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More testing urged in Arizona as new COVID-19 cases persist
As Arizona remains the worst state in the nation for the rate of new COVID-19 cases, a public health expert warned Wednesday that more people in the state need to get tested.

Ex-Arizona official to head to prison for illegal adoptions
A former Arizona politician must report to prison Thursday to begin serving the first of three sentences for running an illegal adoption scheme that paid pr

Maricopa County to give election materials to Arizona Senate
Maricopa County officials agreed Wednesday to turn over a raft of election data and copies of all ballots from November's election to Republicans who control the Arizona Senate, settling a bitter dispute over subpoenas issued by the lawmakers who question how President Joe Biden won Arizona.
- Trump pardons ex-strategist Steve Bannon, Rick Renzi, dozens of others
- COVID-19 vaccination Points of Dispensing (POD) locations, dates announced for Yavapai County
- Supervisor’s agenda: 8 requests made for community development funds, including Prescott’s US Vets officer quarters’ renovation
- State health officials begin accepting applications for recreational marijuana sites
- PUSD leadership poised for success, despite COVID-19 pandemic challenges
- Prescott school district begins assessing budget priorities with lower enrollment, revenue
- Prescott Valley ranked as 9th safest city in Arizona
- Microtransit to move forward in Prescott Valley after Town Council accepts CARES Act money
- Ice skating continues into February in Prescott Valley
- Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce moving to more centralized location
- Prescott Valley in Brief: Finance Department receives 20th annual award for excellence in budget presentation
- Changes made to Chino Valley meals for students
- Chino Valley in Brief: CVPD $5K shy of reaching goal for Shield616 project
- Adoption Spotlight: Martha
- Adoption Spotlight: Mona
- Firefighters respond to the Sour Fire north of Highway 169
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Chiefs' Mahomes practices, remains in concussion protocol
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, but practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday, raising hopes that the reigning Super Bowl MVP can play in Sunday's AFC title game against Buffalo.

Reloaded Badgers team in mix for Grand Canyon Region title
Despite losing out on a handful of seniors the year prior, a young Prescott boys soccer team was on the verge of defeating Flagstaff during a pivotal game last season to heavily increase their chances of winning the Grand Canyon Region title.

Report of harassment by fired Mets GM prompts anger, shock in Arizona community
News that New York Mets general manager and former Arizona Diamondbacks executive Jared Porter sent sexually explicit texts to a female reporter drew widespread criticism, including some from one of sports journalism’s female trailblazers.
- ‘They really do exist’: Coyotes fans welcome in-person experience
- Bradshaw Mountain boys basketball notches convincing win over rival Prescott
- Bears’ suffocating defense propels them to win over Prescott
- Season Preview: Cougars look to make mark at state again in COVID-restricted season
- Season Preview Capsule: 2020-21 Prescott boys soccer
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Dog and goat serving as mayor raise money for a playground
A goat and a dog who were each elected mayor have helped raise money to renovate a Vermont community playground.

Humane Society: 97 cats survive house fire; some injured
Nearly 100 cats have survived a house fire in a town outside Rochester, New York, according to an animal protection group.

Dog and goat serving as mayor raise money for a playground
A goat and a dog who were each elected mayor have helped raise money to renovate a Vermont community playground.
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Editorial cartoon (2): Jan. 20, 2021
Editorial cartoon (2): Jan. 20, 2021

Editorial cartoon (1): Jan. 20, 2021
Editorial cartoon (1): Jan. 20, 2021

Cantlon: Your part in the insurrection
For years it’s been wonderful that people demonstrated on the courthouse plaza in peaceable ways.
Reader Poll:
The AIA has canceled and restarted winter prep sports this week; do you think students should be participating in sports?
Reader Poll:
The AIA has canceled and restarted winter prep sports this week; do you think students should be participating in sports?
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A community-grounded approach to caring during COVID-19
“How are things at Yavapai Regional Medical Center?” It’s a question I get most every day.

Around the Bluhmin’ town: Goofy lawsuits are coming in this new year
The lawsuits are coming!

Dear Annie: The need for personal responsibility
This letter is a message to “Fed Up,” the reader whose husband dotes on their daughters.
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Anniversary: Pat and Joe Lutz celebrate 50 years
Pat and Joe Lutz were married on Jan. 16, 1971, in Tucson, Arizona.

Anniversary: Bonnie and Bill Wolff celebrate 50 years
Bonnie and Bill Wolff were married in Quincy, Illinois, on Jan. 23, 1971.

HUSD Granville Elementary celebrates its 2020-21 faculty, staff and volunteer stars
At the start of every Humboldt Unified School District Governing Board meeting, the board opens with “Celebrating Successes” where one of the district’s 10 schools is able to recognize the stars of their school — a certified faculty member, a classified or support, staff member and a volunteer.
- Granville Elementary boasts ‘culture of caring’ for students, faculty and staff
- HUSD leaders say farewell to retiring three-decade district parent/employee stalwart
- Anniversary: Linda and Peter Koteas celebrate 50 years
- HUSD Student of the Week: Mackenzie
- Anniversary: Tim and Gail Tracey celebrate 50 years
- Anniversary: Randy and LaRae Parks celebrate 50 years
- Wedding: Tanner Rayfield and Riley Myers wed
- Prescott Boys to Men Mentoring Network featured in Canadian film about youth mental health
- Prescott Community Cupboard to expand facilities, mission come the end of February
- Anniversary: Jim and Pat Stotts celebrate 60 years
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Obituary: Donald Otto
Donald Otto, 60, of Prescott Valley, Arizona, passed away on Jan. 15, 2021.

Obituary: Henry ‘Hank’ Ryan
After a long and happy life, Henry "Hank" Ryan passed away peacefully in his sleep on Jan. 16, 2021.

Obituary: Concepcion Gutierrez Carreras
The life of Concepcion Gutierrez Carreras is a story of love, faith, and family.
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World hopes for renewed cooperation under new US president
Leaders across the globe welcomed the arrival of U.S. President Joe Biden and the end of the often confrontational presidency of Donald Trump, noting the world's most pressing problems, including the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, require multilateral cooperation, an approach Trump ridiculed.

Americans who live, work near capitols see peace, new hope
Normally quiet streets around U.S. state capitol buildings have looked more like battlegrounds recently, putting those who live and work there on edge.

Wall Street hits records amid profit reports, inauguration
U.S. stocks are rallying to records Wednesday on encouraging earnings reports and continued optimism that new leadership in Washington will mean more support for the struggling economy.