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- Prescott jail set to close in money-saving move
The Prescott Detention Center will be closed within a few months in a money-saving move and despite protests from some law enforcement officials.
- Prescott eNews - Sundogs Win Fifth Straight
The Arizona Sundogs extended their current league-high win streak to five games, topping the Oklahoma City Blazers 3-1 Sunday night at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. Goaltender Marco Emond continued to roll, stopping 36 of 37 shots for his fifth-straight win. Dating back to a 3-0 shutout win over the expansion Rapid City Rush on Friday, Dec. 26, the veteran netminder has now allowed just four goals through his last five games. Photo courtesy Matt Santos/Arizona Sundogs
- Yavapai County Supervisors Vote 3-0 to Close Prescott Jail - Prescott eNews
With a 3-0 vote by the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors, the decision was made. The Prescott Jail at 255 East Gurley Street in Prescott will be closed as of April 1, 2009, and all prisoners will be driven over 40 miles to the Camp Verde facility.
- Uganda's Watoto Children's Choir to perform in Prescott Valley
Each child in the choir has experienced tremendous personal tragedy, having lost one or both parents in the African AIDS crisis or other calamities.The choir's music and multimedia presentation is a soulful fusion of gospel and contemporary African style. Dressed in colorful costume, the children's enthusiastic song and energetic dance has moved audiences world-wide.
- Prescott eNews - Greasing the Wheels of "The Machine"
Taking a frank look at debt, entitlements and Public Private Partnerships, Financier John Sellers offers some warnings for today's world.
- Prescott eNews - Issues to Watch in 2009: Closing the Prescott Jail
Sheriff Steve Waugh plans to close the jail facility in Prescott. City of Prescott Police Chief Randy Oaks says it is an unfunded mandate. Sheriff Waugh says he has no money and no choice. What next?
- Prescott eNews - Issues to Watch in 2009: City of Prescott Political Campaigns
It was 8:00 am, and the first candidates for Mayor and Council were already picking up their campaign packets from City Clerk Liz Burke. Marlin Kuykendall is running for Mayor, and Councilman Bob Bell is running for re-election. Later in the day, Mayor Jack Wilson picked his packet up, too.
- Issues to Watch in 2009: The City of Prescott Budget
After submitting a memo to the Mayor and Council members titled, "Revenue Update", City Manager Steve Norwood discussed Prescott's current financial situation in depth.
- Lost Wisconsin Hikers Rescued Thanks to Signal Fire
On December 29, 2008, at approximately 4:45 P.M., Yavapai County Sheriff's Office Communications received a cell phone call from two hikers stranded in an area near the Turkey Creek Trail. The hikers, identified as 30-year-old Amy Benson and her friend, 29-year-old Rochelle Lablanc who are both from Wisconsin, indicated they were at least 3 miles from the nearest road and lost. ...
- Prescott National Forest raises fees
The new year brings an increase in recreation fees at several campgrounds and day-use sites in the Prescott National Forest, the first increase since 1998, according to forest officials.
- Remembering a wrong turn in the Bradshaws
Editor's note: Jim Nichols is a long-time rider with the Desert Caballeros Ride.
- Emond Named Oakley-CHL Goaltender of the Week
The Arizona Sundogs, in conjunction with the Central Hockey League, announced today that goaltender Marco Emond has been named the Oakley/CHL Goaltender of the Week for the period ending December 28. Emond becomes the first Sundogs player this season to receive weekly honors. Photo courtesy Matt Santos/Arizona Sundogs.
- Chino Valley Woman Arrested for Mail Theft and Check Fraud
During the last part of November and early December, Yavapai County Sheriff's Office deputies conducted an extensive mail theft and check fraud investigation resulting in the arrest of 27-year-old Chino Valley resident, Summer Arnold.
- Prescott eNews - Single Vehicle Accident Closes Down SR 89
Prescott Police Chief Randy Oaks reports that there was, "A single vehicle crash on Hwy. 89 in the Dells area. Per witnesses, this GMC Acadia SUV was northbound on Hwy. 89, veered at the curb here, completely into the oncoming southbound lane and struck the granite rock on the west side of the highway."
- New Year's Eve Events Slated For Youth - Prescott eNews
As New Year's Eve draws near, many local residents are firming up their plans on how they plan to celebrate the incoming year. Yet, often times children miss out on all the fun since most New Year's Eve festivities involve libations. But there are events planned for youngsters tomorrow night in Prescott Valley and Chino Valley that offer an alternative to babysitters or parties with alcohol.
