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Send us a text and chime in! The Prescott Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of the 45th Annual Prescott Bluegrass Festival, taking place June 20-21, 2026, on Goodwin Street and the historic Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Prescott. For 45 years, the Prescott Bluegrass Festival has brought together music lovers from across Arizona and the Southwest to celebrate the ric...

Send us a text and chime in! Brad Fain and Ron Fain continue the conversation about Prescott Valley’s future in a new podcast episode focused on community building, public process, and long-term planning. The discussion touches on Propositions 492 and 404, while looking at how local decisions may shape open space, neighborhoods, and future growth. Residents are also invited to bring questions, con...

Send us a text and chime in! Arizona Representatives Quang Nguyen and Selina Bliss shared an inside look at the latest developments at the State Capitol during a candid legislative update. With the Arizona Legislature now more than 140 days into the session, both lawmakers discussed ongoing budget negotiations, the governor's vetoes, and what remains to be completed before lawmakers adjourn f...

Send us a text and chime in! The Willmeng Arizona Celebration of Freedom is adding new attractions this year, including a patriotic drone show and an expanded military showcase, as part of Mesa's America250 celebration. For the first time, the event includes a drone show sponsored by NTT Global Data Centers that will feature approximately 200 drones operated by Pulse Drones, which will form a...

Send us a text and chime in! Good Living Greens, Fountain Hills’ own healthy grocery that features clean, local products, officially reopened after a relocation and expansion. The move nearly triples the store’s footprint from 1,300 to almost 3,000 square feet and marks a new chapter in its mission to nourish the community and support Arizona’s local food economy. The new storefront is located at...

Send us a text and chime in! The nonprofit Association of Migraine Disorders is reshaping public understanding of migraine through its global Shades For Migraine campaign. Designed to smash stigma, validate lived experience, and drive awareness, Shades For Migraine engages communities through events, social media, and public participation — all to challenge misconceptions about migraine. One in se...

Send us a text and chime in! The Northern Arizona Regional Training Academy at Yavapai College graduated 19 new peace officers Thursday, June 4, during a command inspection, commencement and swearing-in ceremony at the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center. The milestone event marked NARTA’s 60th graduating class and 30 years of preparing peace officers to serve communities across northern Ar...

Send us a text and chime in! The Arizona Department of Transportation and its project partners will hold an in-person open house on June 17 to inform the public about the upcoming State Route 347 Improvement Project and what to expect during construction. Work is scheduled to begin this summer and will focus on pavement rehabilitation during the project’s first phase. The project will improve a 14...

Send us a text and chime in! The 45th Annual Prescott Bluegrass Festival returns to downtown Prescott on Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21, bringing two days of free live music to the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza. Hosted by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, the festival is a long-standing summer tradition that welcomes bluegrass fans, families and visitors to enjoy performances beneath the...

Send us a text and chime in! WeRIDE, the West Valley’s on-demand public transit service, has surpassed 500,000 passenger trips since launching in November 2022, marking a major milestone for Arizona’s largest microtransit program. Founded by the cities of Avondale and Goodyear, WeRIDE has grown from a two-city pilot into a regional transportation service that provides affordable, shared rides to r...

Send us a text and chime in! As part of its FY 2027 Budget process, the City is considering an increase in the primary property tax. The Truth in Taxation Notice of Public Hearing is provided below in its entirety: Truth in Taxation Hearing Notice of Tax Increase In compliance with Section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, the City of Prescott is notifying its property taxpayers of the City of P...

Send us a text and chime in! The Prescott Valley Police Department invites the community to begin the summer by celebrating Coffee With a Cop on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm at the Quailwood Community Center, 12725 E. Bradshaw Mountain Road, Dewey, Arizona 86327. The public has been very responsive to our Coffee With a Cop community meetings. This venue has been quite productive i...

