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On the Agenda: City Council Meeting March 9,2010
Tuesday, March 09, 2010
**WORKSHOP** Time: 1 pm Place: City Hall, Council Chambers 201 S. Cortez Discussion continues from last month on city's 1-percent sales tax for streets and open space. The workshop will include an overview of priority…
Read the full story →Burn Notice: Prescott National Forest Week of March 12
Friday, March 05, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (March 5, 2010) - Fire managers plan to burn accumulated slash piles on Monday, March 8 through Friday, March 12; weather conditions permitting. The piles are located on Spruce Mountain, various locations…
Read the full story →Prescott Airport Service Provider Announces Partnership with the United Blood Services
Thursday, March 04, 2010
CHEYENNE, Wyo., March 4, 2010 Great Lakes Aviation today announced a partnership with the United Blood Services in an effort to bring awareness to the need for increased blood donations. Great Lakes Airlines in partnership with…
Read the full story →Neighborhood Cleanup on March 6th
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
Code Enforcement is kicking off their yearly neighborhood clean up program this year on March 6th. The first clean-up will be located in front of the Beverley Gardens Trailer Park on Iron Springs Rd. Area…
Read the full story →Burn Notice: Thumb Butte Area
Tuesday, March 02, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (March 2, 2010) The Granite Mountain Hotshots are scheduled to burn slash piles at the end of Foothills Dr. off Thumb Butte Rd. starting Wednesday, March 3 at approximately 9 a.m. weather…
Read the full story →Prescott Creeks Announces 16th Annual Cleanup Event
Monday, March 01, 2010
Prescott Creeks is proud to announce the 16th annual Granite Creek Cleanup and our fourth year organizing this important Prescott tradition! Please join us Saturday April 24, 2010 as we gather as a community to…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: City Council Meeting March 2, 2010
Monday, March 01, 2010
Prescott City Council members will consider buying property for the city's Zone 24 and 27 (Thumb Butte area) water utility improvement project at their regularly scheduled study session at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Lot 18 of…
Read the full story →Tri-City DUI Task Force Receives $60,000 For Enforcement Activities
Monday, March 01, 2010
The Prescott Police Department, administering agency for the Tri-City DUI Task Force, received an authorization to expend funds from the Governor's Office of Highway Safety in the amount of $60,000. These funds are federal…
Read the full story →Prescott National Forest: Burn Notice March 1-5
Friday, February 26, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (February 26, 2010) - Fire managers plan to burn accumulated slash piles on Monday, March 1 through Friday, March 5; weather conditions permitting. The piles are located on Spruce Mountain, various locations…
Read the full story →City Water Conservation Coordinator Honored
Thursday, February 25, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (February 24, 2010) -- Water Conservation Program Coordinator Shaun Rydell was recognized Wednesday afternoon at the monthly Upper Verde River Watershed Protection Coalition Board meeting for Water Smart Outstanding Leadership in Water Conservation…
Read the full story →Improved Emergency Response Announced by Regional Dispatch Centers
Thursday, February 25, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (February 25, 2010) -- The Prescott Regional Public Safety Communications Center and Yavapai County Sheriff's Office Dispatch Center have announced completion and implementation of their "Phase II" wireless service upgrades. "Traditionally, dispatchers…
Read the full story →Temporary State Sales Tax Increase Information
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Arizona citizens will be voting on a temporary three-year one-cent sales tax increase to help reduce the state budget deficit on May 18, 2010. Arguments regarding this matter for publication in the Publicity Pamphlet must…
Read the full story →City News Briefs
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
City News Briefs are compiled by individual departments and submitted to the City Manager's Office in an effort to update the mayor, council, and public in regards to positive municipal activity. MADD Recognizes Barto. …
Read the full story →On the Agenda: City Council Meeting February 23, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Prior to today's Prescott City Council voting session a 1 pm workshop will be held for review of design alternatives for the proposed Peavine Trail crossing over Granite Dells Estates Road 39. According to City Engineering…
