News
- Prescott National Forest Approves 11 Projects in Yavapai County
The Prescott National Forest has approved funding for 11 local projects designed to improve infrastructure, enhance forest ecosystems, and boost water quality across Yavapai County.… Read more: Prescott National Forest Approves 11 Projects in Yavapai County - Prescott Fire Welcomes Nine New Recruits
The Prescott Fire Department has welcomed nine new firefighters this week from a joint recruit academy, addressing part of its staffing needs as it manages… Read more: Prescott Fire Welcomes Nine New Recruits - Gas Prices in Yavapai County
Arizona drivers are enjoying an early Christmas gift—lower gas prices across the state just in time for the holidays. AAA Arizona spokesman Julian Paredes says… Read more: Gas Prices in Yavapai County - Smoke Tree Lane Repairs Nearly Finished in Prescott
Roadwork on Smoke Tree Lane at Solstice Drive in Prescott is nearly complete and expected to wrap up on Monday. Crews have spent the past… Read more: Smoke Tree Lane Repairs Nearly Finished in Prescott - Prescott Man Convicted Of Murder in Deadly Drug-Related Shooting
A Yavapai County jury has found 49-year-old Taj Andre Stephens of Prescott guilty of first-degree murder and multiple felonies, including robbery, burglary, drug possession, and… Read more: Prescott Man Convicted Of Murder in Deadly Drug-Related Shooting - PVPD Gives Tips for a Safe Christmas
Christmas is just days away, and the Prescott Valley Police Department wants to make sure your holiday season is not only festive, but crime free.… Read more: PVPD Gives Tips for a Safe Christmas - Teen Hiker Rescued Near Iron King Mine
Personnel from the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority, and the Prescott Fire Department teamed up to rescue an injured teen… Read more: Teen Hiker Rescued Near Iron King Mine - Prescott Area State Rep Bliss Takes a Stand for Girls Sports
Prescott area state Representative Selina Bliss has introduced a ballot referral aimed at protecting girls’ sports in Arizona. The proposal, HCR 2003, would require school… Read more: Prescott Area State Rep Bliss Takes a Stand for Girls Sports - Chino Valley to Get Improved Internet
Better internet service is coming to Chino Valley. Mayor Tom Armstrong says: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC · TOM BROADBAND 12-19-25 No word yet on when these… Read more: Chino Valley to Get Improved Internet - PFD, CAFMA Firefighters GraduateSixteen new firefighters are ready to serve our community after a heartfelt graduation ceremony Wednesday night in Prescott. The Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority,… Read more: PFD, CAFMA Firefighters Graduate
- A Little More Work Needed on I-17
Don’t be surprised to see crews still working on I-17 through Yavapai County over the next few weeks. While the I-17 improvement project between Sunset… Read more: A Little More Work Needed on I-17 - Frozen Dessert Recall
Yavapai County Community Health Services has announced another food recall. This one involves Danone U.S., which is voluntarily recalling its So Delicious Dairy Free Salted… Read more: Frozen Dessert Recall - PV Seeks Submissions for Winter Art Display
There is not much time left to submit artwork for Prescott Valley’s winter art display. You can submit either paintings or photographs with a winter… Read more: PV Seeks Submissions for Winter Art Display - More Donations Needed for Yavapai Food Bank for Holiday Boxes
The Yavapai Food Bank is putting together food boxes to see folks through the holiday season, but Director Ann Wilson tells The News more food… Read more: More Donations Needed for Yavapai Food Bank for Holiday Boxes - Local Law Enforcement Conducts Major Enforcement Detail on Willow Creek Rd
Drivers traveling along Willow Creek Road in Prescott last week may have noticed an increase in law enforcement activity. The Prescott Police Department, Prescott Valley… Read more: Local Law Enforcement Conducts Major Enforcement Detail on Willow Creek Rd - New Phase of Yavapai Silent Witness Catch 22 Begins on Monday
