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Send us a text and chime in! On April 23, 2026, the Prescott Valley Police Department (PVPD) officially launched the Dog Walker Watch program with eleven participants. This program brings together members of the dog walking community with a common goal: preserve the quality of life for Prescott Valley residents. The expectation is that while participants are out walking their dogs, they will conta...

Send us a text and chime in! Brad Fain and Ron Fain sit down with retired Fire Chief Scott Freitag for a closer look at the Legado fire and the emergency response that followed. Freitag shares insight into the scale of the incident, coordination between responding agencies, and the challenges first responders faced that night. The conversation also addresses the ongoing investigation, public specu...

Send us a text and chime in! Sharlot Hall Museum will welcome two-time Emmy-winning makeup artist and acclaimed author Michael F. Blake to its Author Series on Saturday, June 27th. The event invites audiences to explore Blake's remarkable six-decade career in film, television, and historical scholarship. Blake spent sixty years in the film and television industry before retiring in 2018. His...

Send us a text and chime in! On Friday, June 19, 2026, the City of Phoenix observes the Juneteenth holiday. Read this article to learn how City services are affected. Solid Waste Collection: Curbside collection will not change during the week of Juneteenth. Trash and recycling collection will happen as regularly scheduled on July 3 (when the City will observe the holiday). Transfer Stations: Both...

Send us a text and chime in! MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization dedicated to preventing youth substance use, is hosting a summer virtual parenting class in July. Parenting the Love and Logic Way®: This virtual 6-week course will be held on Tuesdays, July 14th, 21st, 28th, and August 4th, 11th, and 18th, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and will be facilitated by Kimberly Gregory & Kelly...

Send us a text and chime in! The Yuma Art Center is inviting bands to apply for an opportunity to perform at Yuma Rocks 2026, a live music event taking place on Friday, September 11, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the Historic Yuma Theatre (254 S. Main Street). Bands of all genres are encouraged to apply, including rock, indie, punk, funk, original music, cover bands, and more. To be eligible, all band member...

Send us a text and chime in! Hidden within Prescott’s local history is a mystery that has endured for nearly 90 years. In 1935, two stone bighorn sheep effigies were discovered at what was then the Yavapai County Fairgrounds. Today, the rare artifacts are part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Indigenous People. Two Stone Sheep and Decades of Questions The effigies are believed to repre...

Send us a text and chime in! There will be a virtual public meeting on Thursday, June 25, from 6 – 7 p.m. to solicit public input for the Greater Flagstaff Region Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) update. Attendees should register online in advance. The CWPP is a community-driven planning effort that will assess wildfire risk across the Greater Flagstaff Region and identify strategies to i...

Send us a text and chime in! The Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA), a leading trade association for contractors in Arizona, celebrated 35 electrical apprentices at its Apprenticeship Graduation on May 29, 2026. Graduates were joined by families, ABA members, local dignitaries Joann Bueno, Arizona Director of Apprentices, Tom Cole, Register of Contractors Director, Adrian Fontes, Secretary of State,...

Send us a text and chime in! The Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) is proud to announce that Engineer-Paramedic Jace Hall has been named the Northern Arizona Emergency Medical Care Technician (EMCT) of the Year. Presented by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) and the Northern Arizona Emergency Medical Services Council (NAEMS), this prestigious award recognizes Hall’s...

Send us a text and chime in! Vice Mayor Matt Zurcher of Prescott Valley gives updates for: Monsoon Season Summer Recreation Red, White and Boom Foam Party Freedom Rock Dedication Ceremony Voting Castle on the Creek Restoration Hockey Announcement Father's Day Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com   Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11...

Send us a text and chime in! If you’re interested in a fun place to watch the Prescott Frontier Days rodeo, PFD Events Manager Cherye Jechura has great news for you. Ticket reservations for The Roundup at the Blue Moon Saloon, the deck just above the main rodeo contestant arena entryway, are on sale now! As the Blue Moon Saloon heads into its 5th year of this entertaining event, the price of each...

Send us a text and chime in! The City of Surprise invites the community to the 2026 - 2027 Surprise Arts Presents season, launching this fall at The Vista Center for the Arts. The lineup brings a range of live performances to Surprise, offering opportunities to experience music, comedy, dance, and theater close to home. Surprise Arts features professional touring artists beginning in September and...

