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Lawsuit could pose threat to newly approved multi-state drought plan
PHOENIX — Arizona’s top water official said Wednesday that a lawsuit filed by California’s Imperial Irrigation District could pose a threat to the newly approved multi-state drought contingency plan.
Finally, Arizona lawmakers OK cellphone bill
Arizona lawmakers gave final approval Thursday, April 18, to a comprehensive statewide ban on the use of hand-held cellphones by motorists, sending the bill to Gov. Doug Ducey for his anticipated signature.
Yavapai Silent Witness introduces new online tip system
Yavapai Silent Witness now has a new online tip system that allows anonymous tipsters to deliver tips in three different ways.
- Tucson complex settles pregnancy discrimination case
- Arizona unemployment rate dips from February
- Lawmakers approve statewide ban on using cellphone while driving; awaits Gov. Ducey's signature
- Prescott in Brief: Easter Eggstravaganza at Heritage Park Zoo set for April 21
- New ADOT Litter Hotline website makes reporting even easier
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Desert Edge knocks off Bears 9-7
PRESCOTT VALLEY — In the end, the learning curve proved too steep of a climb for the Bradshaw Mountain baseball team this spring, even if the foreseeable future does seem bright.
Bears softball notches 31st win in wild one at Desert Edge
GOODYEAR — The 4A No. 3-ranked Bradshaw Mountain softball team won its 10th straight game on Thursday, April 18, edging No. 10 Desert Edge, 3-2, in a thrilling 2019 regular-season finale at the Scorpions’ field.
Cougars run out of gas in extra-innings loss to Crusaders
CHINO VALLEY — As the No. 19 Cougars tread through a gauntlet of top-ranked teams in the twilight of their regular season, an opportunity emerged to make a big statement when No. 10 Northwest Christian rode into town for a West region match-up Thursday afternoon.
- Teuvo Teravainen, Hurricanes beat Capitals 2-1, even series
- White has career-high 36 points, Spurs beat Nuggets 118-108
- Yavapai shakes off two-game skid with sweep of Gateway
- Chino Valley upset bid over Snowflake softball falls short
- Cougars baseball can’t overcome rough 1st inning in loss at Snowflake
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Deputies look for naked burglar who stole from Little League
Authorities in Florida are asking for the public’s help in tracking down a man who they say burglarized a Little League concession stand wearing nothing more than a ballcap and gloves.
Senior slugger: 65-year-old woman hits burglar with bat
When a Florida woman heard a noise and saw a man trying to break into her car early Sunday, she took matters into her own hands.
Colorado city votes to rename ‘Swastika Acres’ neighborhood
A Colorado city has voted to drop the name “Swastika Acres” from a subdivision.
- Man made bomb threat to Family Dollar to get girlfriend off work
- Indiana man wins wage dispute, but judge awards just $35
- Watch: Rocket with groceries bound for ISS blasts off from Va. shore
- Muskrat love: Detroit-area Catholics permitted to eat rodent
- Dog rescued while swimming 135 miles off Thailand
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Friday Catchall: Good Friday is much more somber for me
Today is a day that, with Good Friday combined with April 19, is much more somber for me. Seems that 24 years ago today my career changed.
Stossel: Right to print arms
Are you very afraid? 3D-printed guns are coming. “Virtually undetectable!” shrieked CNN. “This changes the safety of Americans forever!” shrieked MSNBC.
Editorial Cartoon (1): April 19, 2019
Editorial Cartoon (1): April 19, 2019
Reader Poll:
Would you talk to your neighbor about barking dogs?
- YES
- NO, and I would NOT call police
- NO, but I WOULD call police
- I'd first try talking. If that didn't work I'd call police
760 total votes
See past polls
Reader Poll:
Would you talk to your neighbor about barking dogs?
- YES
- NO, and I would NOT call police
- NO, but I WOULD call police
- I'd first try talking. If that didn't work I'd call police
760 total votes
See past polls
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Eggs galore at Great Prescott Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday
Hop over to Mile High Middle School for the “eggstravaganza” that is The Great Prescott Easter Egg Hunt this weekend.
Saturday's Concert for a Cause benefits Prescott Valley Performing Arts
Prescott Valley Performing Arts is in the middle of building a children’s theater next to the Findlay Toyota Center and to help it get built, the venue is hosting Concert for a Cause: Beatles vs. Beach Boys this weekend.
At a Glance: Learn about all things Yavapai College
Yavapai College and the wider community will be brought together for games, food, music and information Friday, April 19, at the 2019 Yavapalooza event...
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Prescott International Folkdancers
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Creative Writing time
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Music For Those With Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
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Features see more>
Ask the Contractor: Energy audit, checkup finds hot, cold spots
My husband says he feels cold air blowing in through the vents and experiences “cold spots” in our home and he knows this is an invisible problem, he can feel it but does not know what to do.
Cottonwoods require independent water source
Yavapai County has two native species of cottonwood trees in addition to the native quaking aspen trees. The cottonwood trees are Fremont cottonwood (Populus fremontii) and narrowleaf cottonwood (P. angustifolia).
Prep garden beds for spring, beyond
Gardening enthusiasts may have been thinking about their landscape plans throughout the winter, eager to once again get their hands dirty with soil. Whether a home gardener is making preparations for edible crops or beautiful flowers, he or she must take time to make the soil amenable to planting.
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Birth announcements: Week of April 14, 2019
Birth announcements: Week of April 14, 2019
Birth announcements: Week of April 7, 2019
Birth announcements: Week of April 7, 2019
Birth announcements: Week of March 31, 2019 (2)
Birth announcements: Week of March 31, 2019 (2)
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EGGstravaganza a hit in Prescott Valley
Prescott Valley children and their families celebrated the annual rite of spring with the town’s 16th Family Arts Festival and EGGstravaganza on the lawn of the Prescott Valley Civic Center April 13.
Photos: Chalk Up another year!
The 11th annual Chalk It Up! event saw nice weather (not too hot!), live entertainment and free admission this past weekend.
Chamber Focus: Western Laundry & Dry Cleaning
The Prescott Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of a new business, Western Laundry & Dry Cleaning, with a ribbon-cutting celebration Thursday, April 4, 2019.
Obituaries see more>
Obituary: Dorothy Zabriskie
Dorothy Zabriskie died in April in Evanston, Illinois, at Three Crowns Park in the loving comfort of her family.
Obituary: Robert Dale Coffey
Robert Dale Coffey, a longtime resident of Prescott, Arizona, died Saturday, April 13, 2019, around 1 p.m., at his residence, at Alta Vista retirement community.
Obituary: Shari L. Sumner
Shari L. Sumner, born on Sept, 28, 1940, in Dayton Ohio, to the late Edgar Burr (Sarah) and the late Helen Boone, passed away at the age of 78 on Feb. 17, 2019, in Phoenix, Arizona.
National & International see more>
Colorado schools reopen as FBI examines teen suspect's past
LITTLETON, Colo. — The suicide of a Florida teenager who authorities say was obsessed with the Columbine shooting and may have planned to carry out her own attack will not end an investigation to determine if she had any accomplices, officials said as Denver schools reopened Thursday and preparations to mark the 20th anniversary of the tragedy resumed.
Key takeaways from Robert Mueller's Russia report
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump may not have obstructed justice, but it wasn't for lack of trying.
Police official: Short-circuit likely caused Notre Dame fire
PARIS — Paris police investigators think an electrical short-circuit most likely caused the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, a police official said Thursday, as France paid a daylong tribute to the firefighters who saved the world-renowned landmark.
