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Send us a text and chime in! The City of Phoenix announced 0,000 in federal funding secured by Rep. Greg Stanton to renovate and modernize Fire Station 46 in Ahwatukee. The investment will support upgrades designed to improve firefighter health, wellness, and accessibility, with a focus on sleep‑friendly dormitory improvements and modifications needed to bring the station into full ADA compliance....

Send us a text and chime in! Downtown Glendale will serve as the backdrop for the second annual 623 Day, a week-long celebration of local pride, small business support, arts, culture, and community connection. Beginning Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the event recognizes the West Valley's 623 area code while highlighting the people, businesses, and organizations that contribute to Glendale's id...

Send us a text and chime in! Sharlot Hall Museum invites the community to explore a new evolving exhibit that honors both the 100th anniversary of Route 66 and the America 250 celebration. Open to the public starting June 19, 2026, the exhibition will grow over time, adding pieces that tell the story of how, in days gone by, all roads led to Prescott. The exhibit opens with a remarkable collection...

Send us a text and chime in! A new online permit system is coming to Yuma County beginning July 1, offering applicants more guidance, improved navigation, real-time notifications and enhanced communications. In preparation for the transition from the current software, the Yuma County Department of Development Services will temporarily suspend initiation and processing of permits at 5 p.m. June 25....

Send us a text and chime in! Community members are invited to gather at the Courthouse Plaza on Wednesday, July 1, at 4 p.m. for the grand unveiling of Prescott’s refurbished Plaza Bandstand. The celebration will honor the efforts of the Friends of the Jersey Lily’s, whose dedication continues to enhance and preserve the charm of downtown Prescott for future generations. According to the Historica...

Send us a text and chime in! MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization with a focus on stopping youth drug use before it starts, is conducting a Mental Health First Aid course in Prescott Valley this summer. Mental Health First Aid Training in Prescott Valley This 8-hour Mental Health First Aid training is open to the community and is ideal for anyone interested in helping an individual experien...

Send us a text and chime in! Mayor Kell Palguta of Prescott Valley gives updates for: Freedom Rock Dedication Red, White, and Boom Returns July 4 Mountain Valley Splash Reopens Glassford Hill Road Widening Continues Council Moves Toward Preservation of Castle House Estelle Update Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com   Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Fac...

Send us a text and chime in! One of the grand traditions of Prescott Frontier Days® rodeo week is the Rodeo Parade, proudly sponsored by Barrett Propane. The parade begins at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, and will feature more than 100 entries. This year’s theme is “Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom,” and the parade may take up to two hours. Know Before You Go Soft barricades will be placed Friday...

Send us a text and chime in! The Town of Prescott Valley appreciates the community’s patience and understanding as our staff works diligently to prepare Mountain Valley Splash for a safe return to summer fun. We are excited to share that the pool draining, and deep-cleaning process has been successfully completed, and the pool is now being refilled. At the same time, staff is carefully balancing a...

Send us a text and chime in! After years of serving as Arizona's trusted connection point for health and human services, Solari Crisis & Human Services announced today that live-answer 211 Arizona services will conclude on August 13, 2026, due to the absence of sustainable state funding to support continued operations. Beginning on August 14, 2026, community members will continue to have...

Send us a text and chime in! The city of Sedona encourages residents and small business owners to sign up before Sept. 9, 2026 for the Northern Arizona Switch Together Co-Op, a group-buying program for solar installations that offers participants a 17% discount, based off the national average cost of installation, translating to an average price reduction of ,200. Homeowners and small businesses m...

Send us a text and chime in! The City of Kingman invites residents and visitors to celebrate Route 66's centennial as the 2026 Hemmings Great Race Presented by Coker Tire makes a stop in Kingman on Friday, June 26. The day will begin with a special dedication ceremony at 11:30 a.m. at Locomotive Park, near the Welcome to Kingman Arch, recognizing Route 66 as a National Historic Civil Engineer...

