News
- Possible New Retail Development Along HWY 89A
There could be new places to shop along Highway 89A in Prescott in the future. City Director of Economic Initiatives John Heiney tells The News:… Read more: Possible New Retail Development Along HWY 89A - PV Undertakes New Form of Water Recharge
The Town of Prescott Valley has a plan to increase its water portfolio. Speaking at the recent State of the Town event, Mayor Kell Palguta… Read more: PV Undertakes New Form of Water Recharge - City of Prescott Discusses Water Plan
It’s not only roads the Prescott Public Works Department is concerned with. The staff there also wants to make sure the city has a safe… Read more: City of Prescott Discusses Water Plan - YCSO Conducts Numerous Rescues and Searches in the Past Week
Yavapai County Sheriff’s search and rescue teams handled a wave of emergencies last week, including missing persons, stranded hikers, and vehicle accidents. Efforts continue near… Read more: YCSO Conducts Numerous Rescues and Searches in the Past Week - YCCHS Lists Early Signs of Measles
Measles can appear like a cold at first, but officials with Yavapai County Community Health Services say it is important to watch for early signs… Read more: YCCHS Lists Early Signs of Measles - PV Asst to Town Manager Receives Award
A Prescott Valley government official has been recognized for his work. Skyler Barton, the assistant to the town manager, received the Rachel Hut Bremen Associate’s… Read more: PV Asst to Town Manager Receives Award - Scholarships Available from Prescott Firefighter’s Charities
Financial help is available for local students looking to pursue a career as a first responder. Prescott Firefighter’s Charities is now accepting applications for three… Read more: Scholarships Available from Prescott Firefighter’s Charities - Volunteers Needed for AZ 250 Traveling Museum’s Prescott Visit
The City of Prescott’s Office of Tourism is putting out the call for volunteers for the AZ 250 traveling museum and Liberty Bell kickoff event… Read more: Volunteers Needed for AZ 250 Traveling Museum’s Prescott Visit - ADOT to Add More Truck Parking at Sunset Point
ADOT has opened a new truck parking lot at the Sunset Point rest area off I-17. This is to meet the growing demand for commercial… Read more: ADOT to Add More Truck Parking at Sunset Point - City of Prescott Undertook Several Traffic Safety Initiatives Last Year2025 was a year the City of Prescott took several steps to improve traffic and pedestrian safety. City Public Works Director Gwen Rowitsch points out:… Read more: City of Prescott Undertook Several Traffic Safety Initiatives Last Year
- Ann Wilson and Late Husband Bob Honored by Town of Prescott Valley
At the 2026 Prescott Valley State of the Town event, town officials presented this year’s Light of PV Award. The award aims to honor individuals… Read more: Ann Wilson and Late Husband Bob Honored by Town of Prescott Valley - Prescott Area State Rep Nguyen Addresses Pregnant Women Being Slipped Pills
There have been several instances of men slipping pills in the drinks of pregnant women. Prescott-area state Representative Quang Nguyen is looking to stop that.… Read more: Prescott Area State Rep Nguyen Addresses Pregnant Women Being Slipped Pills - YCCHS Gives Tips on Spotting Early Signs of Measles
Measles can appear like a cold at first, but officials with Yavapai County Community Health Services say it is important to watch for early signs… Read more: YCCHS Gives Tips on Spotting Early Signs of Measles - Bill Named in Honor of Yavapai County Cattle Grower Seeks New Labels for Meat
Prescott-area state Representative Quang Nguyen wants more truth in advertising when it comes to labels on meat. He tells The News about a piece of… Read more: Bill Named in Honor of Yavapai County Cattle Grower Seeks New Labels for Meat - Prescott State Rep Nguyen Closer to More Oversight of Public Shooting Ranges
State lawmakers are moving to increase oversight of Arizona’s public shooting ranges. House Bill 20-73, sponsored by Prescott-area state Representative Quang Nguyen, cleared the House… Read more: Prescott State Rep Nguyen Closer to More Oversight of Public Shooting Ranges - PV New Event Registration System
In an effort to ease the registration and reservation process for events hosted by the Town of Prescott Valley, town officials announced a new system.… Read more: PV New Event Registration System - MATFORCE Accepting Submissions for Stay Healthy Essay Contest
Yavapai County high school students have a chance to promote healthy lifestyles. MATFORCE is putting on its annual Stay Healthy Youth Essay Contest. This is… Read more: MATFORCE Accepting Submissions for Stay Healthy Essay Contest - Former Prescott Area State Rep Noel Campbell Dies at Age 84
Former Arizona State Representative Noel Campbell, who represented Legislative District One — including the Prescott area — has died at the age of 84.Campbell served… Read more: Former Prescott Area State Rep Noel Campbell Dies at Age 84 - Prescott City Council Hears Presentation on License Plate Readers
The Prescott City Council Tuesday got an update on how the Police Department uses license plate readers to fight crime. Chief Amy Bonney noted: Prescott… Read more: Prescott City Council Hears Presentation on License Plate Readers - Prescott FD to Update Wildfire Code
