News
- Dewey Woman Guilty of Stealing Hundreds of Thousands from Prescott Habitat for Humanity
A Yavapai County jury has found 62-year-old Karen Marie Northcutt of Dewey guilty on multiple felony counts, including fraudulent schemes and artifices, theft, money laundering,… Read more: Dewey Woman Guilty of Stealing Hundreds of Thousands from Prescott Habitat for Humanity - PV Town Council Approves Tentative Budget, Capital Plan
Both the tentative budget and the Capital Improvement Plan were passed by the Prescott Valley Town Council at Thursday’s meeting. Town Finance Director Celina Morris… Read more: PV Town Council Approves Tentative Budget, Capital Plan - PVPD Arrests Man Twice for Indecent Exposure
He got arrested twice for exposing himself at two businesses in Prescott Valley. PVPD spokeswoman Amanda Bowers tells The News: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC · BOWERS… Read more: PVPD Arrests Man Twice for Indecent Exposure - New Location for PV Voters This Election Year
Prescott Valley residents will be going to 3001 Main Street at the Harkins complex to vote in this year’s primary and general elections. This is… Read more: New Location for PV Voters This Election Year - Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Results in Arrests of Suspected Cottonwood Thieves
Two juveniles have been arrested following an investigation that began with a gunshot wound reported at a Cottonwood hospital. According to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s… Read more: Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound Results in Arrests of Suspected Cottonwood Thieves - City of Prescott Hosts Public Meeting on Rodeo Grounds
Prescott residents will have an opportunity to help shape the future of the city’s rodeo and fairgrounds. A public meeting for the Rodeo and Fairgrounds… Read more: City of Prescott Hosts Public Meeting on Rodeo Grounds - Cottonwood Police Seek Man Wanted for Kidnapping, Sex Assault
The Cottonwood Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find the suspect who reportedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted a young girl. Police officials… Read more: Cottonwood Police Seek Man Wanted for Kidnapping, Sex Assault - Former Colt Grill Employees Plead Guilty to Hiring Illegal Aliens
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office has provided an update in the Colt Grill case that resulted in the arrest of the owners and the closure… Read more: Former Colt Grill Employees Plead Guilty to Hiring Illegal Aliens - Bald Eagle Closures in PNF Lifted
Prescott National Forest has lifted seasonal closures around two bald eagle nesting areas at Lynx Lake and the Verde River south of Camp Verde. The… Read more: Bald Eagle Closures in PNF Lifted - YCSO Catches Alleged Fuel Thieves in Seligman
Yavapai County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested two Las Vegas men accused of stealing more than two thousand gallons of diesel fuel during coordinated burglaries at… Read more: YCSO Catches Alleged Fuel Thieves in Seligman - Study Planned for Willow Creek/Willow Lake Rd Intersection
Improving traffic flow through the intersection of Willow Creek Road and Willow Lake Road is part of the City of Prescott’s proposed budget for the… Read more: Study Planned for Willow Creek/Willow Lake Rd Intersection - City of Prescott to Conduct Collision Study
The City of Prescott will look at ways to try and reduce the number of serious injury and fatal crashes. City Transportation Manager Ian Mattingly… Read more: City of Prescott to Conduct Collision Study - CV Town Council Approves Tentative Budget
The Chino Valley Town Council completed another step in the budget process. At its meeting Tuesday, the tentative budget was passed unanimously. Town Finance Director… Read more: CV Town Council Approves Tentative Budget - Abandoned Campfires in PNF During Holiday Weekend
Some folks are not heeding the Stage One fire restrictions in the Prescott National Forest. According to Forest Service officials, several abandoned and illegal campfires… Read more: Abandoned Campfires in PNF During Holiday Weekend - Prescott PD Releases Traffic Stats for April
