Photos: Balloons launch Sunday morning over Prescott's Watson, Willow lakes
The crew and team from Sandy’s Sol Balloon Team from Cornville works to set up their hot air balloon Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, as part of the Prescott Valley Rotary Club's Balloon Fest at the Prescott Valley Entertainment District.
Rotary Balloon Fest returns; seven balloons to glow Saturday evening
After two years of not being able to pay for and have it, the Prescott Valley Rotary Club is bringing back the Prescott Valley Rotary Balloon Fest and is putting a new spin on it, said Rotary President Chuck Abbott.
HUSD Student of the Week: Abby DeLuca
The Humboldt Unified School District Student of the Week is Abby DeLuca. Abby is a kind girl who is always eager to help others.
Kennel Club hosts 4th annual dog show this week
Event Center gone to dogs
When the Prescott Arizona Kennel Club moved its annual championship show from Chino Valley indoors to the Prescott Valley Event Center, it started with two days of conformation and obedience competitions.
Prescott Valley in Brief: Vendors sought for Gold Fever Day
Community events in the Prescott Valley area, as of Sept. 19, 2018.
PVPD officers go extra mile in looking out for residents
Traffic officers help woman clean up debris
The aftermath of a vehicle crash in the Viewpoint subdivision on Aug. 28 turned into an opportunity for officers to train, network with neighbors, and help an elderly citizen in need.
Corridor Calendar: Sept. 19, 2018
Events along the Highway 69 corridor, as of Sept. 19, 2018.
111th Agua Fria Festival kicks off Saturday
The Agua Fria Festival, the oldest and longest-running festival in Arizona, is returning for its 111th year this weekend put on by the Dewey-Humboldt Historical Society.
One Man's Rant: Retirement thrives on passion
Passion is an important thing. I’m not talking about the heavy-breathing kind in the backseat of a two-tone 1957 Chevy.
Rash of vehicle thefts, burglaries strike Granville in Prescott Valley
One theft leads to high-speed chase to Phoenix
Between Friday, Sept. 14, and Sunday, Sept. 16, the Prescott Valley Police Department (PVPD) responded to reports of over twenty vehicle burglaries and four vehicle thefts that took place within the Granville subdivision of Prescott Valley, according to a PVPD news release.
Hoffman, Riggs oppose Prop 305 for school vouchers
PHOENIX — The two contenders for state schools chief found one key area of agreement in a debate Thursday: Both oppose Proposition 305.
Letter: Unconscionable Shingrix vaccine shortage
Like many Prescott adults and seniors I have been unable to get the second of my two Shingrix shingles vaccine shots for a couple of months due to an unexplained and scandalous national shortage of this new and much more effective Shingles vaccine.
Letter: Save the Dells
My name is Sawyer Fields. I am 12 years old and a student at Basis Prescott, and I’m writing this letter in regards to the donation I will be making to Save the Dells.
PANT detectives busy with drug seizures, arrests
Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking has had a successful week of investigating the sale and use of drugs in Yavapai County.
Photo: New ambulance on the road
A new ambulance will be in service for the Mayer Fire Department (MFD) next week. The 2016 model will be replacing a 2008 model that has well over 200,000 miles on it, said MFD Battalion Chief Michael McGhee. The new vehicle cost the department $156,000 and should be responding to calls by next week, he said.
Editorial: Give wisely to hurricane relief charity funds
As Hurricane, now Tropical Storm Florence continues to batter the East Coast, the need for relief has shifted into high gear.
Major plant expansion at Printpack will create 30 new local jobs
Printpack Inc., which manufactures flexible and rigid plastic packaging, has started moving dirt on a $45 million, 38,000-square-foot plant expansion near the west side of its Prescott Valley facility on Second Street, just off Highway 69.
Virus affecting deer in Yavapai Hills area near Prescott
A disease affecting some mule deer in the Yavapai Hills community and surrounding areas near Prescott has been confirmed by the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
Bears rout Lee Williams, stay unbeaten without QB Gonzales
Prep Football
KINGMAN — Minus suspended starting quarterback Austin Gonzales, the Bradshaw Mountain football team dug deep defensively on Friday night, crushing Lee Williams, 44-14, to start a season at 5-0 for the first time since 1986.
Roughriders soccer coach Mike Pantalione takes leave of absence
Junior College Soccer
PRESCOTT — Yavapai College men's soccer head coach Mike Pantalione, the all-time wins leader in junior college history, is taking a family medical leave of absence, effective immediately, the school announced Friday.
Ask the Contractor: Trees benefit from pruning, but do it right
We just bought a lovely home; however, it has been badly neglected with yard care, maintenance and upkeep....
Prescott Valley Job Fair draws hundreds to Event Center
Organizers said more than 300 people turned out for the 4th-annual Prescott Valley Job Fair, held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at the PV Events Center.
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- Need2Know: Krispy Kreme bails on PV; Western Heritage Foundation filling vacancy on Whiskey Row; car wash developments in PV; new Alfonso’s in Prescott
- Speed, alcohol alleged factors in motorcycle crash at Chino Valley roundabout
- Bodies of 4 men in ATV crash off an Arizona cliff recovered
- YCSO volunteer rescues dog attached to moving semi-truck
- Obituary: Raymond E. Woods
- ‘Angel’ to those in need calling on community to help him keep his home
- Camp Verde man wrestles with black bear near Patagonia
- Head-on crash kills 8, including 4 migrants in U.S. illegally
- PANT detectives busy with drug seizures, arrests
- Rash of vehicle thefts, burglaries strike Granville in Prescott Valley
- Prescott High student’s gunshot death double tragedy
- Authorities investigating shooting death of PHS student
- One killed in plane crash north of Prescott Airport
- Update: SR 89 reopens after fatal crash north of Chino Valley
- 22-year-old mother dead after multiple-vehicle crash on State Route 260
- Virus affecting deer in Yavapai Hills area near Prescott
- Plane crashes at Prescott Airport; no signs of life
- Two adults, one child killed in Highway 89 crash
- Need2Know: Dunkin’ Donuts; luxury apartments coming; Burlington; King Kong gone?; Sushi; Raven Café; and Dollar General
- 3 teenagers arrested for firing gun in Prescott Valley’s Fain Park
