News of Yavapai County: January 2016

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Clubs & Meetings: Week of Feb. 1

Prescott-area clubs and meetings ...

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Classes For The Taking: Week of Feb. 1

For fees and times, call the number provided.

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Volunteer Opportunities: Week of Feb. 1

Prescott-area volunteer opportunities ...

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Notices: Week of Feb. 1

Prescott-area notices ... Womansong, a small acapella chorus, has places available for experienced singers. ...

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'Leave us alone' - people in Oregon town tired of standoff; Finicum was killed needlessly (AUDIO/VIDEO)

Activists are urging people who oppose a "militarized police presence" in Burns, Oregon, to converge on the small high desert town near a wildlife refuge that has been occupied by an armed group for a month.

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Calendar of Events: Jan. 31-Feb. 29

Sunday, Jan. 31 American Legion Riders Post 6 Breakfast, 9 a.m. at the American Legion Post 6, 202 S. Pleasant St., Prescott. $6. prescottbikers@hotmail.com.

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Gas Prices: Jan. 31

EDITOR'S NOTE: Prices at the pump are according to http://ift.tt/1tkbnTx. Prices fluctuate; these price checks are as of yesterday afternoon.

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Days Past: Cotesworth Pinckney Head, pioneer Prescott merchant

A name like Cotesworth Pinckney Head evokes images of the Deep South of the 19th century.

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Yavapai County Recorder announces presidential preference election

Leslie Hoffman, Yavapai County Recorder, would like to remind voters about the upcoming Presidential Preference Election (PPE) that will be held, Tuesday, March 22.

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COMPASSION to COMPLAINTS: Helping hands emerge for county's homeless

On the homeless-perspective spectrum, there are those who, at one end, work with, donate to, or embrace homeless people. The other end includes people wanting the city to "work to clean Prescott of all the drug addicts, drug recovering, homeless, mentally ill bums," as evidenced by online comments, emails and phone calls stemming from The Daily Courier's series on the homeless. Most area residents fall somewhere in the middle. This is a look at what has happened since our series began on Jan. 1.

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Not everyone has a heart for the homeless: What they have to say

Not everyone has a heart for the homeless. Some object to sharing their parks, libraries and downtown streets with people who have nowhere to go in the daytime hours; or those who panhandle; or those who just don't look like they fit in with "Everybody's Hometown."

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Music Memory concert introduces 2,200 Yavapai County young people to the sounds of Prescott POPS Symphony Orchestra

Hans Christian Anderson once said, "Where words fail, music speaks."

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Middle-aged Musings: What was in your 1980's closet?

Did you belong to the Members Only jacket club or sport an alligator on your polo shirt in high school?

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Ask Rhonda and Dr. Cheri: The ABC's of intellectual bullies

Dear Rhonda & Dr. Cheri

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Saturday, January 30, 2016

Calendar of Events: Jan. 30- Feb. 29

Saturday, Jan. 30 Yavapai College Mining Technology Programs preview day, 9 a.m. to noon at Yavapai College, 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott.

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Library's new club 'interactive, quickly rewarding'

Beginning Friday, Feb. 12 and continuing the second and fourth Fridays of each month at 1 p.m., CVCL's Youth Library will host a coding club for elementary and middle-school aged children. According to C. C. Johnson of the library's teen advisory board, "knowledge of code" has inspired her to seek even more knowledge.

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Yavapai Apache Nation looks back, forward to Exodus

Each year, the Yavapai-Apache Nation celebrates a historical event that occurred 140 years ago when the Yavapai and the Apache were rounded up by the U.S. Cavalry and forced marched to old San Carlos on Feb. 27, 1875, a distance of 180 miles east of Camp Verde.

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Flood season nears for Verde Valley

CLARKDALE - The Verde River is as beautiful as it is wild. And while living along its banks can be a blessing, at times it can also be a curse.

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Heroin a growing societal addiction

COTTONWOOD - First it was methamphetamine. Then perscription drugs. Now, heroin has emerged as the biggest drug problem facing the Verde Valley.

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Flood season nears for Verde Valley

Heroin a growing societal addiction

Native American youth program celebrates 40 years

Executive director Mary Kim Titla of United Native Indian Tribal Youth, better known as U.N.I.T.Y., brought a few members to Phoenix to celebrate the fourth Anniversary of this organization on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

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Prescott Police investigating double fraud

Prescott Police began investigating a fraud case involving an elderly woman on January 21, 2016. The victim came to the Prescott Police Department with a neighbor who encouraged her to report the crime after learning about what happened, according to a release from the Prescott Police Department.

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Kayla's Hands playground takes shape

The Kayla's Hands playground will be built this spring, Kiwanis Club of Prescott leaders said at a ceremonial groundbreaking Friday.

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Disorderly conduct charge filed against youth basketball coach

CLARKDALE - A Big Park School parent-volunteer assistant basketball coach who was ejected from the Clarkdale-Jerome gymnasium and subsequently banned from the school campus now will have to answer to a charge of disorderly conduct.

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Verde Valley Leadership hosts Business/Economic Development Issue Day

COTTONWOOD -- The Verde Valley Leadership group devoted an entire day to looking at the five areas that are specified in Cottonwood's Economic Plan to further economic growth in the Verde: Arts, Entertainment, Recreation and Visitor Industries; Agribusiness; Healthcare and Biomedical; Manufacturing; and Transportation and Logistics.

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Honor Roll: Clarkdale-Jerome School

The Clarkdale-Jerome School second quarter honor roll and perfect attendance for the 2015-2016 school year, is as follows. In recognition of outstanding achievement, Principal's List is 4.0, Honor roll is 3.0-3.99 A-B's.

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Court Docket: Jan. 31, 2016

Judge Bill Lundy of the Verde Valley Justice Court issued the following sentences:

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Disorderly conduct charge filed against youth basketball coach

Verde Valley Leadership hosts Business/Economic Development Issue Day

Honor Roll: Clarkdale-Jerome School

Court Docket: Jan. 31, 2016

Judge Bill Lundy of the Verde Valley Justice Court issued the following sentences:

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Lawmaker seeks private property protection against drones

PHOENIX -- Saying privacy could be in danger, a state lawmaker wants to outlaw flying a drone over someone else's property and start taking pictures or videos.

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Sen. Lesko unveils plan to secure police and fire pension fund

PHOENIX -- The head of the Senate Finance Committee is unveiling a bold plan this coming week to keep one of the state's pension funds from going broke.

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Lawmaker seeks private property protection against drones

Sen. Lesko unveils plan to secure police and fire pension fund

Governor admits to ideological conflicts with 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

PHOENIX -- Gov. Doug Ducey finally admitted Friday that there's an ideological reason of sorts for his push to move Arizona out of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 5 PM MST MONDAY ABOVE 4000 FEET... * TIMING...SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE ACROSS THE YAVAPAI COUNTY ...

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Not so fast: Prescott Fire battalion chief not yet OK'd to work for Mayer

PRESCOTT - Mayer Fire District may not have an interim fire chief after all.

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Construction on new roundabout in Chino Valley to begin Feb. 1

The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin construction next week on a new roundabout at the intersection of State Route 89 and Perkinsville Road in Chino Valley.

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$350,000 stolen in Bank of America; $10,000 reward offered

Wednesday's early morning burglary of the Cottonwood branch of the Bank of America saw about $350,000 stolen and a $10,000 reward is being offered in the case.

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Fain Park closure

For the safety of its users, the Town of Prescott Valley Parks and Recreation Department announces the complete closure of Fain Park starting immediately until March 18.

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Fuels treatment in Prescott Basin to resume Monday

Prescott National Forest fire managers plan to continue fuels treatment in the Prescott Basin.

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Prescott Superior Court Sentencings for the week of Dec. 28, 2015

Dec. 28 Juanita M. Espinoza, 56. Vehicular endangerment, DUI-second offense, driving on a suspended license/ 60 days flat time, county jail, 3 years supervised probation. Ainley.

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A look at life on Arizona roads in the year 2041: ADOT long-range planning leaps 25 years ahead for traffic needs

PRESCOTT VALLEY - Changing fuels, new vehicle technologies, shifting shopping habits - they all could have an impact on future traffic needs and patterns, say the experts.

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How do you connect with your spiritual beliefs? ~ Garchen Buddhist Institute: Loving kindness is the essence of life

The Garchen Buddhist Institute opened in 2000 on 75 acres about 10 miles east of Chino Valley bordered by the Prescott National Forest.

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Church News: Gospel music concert set

On Sunday, Jan 31, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Mountain View Baptist Church, 395 Pony Place in Dewey, will host a Gospel Music concert with "Red Rock Crossing."

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Worship Services: 'Ears to Hear'

All Saints Anglican ... The message at the 10 a.m. service will be "Ears to Hear." (St. Luke 8).

