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Saving Granite Dells has been long-term goal, City of Prescott officials say

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Wiederaenders: This has to stop, Mr. President

Dewey ranch hand airlifted after horse accident

Kiwanis Club plans 71st auction; begins March 25

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Saving Granite Dells has been long-term goal, City of Prescott officials say

In the big picture of Prescott’s Granite Dells, nearly 1,900 acres of prime land has already been preserved at and around Watson and Willow lakes.

Defense works to avoid death penalty in double murder of Prescott Valley couple

Now in its ninth week, the trial of Kenneth Wayne Thompson II for the pre-meditated murder of a Prescott Valley couple in 2012 is progressing through the final of three phases.

Senators debate options to teen’s suggestion of lemonade as official state beverage

PHOENIX — A bid by a Gilbert teen to have lawmakers officially recognize lemonade as the state drink may be hijacked by some legislative adults.

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Battle of the Brackets: Sunday's Round 2 picks

Suns fall short against Hield, Kings

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Buddy Hield had 25 points and set the franchise season record for 3-pointers, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Phoenix Suns 112-103 on Saturday night.

NAZ Suns end season on high note, drop Lakers

PRESCOTT VALLEY — Ask any Suns fan, and they will tell you there aren’t many things sweeter than beating the Lakers.

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Last grants coming for endangered Route 66 program

An endangered federal program that has helped preserve the historic Route 66 Highway for two decades has issued its last call for grants aimed at saving aging buildings and landmarks.

Papa John’s scores Shaq to help revive its image

NEW YORK — Papa John’s is getting “Shaq-ified.”

Kansas death penalty case has implications for mentally ill

WICHITA, Kan. — The day after Thanksgiving in 2009, James Kahler went to the home of his estranged wife's grandmother, where he shot the two women, along with his two teenage daughters.

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Police say drunk passenger urinated on luggage during flight

Police say a drunk passenger urinated on another passenger’s luggage during a flight from Chicago to Charlotte, North Carolina.

Dog-naming policy may change after sheriff’s K-9 named Trump featured in Facebook meme

A Florida sheriff’s agency may tell its deputies to stop naming K-9s after real people after a dog named Trump was featured in a Facebook meme.

Florida man Googles self to find out which Florida Man he is

A new challenge making waves on social media pokes fun at Florida’s reputation for producing strange news stories involving guns, drugs, booze and reptiles — or some combination of the four.

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Wiederaenders: This has to stop, Mr. President

“I’m not a fan of John McCain,” President Donald Trump said again this past week in an interview taped for Fox Business Network.

Editorial cartoon (1) March 24, 2019

An editorial cartoon published in the Courier on March 24, 2019.

Editorial cartoon (2) March 24, 2019

An editorial cartoon published in the Courier on March 24, 2019.

Reader Poll:

Which No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament is more likely to win the title?

No. 1 Duke 35%
No. 1 Gonzaga 42%
No. 1 Virginia 4%
No. 1 North Carolina 19%

140 total votes

Reader Poll:

Which No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament is more likely to win the title?

No. 1 Duke 35%
No. 1 Gonzaga 42%
No. 1 Virginia 4%
No. 1 North Carolina 19%

140 total votes

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Phippen Museum showcases Arizona’s military ghost towns Saturday

Phippen Museum will host author and historian Erik Berg as he presents “Ghost Towns of the Second World War” at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 23.

‘Peter Pan’ prequel continues run on PCA main stage

There’s still time to see the “Peter Pan” prequel, “Peter and the Starcatcher” on the Prescott Center for the Arts main stage.

Oldest art guild in Arizona celebrates 70th anniversary

Mountain Artists Guild celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, making it the oldest art guild in the state of Arizona.

Community Calendar
SUN 24	Prescott International Folkdancers
SUN 24	avapai College Master Choral
TUE 26	Music For Those With Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
TUE 26	Depression Bipolar Support Alliance
THU 28	Prescott Caregiver Support Group
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At a time of leadership transition in the Prescott VA, Dr. A. Panneer Selvam’s skills as a long-time physician with a patient-first belief and approach are offering comfort to veterans about their health care.

Dear Rhonda & Dr. Cheri: What is a lawnmower parent?

I’m a teacher with two 11-year-old girls who both reported being bullied by each other.

Dear Annie: Anger stays with sobriety

She tells me that I help, but I feel lost because even though she’s been sober for months, her anger is still the same.

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Birth announcements: March 24, 2019

Birth announcements published in the Courier on March 24, 2019.

Birth announcements: Week of March 17, 2019

Yslas-Schaffer engagement

Natalie Elizabeth Yslas of Denver, Colorado, and daughter of Jerry and Theresa Yslas of Prescott, and Jesse Schaffer, of Denver, Colorado, and son of Paul and Janette Schaffer of Littleton, Colorado, are engaged.

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Photo: St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl

Brian Bever is all decked out for the 2019 St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl Sunday, March 17, 2019 in downtown Prescott.

PAL announces finalists for Leader of the Year awards

Prescott Area Leadership (PAL) has released the list of 12 finalists for its 2019 Leader of the Year Awards. While all have made impressive contributions to the community, only four will be chosen as Man, Woman, Male and Female Youth Leaders of the Year at the annual Awards Dinner and fundraiser.