Send us a text and chime in! The Cottonwood Planning and Zoning Commission will be holding a meeting on Monday, June 15, at 6:00 p.m., at the City Council Chambers - Riverfront, 1083 E. Riverfront Road, Cottonwood, AZ 86326. The following items are scheduled for New Business: CUP-26-003; Conditional Use Permit to allow for an earthen material processing and storage facility, located in the norther...

Send us a text and chime in! Motorists are advised that a lane closure will be in effect on Andy Devine Avenue in front of Garibaldi's Restaurant, located at 311 Andy Devine Avenue, on Monday, June 15. The closure is necessary to accommodate utility work in the area and will be in place from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Drivers traveling through the area should expect minor delays and are encourage...

Send us a text and chime in! Starbucks customers will soon have two new colorful beverages to add to their summer drink rotation. The coffee chain recently announced the upcoming launch of the Blue Coconut Refresher and Iced Blue Coconut Matcha, both scheduled to arrive at participating Starbucks locations beginning June 16. The limited-time drinks arrive as part of Starbucks' summer menu, wh...

Send us a text and chime in! Members of the Kingman Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) volunteered their time on Saturday, June 6, to support a local program that provides service dogs to Veterans living with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Under the leadership of Kingman Magistrate Jeffrey Singer, participants and supporters of the VTC helped construct dog enclosures and runs, install landscap...

Send us a text and chime in! The Arizona Department of Transportation is launching a 3 million, approximately four-year project to extend Loop 303 southward in the West Valley from Van Buren Street to Maricopa County 85. This improvement will set up an eventual connection with the planned State Route 30. Spanning approximately 4 miles, much of which will follow the current alignment of Cotton Lane...

Send us a text and chime in! A new project known as Ten56 is set to provide more than 180,000 square feet of speculative industrial space in the West Chandler employment corridor. Developed by STAG Industrial and Becknell Industrial, the building will be located less than a mile from the I-10/Loop 202 interchange at the southwest corner of 56th Street and Chandler Boulevard. Ten56 will help meet d...

Send us a text and chime in! Chick-fil-A is welcoming warmer weather with the return of its popular summer drinks lineup, including the fan-favorite Peach Milkshake, Peach Frosted Lemonade, and the tropical Pineapple Dragonfruit beverages. The Chick-fil-A summer drinks menu is now available at participating restaurants nationwide for a limited time. Customers can enjoy several seasonal beverages f...

Send us a text and chime in! The new Bachelor of Professional Studies in Engineering Technology offers a flexible, three-year pathway designed to prepare students for careers in microelectronics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing. As Arizona’s semiconductor and advanced manufacturing industries continue to grow at a rapid pace, Northern Arizona University’s Steve Sanghi College of Engineer...

Send us a text and chime in! Final Round of Asphalt Paving to Occur in First Phase Crews will be performing the final round of asphalt paving within the first phase along Glassford Hill Road, from just north of Long Look Drive to just south of Spouse Drive. Following the completion of paving operations, roadway striping will occur. Please be aware of the following impacts: Monday, June 15 through...

Send us a text and chime in! On May 20, 2026, the Mayor and City Council approved revisions to the Phoenix City Code fireworks provisions. These changes align the City Code with state law and include every state-allowed prohibition on the use, possession, and sale of fireworks within City limits. The ordinance will be effective June 20, 2026. What's changed: No fireworks on city-owned propert...

Send us a text and chime in! Summer brings monsoon season, and storms can develop with little warning. High winds, heavy rain, downed trees and power lines, power outages, and flooded streets can occur within minutes, making it important to be prepared before severe weather strikes. With this being Monsoon Awareness Week in Arizona, Mesa residents are encouraged to have an emergency plan and a dis...

Send us a text and chime in! Drivers traveling through downtown Prescott should plan for temporary street closures and detours as crews complete emergency water main repairs. Marina Street is closed from Sheldon Street to Cortez Street, and Sheldon Street remains closed between Pleasant Street and Marina Street. Sheldon Street from Marina Street to Montezuma Street is open to local traffic only. D...