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Column: Manning won't play in Super Bowl, says reporters will embarrass him

HOLLYWOOD-God Bless America, and how's everybody? Las Vegas bookmakers favor the Carolina Panthers over the Denver Broncos by four points in the Super Bowl.

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Friday, January 29, 2016

Winter storm to drop snow and rain on northern Arizona

Winter weather is expected to produce snow and rain across much of northern Arizona by the end of the weekend.

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US declares 22 Clinton emails 'top secret'

The Obama administration confirmed for the first time Friday that Hillary Clinton's unsecured home server contained closely guarded government secrets.

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Proposed law would force Arizona governments to prove rules, restrictions necessary

PHOENIX -- State lawmakers are moving to effectively stand state regulation of businesses on their head, requiring government agencies to prove their rules and restrictions are necessary.

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Lawmakers again seek to ban medication abortions after seventh week of pregnancy

PHOENIX -- Abortion foes at the Legislature are trying an end run around a state judge who last year declared some limits on medication abortions enacted by lawmakers illegal.

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Ducey wants Arizona removed from 9th Circuit jurisdiction

PHOENIX -- Saying it has nothing to do with politics, top aides to Gov. Doug Ducey said Thursday their boss wants to split Arizona and some other more conservative states away from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.litical overtones.

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Committee pushes elimination of legal notice requirement for new businesses

PHOENIX -- Saying it will promote economic development, a House committee voted 7-2 Thursday to eliminate the requirement for many new businesses to publish legal notices.

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Utility regulator demands APS show political money trail

PHOENIX -- Unable to get voluntary cooperation, a state utility regulator on Thursday demanded that Arizona Public Service open its books to him so he can tell whether they've been spending money to support political candidates -- including for the Arizona Corporation Commission.id.

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Lieutenant governor issue resurfaces; may go to voters

PHOENIX -- Saying Arizona needs a better method of gubernatorial success, a House panel voted Thursday to ask voters to create the position of lieutenant governor.

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Arizona seeks prohibition on government business dealings with Iran

PHOENIX -- More than two dozen Republican lawmakers want to constitutionally block state and local governments from buying items or investing in any company that does business with the government of Iran, even as sanctions against that country are being eased.

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Proposed law would force Arizona governments to prove rules, restrictions necessary

Lawmakers again seek to ban medication abortions after seventh week of pregnancy

Ducey wants Arizona removed from 9th Circuit jurisdiction

Committee pushes elimination of legal notice requirement for new businesses

Utility regulator demands APS show political money trail

Lieutenant governor issue resurfaces; may go to voters

Arizona seeks prohibition on government business dealings with Iran

$350,000 stolen in Bank of America heist; $10,000 reward offered

Wednesday's early morning burglary of the Cottonwood branch of the Bank of America saw about $350,000 stolen and the bank is offering a $10,000 reward in the case.

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FBI shows video of Tuesday shooting of Oregon occupier (VIDEO)

A video showing the shooting death of an occupier of an Oregon wildlife refuge appears to show the man reaching into his jacket before he fell into the snow.

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Feature Home: Character, comfort and convenience

4BR, 2.5BA, 3021sf multi-level home set on nearly a full acre surrounded by mature native evergreens.

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Column: January is National Radon Action Month

January is National Radon Action Month, which is today's column.

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Column: Garages, snowblowers, microbuses and Darwinism

I have written in this column many times about gasoline vapors in garages.

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Access affordable health care and the insurance marketplace

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides Americans with better health security by expanding coverage, lowering healthcare costs, guaranteeing more choice, and enhancing the quality of care for all Americans. Everyone is entitled to affordable healthcare.

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Senior Menus

Senior Menus for the week of Monday, Feb. 1 through Friday, Feb. 5:

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Sometimes the best teacher is a dog: Prescott Valley schools use canines to give lessons on social skills

Most children understand the concept of personal space naturally, but not every child does.

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Legal notices bill moves out of committee: Would change law requiring newspaper publication

PHOENIX - Saying it will promote economic development, a House committee voted 7-2 Thursday to eliminate the requirement for many new businesses to publish legal notices.

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Winners of the Pizza Box Topper Art Contest

MATFORCE announces the winners of its annual Pizza Box Topper Art Contest.

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MATFORCE announces Annual Video Contest

MATFORCE announces its annual "My Voice Makes a Difference" video contest.

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Corridor Briefs

SPECIAL EVENTS The annual Chili Cook-Off at Cordes Lakes Community Center, 16357 S. Cordes Lakes Drive, will be February 6 at 4:00 p.m.

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Red hats, big smiles

The Cordes Lakes Lady Bugs Red Hat group had their first outing of the year.

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Column: Snow brings back bygone memories

Don't you just love all this snow we've been getting? I do, but only because it's different from the bone-biting white stuff of Colorado.

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Calendar of Events: Jan. 29-Feb. 29

Friday, Jan. 29 "Max," a free, adventure, family movie, 4 p.m. at the Adult Center of Prescott, 1280 E. Rosser St. 928-778-3000;www.adultcenter.org.

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Gas Prices: Jan. 29

Local charity collects donations for prom attire

The Priceless Prom Project sponsored by North Star Youth Partnership, a program of Catholic Charities, is collecting donations to provide students in need with free prom attire.

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17-year-old girl accused of causing head-on crash pleads not guilty

PRESCOTT - A 17-year-old girl who is accused of causing a head-on crash on Highway 89A that sent her to the hospital along with two adults entered a not-guilty plea in a Juvenile Court appearance Jan. 28.

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New roundabout construction begins on 89 in Chino Valley

PRESCOTT - The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin construction next week on a new roundabout at the intersection of Highway 89 and Perkinsville Road in Chino Valley.

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PV Verizon tower operational: But your cell phone must have Advanced Calling for better voice reception

There has been a significant amount of confusion within the Prescott Valley community as to what the deal is with the newly constructed Verizon Tower near Viewpoint Park.

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Do teens need more time to learn how to drive?

PHOENIX - State lawmakers are weighing whether teens should be able to get behind the wheel the moment they turn 15. But they'd still have to wait until they're 16 to be out there on their own.

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Corporation commissioner to probe APS political spending

PHOENIX (AP) - An Arizona Corporation commissioner who was rebuffed after asking the state's largest electric utility to disclose its political spending launched a formal investigation Thursday into the company's political, charitable and lobbying expenses.

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$350,000 stolen in Bank of America heist; $10,000 reward offered

Wednesday's early morning burglary of the Cottonwood branch of the Bank of America saw about $350,000 stolen and the bank is offering a $10,000 reward in the case.

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$350,000 stolen in Bank of America heist; $10,000 reward offered

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Law official: Arizona man shot was reaching toward waistband (VIDEO)

A spokesman for the armed occupiers of a wildlife refuge who died in a confrontation with officers earlier this week was shot when he reached for his waistband, a law enforcement official said Thursday.

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Deputies arrest teens, recover stolen guns

PRESCOTT - Yavapai County sheriff's deputies arrested two teenaged boys Sunday, Jan. 19, alleging the pair had taken two handguns from a truck the night before, sheriff's spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn said

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Second Clarkdale cell tower is calling

CLARKDALE - When Clarkdale town council convened on the afternoon of Jan. 26, what they hoped to gain was community feedback and a chance to explore their options for a proposed second cell tower.

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New chief has face time with community

Gesell: "Policing is under attack across most of America as far as the national dialogue. We, in the police department here, enjoy immense support in this community. We value that. I inherited a phenomenal department."

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Eighth-graders drop-in at Mingus Union to get a taste of their future

COTTONWOOD - There was a time when a student's transition from middle school to high school was left as "sink or swim".

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Tax revenues down 8 percent, but Clarkdale keeps its books in balance

CLARKDALE - Kathy Bainbridge, town clerk and finance director presented town council with a mid-budget year status at the Jan. 26 council meeting.

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Second Clarkdale cell tower is calling

New chief has face time with community

Eighth-graders drop-in at Mingus Union to get a taste of their future

COTTONWOOD - There was a time when a student's transition from middle school to high school was left as "sink or swim".

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Tax revenues down 8 percent, but Clarkdale keeps its books in balance

Clarkdale pulls plug on Cottonwood Ranch water

CLARKDALE - After 10 years supplying water to Cottonwood Ranch, the Town of Clarkdale has finally pulled the plug, officially handing over the reins to the City of Cottonwood.

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Fresh face on a stale problem: The saga of the 'leaning wall of Jerome'

JEROME - Thanks to a fresh look by a recently-retained engineering firm, an inexpensive yet decorative solution to the 'leaning wall of Jerome' may be close at hand.

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Sedona begins enforcement on hand held cell phone use while driving

Sedona recently installed signs informing motorists of the City's ordinance which prohibits the use of hand held cell phone use while driving.

