The Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission and Arizona Media Association are partnering to make Arizona’s 2024 debates the most accessible in Arizona history. We’re collaborating with dozens of local media brands to make that happen! As candidates confirm participation, these debates ar… Read MoreArizona Debates: U.S. House Democratic Primary - Congressional District 3
The Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Commission and Arizona Media Association are partnering to make Arizona’s 2024 debates the most accessible in Arizona history. We’re collaborating with dozens of local media brands to make that happen! As candidates confirm participation, these debates ar… Read MoreArizona Debates: U.S. House Republican Primary - Congressional District 3
The Yavapai College (YC) District Governing Board (DGB) approved the college’s proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year, including a 3.4% property tax increase, at its annual budget adoption meeting on Tuesday. Read MoreYavapai College to raise property tax levy by 3.4%
The Phippen Museum is launching a Kids’ Mini Summer Camp this June and July, offering children ages 6-10 a chance to engage in creative, hands-on art projects and interactive history lessons c… Read MorePhippen Museum Kids’ Mini Summer Camp
Municipal offices in Chino Valley, Prescott and Prescott Valley will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day, and ceremonies are planned at two cemeteries in Prescott. Read MoreClosures, observances announced for Memorial Day
The 2024 cicada emergence is underway in Illinois. A rare, blue-eyed female Magicicada cassini cicada was spotted Friday at The Morton Arboretum in suburban Chicago. A lucky few saw it before it was released back into the world to join its red-eyed relatives. The collections manager of the Department of Entomology at the Smithsonian Institute says the blue-eyed cicada is rare, “but it is impossible to estimate how rare." Periodical cicadas emerge every 13 or 17 years. The 17-year brood is starting to appear in spots in northern Illinois. Both broods will converge in the southern part of the state. Read MoreRare blue-eyed cicada spotted during 2024 emergence at suburban Chicago arboretum
The artist who created the Precious Moments figurines depicting angelic teardrop-eyed children has died. Sam Butcher was 85. The company said in a Facebook post that he died early Monday surrounded by family. It said his life’s mission was “to share God’s gift of love with the world.” No details about his cause of death were provided. Thousands of designs have been produced over the decades, and fans of his work flock each year the Precious Moments Inspiration Park and Precious Moments Chapel in Carthage, Missouri. Read MoreSam Butcher, artist who created Precious Moments figurines of teardrop-eyed children, dies at 85
It’s been a dog’s life at this year’s Cannes Film Festival — or should that be the Canine Film Festival? Since the 77th edition’s opening day featuring Messi from “Anatomy of a Fall,” human actors have shared the limelight with their canine co-stars on and off the red carpet, kept secure by the perky sniffer dogs that dart around the press ladder and tripods ahead of every premiere. From a rescued Samoyed clad in a custom-made gown raising awareness of the dog meat trade to Demi Moore's chihuahua to two top four-legged thespians tipped for the Palm Dog, Cannes has gone to the dogs. Read MoreThe real stars of Cannes may be the dogs
Following are online-exclusive Cartoon EXTRAS, a random selection of editorial cartoons from our sources from this week. Read MoreCartoon Extras: May 24, 2024
The other night the National Football League commandeered two hours of prime time on ESPN for what used to be accomplished in a minute or two with a fax machine — the release of next season’s schedule. It was underwhelming television, but in … Read MoreThe NFL is always ready for some football
On a gorgeous Prescott spring weekend, Watson Lake was transformed into a sight that was nothing short of magical. The Pure Imagination Festival, which was held on May 17-18, was a two-day music and arts festival that lived up to its name. Read MoreIn a world of Pure Imagination...
Pine Ridge Marketplace (PRM), in collaboration with the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, announce the return of the OFFSTREET Festival Arts & Crafts Show on May 25-26 at Pine Ridge Marketplace, 3250 Gateway Blvd. Read MoreOFFSTREET Festival celebrates local artisans and creativity
Stuart Rosebrook, Ph.D. is the Editor of “True West” magazine and the incoming executive director of Sharlot Hall Museum. He has written about Edward S. Curtis for “True West” and been an admirer of the photographer’s work for many years. Read MoreDays Past: A Visionary Behind the Lens: The Legacy of Edward S. Curtis
Following are online-exclusive Cartoon EXTRAS, a random selection of editorial cartoons from our sources from this week. Read MoreCartoon Extras: May 24, 2024
About 400 students received diplomas during Bradshaw Mountain High School commencement held Thursday, May 23, 2024 at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley as proud parents and friends … Read MoreBradshaw Mountain High School Graduation 2024
One hundred fifty-seven Chino Valley High School seniors received their diplomas during commencement exercises Wednesday, May 22, at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley. The graduates… Read MoreChino Valley High School graduation 2024
Prescott High School graduates toured all seven of the Prescott Unified School District's schools to celebrate the upcoming Friday, May 24 graduation for the Class of 2024. Read MorePrescott High School Class of 2024 Senior Tour
Following are online-exclusive Cartoon EXTRAS, a random selection of editorial cartoons from our sources from this week. Read MoreCartoon Extras: May 17, 2024
Meet Ember. She’s a bright and bubbly girl who loves playing board games. She enjoys learning viola, crafting and dance. Ember really enjoys spending her days going to the park, rollerblading, playing soccer and horseback riding. One day, she hopes to raise horses and other farm animals. Get… Read MoreAdoption spotlight: Ember
Esdras is an outgoing kid that brings joy to everyone who knows him. He loves art, movies, playing on his tablet. Esdras loves all animals, especially dogs, and enjoys playing outside. Get to know Esdras and other adoptable children at the childrensheartgallery.org. Read MoreAdoption Spotlight: Esdras
Kaleb S Burns of Paulden, a member of the Ripon College Class of 2024, graduated during Commencement exercises held at the College May 12. Burns majored in Political Science. Read MoreLocal students honored, awarded degrees
On May 19, 1949, Richard and Lynne Tolksdorf were married in Maquoketa, Iowa. Their marriage has been filled with adventure and love. They settled in Long Beach, California where the majority of their seven children were raised and went to school. Read MoreAnniversary: Richard and Lynne Tolksdorf celebrate 75th year of marriage