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Send us a text and chime in! The City of Flagstaff has been informed that Arizona Public Service (APS) may initiate a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) in parts of the Flagstaff area Saturday, June 27 as early as 9 a.m. Some areas on the east side of Flagstaff may lose power during this PSPS event. Customers who are impacted have been directly notified by APS. If your home is impacted, you should...

Send us a text and chime in! The Town of Queen Creek is offering financial incentives to help residents, businesses, homeowner associations, and commercial property owners save water by replacing high-water-use grass with desert-friendly landscaping. The Town currently offers two turf conversion incentive programs, one for residential properties and one for non-residential properties. Both program...

Send us a text and chime in! Beginning July 6, 2026, Julie Graham will serve as the city’s Communications and Public Affairs Manager. With over 25 years of experience in public sector communications, Julie’s background includes managing a regional health district communications department and overseeing risk and outbreak communications projects for the World Health Organization. Throughout her car...

Send us a text and chime in! The Youth Film Program’s First Summer Film Premiere Event on Wednesday July 1st, 6:00 pm at the Elks Theatre in Downtown Prescott. On June 15th 2026, the Youth Film Program launched its first Summer Film Program, with two weekly sessions that go through the same steps as their groundbreaking seasonal program, empowering young filmmakers, ages 9-17, to create profession...

Send us a text and chime in! The City of Prescott would like to make the community aware of road closures and parking restrictions in the Downtown area during the period of July 2nd through July 5th, 2026, as there are several special events in and around the Downtown area. Drivers are encouraged to arrive at events early and to obey all “no parking”, detour and road closure signs. Additionally, d...

Send us a text and chime in! 100 Men Who Care of Yavapai County will host its next quarterly giving event on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, inviting community members to support local nonprofits during an evening focused on philanthropy and community connection. The event will take place at Summit 4x4 Company in Prescott, where attendees will hear from three local youth sports organizations before voti...

Send us a text and chime in! REV Entertainment today announced the field for the 2027 Surprise College Baseball Series, featuring Nebraska, Oregon State, UC Santa Barbara, and Vanderbilt at Surprise Stadium from February 19 - 21, 2027. Matchups, game times, and broadcast information for the tournament will be announced at a later date. REV Entertainment is partnering with the City of Surprise to h...

Send us a text and chime in! Backed by Hockey Hall of Famers Luc Robitaille, Joe Sakic, and Teemu Selanne, the United States Hockey League (USHL) has announced the six West Coast markets targeted to launch teams by the 2027-28 season, along with the accompanying partners committed to expanding access to the Tier-I American development path. Owners/Markets Shawn Hicks and Joe Sakic / San Diego, Cal...

Send us a text and chime in! Join community committee members, veterans, and Town officials on Saturday, June 27 at 9am for Prescott Valley’s Freedom Rock dedication at the Civic Center (7501 E Skoog Blvd). Painted by artist Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II, the Prescott Valley Freedom Rock represents Arizona’s military heroes and history such as the Navajo Code Talkers, CPL Ira Hayes, Lori Ann Piestewa, P...

Send us a text and chime in! Summer is a time for vacations, road trips, and family gatherings, but it’s also one of the most challenging times of the year for maintaining an adequate blood supply. While trauma cases and medical needs often increase during the busy summer months, blood donations tend to decline as people travel and step away from their normal routines. That’s why every donation ma...

Send us a text and chime in! City of Yuma voters will consider Propositions 436 and 437 at the November 3, 2026, General Election. Arguments supporting and opposing each proposition are being accepted for inclusion in the official publicity pamphlet. Proposition 436 – Permanent Base Adjustment to the City’s Annual Expenditure Limitation Proposition 436 would authorize a permanent adjustment of mil...

Send us a text and chime in! The city of Sedona invites the public to attend free community events the first week of July to celebrate America’s 250th birthday! Family friendly events include Stars, Stripes & Skates, Dive-In Movie and the Sedona Summer Splash. All three events will be held at the Sedona Community Pool, located 570 Posse Ground Rd. Stars, Stripes & Skates: A free mid-summer...