Read the full story →City Hires Hall of Fame Golf Pro to Head Antelope Hills
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (February 22, 2010) -- Prescott City Manager Steve Norwood announced today that veteran golf professional and recent Arizona Golf Hall of Fame inductee Mack McCarley has assumed the position of General…
Read the full story →Leadership Organization Names Counciwoman Linn "Woman of the Year"
Monday, February 22, 2010
Prescott Area Leadership, Yavapai County's most respected leadership training organization, has named City Councilwoman Tammy Linn as their 2010 "Woman Leader of the Year." "I am humbled and honored to be chosen," said Linn, a…
Read the full story →Prescott PD's Officer Barto honored
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Prescott Police Department Press Release PRESCOTT, AZ (February 16, 2010) -- Traffic Motor Officer Nathan Barto was recognized Friday evening at the yearly DUI Award Banquet sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving as one of 28…
Read the full story →Tax forms, assistance available through library
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Need tax forms? You are not alone. Prescott Public Library has a wide selection of popular federal (IRS) forms available through April at the Downtown Library and the Prescott Gateway Branch Library. If we do…
Read the full story →Prescott National Forest shedules prescribed burn
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (February 12, 2010) - Fire managers plan to burn accumulated slash piles on Wednesday, February 17 through Friday, February 19; weather conditions permitting. The piles are located on Spruce Mountain, various locations…
Read the full story →On the agenda: City Council Meeting February, 16, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Back on the agenda today after being tabled last year, Prescott City Council members will re-consider a preliminary plat for a 206-acre Granite Dells Estates industrial/commercial development project near 89a/Side Road interchange. **OTHER AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS** Continuation…
Read the full story →Injury accident closes Willow Lake Rd.
Friday, February 12, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (February 12, 2010 4:45 pm) According to Prescott PD's Lt. Andrew Reinhardt, there has been an injury accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian at Willow Lake Rd. and Sarafina. Public…
Read the full story →Joint council meeting yields unanimous support for agreement with SRP
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Before an SRO audience at Prescott's public library, the City of Prescott and Town of Prescott Valley unanimously approved a working agreement with the Salt River Project. The agreement suspends litigation between the Communities and SRP…
Read the full story →Prescott and Prescott Valley Councils Consider Agreement with SRP
Thursday, February 11, 2010
The City of Prescott and the Town of Prescott Valley Councils will meet jointly on February 11, 2010, at 2:00 pm in the Founders Room of the Prescott Public Library. The topic on the…
Read the full story →Holiday Closure at Prescott Public Library
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Prescott Downtown Library and the Prescott Gateway Branch, at Gateway Mall will be closed for Presidents Day, Monday, February 15. Regular hours resume at both locations on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. For information about events…
Read the full story →Mayor Kuykendall Coordinates Ambulance Donation to Sister City
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
It's been three years since Prescott Mayor Marlin Kuykendall and Life Line Ambulance Service C.E.O. Cheryl Smith began discussions around donating an ambulance to a needy south of the border country. Those discussions came to fruition…
Read the full story →Goldwater Lake Closure
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
Goldwater Lake located off Senator Highway is closed this morning due to snow and icy road conditions. "We are hoping to have it open sometime this afternoon," said a Parks & Recreation spokesperson. …
Read the full story →City Creates Alliance to Build Local Business
Monday, February 08, 2010
Over the last eighteen months, the City of Prescott has received a steady stream of encouragement, reports and positive statistics on the high impact benefits of purchasing locally. Studies have shown that spending with…
Read the full story →Prescott Fine Arts Association Scholarship Forms Available
Monday, February 08, 2010
Entry packets for the Prescott Fine Arts Association Arts Scholarship Competition are now available in the PFAA office 208 N. Marina , Prescott. Categories this year include Visual Art, Drama, Jazz, Musical Theatre (ages 14…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: City Council Meeting February 9, 2010
