Construction of Prescott Regional Airport’s $15 million passenger terminal, which kicked off with a Jan. 7 groundbreaking, is starting just in time as demand for its flights to Denver and Los Angeles soars past initial projections. About 200 people attended the groundbreaking ceremony, Airport Director Robin Sobotta said, representing the business, political, academic and other … Read More…
The multistory Hilton Garden Inn is on track for a grand opening in fall 2020. The 101-room, 55-foot high hotel is now about 40% complete, with elevator and stairwell towers stretching upward at its location at Sheldon and Montezuma streets. Its grand opening will coincide with the likely opening of a new splash pad and … Read More…
City and county officials praised the grand opening of SANA Behavioral Hospital during afternoon ribbon-cutting ceremonies Dec. 9 at 181 Whipple St. Prescott Mayor Greg Mengarelli welcomed executives, administrators and staff personnel, saying everyone in the community will benefit from a state-of-the art hospital. Local medical personnel and residents also welcomed SANA personnel. Dozens of … Read More…
A Prescott Regional Airport-based prototype aircraft under development by Israeli company Eviation was damaged by a fire that ignited during a test on Jan. 22. Known as “Alice,” the test vehicle is the model for what the company says will become an all-electric, nine-passenger commuter plane with a range of more than 600 miles, a step … Read More…
Winfield at the Ranch luxury apartments will be ready for occupancy around March 1. Pre-leasing began in January. Located at 3740 Lee Circle on the eastern edge of Prescott and nestled on the south side of Bullwhacker Hill, the six-building apartment complex contains 100 units. All have elevated views looking south. Residents will have ready … Read More…
Costco Warehouse, at 3911 Highway 69, is demolishing its old gas station and constructing a new one at Walker Road just south of Highway 69, on the east side of Prescott. The new station will double the service capacity of the current gas station, said Costco General Manager Dan Bridge. “We’ll go from 12 to … Read More…
Improvements to the downtown Granite Creek Corridor could result in improved public safety and security, better lighting, recreational enhancements, environmental protection, better signage and more entrance and exit access points. These details were shared with dozens of residents during a community open house at the Prescott Public Library in late 2019. City personnel and members … Read More…
The Prescott Habitat for Humanity ReStore has once again given golf equipment to several pre-teen and teenage golfers in the Bagdad Public Schools. Late last year, Prescott ReStore personnel gave Tom Rose, Bagdad faculty member and Sultans golf coach, several dozen golf clubs, balls, club covers, some golf bags and other equipment to be distributed … Read More…
Facility innovations at Prescott High School are receiving praise from educators throughout Arizona, said Prescott Unified School District Superintendent Joe Howard. Howard mentioned two projects other school administrators say they would like to imitate. He said personnel from schools throughout the state are asking if they can visit PHS to see the facilities for themselves: … Read More…
Sears will close its doors for good in February at the Prescott Gateway Mall. Officials from the management company, Transformco, in Chicago, said the Prescott store is one after the first of the year. The Sears store in Prescott is the only one listed to be closed in Arizona when management company Transformco announced in … Read More…