April was a pretty active month for the Prescott Police Department’s Traffic Division. Officers issued 185 citations and 147 warnings during the month. There were… Read more: Prescott PD Releases Traffic Stats for April - CV Town Council Approves Loan for Bright Star Water Remediation
The Town of Chino Valley is hoping to get money from the state’s Water Infrastructure Finance Authority for PFAS remediation at the Bright Star Water… Read more: CV Town Council Approves Loan for Bright Star Water Remediation - PV Schedules Hazardous Waste Collection
The Town of Prescott Valley is bringing back its household hazardous waste program for water utility customers… but only for a limited time. Residents who… Read more: PV Schedules Hazardous Waste Collection - Goldwater Lake Closures for Road Repairs
The City of Prescott Recreation Services Department is alerting residents about upcoming temporary closures at Goldwater Lake as roadway improvement work gets underway. City officials… Read more: Goldwater Lake Closures for Road Repairs - New Prescott Fee Schedule Includes Compensation for DUI Accidents
If you’re involved in a DUI accident in Prescott, it’s going to cost you quite a bit of money. Under the new fee schedule adopted… Read more: New Prescott Fee Schedule Includes Compensation for DUI Accidents - City of Prescott Considering Solid Waste Fee Study
One option was an internal review, the other was to hire a consultant. That’s what the Prescott City Council was presented with at Tuesday’s study… Read more: City of Prescott Considering Solid Waste Fee Study - Prescott City Council OKs Event Sponsorship Policy
Prescott has a new policy when it comes to sponsoring large events. The City Council approved the measure at its meeting Tuesday. Assistant City Manager… Read more: Prescott City Council OKs Event Sponsorship Policy - PVPD Puts Out Reminder on Motorcycle Safety
The Prescott Valley Police Department wants to remind everyone what the law is when it comes to how motorcycles operate on our roadways. Police spokeswoman… Read more: PVPD Puts Out Reminder on Motorcycle Safety - Prescott City Council Gets Facilities Assessment Report
Some places are in good shape, while others need a lot of improvement. The Prescott City Council Tuesday got a facilities assessment report at its… Read more: Prescott City Council Gets Facilities Assessment Report - PV Town Council Considers Tentative Budget, Capital Plan
The Prescott Valley Town Council is expected to approve the tentative budget at its meeting Thursday. Also on the agenda is adoption of the capital… Read more: PV Town Council Considers Tentative Budget, Capital Plan - Local Organizations Vie for Acker Trust Money
Prescott’s Civic Enhancement Committee will recommend who will get Acker Trust money at its meeting Thursday. Eight organizations are vying for the funds, including the… Read more: Local Organizations Vie for Acker Trust Money - Hillside Development to be Addressed by Prescott P&ZThe Prescott Planning and Zoning Commission meets Thursday. The commissioners will consider an amendment to the land development code regarding hillside development standards. The meeting… Read more: Hillside Development to be Addressed by Prescott P&Z
- Prescott Needs Volunteers for Two Committees
Vacant seats need to be filled on a couple of Prescott boards and commissions. A new member is needed for the Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Traffic… Read more: Prescott Needs Volunteers for Two Committees - Windy Weather Increases Fire Danger in Yavapai County
Fire officials around Yavapai County are especially nervous this week. Not only is the fire danger very high, but the National Weather Service is forecasting… Read more: Windy Weather Increases Fire Danger in Yavapai County - Grill the Cause of Spar Fire in Yarnell
