News
- Tri-City Area Could See Earlier than Usual Fire Restrictions
It’s warmer, it’s drier, and there’s no rain coming in the near future. This could mean fire restrictions are not far off for the Tri-City… Read more: Tri-City Area Could See Earlier than Usual Fire Restrictions - Median Work This Week on Glassford Hill Rd Widening Project
Prescott Valley drivers should expect ongoing delays along Glassford Hill Road as work continues on a major widening project in Prescott Valley. Construction crews are… Read more: Median Work This Week on Glassford Hill Rd Widening Project - PV Town Council Hears About New Budget
The Prescott Valley Town Council got briefed on the proposed 2026-2027 budget at its recent study session. There is a five-percent projected increase in the… Read more: PV Town Council Hears About New Budget - Kendall Jaspers Celebration of Life Scheduled for June 6th
A celebration of life for Kendall Jaspers has been announced. It will take place June 6th at the Hassayampa Inn’s Marina Room from 11 a.m.… Read more: Kendall Jaspers Celebration of Life Scheduled for June 6th - Work Resumes on HWY 69 in Prescott
Prescott-area drivers will have to deal with overnight lane restrictions on one stretch of Highway 69. ADOT crews have resumed a road safety project after… Read more: Work Resumes on HWY 69 in Prescott - Prescott City Council Looks at Community Development Dept, Fire Code
An overview of the Community Development Department is on the agenda for Tuesday’s Prescott City Council study session. That gets underway at 1 p.m. The… Read more: Prescott City Council Looks at Community Development Dept, Fire Code - CV Town Council to Discuss Budget, PFAS Treatment
The Chino Valley Town Council discusses funding for a PFAS reclamation project at the Bright Star Water Production Facility at its study session Tuesday. That… Read more: CV Town Council to Discuss Budget, PFAS Treatment - Runner Dies During Race Through Prescott
A woman died while competing in the Cocodona 250 ultra-marathon. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office reports the woman, who was in her 40s, was running… Read more: Runner Dies During Race Through Prescott - Man Injured Falling off Cliff in Verde Valley
A man was injured after falling off a cliff in Sycamore Canyon Thursday afternoon. Personnel from several agencies, including the Verde Valley Fire District, Cottonwood… Read more: Man Injured Falling off Cliff in Verde Valley - PVPD Preps for Click It or Ticket Campaign
Prescott Valley Police will make doubly sure everyone is wearing their seatbelts and properly using child safety seats. Department spokeswoman Amanda Bowers tells The News:… Read more: PVPD Preps for Click It or Ticket Campaign - Fire Danger in PNF Now Very High
The fire danger has spiked in the Prescott National Forest. It is now listed as very high. Last week, the fire danger was high. This… Read more: Fire Danger in PNF Now Very High - Drought Worsens in Yavapai County
The drought has gotten worse in Yavapai County. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the eastern part of the county is in moderate drought, while… Read more: Drought Worsens in Yavapai County - More Capital Projects in the Budget for Prescott PD
While construction of the new evidence storage facility and substation is a major focus for the Prescott Police Department, it also has other needs. Chief… Read more: More Capital Projects in the Budget for Prescott PD - Prescott Area Congressman Crane on the Challenges of President Trump’s Agenda
Getting a large portion of President Donald Trump’s agenda passed has been difficult. That’s the word from Prescott-area Congressman Eli Crane. He tells The News:… Read more: Prescott Area Congressman Crane on the Challenges of President Trump’s Agenda - PV Mayor Asks Public to Help Elderly Fire Victim
Prescott Valley Mayor Kell Palguta is asking the community to pitch in and help out an elderly woman in need. Last Saturday, the historic Barlow-Massicks… Read more: PV Mayor Asks Public to Help Elderly Fire Victim - Another Plea for Residents to Create Defensible Space
The weather has warmed in the Prescott area, and with it comes increased fire risk. Officials with the Yavapai County Flood Control District say being… Read more: Another Plea for Residents to Create Defensible Space - Prescott Preservation Commission Considers Signage for Downtown Hotel
The signage for the new hotel being built on the site of the old City Hall will be voted on by the Prescott Preservation Commission… Read more: Prescott Preservation Commission Considers Signage for Downtown Hotel - AZ Game & Fish Commission Meets in Prescott
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission will hold its next public meeting Friday in Prescott. The meeting begins at 8 a.m. and takes place at… Read more: AZ Game & Fish Commission Meets in Prescott - PUSD Superintendent Explains Reasons for Bond Override
When it comes to overall funding, Prescott ranks in the lower percentile of school districts not only in Arizona, but in the country. Prescott School… Read more: PUSD Superintendent Explains Reasons for Bond Override - YCSO Investigates Truck and Train Burglaries in Ash Fork