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Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off set for May 7

The Rotary Club of Sedona announces the addition of the Mayors of Sedona, Cottonwood and Clarkdale as competitors in the Sixth Annual Great Chili Cook-off Saturday, May 7 at Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village, a part of the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta weekend.

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Buchanan elected to Arizona Forward Northern Regional Council

VERDE VALLEY - Linda Buchanan, Community Education Coordinator at Yavapai College , was recently elected to the Northern Regional Council of Arizona Forward.

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Verde Valley Equine Fest to return this April

COTTONWOOD -- Verde Valley Equine Festival is gearing up for another blockbuster event, having already been acclaimed by Arizona's many equestrian communities.

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Clarkdale pulls plug on Cottonwood Ranch water

Fresh face on a stale problem: The saga of the 'leaning wall of Jerome'

Sedona begins enforcement on hand held cell phone use while driving

Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off set for May 7

Buchanan elected to Arizona Forward Northern Regional Council

Verde Valley Equine Fest to return this April

Camp Verde schools to participate in Teens for Jeans program

Camp Verde resident Chandler Plante wants to help fight homelessness.

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Making Arizona 'even better'

The 21st Annual Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day was held at the Arizona State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 19.

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Yavapai-Apache Nation re-certifies challenge course instructors

Known also as a ropes course across America, the Yavapai-Apache Nation's Recreation Department has a fully certified staff that operates the challenge course, which provides confidence-building activities on the Nation's land across from the administrative complex.

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Father and Daughter Winter Wonderland Dance

Camp Verde FFA will hold a Father and Daughter Winter Wonderland Dance from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 at the Camp Verde Town Gym, located at the corner of Main and Hollamon streets.

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Elk Creek parcel on slow track for development

On Jan. 20, the Camp Verde Town Council approved a resolution to provide Scott Simonton with a two-year extension to provide the preliminary plat for the 22.97-acre Elk Creek.

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Chino police identify man suspected of leaving suspicious package

Chino Valley police on Wednesday, Jan. 27, located the man involved in the suspicious package incident Jan. 19. He was located walking around in a neighborhood area in Chino Valley.

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Column: Willow Lake birding highlights

Last Saturday I led a Jay's Bird Barn sponsored bird walk to Willow Lake.

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Honoring a war tragedy: American Legion Post 6 to commemorate "Four Chaplains Day" on Feb. 3

PRESCOTT - On Feb. 3, 1943, the Dorchester, a transport ship assigned to the U.S. Army and part of a U.S. Navy convoy departing New York Harbor for Greenland with 904 troops aboard, was torpedoed by a German submarine in the Labrador Sea.

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Anonymous donors enable preschooler to be matched with seizure-alert dog

PRESCOTT - For his fifth birthday in April, Andrew Tunstall will be getting a very special gift thanks to the generosity of others: a specially trained seizure alert dog that could just save his life.

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Smoking restrictions may fizzle; code changes get mixed reviews from Prescott Council

PRESCOTT - Tightening up smoking restrictions on private property was a nonstarter this week for the Prescott City Council, as well as for much of the public.

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Good Governance Committee meeting set for Jan. 28

PRESCOTT - The Prescott Good Governance Committee will conduct its first monthly meeting of 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 at Yavapai Title, 1235 East Gurley St.

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Priceless Prom Project seeks dresses, suits, more

Anonymous local resident is inaugural donor to College's "Nairn Scholarship"

The first contribution to Prescott College's Ronald C. Nairn Memorial Scholarship Fund and Display has been made by an anonymous Prescott resident for the amount of $10,000.

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Gas Prices: Jan. 28

Calendar of Events: Jan. 28- Feb. 11

Thursday, Jan. 28 Yavapai County Jeep Posse Blood Drive, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Posse Training Center meeting hall, 1500 Commerce Drive, Prescott, next to skating rink at Pioneer Park.

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'The best of every world': Helicopter medical crews love their jobs, but face daunting conditions to save lives

PRESCOTT - The vehicle had rolled down an embankment in the Cliff Rose neighborhood the morning of Jan. 18.

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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Authorities: Time for last refuge activists to leave

BURNS, Oregon - A day after the leaders of an armed anti-government group were arrested, authorities on Wednesday urged a handful of activists remaining at an Oregon wildlife refuge to abandon the site they have occupied for more than three weeks, saying it was "time to move on."

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Chino Valley police locate man in suspicious package incident

Police found the man walking around in a neighborhood area in Chino Valley.

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Good news, bad news on cost of a good, healthy breakfast

If you like ham and eggs for breakfast, a new survey by the Arizona Farm Bureau Federation has some good news and some bad news.

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Traffic stop leads to seizure of 23 pounds of marijuana and gun

A Yavapai County sheriff's deputy who stopped a car for moving violations on Interstate 40 in Ash Fork on Monday, Jan. 25, found 23 pounds of marijuana, hashish, assorted other marijuana edibles, and a loaded gun, and arrested two men, sheriff's spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn said.

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'Large sum' of money stolen in Cottonwood Bank of America theft (with video)

COTTONWOOD -- A substantial theft of money has been reported by the Cottonwood branch of the Bank of America before dawn Wednesday.

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'Large sum' of money stolen in Cottonwood Bank of America theft (with video)

Ex-Paulden resident killed in Oregon militia shootout

Federal and state law officers arrested the leaders of an armed group occupying a national wildlife refuge, during a traffic stop along a highway in Oregon's frozen high country that prompted gunfire and left a former Paulden resident dead.

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Cottonwood Bank of America closed today because of overnight burglary

The Bank of America in Cottonwood has been closed, due to what is described as an overnight burglary.

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Cottonwood Bank of America closed today because of overnight burglary

The Bank of America in Cottonwood has been closed, due to what is described as an overnight burglary.

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Flood Insurance Changes

An opportunity for lower-cost flood insurance for property owners whose buildings were newly mapped into a high-risk area from October 1, 2008, to April 1, 2015, will expire on March 31, 2016. ...

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Arrests of Oregon standoff leaders leaves former Paulden man dead

FBI and police officers arrested the leaders of an armed group occupying a national wildlife refuge, during a traffic stop that prompted gunfire and left one man dead.

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Bugle wants to tell the story of love

Do you remember the first time your significant other said "I love you?"

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Lawmakers seek change in state's K-12 sex-ed rules

PHOENIX - Arizona youngsters from kindergarten through high school would be taught sex education unless their parents specifically object under the terms of proposed legislation.

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Chino Valley Ranger District: Proposal opens for comments on grazing land west of Chino Valley

The Chino Valley District Ranger has begun an environmental analysis on two grazing allotments within the district:

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Cottonwood man among those arrested in armed occupation of National Wildlife Refuge

In a separate event in Burns, Oregon, at approximately 5:50 p.m., Oregon State Police arrested Joseph Donald O'Shaughnessy, age 45, Cottonwood, Arizona.

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Column: YHS Equine Initiative: update

Never before has a new Yavapai Humane Society (YHS) program generated as much community interest and support as the equine rescue initiative - highlighting both the compassion and the need in our community for this effort.

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Cervical cancer detection awareness key to prevention

Unlike in the 1940s, when cervical cancer was a leading cause of death in American women, the diagnosis today is far less dire, and with proper education it can be almost 100 percent preventable.

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Ask the Dietitian: New Year's advice; cooking with thyme, parsley

Q. My friend told me that cooking with thyme and parsley helps her think better. What do you think?

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Expanding mental health education locally

Perhaps you have noticed ads in the Courier promoting a free educational opportunity known as Mental Health First Aid.

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Free speech vs. system rigged toward rich and powerful: Where do you stand?

President Barack Obama felt it important enough to plead for help in his State of the Union Address on Jan. 13 when he implored Americans to demand changes to the election process.

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Tinnitus - what's the buzz? Find out Feb. 4

The Senior Connection invites seniors and family caregivers to attend an upcoming educational presentation, "Tinnitus - What's all the buzz?" on Thursday, Feb. 4, from noon to 1 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 1202 Green Lane, off Willow Creek Road, in Prescott.

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Lions Club participation in Worldwide Week of Service to Fight Hunger and Poverty a big success

Members of the Prescott Evening Lions Club joined with fellow Lions internationally by participating in the Worldwide Week of Service to Fight Hunger and Poverty.

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Final push party for Milagro Arts Center's Kickstarter campaign

A local Kickstarter campaign is nearing its deadline and is only a few thousand dollars away from reaching its funding goal of $30,000.

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Member orientation for Prescott Frontier Days Jan. 29

Prescott Frontier Days ®, Inc. is having a Volunteer/Member Orientation at 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 29, at the Freeman Building, 840 Rodeo Drive, on the Prescott Rodeo Grounds.

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Gas Prices: Jan. 17

30 acres burned per day this week

Prescott National Forest fire managers continue with fuels treatment in the Prescott Basin, planning to burn about 30 acres per day this week through Friday, Jan. 29.