Send us a text and chime in! The Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center is proud to announce its highly anticipated 2026–2027 Presenting Season, featuring 14 performances that bring nationally recognized artists, family entertainment, comedy, dance, beloved music, and Yavapai College productions to the greater Prescott area. “We are thrilled to unveil our exciting 2026-2027 season filled with...

Send us a text and chime in! A friendly rivalry between local police officers and firefighters is helping fuel a lifesaving mission as the community prepares for the annual Sgt. Rick Lopez Memorial Blood Drive. This year's blood drive, held in honor of fallen Prescott Police Sgt. Rick "RLO" Lopez includes a spirited competition between the police and fire departments. Residents who...

Send us a text and chime in! Two Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University student teams have advanced to the finals of NASA's 2026 Human Lander Challenge (HuLC), earning national recognition for technologies designed to help sustain astronauts during future deep-space missions. From both of Embry‑Riddle’s residential campuses, the teams will present their projects this week to a panel of NASA eng...

Send us a text and chime in! A Fire Weather Watch will be in effect for all Northern Arizona fire zones from Friday morning through Sunday evening as strong winds and very low humidity are expected to create dangerous wildfire conditions. The National Weather Service in Flagstaff says conditions will become drier and breezier heading into the weekend, with the highest concerns expected Saturday, w...

Send us a text and chime in! Residents are invited to celebrate the red, white, and blue with free, family-friendly community events packed with fun, live entertainment, and spectacular nighttime displays. From fireworks to drone shows, games, food trucks and more, there’s something for everyone as we head into Independence Day! If you’re looking to celebrate the holiday early, join us on Saturday...

Send us a text and chime in! The City of Mesa has been ranked among the 10 best-run cities in the United States and the highest-ranked city in Arizona, according to a new study by WalletHub. Mesa placed number 10 overall. WalletHub evaluated 148 of the nation's largest cities by comparing the quality of services they provide to residents with the amount they spend. The study measured six key...

Send us a text and chime in! The National Association of Counties (NACo) has named Yuma County the Best in Category winner for County Administration and Management in the 2026 NACo Achievement Awards. The honor recognizes the County’s video, “Customer Service: The Core of Our Mission,” which reinforces that public service is a public trust. “There are 3,069 counties in the United States,” said Mar...

Send us a text and chime in! The Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) and the Governor's Workforce Arizona Council hosted the "2026 Arizona Workforce Summit: Connecting Today's Skills to Tomorrow's Opportunities" on June 9-10, a free, two-day event that brought together hundreds of industry leaders, educators and industry partners to address Arizona's most pre...

Send us a text and chime in! The City of Kingman is advising motorists that road improvement work is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Atlantic Avenue between Stockton Hill Road and La Salle Street. To accommodate the work, Atlantic Avenue will be closed to through traffic within the project area. Motorists should follow posted detour routes and use Airfield Avenue a...

Send us a text and chime in! The State Transportation Board has approved the 2027-2031 Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program, which emphasizes pavement and bridge improvements and expanding several key highways. Approved at the board’s meeting Friday, June 19, in Nogales, the .3 billion 2027-2031 Five-Year Transportation Facilities Program is available for review at azdot.gov/Fi...

Send us a text and chime in! Residents concerned about the quality of their drinking water can take some reassurance from Prescott's latest Water Quality Report, which shows the city's water system continued to meet all applicable federal and state health standards during 2025. The annual report, released by the City of Prescott Water Operations Department, provides a detailed look at th...

Send us a text and chime in! Hockey is set to return to Prescott Valley as the United States Hockey League expands into Arizona and the western United States. The USHL announced Wednesday that Prescott Valley is among six markets selected for expansion, joining Phoenix, San Diego, Orange County, Simi Valley, and Northern California. The league is targeting the 2027-28 season for the launch of the...

Send us a text and chime in! The Prescott Valley Police Community Services Unit will host the NRA-certified “Refuse to be a Victim” program on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 1-4pm in the Prescott Valley Police Department Training Room at 7601 E Skoog Blvd. This free community class is open to any quad-city resident age 18 years and older (limited to 50 attendees). Registration fills up fast for t...