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two sophisticated cargo thefts linked to what authorities believe is an organized criminal network operating out of Southern… Read more: YCSO Investigates Truck and Train Burglaries in Ash Fork - Game & Fish Dept. Advises People Get Pets Vaccinated Following Bobcat Attack in Prescott
The attacks on people and pets by a rabid bobcat in north Prescott earlier this week has prompted the state Game and Fish Department to… Read more: Game & Fish Dept. Advises People Get Pets Vaccinated Following Bobcat Attack in Prescott - 2026 PV Days Begins Thursday
Prescott Valley Days kicks off Thursday. The carnival opens at the Findlay Toyota Center at 5 p.m. More events are scheduled for Friday, including the… Read more: 2026 PV Days Begins Thursday - USPS Issues Route 66 Stamps
You can mark the 100th anniversary of one of the nation’s most famous roads in a small way. The U.S. Postal Service has released commemorative… Read more: USPS Issues Route 66 Stamps - PV Council to Discuss New Budget, Capital Improvements
The Prescott Valley Town Council reviews the fiscal year 2026-27 budget at its meeting Thursday. Also on the agenda is a discussion of the Capital… Read more: PV Council to Discuss New Budget, Capital Improvements - Recall of A2 Infant Formula
The A2 Milk Company has voluntarily recalled three batches of its A2 Platinum Premium USA label infant formula over concerns about possible contamination with the… Read more: Recall of A2 Infant Formula - NWS Weather Spotter Class in Prescott
The National Weather Service is putting on a weather spotter class in Prescott. Those who attend will learn about the monsoon and thunderstorms, and how… Read more: NWS Weather Spotter Class in Prescott - Bobcat Killed by Dog After Attacking People, Pets in Prescott
Multiple bobcat attacks were reported in North Prescott over the weekend, leaving three people injured. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office says the first incident occurred… Read more: Bobcat Killed by Dog After Attacking People, Pets in Prescott - Camp Verde Marshal’s Office IDs Human Remains
In April of 2025, skeletal remains were discovered behind the Bashas’ complex in Camp Verde, leading to an investigation by the Camp Verde Marshal’s Office.… Read more: Camp Verde Marshal’s Office IDs Human Remains - Big Differences in Design of New Fire Stations for Prescott
The new fire stations Prescott will build in the near future will be nothing like the ones currently in use. Fire Chief Holger Durre explains:… Read more: Big Differences in Design of New Fire Stations for Prescott - New Prescott PD Facility to Include Sub Station
The Prescott Police Department’s planned new facility along Prescott Lakes Parkway will do more than just store evidence. Deputy Police Chief Jon Brambila tells The… Read more: New Prescott PD Facility to Include Sub Station
Sports
- Allen, Hlavacek, Sibole Crowned Champions at State T&F Meet
Three local track and field athletes returned home with championship gold from their respective state meets. Two of them hail from Prescott. Eli Allen was… Read more: Allen, Hlavacek, Sibole Crowned Champions at State T&F Meet - NAZ Wranglers Clipped by San Antonio
They were oh so close to win number one of the season. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC · NAZ… Read more: NAZ Wranglers Clipped by San Antonio - This Day in Sports History, May 11th
1923: Home runs galore in this game. Philadelphia and St. Louis combined for ten home runs as the Phillies outlasted the Cardinals 20-14. Philadelphia’s Cy… Read more: This Day in Sports History, May 11th - PHS Boys Volleyball Takes Hard-Fought Match from Greenway in State Opener
Prescott was pushed to the brink, but came out on top. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC · PHS BVB… Read more: PHS Boys Volleyball Takes Hard-Fought Match from Greenway in State Opener - High Expectations for BMHS T&F at State Meet
Bradshaw Mountain is in the running for a ton of success at state. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC ·… Read more: High Expectations for BMHS T&F at State Meet - Reid Named Silver Slugger to Lead YC Ballplayers in All-Conference Honors
He had a very impressive season at the plate, and the ACCAC recognized him for it. Tarrell Reid of the Yavapai College baseball team received… Read more: Reid Named Silver Slugger to Lead YC Ballplayers in All-Conference Honors - Pitched Regular Seasons Battles has PHS Boys Volleyball Prepared for State
Prescott is primed for Friday’s opener in the state tournament. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC · PHS BVB STATE… Read more: Pitched Regular Seasons Battles has PHS Boys Volleyball Prepared for State - CVHS T&F Ready for State Meet
Chino Valley is in line for some major accomplishments at this year’s state meet. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC… Read more: CVHS T&F Ready for State Meet - Prescott City League Softball Season Underway
They are back on the field for another season. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC · CLSB OPENING WEEK 2026… Read more: Prescott City League Softball Season Underway - Sports Extra May 7th, 2026; YC Ballplayer Commits to 4-Year School; NBA Playoffs on The Team, 1450 AM
