Nine Yavapai County students representing seven communities each received a $3,500 scholarship from the Gardner Family Teachers Scholarship Endowment (GiFTS) during an awards ceremony April 30. Recipients were recognized by Yavapai College President Lisa Rhine, who told them they were “entering one of the most noble and respectable professions in the world. Teachers influence eternity.” … Read More…
Arizona Downs near Prescott Valley has announced its return to live horse racing, effective June 1. Races will begin at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Sept. 15, Steve Peterson, track spokesman, said. The track will open earlier on race days for those who want to eat or have beverages. Arizona Downs is east of … Read More…
The Prescott-based Coalition for Compassion and Justice is moving ahead with two major projects. One is an affordable housing project involving an estimated 20-unit mobile home park to accommodate homeless or low-income individuals and/or families. The second is the opening of the Coalition for Compassion and Justice Thrift Store in its new location at 531 … Read More…
Student members of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) chapter of Phi Kappa Phi national academic honor society were honored as national Gold winners of the prestigious “Circle of Excellence Award” during ceremonies Feb. 15. Dr. Curtis James, Chapter 337 president, made the announcement during winter initiation ceremonies of 29 juniors and seniors and one graduate … Read More…
Economic downturns and loss of jobs caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have prompted the Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) to focus upon development of two significant plans to respond to economic hardship. Teri Drew, Prescott-based regional director for NACOG, explained the Economic and Workforce Development (EWD) division is formulating two plans to help solve … Read More…
More than 70 invited guests celebrated the ribbon-cutting at the $15 million Prescott Regional Airport Terminal (PRC) March 31. Kristi Miller, airport management analyst, introduced city and community leaders who helped bring the new terminal to the community. Leading off was Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli. He reviewed the importance of the airport in Prescott history. … Read More…
A bronze statue of an 1890s-era law officer meditating over a pair of empty cowboy boots honors 18 law officials who have died in Yavapai County in the line of duty from 1865 to present. Created by renowned Prescott sculptor Bill Nebeker, the memorial was unveiled and dedicated in front of more than 500 people. … Read More…
Jim Dewey Brown, recently named general manager of Prescott Frontier Days®, is confident “capacity crowds will be on hand for all eight rodeo events” for this summer’s World’s Oldest Rodeo®. Audiences will hear “Ride em, cowboy” the first time at 7:30 p.m. June 28. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. Subsequent performances are scheduled June … Read More…
Clark Tenney, a Prescott resident for 38 years, was appointed by a 6-0 vote of the City Council to replace former Councilmember Billie Orr, who resigned in January because of health reasons. Tenney, currently assistant principal at Prescott High School, said he would be a moderate conservative voice on the council, unfettered by a narrow … Read More…