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Area closures coming soon to Granite Mountain, Thumb Butte

PRESCOTT - Residents and visitors have one weekend for climbing opportunities before Prescott National Forest officials implement restrictions on climbing and other activities on the cliff faces of both Granite Mountain and Thumb Butte.

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Heads up to hikers on mastication project

Beginning this week, and continuing for about three months, a contractor will be using heavy equipment on the Prescott National Forest (PNF) to thin 500 acres of chaparral and small trees.

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Pothole repair on Highway 169 begins Jan. 27

Traffic will be reduced to one lane through today, Jan. 27, on Highway 169 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. as crews repair potholes on a four-mile segment (mileposts 0 to 4).

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Willow Creek Road closure scheduled this week

In preparation for the Willow Creek Road realignment, crews will be trenching the roadway and installing a 12-inch water main near the intersection of Pioneer Parkway on Wednesday through Friday, Jan. 27-29.

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Calendar of Events: Jan. 28-Feb. 12

Prescott Valley police report officer was assaulted by teenager at loud party call

PRESCOTT VALLEY - A police officer who responded to a call complaining about a loud party Saturday night, Jan. 23, was injured when a 17-year-old boy began punching him in the head, a Prescott Valley Police Department spokesman said.

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Prescott hikes fees to use lakes/trails

PRESCOTT - Higher fees are in store for users of Prescott's lakes and one of its trails most days of the week, but Wednesdays will remain as a fee-free day.

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Prescott Fire battalion chief is new interim Mayer fire chief

MAYER - The Mayer Fire District, which has been searching for an interim fire chief, has settled on Prescott Fire Department Battalion Chief Eric Kriwer, a department representative said Tuesday, Jan. 26.

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Cottonwood man among those arrested in armed occupation of National Wildlife Refuge

Chino Valley acts to limit medical marijuana facilities

The Chino Valley Town Council unanimously approved changing its zoning laws to restrict any future medical marijuana businesses to areas zoned for industrial use at its Tuesday, Jan. 26 meeting.

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Chino Valley looking to relax its rules on business signs

Many businesses on Highway 89 in Chino Valley hang a banner next to their sign as a way of catching the eye of motorists traveling through the town.

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Police credit Home Depot employees for good call

Prescott Valley Police Sgt. Jake Jackson said it's easy to make a smart decision when you're calm, have time to think it over and don't have any external stress to deal with.

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Viewpoint residents can fix 4G coverage

There has been a significant amount of confusion within the Prescott Valley community as to what the deal is with the newly constructed Verizon Tower near Viewpoint Park.

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Officials seek comments on grazing lands

The Chino Valley District Ranger has begun an environmental analysis on two grazing allotments within the district: Smith Canyon and Williamson Valley, and public comments are welcome. Christine Thiel, Chino Valley Acting District Ranger, is proposing to continue to authorize livestock grazing within the project area using resource protection measures and monitoring.

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PV residents asked to consider transit plan

Voters won't go to the polls until 2017, and if approved, buses won't roll till 2019, but a committee in Prescott Valley wants to know what residents think about starting a town mass transit system.

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Several new businesses coming to Prescott Valley

At least half a dozen brand-name businesses are expected to be opening in Prescott Valley by the end of this year. This growth falls in line with what the Town of Prescott Valley has been experiencing the last few years. Here are some of those businesses Prescott Valley residents should be seeing in their backyard very soon:

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PV Police Activity Log

Prescott Valley Police on Jan. 14 responded to a total of 129 calls, with eight arrests. Animal Control answered six calls. Officers also responded to three non-injury accidents.

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Library plans forum on campus diversity

The Prescott Valley Library plans a forum on "Diversity Issues on the College Campus," for 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 13 in the auditorium.

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Legion post cooks up spaghetti

The American Legion Gary Streeter Post 108 Auxiliary of Prescott Valley invites the community to a special spaghetti dinner, raffle and silent auction at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at the United Methodist Church, 8944 E. Sommer.

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Chino moves toward new agribusiness category

The Town of Chino Valley is moving forward on changing zoning laws for farms that do more than grow crops on their land. They are doing this with what they are calling an agribusiness overlay.

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Territorial Early Education Center starts preregistration

The Territorial Early Childhood Center plans to begin preregistration for kindergarten and preschool students for the 2016-2017 school year on Feb. 4, at their "Kindergarten and Preschool Round Up."

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KDRN the top-rated news show at Del Rio

Del Rio Elementary School has produced its own morning television show for 26 years to give the announcements. This year the anchors, directors, and camera people are all fourth graders.

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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Shots fired, 1 killed in arrest of Oregon militants

The FBI on Tuesday arrested the leaders of an armed group that has occupied a national wildlife refuge in Oregon.

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Prescott Valley cop assaulted at loud party call

A police officer who responded to a call complaining about a loud party Saturday night, Jan. 23, was injured when a 17-year-old boy began punching him in the head, a PVPD spokesman said.

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Collision in Chino Valley sends two to hospital

A two-car collision on Highway 89 near Road 1 North Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 26, trapped one victim in the wreckage and sent both drivers to the hospital.

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Prescott Valley cop assaulted at loud party call

PRESCOTT VALLEY - A police officer who responded to a call complaining about a loud party Saturday night, Jan. 23, was injured when a 17-year-old boy began punching him in the head, a PVPD spokesman said.

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Lawmaker wants to push back age for driver learning permits to 15

PHOENIX -- State lawmakers are weighing whether teens should be able to get behind the wheel the moment they turn 15.

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Lawmaker wants to push back age for driver learning permits to 15

PHOENIX -- State lawmakers are weighing whether teens should be able to get behind the wheel the moment they turn 15.

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BeneVet Bowling Funfest raises money for Veterans

Camp Verde Promotions will be having its 7th annual BeneVet Bowling Funfest on Jan. 30 and 31.

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Lawmakers vow to block Ducey plans to cut JTED funds

PHOENIX -- State lawmakers are lining up en masse to block plans by Gov. Doug Ducey to sharply slash funding to career and technical education programs.

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Thorpe wants to broaden enforcement on radar ticketing

PHOENIX -- A proposal to allow photo enforcement of laws governing stopped school buses would force people who get any kind of photo radar tickets to rat out whoever was driving their vehicle at the time.

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Proposed restriction on medical marijuana dies

PHOENIX -- A proposal by a first-term state lawmaker to limit who can recommend medical marijuana to patients has gone up in smoke.

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Dept. of Revenue amnesty program nets $46 million

PHOENIX -- A two-month-long program to shake some coins out of errant taxpayers has produced far more money than anticipated.

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State Rep seeks restrictions on title lending industry

PHOENIX -- A state lawmaker who fought to rid Arizona of payday lenders now wants new curbs on the title lending industry.

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Lawmaker pushes sex education for kindergarten students

PHOENIX -- Arizona youngsters from kindergarten through high school would be taught sex education unless their parents specifically object under the terms of proposed legislation.

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AG seeks delay on driver's licenses for dreamers

PHOENIX -- Hoping to avoid another court hearing -- and potentially another loss -- Attorney General Mark Brnovich wants federal judges to delay deciding whether to permanently give driver licenses to dreamers.

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House committee seeks to outlaw taking another person's early ballot to polling place

PHOENIX -- Insisting there must be fraud taking place, a Republican-controlled House committee voted Monday to make it a felony to take someone else's early ballot to a polling place.

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Lawmakers vow to block Ducey plans to cut JTED funds

Thorpe wants to broaden enforcement on radar ticketing

Proposed restriction on medical marijuana dies

Dept. of Revenue amnesty program nets $46 million

PHOENIX -- A two-month-long program to shake some coins out of errant taxpayers has produced far more money than anticipated.

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New commander 'meant to be' at Camp Verde Marshal's Office

New to Camp Verde, Jacquelyn MacConnell said she wants to create a bond with the community, just like her coworkers have.

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State Rep seeks restrictions on title lending industry

PHOENIX -- A state lawmaker who fought to rid Arizona of payday lenders now wants new curbs on the title lending industry.

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Lawmaker pushes sex education for kindergarten students

AG seeks delay on driver's licenses for dreamers

House committee seeks to outlaw taking another person's early ballot to polling place

APS provides grant to Rainbow Acres for vocational program

APS recently awarded a grant to help with vocational training transportation costs for Rainbow Acres ranchers to get to their jobs throughout Sedona and the Verde Valley.

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Make valentines for Veterans

Through Wednesday, Feb. 10, visit Camp Verde Community Library to create a special Valentine's Day card for a veteran.

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Collision in Chino Valley sends two to hospital

CHINO VALLEY - A two-car collision on Highway 89 near Road 1 North Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 26, trapped one victim in the wreckage and sent both drivers to the hospital.

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Community invited to 'meet and greet' with new police chief

Cottonwood is holding a "Meet and Greet" with the city's new chief of police, Steve Gesell, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 5-7 p.m.