Fire officials say a person grilling along the side of the road sparked the Spar Fire near Yarnell last Thursday. Crews with the Arizona Department… Read more: Grill the Cause of Spar Fire in Yarnell - CAFMA Implements Fire Aside Program
The Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority is launching a new program aimed at helping communities better prepare for wildfires. CAFMA officials say they have… Read more: CAFMA Implements Fire Aside Program
Sports
- KYCA All-Area Boys Volleyball & Tennis Teams for 2026
It was a good year for several boys volleyball players, and that got them spots on the KYCA All-Area Team. Prescott won the Black Canyon… Read more: KYCA All-Area Boys Volleyball & Tennis Teams for 2026 - ERAU Athletes Land on GSAC Scholar-Athlete Team for Spring
They performed exceptionally both in their sport and in the classroom. That got these Embry-Riddle athletes named All-GSAC Scholar-Athletes. The baseball players who achieved a… Read more: ERAU Athletes Land on GSAC Scholar-Athlete Team for Spring - City League Softball Scores from May 27th, 2026
Time to check out the Prescott City League softball scoreboard from Wednesday. In the Men’s “B” Division, Miracle Workers drubbed 3 Up 3 Down 20-8,… Read more: City League Softball Scores from May 27th, 2026 - This Day in Sports History, May 29th
1971: What a birthday present. Al Unser Sr. won the Indy 500 on his birthday. He’s the only racer to ever accomplish that feat. 1989:… Read more: This Day in Sports History, May 29th - Bundrick Retires as BMHS Baseball Coach, Young Takes Over
He’s been leading them from the dugout for over a decade. But 2026 was the last season for Brian Bundrick as head coach for the… Read more: Bundrick Retires as BMHS Baseball Coach, Young Takes Over - Local Athletes Make All-Conference Teams for Spring Sports
Some local athletes are among the best in the state. They made the All 4A Conference Team. For baseball, Prescott’s Matt Hepperle and Travis Gates… Read more: Local Athletes Make All-Conference Teams for Spring Sports - City League Softball Scores from May 26th, 2026
Here’s what happened in Prescott City League softball action from Tuesday. In the men’s “B” division, We Have the Runs edged out Hitz Different 13-12,… Read more: City League Softball Scores from May 26th, 2026 - Sports Extra May 28th, 2026; YC Player Transfers, Laser Tag at YMCA, SB & NBA on The Team 1450 AM
A Yavapai College basketball player is off to a four-year school. Raijon Dispensa has signed with Wilmington University in Delaware. This past season, Dispensa averaged… Read more: Sports Extra May 28th, 2026; YC Player Transfers, Laser Tag at YMCA, SB & NBA on The Team 1450 AM - This Day in Sports History, May 28th
1955: A tragic day on the racetrack. Bill Vuckovich was killed in a crash at the Indy 500. He was vying for his third straight… Read more: This Day in Sports History, May 28th - Bradshaw Mt.’s Jackson, Ranniker to Play in the JUCO Ranks
Two of Bradshaw Mountain’s top athletes have decided to begin their collegiate sports careers in the junior college ranks. Kylin Jackson announced he will play… Read more: Bradshaw Mt.’s Jackson, Ranniker to Play in the JUCO Ranks - PHS Hands Out Athletic Awards for 2025-26 School Year
This year’s Prescott High School athletic awards featured ties in a couple of categories, including the “Can-Do” athletes. Badminton’s Ari Jones and flag football’s Ady… Read more: PHS Hands Out Athletic Awards for 2025-26 School Year - Former Local Ballplayers Earn Big Accolades
Quite a few former local ballplayers were honored for their performances in the 2026 season. Prescott grad Jacob Police earned spots on the All-Lone Star… Read more: Former Local Ballplayers Earn Big Accolades - Sports Extra May 27th, 2026; Scholarships for PHS Athletes, NBA & College SB on The Team 1450 AM
Some Prescott High School athletes have benefited from the latest round of scholarships handed out by the Yavapai County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse. Flag football’s Maggie… Read more: Sports Extra May 27th, 2026; Scholarships for PHS Athletes, NBA & College SB on The Team 1450 AM - This Day in Sports History, May 27th