Send us a text and chime in! A recent study confirms that strategic tourism promotion is not only driving visitation to Scottsdale but also strengthening the city's reputation and generating significant economic benefits for residents. The City of Scottsdale and Experience Scottsdale commissioned leading tourism research firm Longwoods International to evaluate the effectiveness of Experience...

Send us a text and chime in! Chino Valley Police Department has received reflective rain jackets for each officer through the 100 Club of Arizona Safety Enhancement Stipend. This stipend program provides assistance to public safety agencies for equipment to enhance the safety of officers. The program allows agencies to obtain equipment and training that is otherwise unavailable through other fundi...

Send us a text and chime in! Wickenburg Community Hospital & Clinics is inviting residents to a Community Open House on Wednesday, June 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Community Hospital Clinic Congress, 26750 B Santa Fe Road. Held during the hospital’s 100th anniversary year, the event will include tours of the clinic, pharmacy and WickCare Mobile Unit, along with a breakfast food drive benefiting...

Send us a text and chime in! Arizona lawmakers have advanced two bills intended to provide greater support to surviving families after the loss of a loved one in public service. SB 1135, sponsored by Senator David Gowan, would increase the burial expense benefit under Arizona workers’ compensation death benefits from ,000 to ,000. The measure passed the Senate 25-2-3 and was approved by the House...

Send us a text and chime in! ASPHALT PAVING COMPLETE IN FIRST PHASE Crews have finished the final round of asphalt paving and striping within the first phase along Glassford Hill Road, from just north of Long Look Drive to just south of Spouse Drive. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ONGOING ALONG GLASSFORD HILL ROAD Crews will continue the following work along Glassford Hill Road, between Bear Path and San...

Send us a text and chime in! At the June 11 meeting, the Chandler City Council adopted an ordinance to add regulations regarding the use of electric bicycles. The Ordinance was adopted tentatively at the May 21 City Council meeting and will take effect July 11. Electric bicycles (E-bikes) have become increasingly popular in recent years. To address the increasing popularity of E-bikes and the subs...

Send us a text and chime in! Valley Metro and the City of Phoenix invite the community to an open house to learn more about the West Phoenix Extension light rail expansion project. The open house is a continued conversation aimed at hearing community hopes for this major infrastructure project from design through construction. Attendees will have an opportunity to share what’s important to them, o...

Send us a text and chime in! Catholic Charities of Northern Arizona is hosting Monte Carlo in the Pines on June 27 at 6 p.m. The casino night raises funds for a wide array of community service programs, such as supportive housing, homeless outreach, family support services, foster care and adoptions, and veteran programs. Last year, Catholic Charities assisted more than 34,000 individuals and fami...

Send us a text and chime in! For many Arizona families, support after birth can be hard to find. Across the state, moms continue to face gaps in postpartum and mental health care during a critical time for both parents and babies. To help address that need, 4th Trimester Arizona’s It Takes a Village initiative is training, certifying, and contracting more community-based doulas to support families...

Send us a text and chime in! The City of Kingman and the Mohave County Historical Society invite residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day at an Old Fashion 4th of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Centennial Park. As part of the community's recognition of America 250, the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independen...

Send us a text and chime in! During the June 16 Council Meeting, the Flagstaff City Council called a Special Election for Nov. 3, 2026 to present two questions to voters. On the ballot, residents will consider two questions related to public safety services; one to increase the local Transaction Privilege Tax (sales tax) by 0.5% to enhance public safety services, and the other to authorize a M bon...

Send us a text and chime in! The much-anticipated opening week of a Buc-ee’s travel center in Goodyear will create heavier traffic conditions along Interstate 10 both at and near Bullard Avenue starting Monday, June 22. Drivers in the area should allow extra travel time and expect slow traffic conditions, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Commuters not traveling to the opening...

Send us a text and chime in! In response to numerous resident complaints about speeding, aggressive driving, and other unsafe driving behaviors, a multi-agency traffic enforcement operation was conducted along State Route 69 near Sundog Ranch Road with coordination through the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) on Saturday June 13th, 2026. The operation included officers from the Prescott...