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Clarkdale mayor has inside track on drones (with video)

COTTONWOOD - With more state and local governments (including Arizona and the Town of Jerome) considering the regulation of drones, Town of Clarkdale Mayor Doug Von Gausig's belief is, "Not right away."

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Community invited to 'meet and greet' with new police chief

Cottonwood is holding a "Meet and Greet" with the city's new chief of police, Steve Gesell, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 5-7 p.m.

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Clarkdale mayor has inside track on drones (with video)

Good news, bad news on cost of a good, healthy breakfast

PHOENIX -- If you like ham and eggs for breakfast, a new survey by the Arizona Farm Bureau Federation has some good news and some bad news.

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Good news, bad news on cost of a good, healthy breakfast

Downtown Prescott's Brick & Bones temporarily closes for restructuring

PRESCOTT - Brick & Bones Moonshine Bar and Bistro, 214 S. Montezuma St., has temporarily closed for a remodel and a restructure plan.

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Prescott man accused in triple murder now competent to stand trial

PRESCOTT - Jerry Lee Carter Wells Jr., accused in a triple-murder spree one year ago, has been found to be competent after going through the county's Restoration to Competency program, a judge ruled Monday, Jan. 25.

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Photo: No injuries in Pav Way crash

A multiple-vehicle crash on Glassford Hill Road at Pav Way in Prescott Valley at about 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, resulted in no injuries, law enforcement officials said.

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Community Calendar: Jan. 26-31

Tuesday, Jan. 26 "Answers to Questions My Survivors Need to Know After I am Gone," seminar by June Sherod ...

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Prescott lawmaker's group home bill advances

PHOENIX - With an assurance from State Rep. Noel Campbell that tweaks still could be made to allay industry concerns, the group-home regulation bill he sponsored passed its first legislative hurdle Monday, Jan. 25.

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Prescott's sales tax revenue grows 5.26% in 1st half of fiscal year

PRESCOTT - State and national news coverage, coupled with increasing social-media popularity, reportedly helped to propel the success of Prescott's holiday events to new levels in 2015.

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Pet Focus: Miss Kitty's - Kobi Duck Girl

Six-month-old Kobi Duck Girl is a mellow brown-black tabby whose meow sounds like a quack.

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Column: Born a plucky personality in early Prescott history

In its early days Prescott produced a preponderance - yea passel - of particularly plucky, palatable personalities, one of whom was Charles Born.

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Pet Focus: Catty Shack - Johnny

Johnny was rescued from a feral feeding station as a young kitten and taken into foster care.

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Pet Focus: Superstar of the Week - Caution

Caution is 14 years old, a sweet mellow cat in excellent shape who recently lost his owner.

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Pet Focus: Circle L Pet of the Week - Zeus

Zeus is a 6- or 7-year-old, medium-sized Rottweiler mix whose owner became ill and had to give him up.

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Monday, January 25, 2016

Grocery prices down, Farm Bureau reports

PHOENIX - If you like ham and eggs for breakfast, a new survey by the Arizona Farm Bureau Federation has some good news and some bad news.

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Changes to come at Verde Valley Campus in 2016

As Yavapai College increases its focus on serving the Verde Valley, Executive Dean Dr. James Perey shared a peek at what's ahead for the Verde Valley Campus.

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Legislative committee votes 4-2 to advance 'ballot harvesting' bill

Insisting there must be fraud taking place, a Republican-controlled House committee voted Monday to make it a felony to take someone else's early ballot to a polling place.

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Police seek suspect in suspicious package case

Chino Valley Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the man who left a suspicious package at the municipal court building on Tuesday, Jan 19, prompting a response from the Department of Public Safety bomb squad.

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Chino Valley Police looking for man who left suspicious package at court

CHINO VALLEY - Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the man who left a suspicious package at the municipal court building Jan 19, prompting a response from the Department of Public Safety bomb squad.

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Pile Burning Planned January 25-29 in the Prescott Basin

Pile Burning Planned January 25-29 in the Prescott Basin Prescott National Forest fire managers plan to continue fuels treatment in the Prescott Basin. Benefits from these treatment help to ...

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Average gas price in Arizona falls to $1.85 per gallon

Average retail gasoline prices in Arizona have fallen 6.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.85/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 2,269 gas outlets in Arizona.

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Average gas price in Arizona falls to $1.85 per gallon

BIG FAMILY OF THE MONTH - Tim & the Chunglo Family

The Chunglo family has a strong desire to help others.

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Column: Americans ready for some football

Football. Once again it is that time of year when we Americans obsess over who will make it to the Super Bowl.

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Author behind Star Wars novels meets fans in Prescott

Science fiction novelist Alan Dean Foster, a Prescott resident, made an appearance at Peregrine Book Company on Saturday, Jan. 23, to answer questions and sign some books.

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Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters kicks off 2016

Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters kicked off the year with its Big & Little Kids' Bowl at Antelope Lanes in Prescott Valley on Saturday, Jan. 23.

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Music programs thrive at Granite Mountain

Prescott Unified School District's fifth- and sixth-grade school, Granite Mountain, is building a strong musical foundation for students in Prescott.

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MIJTED networking grad lands job at PUSD

Networking technologies is a popular Mountain Institute JTED Satellite program hosted at Prescott High School and Bradshaw Mountain High School.

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HUSD's Coyote Springs Elementary wins 2015 Golden Bell Award

The Arizona School Boards Association named Coyote Springs Elementary School its 2015 Golden Bell Award winner for their 21st Century Learning model.

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Kindergarten prep begins now

If you have a child that will be 5 years old on or before Aug. 31, enthusiasm is in the air because kindergarten is quickly approaching!

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Gas Prices: Jan. 25

Businesses coming to Prescott Valley in 2016

At least half a dozen brand-name businesses are expected to be opening in Prescott Valley by the end of this year.

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Prescott Area Leadership seeks nominees

Prescott Area Leadership is a one-year program that enables participants to acquire effective leadership skills, explore critical community issues, interact with leaders in the greater Prescott area, and become part of a network of hundreds of PAL graduates who are involved in shaping the quality of life in the Prescott area.

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Community Calendar: Jan. 25-Feb. 7

Monday, Jan. 25 Prescott Art Docents Art Talk: "Contemporary Architecture," with Docent Cindy Welch ...

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Prescott dealing with group-home impacts

PRESCOTT - Proposed code-enforcement changes that aim to give the city more "tools in the toolbox" to deal with impacts from group recovery homes will go before the Prescott City Council this week.

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Family of Prescott child who needs seizure-alert dog thankful for generosity of community

PRESCOTT - Grandmother Betty Farnham wishes she knew the name of a young man who donated a "wad of money" so her 4-year-old grandson, diagnosed as a toddler with cerebral palsy and epilepsy, might soon be able to have a specially trained, seizure-alert golden retriever as his companion.

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Two-part Parkinson's workshop set for Feb. 2, Feb. 9

A two-part practical Parkinson's disease care CEU workshop for patients, families, caregivers and health care professionals is from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2, and Tuesday, Feb. 9, at The Meadows of Prescott Valley, 7766 Welsh Mountain Drive, in Prescott Valley.

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Sunday, January 24, 2016

Learn how to prune fruit trees

It's fruit tree-pruning season and the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County is offering two free deciduous fruit tree-pruning demonstrations conducted by Extension Agent Jeff Schalau.

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Vets' artwork sought for 2016 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival

PRESCOTT - The VA is looking for veterans with artistic talent.

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Clubs & Meetings: Week of Jan. 25

Prescott-area clubs and meetings ...

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Classes For The Taking: Week of Jan. 25

For fees and times, call the number provided.

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Volunteer Opportunities: Week of Jan. 25

Prescott-area volunteer opportunities ...

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Notices: Week of Jan. 25

Prescott-area notices ... Womansong, a small acapella chorus, has places available for experienced singers.

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Magnitude-6.8 earthquake hits Alaska, jolting nerves

A magnitude-6.8 earthquake knocked items off shelves and walls in south-central Alaska.

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Days Past: A Road to California through unexplored Arizona

What is now the state of Arizona was once a part of Mexico and the central mountain region was basically unexplored, except by a few fur-trapping parties.

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Flying this week? You need to know this!

After cancelling nearly 7,000 weekend flights, airlines have started to cut Monday service.

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Clouded leopards at Heritage Park Zoo adjusting to changes, Prescott weather

The two newest members of the Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary have ventured outside their "safe house" and are growling and hissing less often at their main keeper friend, Jennifer Harkrader, the park's senior lead keeper.

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Calendar of Events: Jan. 23-Feb. 12

Saturday, Jan. 23 Willow Lake Pit House Tours, 10 a.m. to noon at Willow Lake Park, just north of the lake, Prescott. Arizona Archaeological Society docents discuss the area's prehistoric peoples and the ancient pit houses on display.