1955: A huge day at the plate. Boston’s Norm Zauchin drove in ten runs in one game. That helped the Red Sox clobber Washington 16-0.… Read more: This Day in Sports History, May 27th - NAZ Wranglers Fall to San Diego
A week after notching their first win of the season, the Northern Arizona Wranglers hoped to make it two in a row as they traveled… Read more: NAZ Wranglers Fall to San Diego - City League Softball Scores from May 21st, 2026
Here are the scores from Thursday’s slate of Prescott City League softball games. In the Co-Ed “B” Division, the Hooligans dispatched both AZ Warriors and… Read more: City League Softball Scores from May 21st, 2026 - Sports Extra May 26th, 2026; Memorial Day Weekend Scoreboard
Local Scoreboard from the Memorial Day weekend, the Embry-Riddle women’s golf team finished ninth at the NAIA National Tournament. Individually, Olivia Zamarripa and Emma Marshall… Read more: Sports Extra May 26th, 2026; Memorial Day Weekend Scoreboard - This Day in Sports History, May 26th
1959: He was perfect . . . until he wasn’t. Pittsburgh’s Harvey Haddix threw 12 perfect innings. In the 13th inning, Joe Adcock broke it… Read more: This Day in Sports History, May 26th - Senior Athletes Bid Farewell to PHS
The last hurrah for these Badgers. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC · PHS ATHLETES GRADUATE IN 2026 5-23-26 - Graduation Day for BMHS Athletes
These Bradshaw Mountain athletes bade farewell to their school. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC · BMHS ATHLETES GRAD IN… Read more: Graduation Day for BMHS Athletes - Ex-PHS, YC BKB Player Parent is now a “Wonder Boy”
Four years at Prescott High School, then two years at Yavapai College. Now Jason Parent will hit the hardwood beyond the borders of the Tri-City… Read more: Ex-PHS, YC BKB Player Parent is now a “Wonder Boy” - City League Softball Scores from May 20th, 2026
Let’s take a look at the scores from Wednesday’s Prescott City League softball action. In the Men’s “B” division, S-5 Yard and Home stymied Miracle… Read more: City League Softball Scores from May 20th, 2026 - Sports Extra May 22nd, 2026; Local Scoreboard, Award for Wrangler, TCSRU Preview, NBA on The Team 1450 AMLocal scoreboard from yesterday, the Embry-Riddle women’s golf team is in 15th place at the NAIA National Tournament. Olivia Zamarippa is tied for 25th place.… Read more: Sports Extra May 22nd, 2026; Local Scoreboard, Award for Wrangler, TCSRU Preview, NBA on The Team 1450 AM
- This Day in Sports History, May 22nd
1977: So many homers. Boston and Milwaukee combined for an MLB record eleven home runs in one game, which the Red Sox won 14-10. The… Read more: This Day in Sports History, May 22nd - CVHS Athletes Close Out High School Careers
These Cougar athletes now have their diplomas in hand. KYCA Sports Director John Rust has the story: Prescott Broadcasting, LLC · CVHS GRAD ATHLETES 2026… Read more: CVHS Athletes Close Out High School Careers - PHS Boys Basketball to Take Part in Gonzaga Camp
They will get to show off their skills in an NCAA I environment. The Prescott boys basketball team will head to Spokane, Washington this summer… Read more: PHS Boys Basketball to Take Part in Gonzaga Camp - City League Softball Scores from May 19th
Here’s the scoreboard from Tuesday’s slate of Prescott City League softball games. In the men’s “A” division, SUI and Here We Go both got forfeit… Read more: City League Softball Scores from May 19th - Sports Extra May 21st, 2026; Local Scoreboard, NBA Playoffs on The Team 1450 AM
Local scoreboard from yesterday, the Embry-Riddle women’s golf team sits in 17th place at the NAIA National Tournament. Olivia Zamarripa has the lowest score among… Read more: Sports Extra May 21st, 2026; Local Scoreboard, NBA Playoffs on The Team 1450 AM - This Day in Sports History, May 21st
1952: A devastating first strike by Brooklyn. The Dodgers put up 15 runs in the first inning. They went on to clobber Cincinnati 19-1. 1970:… Read more: This Day in Sports History, May 21st