Yavapai Silent Witness is gearing up for its Winter Catch-22 program, spotlighting 22 wanted fugitives with $1,000 rewards for anonymous tips leading to their arrest.… Read more: New Phase of Yavapai Silent Witness Catch 22 Begins on Monday - Off-Duty Fire Captain Saves 2 from House Fire in Prescott
An off-duty fire captain is being praised for his heroic actions during a house fire in Prescott last weekend. Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority’s… Read more: Off-Duty Fire Captain Saves 2 from House Fire in Prescott - Real ID Fee Coming in February
Beginning February 1st, TSA will charge a $45 fee for passengers without REAL ID, or another acceptable form of identification. Officials with the Prescott Regional… Read more: Real ID Fee Coming in February - Chino Valley Getting a State Park
Tri-City area residents will have a new park to enjoy in the near future. Chino Valley Mayor Tom Armstrong says: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC · TOM… Read more: Chino Valley Getting a State Park - Prescott Valley Christmas Tree Dumpsters to be Set up
When the holiday season ends, many people will need to dispose of their Christmas trees. The Town of Prescott Valley will have dumpsters on site… Read more: Prescott Valley Christmas Tree Dumpsters to be Set up - Recall of White Castle Sliders
A recall was initiated for 1,021 cases of White Castle’s 4 count carton of original sliders. The carton may contain jalapeño cheese sliders, which contain… Read more: Recall of White Castle Sliders - Prescott Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Murder & Kidnapping
On Monday, Yavapai County Superior Court Judge Debra Phelan sentenced 43-year-old Justin Joseph Noecker of Prescott to a 10-year prison term for attempting to commit… Read more: Prescott Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Attempted Murder & Kidnapping - City of Prescott Explores Ways to Deal with Water Contaminants
Where are the contaminants in our water coming from, and how can they be filtered out? That’s what the City of Prescott is trying to… Read more: City of Prescott Explores Ways to Deal with Water Contaminants - CV Planning & Zoning Looks at Proposal for New Airfield
Planes could be taking off and landing from one part of Chino Valley. The town Planning and Zoning Commission Tuesday held a study session on… Read more: CV Planning & Zoning Looks at Proposal for New Airfield - Yavapai Food Bank in Desperate Need of Toys
They need lots of toys, and they need them now. The Yavapai Food Bank has scheduled a toy giveaway this Saturday for children in need.… Read more: Yavapai Food Bank in Desperate Need of Toys - Time Running Out to Get Your Christmas Packages Mailed on Time
If you haven’t mailed out all your Christmas packages by now, you still have ways to get them to your family and friends before Christmas… Read more: Time Running Out to Get Your Christmas Packages Mailed on Time - Prescott Valley 2025 Light Parade Winners
The Town of Prescott Valley announced the winners of this year’s Holiday Light Parade. Arizona Agri-Business and Equine Center came in first among school entries.… Read more: Prescott Valley 2025 Light Parade Winners - Prescott Board and Commission Vacancies
The new year will bring with it lots of new members on the City of Prescott’s boards and commissions. There are several vacancies that need… Read more: Prescott Board and Commission Vacancies - Wildfires Possible in December
The official start of winter is just a few days away, but that doesn’t mean the risk of a wildfire in the Tri-City area is… Read more: Wildfires Possible in December - Yavapai County Emergency Management Dishes Out Holiday Fire Safety Tips