Send us a text and chime in! Ever wondered what happens inside a police crime lab, how Scottsdale prepares for emergencies, where the city’s water comes from, or what it takes to prosecute a criminal case? Scottsdale residents can find out through a variety of citizen academies that provide an inside look at the services and people who help keep the city running. From public safety and water manag...

Send us a text and chime in! The City of Kingman invites residents to join Mayor Ken Watkins and City Manager Tim Walsh for the upcoming Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager next Thursday, June 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 310 N. Fourth Street. Held on the second Thursday of each month, Coffee with the Mayor is an informal gathering that provides residen...

Send us a text and chime in! Prescott Farmers Market (PFM) will host free prostate cancer screenings for men 40 and older on Saturday, June 20, from 8am to noon in the Dignity Health, YRMC parking lot at 900 Iron Springs Road in Prescott. The screenings are offered in cooperation with Arizona Complete Health and the Prostate On-Site Project. Appointments are required and can be reserved by calling...

Send us a text and chime in! On Thursday, June 11, crews will perform a portion of the final roadway striping along Cedar Avenue, from West Street to the Fourth/Lockett roundabout. No road closures are necessary, and Cedar Avenue and access to businesses and residents will remain open during roadway striping operations. Note that we will not be striping within the Fourth/Lockett roundabout or West...

Send us a text and chime in! The Arizona Department of Transportation is hosting a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, June 16, to hear directly from Arizonans across the state about their transportation challenges and needs. The meeting is part of the Next Move Arizona statewide listening tour to develop a shared vision for the state’s transportation system that safely connects people and empowers...

Send us a text and chime in! Sharlot Hall Museum is throwing open its doors and inviting the entire community to help ring in a milestone birthday. On Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM, the museum will host a special birthday celebration marking 98 years of preserving Arizona's rich history and creating lasting memories for generations of visitors. The event, aptly titled "Happ...

Send us a text and chime in! As part of this year's Summer Music Festival, moviegoers will have an opportunity to watch the acclaimed film Only the Brave while supporting a cause that remains deeply meaningful to Arizona's wildland firefighting community. A special screening of Only the Brave will take place on Saturday, June 27, at 6:30 p.m. during the Summer Music Festival in Prescott...

Send us a text and chime in! Mayor Kell Palguta of Prescott Valley gives updates for: Red, White, and Boom Field Days Shark Week Vice Mayor to Host Next Update Prescott Valley Police Recruits Graduate from NARTA Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com   Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZ Follow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram....

Send us a text and chime in! The term "water sustainability" is used frequently in discussions about the future of the Prescott Active Management Area (AMA). It appears in planning documents, public meetings, development proposals, the newspaper, and social media. Yet many residents may not fully understand what sustainability may look like or if the region is moving toward it. For some,...

Send us a text and chime in! Prescott Frontier Days® needs you! To really do a rodeo right, it’s a year-round job, done lovingly by hundreds of volunteers. Many of these folks have been helping in various areas for decades; often several generations of families have joined in. PFD invites you to join them for the 139th World’s Oldest Rodeo that runs from June 29th through July 5th. Descriptions fo...

Send us a text and chime in! El Pollo Loco officially welcomed customers during its soft opening on Monday, June 8, bringing its signature fire-grilled chicken and Mexican-inspired menu to Prescott Valley. The restaurant opened its doors at 10 a.m., giving community members an opportunity to be among the first to experience the newest dining option in town. Guests can enjoy a variety of menu items...

Send us a text and chime in! As the 2026 monsoon season approaches, local emergency officials are urging residents to prepare for increased storm activity and sudden flooding risks. The Arizona monsoon season officially begins on June 15th and runs through September 30th. Monsoon thunderstorms typically produce half of the annual precipitation for central and northern Arizona. Because these storms...

Send us a text and chime in! Phoenix Public Library is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States with a series of free programs and activities designed to inspire learning, civic engagement, and community connection. As part of the nationwide America 250 celebration, library locations throughout Phoenix will host musical performances, educational presentations, crafts, scavenger hun...