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ADOT plans workshop for long-range plan update

Residents will have the opportunity next week to participate in the state's long-range transportation planning process.

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Doing 'less with less': As Prescott browns-out fire stations, concerns begin to mount

About a month after the city began "browning-out," or temporarily closing, fire stations for lack of manpower, fire department officials say there's good news and bad news.

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Education official: Schools need financial stability

The state's top school official said this week she fears that efforts like Proposition 123 to boost education funding for the next decade may amount to little more than doing just enough to "temporarily placate the public."

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Saturday, January 23, 2016

Clouded leopards at Heritage Park Zoo adjusting to changes, Prescott weather

Dear Rhonda & Dr. Cheri: The One-Upper

Dear Rhonda and Dr. Cheri,

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Middle-aged Musings: Do you remember your first crush?

First crushes. There isn't anything like that initial rush of teenage style love.

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Prescott Fire department responds to smoke at police station

The Prescott Fire Department responded to a call at the Prescott Police Department at around 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23. Two engines, a ladder truck, brush truck, battalion chief and two lifeline ambulances were on scene.

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Locally produced video shines light on scourge of human trafficking

YAVAPAI COUNTY - Jan. 11 is officially designated as "National Human Trafficking Awareness Day" by the United States Senate. Many other organizations consider January as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

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18-month extension allowed for Alcantara expansion

COTTONWOOD - Alcantara Vineyards owner Barbara Predmore has been given a third extension for a final site plan and use permit to expand her operation.

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Mingus Union bond begins its journey

COTTONWOOD - Although voters approved a $5.99 million Mingus capital bond back in November, it's still a case of "the check is in the mail" as far as spending goes.

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Changes to come at Verde Valley Campus in 2016

CLARKDALE - As Yavapai College increases its focus on serving the Verde Valley, Executive Dean Dr. James Perey shared a peek at what's ahead for the Verde Valley Campus:

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Locally produced video shines light on scourge of human trafficking

18-month extension allowed for Alcantara expansion

Mingus Union bond begins its journey

Changes to come at Verde Valley Campus in 2016

Wood family donates $30,000 to YC scholarships

CLARKDALE - Cornville residents Daniel and Valerie Wood made a $30,000 donation to the Yavapai College Foundation scholarship fund to assist students in the Viticulture and Enology (VEN) programs.

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VOC parents get first glimpse of Big Park's future

VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK - After months of rumors and uncertainty, parents of children attending Big Park Community School had a first look at the future as Superintendent David Lykins unveiled five possible alternatives for the cash-strapped Sedona-Oak Creek Unified School District (SOCUSD) during his presentation at the Jan. 12 governing board meeting.

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'Viva Las Verde' theme for annual Cottonwood Chamber Dinner

The annual dinner will be held at the Blazin' M Ranch, 1875 Mabery Ranch Road, Cottonwood.

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Compromise gives Alcantara 18-month extension

COTTONWOOD - Alcantara Vineyards owner Barbara Predmore has been given a third extension for a final site plan and use permit to expand her operation.

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Fire districts consider forming 'new body'

RIMROCK - Montezuma-Rimrock Fire District board member Jane Harrington said she is worried that Rimrock could lose its identity if the district was to sign a Joint Powers Agreement with the Camp Verde Fire District.

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New firefighter at Camp Verde district

CAMP VERDE - During Wednesday's Camp Verde Fire District meeting, the board swore in Lane Moxon as a new full-time firefighter.

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Cavalry announces 2016 election winners

Jodi White is this year's colonel.

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Wood family donates $30,000 to YC scholarships

VOC parents get first glimpse of Big Park's future

'Viva Las Verde' theme for annual Cottonwood Chamber Dinner

The annual dinner will be held at the Blazin' M Ranch, 1875 Mabery Ranch Road, Cottonwood.

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12 years in prison for up-skirt photographer

CAMP VERDE - Friday afternoon, Yavapai County Superior Court Judge Michael Bluff threw the book at the man known as the up-skirt photographer.

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Worship Services

PRESCOTT Ahava B'Shem Yeshua ... On Saturday, speakers from 'Shuva Global Diplomacy' will be hosted.

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Church News

Alliance Bible Church, 2601 Iron Springs Road in Prescott, welcomes special guest speaker Russ Miller at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 24 service.

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CBS news personality headlines 12th annual prayer breakfast on Feb. 9

Longtime CBS News correspondent Hattie Kauffman will be the keynote speaker at the 12th annual Greater Prescott Area Prayer Breakfast on Tuesday, Feb. 9.

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Local author to speak on organics vs. GMOs Sunday

Local resident and author of "God Made Organics, Not GMOs," Karen vanPrice, is the guest speaker at the 10 a.m. service Sunday, Jan. 24, at Prescott Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 945 Rancho Vista Road.

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New series begins on abundant life

All are invited to participate in a new free event series, "How to Live an Abundant Life! 2016", beginning on Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

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Remembering Prescott's Anita Wells ... one year later

Anita Wells has been gone from the Prescott community for one year today.

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Calendar of Events: Jan. 23- Feb. 9

Saturday, Jan. 23 Willow Lake Pit House Tours, 10 a.m. to noon at Willow Lake Park, just north of the lake, Prescott.

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Prom attire donations needed

Good news on the job front

The state's jobless rate ticked down last month by two-tenths of a point.

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Two-part Parkinson's disease care workshop set

STAYING WARM and CONNECTED: Library a 'safe haven' for a combination of people

The Prescott Public Library sees about 1,500 to 3,000 people come through its doors daily. Some bring their sleeping bags, others their laptops. All are welcome.

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Friday, January 22, 2016

Sharlot Hall rose garden focus of Jan. 23 program

The iconic rose garden at Sharlot Hall Museum remains a must-see botanical bonanza, especially during the spring bloom.

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Airlines cancel thousands of flights as East Coast blizzard strikes

Airlines canceled around 7,600 flights to, from or within the U.S. for Friday and Saturday, as a blizzard began covering much of the Eastern U.S.

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Sheriff's Office arrests man accused of threatening agency employee

A Prescott Valley man faces misdemeanor criminal charges after he allegedly threatened an on-duty Yavapai County Sheriff's Office employee.

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Man arrested in three-vehicle Prescott Valley crash

A man who police said was driving while intoxicated caused a three-vehicle pile-up Tuesday evening, Jan. 19, which sent two people to the hospital, according to a PVPD spokesman.

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Lawmaker wants state to pick up tab for concealed weapon licensing

The No. 2 House Republican wants the state to pay for Arizonans to get licensed to carry concealed weapons.

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Military: Human remains found at Arizona F-16 crash site

BAGDAD, Ariz. (AP) - Human remains have been found at an Arizona crash site where an F-16 fighter jet piloted by a student from Taiwan went down, the military said Thursday night.

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Man arrested in three-vehicle Prescott Valley crash

PRESCOTT VALLEY - A man who police said was driving while intoxicated caused a three-vehicle pile-up Tuesday evening, Jan. 19, which sent two people to the hospital, according to a PVPD spokesman.

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Prescott Valley police looking for suspect who shot at a man

PRESCOTT VALLEY - Police are looking for a man who pulled a gun and shot at another man Friday afternoon, Jan, 15, in a parking lot at 7200 East Florentine Road.

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Prescott man arrested after allegedly hitting skateboarder and fleeing scene

Police have arrested a 21-year-old man who they say hit a boy on a skateboard with his vehicle Wednesday, Jan. 20, and then left the scene, according to Prescott Police Department spokeswoman Lt. Amy Bonney.

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Major changes sought for dark money political contributions

PHOENIX -- Saying the current system is broken, a group has launched a twin-pronged campaign to convince voters to make major changes in the state's political system.

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Major changes sought for dark money political contributions

Corporate tax cuts take bite out of state revenues.

PHOENIX -- Some corporate tax cuts enacted during the recession are now taking a bite out of state revenues.

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Corporate tax cuts take bite out of state revenues.

PHOENIX -- Some corporate tax cuts enacted during the recession are now taking a bite out of state revenues.

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Arizona jobless rate falls to 5.8%

PHOENIX -- The state's jobless rate ticked down last month by two-tenths of a point.

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Arizona jobless rate falls to 5.8%

PHOENIX -- The state's jobless rate ticked down last month by two-tenths of a point.

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Seeing smoke? Don't worry, it's being managed

Prescott National Forest fire managers plan to continue fuels treatment in the Prescott Basin.

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Possible RV park under review for open land at Willow Lake in Prescott

PRESCOTT - Willow Lake is Prescott's least-visited lake. The City of Prescott is in the midst of a budget shortfall. About three-dozen city properties are currently under review for possible disposal and/or new use.

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Calendar of Events: Jan. 22-31

Friday, Jan. 22 VFW Post 10227 Specials, 4 to 7 p.m. at 2375 N. Fifth St., Prescott Valley. 759-0095.

