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Send us a text and chime in! As residents prepare to celebrate with fireworks, the city of Goodyear is reminding the community about local rules designed to keep people, property, and open spaces safe. When are fireworks allowed? Only certain consumer fireworks approved by Arizona law may be used, and only during the dates and times permitted by state law. Any fireworks that shoot up in the air ar...

Send us a text and chime in! The City of Surprise invites residents and visitors to celebrate community, culture, and our country with a performance by America’s Sweethearts at The Vista Center for the Arts on July 3. The show is part of the City’s America 250 celebration, a series of events and activities leading up to the nation’s 250th anniversary. America’s Sweethearts bring the timeless sound...

Send us a text and chime in! With rapid momentum across Arizona’s dynamic aerospace and defense ecosystem, Airbus, a global aerospace and defense leader, and the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), hosted Airbus Supplier Day on June 12, 2026. Governor Katie Hobbs joined Robin Hayes, Chairman and CEO of Airbus in North America; Sharon Green, CEO of Unical; Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Ariz...

Send us a text and chime in! The City of Kingman is inviting residents and golfers to participate in a survey that will help shape the future of Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course. In partnership with JJ Keegan+, a golf strategic planning firm, the City has begun developing a comprehensive Golf Course Marketing Study. As part of that process, community feedback is being collected to better understand the e...

Send us a text and chime in! Yavapai Reentry Project, a project of MATFORCE, is seeking committed individuals to volunteer as Community Coaches. In this role, you will support those transitioning back into society following incarceration, providing vital mentorship and guidance that creates a lasting impact. If you are eager to contribute to your community, this position offers a powerful way to g...

Send us a text and chime in! The City of Kingman advises motorists that pavement striping operations will take place on Hualapai Mountain Road on Friday, June 19, as part of the recently completed chip seal roadway improvements. Work is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. and is expected to be completed by noon. The project involves the installation of permanent pavement markings along the roadway. Wh...

Send us a text and chime in! Downtown Flagstaff will welcome community leaders, downtown professionals, business advocates, planners, and engaged residents from across the country this summer for the inaugural Downtown Matters Conference, taking place July 16–17, 2026, at the historic Orpheum Theater. Hosted by the Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance, the two-day conference will explore the ideas...

Send us a text and chime in! The Prescott Valley Police Department (PVPD) is enforcing Prescott Valley Town Ordinance 2024-946, also known as Town Code 10-01-180 “Urban Camping”. This ordinance prohibits anyone from setting up a temporary living area on any private or public property. The full ordinance can be reviewed at www.prescottvalley-az.gov under the Government tab and under the Town Counci...

Send us a text and chime in! In a proactive move to address ongoing Colorado River shortages and Central Arizona Project (CAP) reductions, the City of Peoria and the Town of Cave Creek have entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) to strengthen regional water resiliency. The mutually beneficial agreement, approved by the Peoria City Council on Tuesday, provides Cave Creek with an immediat...

Send us a text and chime in! In observance of Juneteenth, the City of Tempe will close all administrative offices on Friday, June 19. Juneteenth is the day when freedom from slavery became a reality for all African Americans in the former Confederate States of America. CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH Celebrate Juneteenth in Downtown Tempe at the Juneteenth Block Party on Friday, June 19, from 7 to 11 p.m. at...

Send us a text and chime in! The Prescott Film Festival (PFF) proudly announces its 16th annual season, Sweet 16: Homecoming, Heritage & Hometown Pride. Packed with two world premieres, an Arizona premiere, a local screen legend, a rising cinematic star, behind-the-scenes workshops and a host of unique musical and culinary events, the 2026 Festival runs Monday, July 13 through Saturday, July 1...

Send us a text and chime in! Mountain Valley Splash Pool is temporarily closed, as of June 17, 2026, due to a safety concern involving broken glass found in the pool. Yesterday evening, an unknown patron brought a small glass object into the pool facility and at some point, during their visit broke the item in or around the pool. Lifeguard staff subsequently located broken pieces of glass in the p...