Monday, February 08, 2010
The Prescott City Council will hold its regularly scheduled voting session Tuesday at 3 p.m. in City Hall's chambers at 201 S. Cortez St. Council will discuss meeting rules and regulations as well as a 90-day…
Read the full story →Prescott National Forest Burn Notice: February 8-12
Friday, February 05, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (February 5, 2010) - Fire managers plan to burn accumulated slash piles on Monday, February 8 through Friday, February 12; weather conditions permitting. The piles are located on Spruce Mountain, various locations…
Read the full story →Granite Creek Park, Greenways Remain Closed for Repairs
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
After sustaining significant damage during recent storm activity, Granite Creek Park as well as Greenways and their associated trails will remain closed to the public. "With flood and tree damage, we're still about 2 weeks away…
Read the full story →Council Tours Elks Restoration Project
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
The Elks Opera House was the venue for yesterday's Prescott City Council Workshop. Mayor Kuykendall, council members, City Manager Steve Norwood, foundation representatives, and press were given a restoration progress tour by Bill Otwell…
Read the full story →City of Prescott Water Rights Upheld
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2010 City of Prescott Water…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: City Council Meeting Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Monday, February 01, 2010
**Workshop** Time: 1:30 pm Council will tour and be given updates on the downtown Elks Opera House renovation. **Study Session** Time: 3 pm Place: City Hall 201 S. Cortez in Council Chambers **Highlights** Council will hear presentations…
Read the full story →Public Library Opens Quilt Art Show
Monday, February 01, 2010
The 2010 "Sampling of Quilts" by Thumb Butte Quilter's Guild is now on display on the Library's Main Level in the "Look Up Gallery" at Prescott Public Library, 215 E Goodwin, through April 30, 2010…
Read the full story →President's Day Sanitation Schedule
Friday, January 29, 2010
The City of Prescott Sanitation Division will not pick-up residential trash and recyclables on Monday February 15th in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday. "If your residential service is Monday, please have your cans…
Read the full story →Library Attendance at All-Time High
Friday, January 29, 2010
Prescott, AZ January 28, 2010 January has been a month for the record books at Prescott Public Library! The library, also known as Prescott's Living Room, has always been a busy place. More…
Read the full story →Council Delays Rate Hikes
Thursday, January 28, 2010
At Tuesday's study session, while voicing that the need has been demonstrated, city council members opted to delay rate hikes for water and sewer service until later this year, hoping for more public input. Mayor…
Read the full story →Access 13 to Air Governor's "State of the State Address"
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Access13 of Prescott will air Governor Jan Brewer's State of the State Address from January 13, 2010. Viewers can tune in to Access13 (cable channel 13 on Cable One), beginning Sunday, January 30 at 8…
Read the full story →Closures at Granite Mountain and Thumb Butte
Thursday, January 28, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ(January 27, 2010) Folks have one more weekend for climbing opportunities before the Prescott National Forest officials will implement restrictions on climbing and other activities on the cliff faces of both Granite Mountain and…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: City Council Meeting January 26, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
To download an official copy of today's 1:30 pm mid-year budget workshop (continuation from last week), the voting meeting, and executive session, [click here](http://www.cityofprescott.net/leadership/meetings/) …
Read the full story →Controlled Burn Schedule: January 25-29
Monday, January 25, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (January 24, 2010) - Fire managers plan to burn accumulated slash piles on Monday, January 25 through Friday, January 29; weather conditions permitting. The piles are located on Spruce Mountain, various locations…
Read the full story →Water Advisory Issue In Wake of Storm Activity
Friday, January 22, 2010
PRESCOTT (January 22, 2010 - 0400 hrs) -- Heavy storm activity has caused extremely high water flows throughout the Prescott Creek System causing untreated sewage to overflow into the Prescott Basin. "The public is warned…
Read the full story →Incident Command Reports Overnight Emergency Services Activity
