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Cindy Barks
Reporter

928-445-3333 Extension: 2034

cbarks@prescottaz.com

Recent Stories

A program that saves Yavapai County home builders about $10,000 in architectural costs has now been used by about 50 property owners in communities from Congress to Paulden and has generated inquiries from several other Arizona communities.

By Cindy Barks March 18, 2024
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A Whiskey Row hotel proposal that has generated considerable controversy over the past two years is scheduled to be back on a Prescott City Council agenda in late March.

By Cindy Barks March 16, 2024
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Wildfire mitigation Town Hall meeting set for April 4 in Prescott Valley
Event intended to get word out about new mitigation techniques in preparation for Arizona’s wildfire season

With the recent devastating wildfires in Texas and Hawaii in mind, area officials are gearing up for Arizona’s approaching wildfire season of 2024.

By Cindy Barks March 14, 2024
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While news of a recent fuel spill at a Circle K station in Chino Valley has prompted concerns from citizens about Prescott’s water wells in the area, the city’s Utilities Manager has stated that the event should have no effect on the city’s water supply.

By Cindy Barks March 14, 2024
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From an original total of 45, and then a list of 11 semifinalists, the applicants still in the running to be appointed as Prescott’s new city manager is now reportedly down to three finalists.

By Cindy Barks March 13, 2024
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With this week’s contract amendment for the addition of a backup generator, the tally for the renovations of the new City Hall building at 201 N. Montezuma St. grew by more than $300,000.

By Cindy Barks March 13, 2024
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Months of discussion about a traffic signal at Gail Gardner Way and Fair Street came to an end this week when the Prescott City Council officially rejected the $1,040,050 federal grant that would have covered the project cost.

By Cindy Barks March 12, 2024
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Sixty-nine new homes near the corner of Pioneer Parkway and Williamson Valley Road got the final go-ahead from Yavapai County this week, despite concerns from neighbors about drainage issues and construction access.

By Cindy Barks March 11, 2024
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A 190-foot mono-pine cell tower that was proposed on 84 acres of land in the Groom Creek area got a unanimous rejection from the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors this week.

By Cindy Barks March 11, 2024
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Three Prescott Airport director finalists meet with community
Choice of new director expected by end of week

After a day full of interviews, tours, and a community meet-and-greet on Monday, March 11, a new Prescott Airport director could be chosen by the end of the week, city officials say.

By Cindy Barks March 11, 2024

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