Send us a text and chime in! On June 14, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA), along with the Prescott Fire Department, responded to a reported vegetation fire in the area of Road 6 North in Chino Valley. Upon arrival, crews discovered a large dead cottonwood tree actively burning, believed to have been ignited by a lightning strike. The fire had...

Send us a text and chime in! The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Prescott (JCFGP) today announced two new educational grants that will expand career technical training opportunities in Northern Arizona. The signature grant provides 0,000 for the upcoming academic year to fund Career Technical Education scholarships at Coconino Community College in Flagstaff—the largest annual scholarship of...

Send us a text and chime in! Scottsdale is taking a targeted approach to one of the fastest-growing public safety challenges facing communities across the Valley – how to safely balance the popularity of e-bikes with the growing number of pedestrians using parks, paths, and public spaces. The city plans to establish designated pedestrian safety zones in high-traffic areas of Chaparral Park, Mounta...

Send us a text and chime in! The City of Avondale’s Annual Water Quality Report is now available for online viewing. Avondale residents and businesses will receive a notification in the mail with a direct link to the electronic version. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) require community water systems to provide annual drinking wa...

Send us a text and chime in! The next regular Yuma City Council meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on June 17 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Here are some of the items scheduled to be presented to City Council for consideration: Agenda Items Fiscal Year 2027 Annual Budget Required public hearings on the budget, property tax levy, and 13 Municipal Improvement Districts will be held before Cou...

Send us a text and chime in! Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately 7.2 million* on sports and events in April of 2026, according to newly released reports by the Arizona Department of Gaming (Department). This figure represents an approximate 1.2 percent year-over-year decrease when compared to April 2025. The state collected approximately million in event wagering privilege fees for the month...

Send us a text and chime in! Dust off your lawn chairs and grab your sunscreen! The Town of Prescott Valley is thrilled to invite you to our annual Red, White & Boom celebration. This year’s event promises a full day of patriotic fun, community spirit, and an extended fireworks display at 9pm to cap it all off. Join us for this fun-filled family tradition on Saturday July 4 at the Prescott Val...

Send us a text and chime in! Yavapai County Supervisor Mary Mallory joined county leaders from across the country June 1-3 for the County Leadership Institute (CLI), designed to enhance the capability of county officials to identify and implement innovative solutions to complex challenges facing county government. Nominated by the County Supervisors Association of Arizona, Supervisor Mallory joine...

Send us a text and chime in! Families and friends are invited to celebrate Father’s Day at The Landings of Prescott Valley during a special lunch on Sunday, June 21, at 12 p.m. The gathering will honor fathers, grandfathers, and father figures with a welcoming meal and time spent together. Guests can enjoy a menu featuring bacon cheeseburgers, green salad, potato salad, watermelon fruit salad, car...

Send us a text and chime in! Rev up for Father’s Day Car Show at The Landings of Prescott Valley on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Landings is celebrating Father’s Day on Thursday for residents so they may celebrate with their families on Sunday. The free, family-friendly event will take place at 3500 N. Windsong Drive in Prescott Valley. Guests are invited to enjoy a fun-fill...

Send us a text and chime in! Monsoon season has arrived, and the Town of Chino Valley has launched a new Monsoon and Storm Safety page to help residents stay informed and prepared. The page brings together important storm-related information in one place, including flood safety tips, sandbag resources, emergency contacts, utility outage information, and links to local weather resources. Residents...

Send us a text and chime in! The Willmeng Arizona Celebration of Freedom on Saturday, July 4, is more than a fireworks show. The family-friendly celebration of our country's freedom and independence will also include live music, a drone show, stunt shows, pro-wrestling, and patriotic programs that are both outside and out of the heat inside the Mesa Convention Center. Stage America, located o...

Send us a text and chime in! The Arizona Court of Appeals has affirmed a Yavapai County Superior Court ruling that keeps a referendum challenge to Prescott Valley Ordinance No. 2025-954 off the ballot, marking a major victory for the residents and the local decision-making process. The case centered on an effort by Citizens for Sensible Development to refer a Prescott Valley zoning ordinance to vo...