As the holiday season continues, officials with Yavapai County Emergency Management remind residents to maintain fire safety. They say residents should keep candles 12 inches… Read more: Yavapai County Emergency Management Dishes Out Holiday Fire Safety Tips
Sports
- Trio of ERAU Women’s Soccer Players Named All-Americans
They were key factors in the Embry-Riddle women’s soccer team making it all the way to the Final Four of the NAIA National Tournament. Because… Read more: Trio of ERAU Women’s Soccer Players Named All-Americans - Ex-PHS Football Player to Take Part in NCAA III National Semi-Finals
Two weeks ago, Prescott graduate Kari Kasun and Chino Valley graduate Kaitlyn Roskopf took the field with the Embry-Riddle women’s soccer team for a Final… Read more: Ex-PHS Football Player to Take Part in NCAA III National Semi-Finals - ERAU Men’s Basketball Overpowered by Carroll
Day one of the Cactus Classic at Chandler-Gilbert College Thursday saw the Embry-Riddle men’s basketball team face off against Carroll College from Montana. Both teams… Read more: ERAU Men’s Basketball Overpowered by Carroll - Sports Extra December 19th, 2025; Alumni Update, TCSRU Preview
Alumni update time. Former Bradshaw Mountain basketball player Mason Hunt has had an offensive explosion of late. In his past two games, “The Huntsman” recorded… Read more: Sports Extra December 19th, 2025; Alumni Update, TCSRU Preview - PHS Boys Soccer Clips Cactus Shadows in OT
It took quite a while, but Prescott eventually broke through to get the win. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC… Read more: PHS Boys Soccer Clips Cactus Shadows in OT - BMHS Boys Soccer Drills Mohave
On Monday, the Bradshaw Mountain boys soccer team went on an offensive tear, scoring eight goals in their victory over Cactus Shadows. On Wednesday, the… Read more: BMHS Boys Soccer Drills Mohave - ERAU Women’s Cross Country Wins NAIA Marathon
A trifecta for the Embry-Riddle women’s cross country team. Last weekend, the Lady Eagles won the NAIA National Marathon in Dallas for the third year… Read more: ERAU Women’s Cross Country Wins NAIA Marathon - Sports Extra December 18th, 2025; Local Scoreboard, NFL on The Team 1450 AM
Local scoreboard from yesterday, the Prescott girls soccer team lost to Cactus Shadows 3-1. Rianna Aguilar got the goal for the Lady Badgers, assisted by… Read more: Sports Extra December 18th, 2025; Local Scoreboard, NFL on The Team 1450 AM - Ex-Badger Uriah Tenette Makes ESPN’s Top 10 Plays
He made it on ESPN. Former Prescott basketball player Uriah Tenette earned a spot on the network’s Top Ten Plays of the night for his… Read more: Ex-Badger Uriah Tenette Makes ESPN’s Top 10 Plays - Mayer Basketball Dispatches Desert Heights Prep
One final game before Christmas for the Mayer basketball teams. Both squads took the bus to Glendale last night to face Desert Heights Prep. The… Read more: Mayer Basketball Dispatches Desert Heights Prep - NAZ Wranglers Release Home Schedule for 2026
In just a few months, indoor football returns to Prescott Valley. The Northern Arizona Wranglers released their home schedule for 2026. Their first game of… Read more: NAZ Wranglers Release Home Schedule for 2026 - Sports Extra December 17th, 2025; Local Scoreboard, Alumni Update, TCSRU Preview
Local scoreboard from yesterday, the Chino Valley girls basketball team lost to A-L-A West Foothills 70-29. Samantha Amaya tallied nine points. Alumni update time. Former… Read more: Sports Extra December 17th, 2025; Local Scoreboard, Alumni Update, TCSRU Preview - BMHS Boys Soccer Doubles Up Cactus Shadows
After getting shut out by ALA Gilbert North last week, the Bradshaw Mountain boys soccer team made up for that lack of offense in a… Read more: BMHS Boys Soccer Doubles Up Cactus Shadows - PHS Boys Basketball Overpowers Goldwater
After getting a much-needed win over Mohave last Friday, the Prescott boys basketball team looked to make it two in a row when they traveled… Read more: PHS Boys Basketball Overpowers Goldwater - PHS Girls Soccer Triumphs Over ALAGN