The Prescott Fire Department wants to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to reducing the risk of wildfires. Chief Holger Durre says: Prescott… Read more: Prescott FD to Update Wildfire Code - Chino Valley PD Pulls Over 50+ Vehicles During Enhanced Enforcement Detail
Chino Valley police say a targeted speed enforcement detail last week resulted in dozens of traffic stops and multiple arrests. The operation took place the… Read more: Chino Valley PD Pulls Over 50+ Vehicles During Enhanced Enforcement Detail - Chino Valley Approves New Fee Schedule
The Town of Chino Valley has updated some of its municipal fees. The Town Council approved the new fee schedule at Tuesday’s meeting. Town Finance… Read more: Chino Valley Approves New Fee Schedule - Prescott City Council Approves Land Purchase for New Airport Tower
The Prescott City Council Tuesday approved a purchase agreement with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for a piece of land at the airport to construct a new… Read more: Prescott City Council Approves Land Purchase for New Airport Tower - Chino Valley’s New “Report a Concern” Feature
The Town of Chino Valley has a new way for residents to report any issues they might have. The “Report a Concern” feature is the… Read more: Chino Valley’s New “Report a Concern” Feature - Lots of Development in Prescott This YearWhen you drive around Prescott this year, you are going to see a lot of new buildings and homes under construction. City Director of Economic… Read more: Lots of Development in Prescott This Year
- Prescott Area Congressman Eli Crane Slams AG Mayes’ ICE Comments
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has sparked controversy with her recent comments involving ICE agents. Mayes says Arizona is a “stand your ground” state, saying,… Read more: Prescott Area Congressman Eli Crane Slams AG Mayes’ ICE Comments - YCSO Rescues Lost Child in Chino Valley
Yavapai County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence north of Chino Valley early Saturday morning after a homeowner reported a child they did not recognize… Read more: YCSO Rescues Lost Child in Chino Valley - Prescott Area State Rep Nguyen Seeks to Revise Sex Offender Notification Laws
Some sex offenders have come up with a way to get around being put on a notification list. Prescott-area State Representative Quang Nguyen tells the… Read more: Prescott Area State Rep Nguyen Seeks to Revise Sex Offender Notification Laws - Lots of Road Projects Coming up in Yavapai County
The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors got a sneak peek of the road improvement projects in the fiscal year 2027 budget at a special meeting… Read more: Lots of Road Projects Coming up in Yavapai County - New Air Travel ID Fees Go into Effect Feb. 1st
In December, officials with the Prescott Regional Airport announced the TSA will begin enforcing a 45-dollar fee for passengers without a REAL ID or another… Read more: New Air Travel ID Fees Go into Effect Feb. 1st
Sports
- PHS Basketball Teams Get the Better of BMHS
They won by a lot over their rivals. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC · PHS BMHS BKB RECAP JAN… Read more: PHS Basketball Teams Get the Better of BMHS - Upset Alert! #17 PHS Girls Soccer Blanks #2 Coconino
A stunning victory Thursday for Prescott. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC · PHS GSOC W COCO 26 1-30-26 - Another HOF Induction for Former YC Soccer Coach Pantalione
Last year, he was inducted into the NJCAA Hall of Fame. This year, Mike Pantalione will be accepted into another Hall of Fame. The former… Read more: Another HOF Induction for Former YC Soccer Coach Pantalione - ERAU Hires New Athletic Director
“A major win.” That’s what Embry-Riddle Dean of Student Success Jennah Perry said of the hiring of Jannelle Iaquinto as the university’s new athletic director.… Read more: ERAU Hires New Athletic Director - Sports Extra January 30th, 2026; Local Scoreboard, TCSRU Preview
In basketball, for the guys, Embry-Riddle derailed Park 88–77. Noah Giftt recorded 28 points. Bradshaw Mountain annihilated Lee Williams 82–38. Cam Ranniker exploded for 50… Read more: Sports Extra January 30th, 2026; Local Scoreboard, TCSRU Preview - This Day in Sports History, January 30th
1971: The streak began. The UCLA men’s basketball team’s 74–61 win over UC Santa Barbara marked the start of the Bruins’ 88-game winning streak. That… Read more: This Day in Sports History, January 30th - PHS Soccer’s Rianna Aguilar Signs with CSU Pueblo
She’s going to become a ThunderWolf. Prescott soccer player Rianna Aguilar recently signed with Colorado State–Pueblo. She tells The News what made her decide to… Read more: PHS Soccer’s Rianna Aguilar Signs with CSU Pueblo - ERAU Expects to Have Potent Offense in 2026
Embry-Riddle could put up a lot of crooked numbers on the scoreboard this season. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC… Read more: ERAU Expects to Have Potent Offense in 2026 - YC Basketball Teams Fall to Eastern AZ
Earlier this month, the Yavapai College men’s basketball team came up short by two points to Eastern Arizona in Thatcher. Last night’s rematch with the… Read more: YC Basketball Teams Fall to Eastern AZ - Sports Extra January 29th, 2026; Local Scoreboard, PHS/BMHS Basketball on The Team 1450 AM
