed into the presence of her Lord on July 14, 2019.
Obituary Notice: Nathan Joseph Campbell Jr.
Nathan Joseph Campbell Jr., age 71, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, passed away July 11, 2019, in Prescott Valley, Arizona.
Obituary Notice: Timothy John Hancock
Timothy John Hancock, age 64, of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away on July 11, 2019, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
National & International see more>
'It's brutal': Heat wave gripping half the US cancels events
Americans from Texas to Maine sweated out a steamy Saturday as a heat wave canceled events from festivals to horse races, chased baseball fans out of their seats and pushed New York City to order steps to avoid straining the electrical system.
Iran's poking at West heightens risks of military missteps
Rather than tangle with a stronger U.S. military, Iran is poking and prodding its Western antagonists in ways apparently designed to avoid triggering war but that nonetheless seem to heighten the risk of missteps and miscalculation that could lead to an armed conflict with global consequences.
Nation marks 50 years after Apollo 11's 'giant leap' on moon
A moonstruck nation celebrated the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's "giant leap" by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin at parties, races, ball games and concerts Saturday, toasting with Tang and gobbling MoonPies.