- Senator John McCain meets with Prescott Mayor Jack Wilson
Senator John McCain and two aides met with Prescott Mayor Jack Wilson yesterday with the aim of determining how the Obama Administration's proposed Economic Stimulus Program could provide much needed funding for programs in the Prescott area.
- Local agencies partner to combat underage drinking
The Prescott Valley Police Department, Prescott Police Department and MAT Force Underage Drinking Task Force have partnered on several recent projects in an effort to combat the serious problem of underage drinking.
- Serious Accident Shuts Down SR-89
Prescott police closed State Route 89 north of the Willow Lake roundabout after a serious injury accident.
- Foundation Directory Online: Foundations for Not-For-Profits - iArizona.net
Join Gary Ian Worob, a Grantsman of 30 years, either Thursday, January 15, or Tuesday, January 20 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Prescott Public Library for a workshop in using the new edition of the Foundation ...
Prescott Classifieds
Local classifieds for Prescott, AZ
- Funiture Liquidation !!!!!!!!! All must go
liquidating ASAP. Items in the sale include; 60inch in round wood Tuscan dining table and 6 custom nailhead leather chairs, Dark cherry conference style dining table and 6 nailhead leather chairs to match (very clean lines), 60 in round marble dining table with wood and marble pedestal, iron chairs...
- A Must Sale !!!!! Furniture Liquidation
A closed business, and many personal furniture assets to liquidate ASAP. Items in the sale include; 60 in round wood Tuscan dining table and 6 custom nailhead leather chairs, Dark cherry conference style dining table and 6 nailhead leather chairs to match (very clean lines), 60 in round marble dinin...
- Huge Personal Furniture Liquidation!!!!!!!!!!
I have left over items from a closed business, and many personal furniture assets to liquidate ASAP. Items in the sale include; 60 in round wood Tuscan dining table and 6 custom nailhead leather chairs, Dark cherry conference style dining table and 6 nailhead leather chairs to match (very clean line...
- Big Three Friend Garage Sale! (1/8 mle N. 32nd St. & Baseline Rd.)
7am-Noon
RAVENWOOD Gated Community - entrance code is 2009#, entrance code will also be posted on entrance gate.
ADDRESS is 3236 e. Freemont Rd, Phoenix
Three Friend Garage/Moving Sale!
Clothes
Furniture
Office Furniture
Kitchen pots/pans/misc
and lots more!!
- Bissell ProHeat 2X(R) CleanShot Upright Deep Cleaner
The Bissell ProHeat CleanShot is a revolutionary cleaning system with dual brushes and a heating system for a clean you can see. This machine offers heavy-duty spot cleaning at the push of a button, plus heated air that dries the carpet while you clean. A built-in heater heats water up to 25 degrees...
City DescriptionPrescott (Yavapai: Wiikwasa Kasikita) is a city in Yavapai County, Arizona, USA. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 41,528. The city is the county seat of Yavapai County. In 1864 Prescott was designated as the capital of the Arizona Territory, replacing the temporary capital at Fort Whipple. The Territorial Capital was moved to Tucson in 1867. Prescott again became the Territorial Capital in 1877, until Phoenix became the capital in 1889.
The towns of Prescott Valley (7 miles east) and Chino Valley (16 miles north), and Prescott, together comprise what is locally known as the "Tri-City" area. Population of the Tri-City area in 2007 is estimated to be about 122,000 . Prescott is the center of the Prescott Metropolitan Area, defined by the U.S. Census Bureau as all of Yavapai County. In 2007, Yavapai County was estimated to have 212,635 residents by the U.S. Census Bureau, making Prescott the third-largest metropolitan area in Arizona, after Phoenix (4.2 million) and Tucson (1 million).
The Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe reservation is located next to, and partially within, the borders of Prescott. The weather conditions are favorable owing to the ... Read MoreCity Contained By:City Contains:- Prescott College
- Yavapai College
Timezones:Size:City Featured in Films:- Arizona Summer
- Bless the Beasts and Children
- Easy Rider
- The Gumball Rally
- Junior Bonner
- Leave Her to Heaven
- The Man Who Came Back
- Nobody's Fool
- Transamerica
- Treat 'Em Rough
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