Basketball — For the guys, Yavapai College lost to Eastern Arizona 85–55. Jason Parent and Montae Walker both notched 10 points. Chino Valley bested Kingman… Read more: Sports Extra January 29th, 2026; Local Scoreboard, PHS/BMHS Basketball on The Team 1450 AM - This Day in Sports History, January 29th
1936: Baseball welcomes its first Hall of Famers. Cooperstown held its first induction ceremony. That first class consisted of five players: Ty Cobb, Christy Mathewson,… Read more: This Day in Sports History, January 29th - PHS Boys Basketball Falls Short to #9 Coconino
Prescott could not put an end to Coconino’s winning streak, which now stands at ten. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting,… Read more: PHS Boys Basketball Falls Short to #9 Coconino - PHS, Flagstaff Girls Soccer Match Ends in Draw
In their last three games, the Prescott girls soccer team had been unable to put the ball in the net. On Tuesday, it looked like… Read more: PHS, Flagstaff Girls Soccer Match Ends in Draw - ERAU Basketball’s Dress Named GSAC Defensive POTW
He is mainly known for his offensive prowess. This time, however, Peter Dress was recognized for his defense. The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University basketball player was… Read more: ERAU Basketball’s Dress Named GSAC Defensive POTW - Sports Extra January 28th, 2026
Local scoreboard from yesterday, the Prescott girls basketball team crushed Coconino 56–26. Addie Prisciandaro posted 21 points, and Bella Abt recorded 16 points. Girls soccer,… Read more: Sports Extra January 28th, 2026 - This Day in Sports History, January 28th
1980: A milestone win. New York Knicks coach Red Holzman earned his 600th win in a 107–103 triumph over Golden State. He was the second… Read more: This Day in Sports History, January 28th - PHS Boys Soccer Edges Out Flagstaff in OT
Their previous two games saw the Prescott boys soccer team blow out their opponents by identical scores of 9–0. Monday was a much different game… Read more: PHS Boys Soccer Edges Out Flagstaff in OT - PHS Golfer Burley Johnson Signs with Ben-Mesa
When he started high school, his focus was on the hardwood. But when he leaves high school, he will be headed to the golf course.… Read more: PHS Golfer Burley Johnson Signs with Ben-Mesa - Power Point Rankings for January 27th, 2026
Here’s how the state power point rankings shape up to begin the week. In girls basketball for the 4A Conference, Prescott holds the number two… Read more: Power Point Rankings for January 27th, 2026 - Sports Extra January 27th, 2026; Local Scoreboard, Alumni Update, PHS Boys BKB on The Team 1450 AM
Local scoreboard from yesterday, in basketball, for the boys, Chino Valley lost to Kingman Academy 56–29. Mayer succumbed to Bagdad 57–31. Girls, Chino Valley lost… Read more: Sports Extra January 27th, 2026; Local Scoreboard, Alumni Update, PHS Boys BKB on The Team 1450 AM - This Day in Sports History, January 27th
This day in sports history, January 27th, 1969, they hired a young man to lead them. At age 37, Chuck Noll became the youngest head… Read more: This Day in Sports History, January 27th - ERAU Baseball Goes Unbeaten in Season Opening Invite
They are off to a terrific start. The Embry-Riddle baseball team began its 2026 season Friday at the Coach Calderone Invitational in the Valley. First… Read more: ERAU Baseball Goes Unbeaten in Season Opening Invite - PHS Wrestling Excels at Weekend Tournaments
Everything came together for the Prescott wrestling team at the West Valley Invitational over the weekend. The Badgers finished in fifth place, with the bulk… Read more: PHS Wrestling Excels at Weekend Tournaments - Sports Extra January 26th, 2026; Weekend Scoreboard
Local scoreboard from the weekend, in basketball, for the guys, Yavapai College fell to Cochise 83–80. Alex Pierce tallied 16 points. Embry-Riddle erased Ottawa 82–56.… Read more: Sports Extra January 26th, 2026; Weekend Scoreboard - This Day in Sports History, January 26th
1924: The first winner in the winter. American skater Charles Jewtraw won the first Winter Olympic gold medal when he placed first in the 500… Read more: This Day in Sports History, January 26th - PHS Boys Basketball Conquers Mohave
Prescott overcame some earlier mistakes to claim victory Friday night. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC · PHS BOYS BKB… Read more: PHS Boys Basketball Conquers Mohave - BMHS Boys Basketball Falls to Cactus Shadows
The Bears had a tough time against one of the state’s best teams. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC ·… Read more: BMHS Boys Basketball Falls to Cactus Shadows - Latest Power Point Rankings; PHS Girls Basketball Near the Top
Time to check on where our local teams are in the state power point rankings. The Prescott girls basketball team is number 13 in the… Read more: Latest Power Point Rankings; PHS Girls Basketball Near the Top - KYCA All-Area Fall Academic Team for College
Many local college athletes had terrific fall seasons in both the classroom and their chosen sport, and that’s why they are on the KYCA All-Area… Read more: KYCA All-Area Fall Academic Team for College