Friday, January 22, 2010
PRESCOTT (January 22, 2010) -- At this morning's briefing, Incident Commanders Police Chief Mike Kabbel and Fire Chief Bruce Martinez reported activity for the night command ending at 7 a.m. Low crossing warnings were lifted…
Read the full story →Prescott Public Libary Offers Perfect Storm Respite
Friday, January 22, 2010
No power? No heat? No internet? No phone? Prescott Public Library Downtown offers a warm respite from the storms pounding the Prescott area. "We are open until 5:30 p.m. Heat…
Read the full story →Citywide Updates Issued by Incident Command
Thursday, January 21, 2010
PRESCOTT (January 21, 2010 - 7:45 pm) Following a Proclamation of Local Emergency by Prescott Mayor Marlin Kuykendall, the following updates have been issued by the City's Incident Command leaders Fire Chief Bruce Martinez…
Read the full story →Mayor Kuykendall Issues Proclamation of Local Emergency
Thursday, January 21, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (January 21, 2010 3:40 pm) Mayor Marlin Kuykendall has issued a Proclamation of Local Emergency within the City limits of the City of Prescott "due to extreme weather conditions which may endanger…
Read the full story →City Departments Prepare for Emergency Response
Thursday, January 21, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (Jan. 21, 2010) -- As a powerful storm moves into Arizona, the National Weather Service has issued storm warnings for Prescott as well as the rest of Yavapai County. This…
Read the full story →Public meeting on SR 69 median barrier postponed
Thursday, January 21, 2010
PRESCOTT - The Arizona Department of Transportation has postponed the public meeting on the State Route 69 median barrier project that was scheduled to take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. this evening at…
Read the full story →Council Pushes for Increased Public Awareness on Possible Rate Hikes
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
After considering a notice of intention to increase water and wastewater rates at yesterday's meeting, Prescott city council members concurred with Mayor Kuykendall's statement, "This will be a slow walk." Instead of proceeding with a vote…
Read the full story →Openings Available for Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Several openings for low-cost spay and neuter for area dogs and cats are still available. The clinic, sponsored by United Animal Friends (UAF) is Saturday and Sunday, January 23 and 24, at Petco in…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: City Council Meeting January 19, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
The council's regularly scheduled study session at 3 p.m. Tuesday will be preceeded by a mid-year budget workshop facilitated by Budget and Finance Director, Mark Woodfill at 1:30 pm. Study Session Highlights --Continued discussion of possible rate…
Read the full story →Find Your Check Mate at Public Library's "Chess for All"
Friday, January 15, 2010
You don't have to be a Grand Master to play chess at Prescott Public Library, just interested in a good game. Join other chess fans in the kickoff event for the new Prescott Public Library…
Read the full story →Great Lakes to Add Additional Flight to Denver
Friday, January 15, 2010
Great Lakes Airlines to Add Flight to Denver CHEYENNE, Wyo., January 12, 2010 Great Lakes Aviation, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: GLUX.OB news) announces today they will add a flight to Denver from the Prescott…
Read the full story →Police Chief Kabbel Presents Commendation to PUSD Workers
Thursday, January 14, 2010
On November 20, 2009, while on his way to participate in a hostage situation in PV, Prescott Police Officer Daryl Gladstein faced an unexpected obstacle. Read the [full story](http://www.prescottenews.com/community/prescott/prescott-police-chief-mike-kabbel-offers-commendation-at-pusd.html) …
Read the full story →Council Bonds on Interchange Project
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
In a unanimous vote Tuesday, the council agreed to authorize the issuance of Municipal Property Corporation (MPC) bonds for up $19 million to fund the Side Road interchange in north Prescott. The funds will…
Read the full story →Fuelwood Permits Offered by Prescott National Forest
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
PRESCOTT, AZ (January 12, 2010) Permits for the Wagon Tire Green Juniper Personal Use Fuelwood Sale will be available Friday, January 15, 2010 at 8:00 a.m. The 2-3 cord permits will be available for…
Read the full story →Williamson Valley Water Service Interruption
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
