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For the second time since the pandemic hit the Prescott area in spring 2020, the Granite Creek Health and Rehabilitation is under investigation for a widespread outbreak of the COVID-19 virus.

Now about one year since Yavapai County approved a $63.1 million contract for the construction of a new jail and justice center in Prescott, the contractor says the project is nearing the halfway point.

Three captains and a battalion chief with Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA), which serves Prescott Valley and Chino Valley among several other nearby areas in Yavapai County, made a compelling case this past week about the need for improved ambulance service.

Santa Claus came to town at Prescott's Annual Christmas Parade and Courthouse Lighting event Saturday, Dec. 4 2021.

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for alternating lane closures on north- and southbound State Route 89 north of Paulden from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 6.

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for alternating lane closures on north- and southbound Highway 89A south of Jerome from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7.

The Launch Pad Teen Center will host its third annual Santa Run to raise money to support local youth on Saturday, Dec. 11 at 9 a.m. on the Brownlow Trail, 1300 Commerce Park.

In a rare occurrence, given the winter holidays, the Prescott Unified School District (PUSD) and Humboldt Unified School District (HUSD) will both be hosting their regular Governing Board meetings on Tuesday, Dec. 7.

Arizona reported 6,043 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases and 174 virus deaths Saturday as the pandemic's latest surge maintained its grip on the state.

Total Wine & More will celebrate its grand opening at 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Frontier Village shopping center, 1841 E. Highway 69, Suite 118, in Prescott.

The Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) provides tips for businesses that want to efficiently and timely renew their transaction privilege tax (TPT) licenses at aztaxes.gov, a department news release stated this past week.

The Prescott Downtown Partnership (PDP) Executive Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Audra Yamamoto has accepted the position of interim executive director.

Enhanced security protocols and street closures will be in place for the 2021 Christmas Parade and Courthouse lighting on Saturday, Dec. 4, according to information from the City of Prescott.

Mile High Middle School seventh and eighth-grade students are getting immersed in math these days, including with extracurricular math-focused clubs, as a way to entice students to perform at their best.

Sheriff David Rhodes pleaded guilty on Thursday, Dec. 2, in federal court to operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol.

The Daily Courier’s Christmas lighting list and contest is on again — for the fourth consecutive year. This year, the contest is offering $1,000 cash for first place, $500 for second, and $250 for third.

A fall hike leads to a beautiful scene at Willow Lake in Prescott, Arizona, late this past month.

A truck carrying about 10 cubic yards of concrete rolled on its passenger side on Walker Road at about 1:30 p.m Wednesday, slightly injuring the driver and completely blocking the road, as well as spilling cement.

Through grant funding made possible by the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, the Prescott Police Department has acquired a fully outfitted impaired driver processing vehicle.

With little discussion this week, the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors endorsed a proposal to have all of Yavapai County included in one legislative district.

The Prescott Trail Safety Coalition in partnership with the Prescott National Forest has implemented a trial program to help educate trail users on targeted trails in the Granite Basin area. It will be focused on mountain bike and equestrian users to foster a better relationship through mutual understanding of desired trail riding experience.

A look at what's happening around the Quad Cities.

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Prescott will be hosting its 41st annual “Don’t Spend Christmas Alone,” a popular annual community outreach event, at which St. Luke’s parish members, public safety personnel from the Quad Cities and volunteer supporters from the community at large all come together to make this special day.

Fine-tune your nice list this Friday and Saturday, Dec. 3 and 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as the Museum of Indigenous People (MIP), 147 N. Arizona Ave, Prescott, welcomes back the Christmas Indian Art Market.

YCSO deputies responded Wednesday night to a 911 call from a man who claimed to have shot another man in self-defense.