Next stop, Alabama. Yavapai College baseball player Dalton Irwin announced he has committed to Faulkner University, an NAIA school in Montgomery. Irwin, who is a… Read more: Sports Extra May 7th, 2026; YC Ballplayer Commits to 4-Year School; NBA Playoffs on The Team, 1450 AM - This Day in Sports History, May 7th
1957: What would have been a brilliant career was cut short. Cleveland pitcher Herb Score was struck in the face by a line drive off… Read more: This Day in Sports History, May 7th - PHS T&F Aiming High at State Meet
Prescott is ready to run, jump, and throw on the big stage. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC · PHS… Read more: PHS T&F Aiming High at State Meet - Local High School Softball Players Garner All-Region Honors
Several local high school softball players finished their 2026 seasons by being named to the All-Region Team. In the Grand Canyon Region, first team selections… Read more: Local High School Softball Players Garner All-Region Honors - Alumni Update for May 6th, 2026
Here’s a look at what some former local athletes are doing at other schools. Former Chino Valley runner Quenton Metz did his New Mexico State… Read more: Alumni Update for May 6th, 2026 - Sports Extra May 6th, 2026; Golf Tournament Signups, PHS Freshman Night, NBA Playoffs on The Team 1450 AM
Registration is still open for the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce’s 14th annual Bob Kaeker Memorial Golf Tournament. It takes place May 16th at Prescott’s… Read more: Sports Extra May 6th, 2026; Golf Tournament Signups, PHS Freshman Night, NBA Playoffs on The Team 1450 AM - This Day in Sports History, May 6th
1954: He did it in under four. British runner Roger Bannister became the first man to run one mile in under four minutes. His time… Read more: This Day in Sports History, May 6th - ERAU Baseball, Softball Players Earn All-GSAC Honors
A veteran and a newcomer for the Embry-Riddle baseball team picked up all-conference honors. Senior Miles Murphy and freshman Jake Lokos both made the All-GSAC… Read more: ERAU Baseball, Softball Players Earn All-GSAC Honors - PHS Softball Coach Randall Bryan Retires
This season is the final one in the dugout for Randall Bryan. He is retiring as the head coach of the Prescott softball team. He… Read more: PHS Softball Coach Randall Bryan Retires - Several CVHS Baseball Players Land on All-Region TeamThe Chino Valley baseball team was well represented on the All 3A West Region team for the 2026 season. Ryan Lamotte and Destry Ownings were… Read more: Several CVHS Baseball Players Land on All-Region Team
- Sports Extra May 5th, 2026; Alumni Update, PHS HOF Nominations, NBA on The Team 1450 AM
Alumni update time. Former Bradshaw Mountain softball player Yaz Bernal just finished her first season with Park University. She went 8-9 with a 4.06 ERA,… Read more: Sports Extra May 5th, 2026; Alumni Update, PHS HOF Nominations, NBA on The Team 1450 AM - This Day in Sports History, May 5th
1904: Baseball’s best pitcher was perfect. Cy Young threw a perfect game in the Boston Americans’ 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia A’s. It is considered… Read more: This Day in Sports History, May 5th - PHS Baseball Clipped by ALAGN in Extra Inning Thriller
A nail-biter in the opening round of the state playoffs Saturday. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC · PHS BASEBALL… Read more: PHS Baseball Clipped by ALAGN in Extra Inning Thriller - YC Softball Falls to AZ Western
A tough way to finish the regular season for Yavapai. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC · YC SB L… Read more: YC Softball Falls to AZ Western - Local Volleyball, T&F Teams in Post-Season Action This Week
More post-season action is on tap for our local teams this week. The 4A Conference boys volleyball tournament begins this week with the state play-in… Read more: Local Volleyball, T&F Teams in Post-Season Action This Week - Sports Extra May 4th, 2026; Local Scoreboard, Coaching News
Local scoreboard from yesterday, in the boys tennis state doubles tournament, Prescott’s Paxton Brown and Seth Walker made it to the Elite Eight. The Yavapai… Read more: Sports Extra May 4th, 2026; Local Scoreboard, Coaching News - This Day in Sports History, May 4th
1869: Professional baseball was born. The Cincinnati Red Stockings played their first game as paid professionals. They clobbered the Great Western Base Ball Club 45-9.… Read more: This Day in Sports History, May 4th - PHS Girls Basketball Coach Jami Johnson Steps Down
She has led the Prescott girls basketball team to some of their most successful seasons in program history. On Thursday, Jami Johnson announced she is… Read more: PHS Girls Basketball Coach Jami Johnson Steps Down - ERAU Softball Falls in Championship Round to Ottawa
For the second year in a row, the Embry-Riddle softball team had a shot at taking the Great Southwest Athletic Conference championship. If they could… Read more: ERAU Softball Falls in Championship Round to Ottawa - KYCA All-Area Winter Academic Team, Part II
Time to see who else led their teams in grade point average to earn a spot on the KYCA All-Area Academic Team for winter sports.… Read more: KYCA All-Area Winter Academic Team, Part II