Last Thursday was one of those rare times the Prescott girls soccer team got shut out, as they lost to Campo Verde 4-0. Monday, however,… Read more: PHS Girls Soccer Triumphs Over ALAGN - Sports Extra December 16th, 2025; Local Scoreboard, NBA Cup Championship on The Team 1450 AM
Local scoreboard from yesterday, in basketball, for the boys, Bradshaw Mountain dispatched Mohave 49-43 in overtime. Cam Ranniker netted 23 points. Girls, Prescott KO’d Deer… Read more: Sports Extra December 16th, 2025; Local Scoreboard, NBA Cup Championship on The Team 1450 AM - ERAU Basketball Teams Derail Park
Embry-Riddle took it to Park University Saturday. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC · ERAU BKB W PARK U 12-16-25… Read more: ERAU Basketball Teams Derail Park - YC Men’s Basketball Falls to Southern Idaho
Friday saw a rematch between Yavapai College and the College of Southern Idaho. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC ·… Read more: YC Men’s Basketball Falls to Southern Idaho - BMHS Girls Basketball Wins First 2 Games at Round Ball Tournament
It was a long, but successful day in Eagar for the Bradshaw Mountain girls basketball team. They began their run through the Roundball Tournament with… Read more: BMHS Girls Basketball Wins First 2 Games at Round Ball Tournament - PHS Girls Soccer Shutout by Campo Verde
In their season opener Monday, the Prescott girls soccer team dominated the game, crushing Greenway 8-0. The Lady Badgers were hoping to keep that potent… Read more: PHS Girls Soccer Shutout by Campo Verde - ERAU Women’s Soccer Players Earn Big Awards
In a season where they went 20-1-3 and made it to the Final Four of the national tournament, it’s no surprise several players from the… Read more: ERAU Women’s Soccer Players Earn Big Awards - Sports Extra December 12th, 2025; Local Scoreboard, Alumni Update, TCSRU & College Football
Local scoreboard from yesterday, the Bradshaw Mountain boys basketball team lost to Cactus 59-48. The Bradshaw Mountain girls soccer team tied ALA Gilbert North 0-0.… Read more: Sports Extra December 12th, 2025; Local Scoreboard, Alumni Update, TCSRU & College Football - BMHS Football’s Kylin Jackson Named RB of the Year
Kylin Jackson keeps racking up the awards. The Bradshaw Mountain football player has been named the Archie Amerson Running Back of the Year by Sports… Read more: BMHS Football’s Kylin Jackson Named RB of the Year - PHS Girls Basketball Erases ALAGN
Prescott put quite a bit of distance between them and ALA Gilbert North. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC ·… Read more: PHS Girls Basketball Erases ALAGN - PHS Boys Basketball Topped by ALAGN
The Prescott boys basketball team took an early lead over ALA Gilbert North in last night’s game, only to have the Eagles go on a… Read more: PHS Boys Basketball Topped by ALAGN - Sports Extra December 11th, 2025; Local Scoreboard, BMHS Awards, NFL on The Team 1450 AM
Local scoreboard: From yesterday, the Prescott boys soccer team got shut out by Notre Dame Prep 2-nil. Wrestling, at the Sunrise Mountain multi-meet, Bradshaw Mountain… Read more: Sports Extra December 11th, 2025; Local Scoreboard, BMHS Awards, NFL on The Team 1450 AM - BMHS Girls Soccer Edged Out by Estrella Foothills
Bradshaw Mountain came up short in this defensive struggle. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC · BMHS GSOC L EF… Read more: BMHS Girls Soccer Edged Out by Estrella Foothills - CVHS Basketball Falls to Parker, Mayer Knocks off Seligman
After notching a last second win over Camp Verde Monday, the Chino Valley girls basketball team hoped to carry over that success in their game… Read more: CVHS Basketball Falls to Parker, Mayer Knocks off Seligman - KYCA All-Area Volleyball Team 2025
Time to honor the top volleyballers for the 2025 season. Making the KYCA All-Area Team from Prescott are Ruby Jensen — the Grand Canyon Region… Read more: KYCA All-Area Volleyball Team 2025