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Corridor Briefs

SPECIAL EVENTS Plans for the annual Chili Cook-Off at Cordes Lakes Community Center, 16357 S. Cordes Lakes Drive, are underway with Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. as the date and time.

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VFW Post grateful for support

The New Year so far has proved successful for the Prescott Valley Mingus Mountain Post 10227 - but that was not always the case.

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Horse adoption program coming soon

Nearly every cat and dog has a shot at getting adopted at the Yavapai Humane Society and soon rescued horses will receive the same chance at finding a forever home.

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Column: Following instincts with driving

I love to drive. I've driven from coast to coast and border to border eight times and was never daunted by winding roads nor city traffic until a little over a year ago, when the thought of heavy traffic or driving to Jerome filled me with a sense of foreboding.

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Gas Prices: Jan. 22

Pavement repair work will cause traffic delays on Highway 169

Traffic will be reduced to one lane on Highway 169 from Jan. 25 through Jan. 27, while crews repair potholes on a four-mile segment (mileposts 0 to 4).

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3-week class for parents of traumatized children

An interactive class on Parenting Traumatized Children takes place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday evenings, Feb. 9, 16 and 23, at the Glassford Hill Middle School library, 6901 Panther Path in Prescott Valley.

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Feature Home: Marvelous, spacious home with views and privacy

This beautiful home in Granite Oaks Estates is graced with amazing views of Granite Mountain and Williamson Valley, plus a large, open floor plan and main level living.

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Health Department volunteers donate coats and winter gear to benefit those in need

PRESCOTT - With the goal of helping people stay warm this winter, the Yavapai County Community Health Services staff, with support from volunteers of the Medical Reserve Corps, collected several boxes of winter jackets and scarves.

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Senior Menus

Senior Menus for the week of Monday, Jan. 25 through Friday, Jan. 29:

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Phippen Museum presents local climate program

Mark Sinclair is returning to the Phippen Museum , 4701 N. Highway 89, on Saturday, Jan. 23, to take another in-depth look at Prescott's local climate and weather history, according to a press release from the museum.

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'The Force' is strong with Social Security's online services

"There's been an awakening. Have you felt it?" This winter, Americans of all generations are awakening to the newest film in the Star Wars franchise, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

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Learn about free genealogy resources at NAGS meeting

The Northern Arizona Genealogical Society presents Normalene Zeeman, adult services lead librarian at the Prescott Public Library , at its January meeting, open to the public.

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Making history in the 'golden age' of spaceflight: Sy Liebergot and the saga of Apollo 13

PRESCOTT- When Sy Liebergot went to work at NASA in 1964, he had no idea that he'd be featured in a Hollywood movie. But he was.

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Past Phippen Museum chairman Richard Cornwell dies

Past Phippen Museum chairman Richard Ervin Cornwell, 72, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, according to a press release from the Phippen Museum.

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Company designs custom boulder signs

Q: We recently moved to Prescott from Dallas Fort Worth.

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Prescott church hosts Celtic Concert Series performance Sunday, Jan. 24

The Celtic Concert Series continues this weekend with a performance on Sunday, Jan. 24, at Light & Life Free Methodist Church, 2797 Willow Creek Road.

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GOP lawmaker wants state to pay for concealed-carry permits (VIDEO)

PHOENIX - Saying it promotes safety, the No. 2 House Republican wants the state to pay for Arizonans to get licensed to carry concealed weapons.

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Thursday, January 21, 2016

Forest Service pile burning continues near Prescott

PRESCOTT --Prescott National Forest fire managers plan to continue fuels treatment in the Prescott Basin.

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F-16 fighter jet crashes in Yavapai County; cause unknown

The Yavapai County Sheriff's Rescue-1 helicopter has located the crash site, spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn said at about 12:45 p.m.

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Astronomy Club Star Talks resume at library this week

Humans have been observing the night sky for as long as they've been able to wonder about the stars, planets and other celestial objects.

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F-16 fighter jet crashes in Yavapai County; cause unknown

The Yavapai County Sheriff's Rescue-1 helicopter has located the crash site, spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn said at about 12:45 p.m.

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19 TONS: That's how much medical marijuana was consumed in Arizona last year

PHOENIX -- Arizona's nearly 88,000 medical marijuana patients smoke, ate or otherwise consumed more than 19.2 tons of the drug last year. That's the equivalent of half the weight of a fully loaded semi truck, six Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine vans -- or, if you prefer, nearly 77,000 8-ounce bags of Cheetos.

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No ruling on Gaver mental competency

PRESCOTT - Jeremiah Gaver will have to wait until next month for a judge's ruling on his competency to participate in his own defense as he faces charges stemming from a March 21 melee at a Cottonwood Wal-Mart.

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College cooks up culinary, hospitality programs at Sedona Center

CLARKDALE - Executive Dean Dr. James Perey, Verde Valley Campus, revealed Yavapai College 's vision for the Sedona Center at a recent advisory meeting -- and it happens to be in alignment with public feedback from an Oct. 21 Sedona Town Hall.

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Supervisors accept Parkison's resignation

The Yavapai Board of Supervisors met Wednesday at its regular meeting in Cottonwood and accepted the resignation of the Verde Valley Constable, Jay Parkison, effective Friday, Jan. 15, 2016.

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F-16 fighter jet crashes in Yavapai County; cause unknown

The Yavapai County Sheriff's Rescue-1 helicopter has located the crash site, spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn said at about 12:45 p.m.

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19 TONS: That's how much medical marijuana was consumed in Arizona last year

No ruling on Gaver mental competency

College cooks up culinary, hospitality programs at Sedona Center

Cottonwood hopes to refinance water bond debt

COTTONWOOD -- The Cottonwood City Council Tuesday night set the stage to re-finance its 2006 water bonds, originally used to purchase the former Cottonwood Water Works.

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Cottonwood asked to raise smoking age to 21

COTTONWOOD -- Members of the Yavapai Anti-Tobacco Coalition of Youth appealed to the city council Tuesday to raise the Cottonwood smoking age to 21.

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Supervisors accept Parkison's resignation

The Yavapai Board of Supervisors accepted the resignation of the Verde Valley Constable, Jay Parkison, effective Friday, Jan. 15, 2016.

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Sedona to host 2016 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day

Wednesday, March 30, marks the start of the 5th Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day celebration in the Verde Valley.

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Cottonwood hopes to refinance water bond debt

Cottonwood asked to raise smoking age to 21

Supervisors accept Parkison's resignation

Sedona to host 2016 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day

Wednesday, March 30, marks the start of the 5th Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day celebration in the Verde Valley.

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Semi fire closes US 93 southbound south of Wikieup

PHOENIX - A semi fire has closed US 93 southbound about 14 miles south of Wikieup according to the Arizona Department of Transportation .

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19 Tons: That's how much medical marijuana was consumed in Arizona last year

Arizona's nearly 88,000 medical marijuana patients smoke, ate or otherwise consumed more than 19.2 tons of the drug last year.

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Verde Valley Archaeology Center marks record volunteer hours

During 2015, the Verde Valley Archaeology Center had 46 volunteers who provided 15,855 hours of services.

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Yavapai College fire science students climb 75-foot ladder

On Thursday, Jan. 14, high school seniors in Yavapai College 's Fire Science program climbed the 75-foot ladder on Camp Verde Fire District's engine.

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Town of Camp Verde announces General Plan Town Hall meetings

Every 10 years, the Town of Camp Verde's Planning and Zoning Commission updates the Town's General Plan.

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Free family movie night in Camp Verde

Camp Verde Parks & Recreation and Community Library will host its next free Family Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22.

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Lake Montezuma Property Owner Association to hold annual meeting

LAKE MONTEZUMA - The Lake Montezuma Property Owners Association (LMPOA) will hold its annual meeting at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 in the Beaver Creek Adult Center in the Lake Montezuma Village Square.

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How to grow a town? Camp Verde council considers contract with Buxton Company.

Wednesday, the Camp Verde Town Council listened as Cody Gunstenson explained what the Buxton Company does for towns as they try to grow their business community.

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F-16 fighter jet crashes in Yavapai County; cause unknown

BAGDAD, Ariz. (AP) - Officials say an F-16 fighter jet from Luke Air Force Base near Phoenix has crashed in northwestern Arizona.

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Judge: Stump's text messages not 'subject to production'

PHOENIX -- The public is not entitled to see whatever is in the text messages recovered from the state-owned cell phone used by utility regulator Bob Stump.

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Douglas: Prop 123 designed to 'temporarily placate the public'

PHOENIX -- The state's top school official said Wednesday she fears that efforts like Proposition 123 to boost education funding for the next decade may amount to little more than doing just enough to "temporarily placate the public.'