According a City of Prescott Utilities Division memo... beginning Wednesday morning, January 13 at 8 a.m., the water main servicing parts of Williamson Valley will be shut off for repairs. Residents may experience low water pressure…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: Prescott City Council Meeting January 12, 2010
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
At today's voting session, city council will hear a presentation on water/sewer rates and infrastructure improvements from financial consultant Dan Jackson of Economists.com. Jackson will also address rate increases which would be used to…
Read the full story →Prescott Area Leadership Seeks Nominations for Man, Woman & Youth Leaders of the Year
Monday, January 11, 2010
Prescott Area Leadership (PAL) is accepting nominations for the 2010 Prescott Area's Man, Woman and Youth Leaders of the Year. Each year, Prescott Area Leadership solicits nominations from the public in its search for…
Read the full story →City News Updates
Monday, January 11, 2010
*City News Updates are written by city staff members from various departments and published for the benefit of city council and members the public.* The Arizona Department of Commerce has issued wage offers by…
Read the full story →Horizon Air: Prescott - LA One-Way $59
Monday, January 11, 2010
Prescott, AZ (Jan. 11, 2010) -- Horizon Air, operating out of Ernest Love Field in Prescott, Arizona, is offering a special rate this week: fly from Prescott to Los Angeles for only $59.00 one-way. The special…
Read the full story →Rebroadcast of Tourism Workshop on Ch. 13
Friday, January 08, 2010
After issuing a Request for Proposals to a number of travel industry consultants, the City engaged Zeitgeist Consulting, a leader in Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) governance and operations. Zeitgeist president Bill Geist traveled to Prescott in December to…
Read the full story →Library Provides Assistance During Taxing Times
Friday, January 08, 2010
Popular federal forms (IRS) are available at the Downtown and Prescott Gateway Branch Libraries. The State of Arizona will not provide libraries with tax forms this year. Find Arizona forms online or ask…
Read the full story →Public Library Closed for MLK Jr. Day
Friday, January 08, 2010
Prescott Public Library observes the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday on Monday, January 18. "Beloved" by Toni Morrison is the title everyone is reading for the ever-popular AHC Community Book Discussion, which resumes on…
Read the full story →MLK Jr. Day Sanitation Pick-up Schedule:
Thursday, January 07, 2010
The City of Prescott Sanitation Division will not pick-up residential trash and recycle materials on Monday January 18TH, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday. Customers who receive residential service on…
Read the full story →Acker Trust Board Now Accepting Grant Applications
Thursday, January 07, 2010
The City of Prescott's Acker Trust is now accepting grant applications from eligible nonprofit organizations. In accordance with the will of J.S. Acker, nonprofit organizations that promote "music and parks, especially for the children of…
Read the full story →Elks Turns a Spritely 105 Years Old: Join the Celebration
Thursday, January 07, 2010
Celebrate the 105th anniversary of The Historic Elks Opera House on Saturday, February 20, 2010, exactly 105 years from her first night. "It's an Open House from 5 to 9 PM, said foundation spokesperson…
Read the full story →The Art of Illustration on Display at Public Library
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Interested in illustration? Enjoy original book illustration art during January at the Prescott Public Library. The Viewerie contents will expand your horizons this month with a display of original art, designed for and published in books…
Read the full story →Prescott National Forest Burn: Spruce Mountain
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
FROM A PRESCOTT NATIONAL FOREST PRESS RELEASE Prescott National Forest officials plan to burn piles of wood on Spruce Mountain about three miles south of Prescott Wednesday through Friday. The piles of wood are leftover from projects…
Read the full story →Sushi Night at the Manzanita Grille Returns
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Chef Joel Sugahara announced yesterday that beginning Thursday January 14, he will again be serving his famous Sushi Platter Special on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 4:00pm to close. "The price…
Read the full story →On the Agenda: City Council Meeting January 5, 2009
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Prescott city council will hold its regularly scheduled study session at 3 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a Special Meeting, Executive Session. Both sessions will be held at Prescott City Hall, 201 S. Cortez St…
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