
In the 21st century, area educators want to find new ways to do what has been done for more than two centuries in America — educate a future generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, teachers, doctors, lawyers, mechanics, engineers and electricians.

Arizona businesses are no longer subject to state-imposed capacity limits.

Renewing a standard Arizona driver license and a commercial driver license can now be completed with a few clicks on a website.

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! I am sure many of you are already aware of this, but the housing market is undergoing a major facelift.

The nearly 64,000-square-foot building that once housed local 4-H projects and agricultural displays at the old Yavapai County Fairgrounds in Prescott Valley is slated to go to auction for sale.

Without consulting any Yavapai County leaders, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced in a news release last week that Yavapai County will seemingly be at the forefront of a newly launched comprehensive law enforcement and prevention initiative aimed at reducing drug use, abuse, and overdose deaths throughout Arizona.

People in the greater Prescott area absolutely love their guns and it’s safe to say that Prescott is among Arizona’s most gun-friendly towns. And usually, there are plenty of firearms stores and shooting ranges around where gun owners can restock on supplies with no problem.

Spring is right around the corner and the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce got a head start on their spring cleaning by hosting a community yard sale on Saturday, Feb. 27, to get rid of old items as they prepare to move to a new location.

Town Engineer and Public Works Director Frank Marbury announced in a video on the Town of Chino Valley’s Facebook page that road repairs in six neighborhoods was scheduled to begin Monday, March 1.

Japanese cuisine is beloved the world over, but many non-Japanese people may be hesitant to prepare a favorite Japanese meal at home.

During a meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 17, the Chino Valley Planning and Zoning Commission voted to forward a recommendation to the town council to approve the Planned Area Development (PAD) associated with Bright Star subdivision ordinance 489 adopted by Town Council in January 2002 to remove the existing entitlements and replace them with new ones.
The upper Verde River faces a triple threat that could disrupt its year-round flow and negatively affect both wildlife and the local economy, the Prescott-based Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) reported in a news release.

Spectrum Healthcare has announced that the Vaccination Station in Prescott Valley will change hours and days of operation effective Monday March 1. Hours of operation in Cottonwood will remain the same.
- Woman shot in head during altercation at Prescott Valley home, airlifted and survived
- Need2Know: Espresso Barn closes, but starts a ‘new endeavor’; W&Z Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar expects to open later this year; Landings, a new senior assisted living community, announces March 29 opening
- State health officials lower COVID vaccine age to 55; Yavapai County nowhere near criteria needed
- Venomous spiders prompt temporary Michigan library shutdown
- Editorial cartoon (2): March 1, 2021
- Editorial cartoon (1): March 6, 2021
- Editorial cartoon (2): March 7, 2021
- Single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine shipment will go to Yavapai County's more rural pharmacies
- Editorial cartoon (1): March 7, 2021
- Prescott Valley begins annex process for 2 properties north of 89A
- Editorial cartoon (1): Feb. 11, 2021
- Editorial cartoon (2): Feb. 9, 2021
- Editorial cartoon (1): Feb. 12, 2021
- Need2Know: Iron Springs Cafe closes; Wendy’s coming to Prescott; Nick’s to remain open after car crashes into storefront
- Body of missing California woman recovered at Grand Canyon
- Camp Verde man arrested for running large-scale psychedelic drug business
- Local group rescues dog lost in Grand Canyon for 2 weeks
- 28-year-old PV woman dies after being struck by vehicle while attempting to cross Highway 69
- Need2Know: Wren House Brewery takes over production plant near airport; GameStop, Christopher & Banks to close; Prescott Brewing Company closes temporarily
- Prescott Valley fugitive Jonathan Bracher captured