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Judge: Stump's text messages not 'subject to production'

Douglas: Prop 123 designed to 'temporarily placate the public'

'Death with dignity' legislation is back; opponents favor letting life run its course

PHOENIX - A Democratic lawmaker has introduced a bill granting terminally ill patients the right to take their own lives with prescription life-ending drugs.

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Gas Prices: Jan. 21

No decision on competency of man accused in 2015 Cottonwood melee

PRESCOTT - Jeremiah Gaver will have to wait until next month for a judge's ruling on his competency to participate in his own defense as he faces charges stemming from a March 21, 2015, melee at a Cottonwood Wal-Mart.

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Business workshop on Facebook scheduled for Jan. 26

Michelle Fontaine will present a workshop on Facebook for Business at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Prescott Valley Public Library , 7401 Civic Circle, in the PC Lab.

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Monday Club Chocolate Games sign up deadline will be Jan. 24

The deadline to purchase a spot in the Monday Club Chocolate Games is Jan. 24. The games will be Feb. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Monday Clubhouse, 1306 Stetson Road in Prescott.

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Talk looks at legacy of Prescottonian Jack Pfister

A panel discussion and book-signing event will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30, at Sharlot Hall Museum , 415 W. Gurley St., Prescott, in the West Gallery of the Lawler Building.

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PV Town Council OK's $90,000 artist contract

PRESCOTT VALLEY - Town officials will pay an artist as much as $90,000 for a sculpture that will stand on the corner of Civic Circle and Lakeshore Drive.

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Calendar of Events: Jan. 21-31

Thursday, Jan. 21 "Tired of Being Tired?" Energy and Adrenal Health presentation with Deralee Scanlon, 11:30 a.m. at the Prescott Valley Public Library , Crystal Room, 3rd floor, 7401 E. Civic Circle.

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Group-home bill takes next step

PRESCOTT - Two weeks after state Rep. Noel Campbell filed his group-home bill at the Arizona State Legislature , the bill is scheduled for its first committee hearing.

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Column: Singing bird activity picks up with warmer weather

Even though the daytime temperatures the past few days have been downright balmy - especially for mid-January - it has been interesting to see how much snow is still on the ground on north-facing slopes and in shady areas.

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Southwest Behavioral & Health Services to acquire DrugFreeAZKids.org

Southwest Behavioral & Health Services, a statewide nonprofit organization that develops and delivers services in the areas of housing, residential care, prevention services, outpatient services to children, incarcerated persons and dually diagnosed adults, has announced the acquisition of DrugFreeAZKids.org.

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HOW TO BETTER CONNECT: Improve communication skills with High Noon Toastmasters

Did you make a New Year's resolution to gain confidence? Learn to be a better communicator? Get better at public speaking?

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Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Prescott Valley police make arrest in Home Depot bomb hoax

PRESCOTT VALLEY - Police have arrested a man who allegedly left a realistic-looking fake bomb at the Home Depot store at 5500 E. Highway 69 on Nov. 30, according to a police spokesman.

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Arrest made in Home Depot bomb hoax

PRESCOTT VALLEY - Police have arrested a man who allegedly left a realistic-looking fake bomb at the Home Depot store at 5500 E. Highway 69 on Nov. 30, according to a police spokesman.

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Skateboarder hit in downtown Prescott; flown to Phoenix hospital

A 15-year-old skateboarder is at Phoenix Children's Hospital with severe injuries after being run over by a car on Sheldon Street, near an alley between Cortez and Marina in downtown Prescott.

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State lawmakers want to do away with Medicaid expansion

PHOENIX -- State lawmakers opposed to Medicaid expansion are making a new bid to kill the program.

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State lawmakers want to do away with Medicaid expansion

PHOENIX -- State lawmakers opposed to Medicaid expansion are making a new bid to kill the program.

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Top Ten Reasons to Get the Flu Shot NOW

Flu season is upon us and if you don’t have your flu shot yet, it’s never too late until you actually get the flu. Yavapai County Community Health Services has given out hundreds of flu shots this ...

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Hockey returns to Prescott Valley

The last time pro hockey was played at the Prescott Valley Event Center was April 23, 2014, when the Arizona Sundogs lost Game 4 of their playoff series vs. the Denver Cutthroats.

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Dogs can be excellent teachers

Most children understand the concept of personal space naturally, but not every child does. Enter Tanner, a five-year-old Shetland sheepdog. He visits Coyotes Springs Elementary School twice a month. He was there on Friday, Jan. 15 to reinforce that lesson.

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PV Council OKs $90,000 for new artwork at the Civic Center

Town officials will pay an artist as much as $90,000 for a sculpture that will stand on the corner of Civic Circle and Lakeshore Drive.

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Chino Valley asks residents to name the horses

There are three horse statues that greet folks when they arrive in Chino Valley from Prescott. But there's a problem. They don't have names.

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Chino Valley welcomes other law enforcement to use its shooting range

The Chino Valley Town Council approved at intergovernmental agreement template to allow other municipalities to use the Chino Valley Shooting Facility Law Enforcement Range at the Tuesday, Jan. 12 meeting.

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Change means council seats could be decided in primary election

Town of Chino Valley Clerk Jami Lewis told the Town Council at its Jan. 12 meeting that a recent change mandated by the state makes it more likely that all seven council seats up for reelection this year could be filled during the primary election and that none of them will need to be decided during the general election in November.

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Poring over water issues: Historical water rights complicate Prescott allocations to new projects

PRESCOTT - A history of promising water with little regard to quantity has the city of Prescott now trying to untangle decades-old water obligations.

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All-day kindergarten will resume in Humboldt Unified School District in the fall

PRESCOTT VALLEY - All-day kindergarten for all students, at no cost to families, will be reinstated to the Humboldt Unified School District for the 2016-17 school year.

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Gas Prices:

Roadway striping will cause delays on Hwy. 89 today

Drivers should expect delays of as long as 15 minutes on Wednesday, Jan. 20, while crews restripe Highway 89 at Hell Canyon (mileposts 345 to 346).

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Calendar of Events: Jan. 20-Feb. 2

Wednesday, Jan. 20 "Mind Fit: Activities to Boost Brain Health," seminar by Chris Knack, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Adult Center of Prescott, 1280 E. Rosser St.

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Tax preparation assistance available at Gateway Mall

Internal Revenue Certified counselors with the AARP Tax-Aide Program began free tax preparation and e-file services at the Gateway Mall located at 3250 Gateway Blvd., Suite 374 in Prescott on Jan. 18.

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CPR/AED training begins Feb. 13

Prescott Moose Lodge 319 will offer a non-certified, hands-only CPR/AED and basic first aid training event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13.

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Congress could expand Downwinders' compensation

National Day of Remembrance for American Downwinders takes place Jan. 27, without the fanfare of parades or speeches.

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Drone pilots face stricter rules (WITH VIDEO)

CHANDLER - The hottest topic at the 2016 AirCon seminars, held over the weekend of Jan. 15 and hosted by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, was UAS, unmanned aerial systems, or as they're known to the general public: drones.

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Column: The sound of silence

Prescott and our surrounding communities have earned the distinction of being rated the safest and friendliest region in the United States for dogs and cats.

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Family rescued a day after truck gets stuck in snow

A family whose truck became stranded in deep snow in the Prescott National Forest Jan. 14 was rescued the next day by the sheriff's helicopter, a YCSO spokesman said.

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Package found at Chino Valley municipal court; bomb squad called

Chino Valley Police Department is currently on scene at Chino Valley Municipal Court, responding to a suspicious package left inside.

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Package found at Chino Valley municipal court; bomb squad called

Chino Valley Police Department is currently on scene at Chino Valley Municipal Court, responding to a suspicious package left inside.

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Family rescued after truck gets stuck in snow near Walker

WALKER - A family whose truck became stranded in deep snow in the Prescott National Forest Jan. 14 was rescued the next day by the sheriff's helicopter, a YCSO spokesman said.

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'Dark money' disclosure effort needs funds to get on the ballot

Organizers of a campaign to force disclosure of "dark money" in campaigns.

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DPS: Camp Verde woman killed in Highway 169 crash

DEWEY - A Camp Verde woman was killed Saturday morning, Jan. 16, when the pickup she was driving crossed the center line and ran head-on into a van on Highway 169.

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Lawmaker wants state to pick up tab for concealed weapon licensing

PHOENIX -- Saying it promotes safety, the No. 2 House Republican wants the state to pay for Arizonans to get licensed to carry concealed weapons. The proposal by House Majority Leader Steve Montenegro, R-Litchfield Park, would provide a dollar-for-dollar credit against state income taxes owed for the cost of training to get a CCW permit, up to $80.

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Supreme Court to decide Obama's immigration policy

PHOENIX -- The nation's high court on Tuesday gave the Obama administration the chance to defend its "deferred action' programs for immigrants even as the justices gave the boot to a head-on challenge to them by Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

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