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Republican House Speaker Ben Toma has formed a special panel to look into the practices of state elected officials — starting with Democrat Kris Mayes.

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MatForce, partners celebrate three-year drop in Yavapai County accidental overdose deaths
Leader pledges to honor the reviewed individual histories to spare future lives

After revealing the annual Yavapai County Overdose Fatality Review Board’s results for last year — a report that for the third year in a row showed a drop in accidental drug overdoses — MatForce Executive Director Merilee Fowler earned praise for the compassion her agency shows in addressing tragic reality.

By Nanci Hutson March 28, 2024
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A 52-year-old Prescott man was taken into custody Wednesday, March 27, with pending charges of endangerment, misconduct involving weapons during a drug offense and possession of dangerous drugs for sale.

March 28, 2024
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Big Nose Kate is a familiar name to lovers of Western history. Born Mary Katherine Cummings, she traveled with Doc Holliday and the Earp brothers. Her colorful life ended at the Arizona Pioneer Home in Prescott.

March 28, 2024
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The Prescott Valley Police Department (PVPD) is reminding residents that phone scammers are common and they often prey on people's generosity or fear. There’s a chance that the IRS agent calling you on the phone isn't really from the government.

March 28, 2024
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Yavapai County Attorney Dennis McGrane announced that on March 26, 2024, a Yavapai County jury found Dennis Evan Carraher, 59, of Georgia, guilty of sexual conduct with a minor under the age of 12 and molestation of a child.

March 28, 2024
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Do you have some things you collect? For some, these are dozens (sometimes hundreds) of items, trinkets, bobbles, etc. that you have gathered – sometimes over a lifetime.

March 28, 2024
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Regional planners to apply for federal funding for Prescott pedestrian bridge
Walkway would be at Iron Springs-Willow Creek intersection near hospital

Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (CYMPO) Executive Board voted unanimously to apply for congressional funding to design a pedestrian bridge near Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center in Prescott.

By STAN BINDELL, For the Courier March 28, 2024
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Aetna and Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Group have until April 1 to reach new contract
Impasse does not impact Dignity Health YRMC hospitals in Prescott or Prescott Valley

With a looming deadline of midnight March 31, Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Group and Aetna insurance have yet to negotiate a new in-network contract for their patients.

By Nanci Hutson March 28, 2024
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PHOENIX – When the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration first intended to categorize kratom, an herbal substance, as a “drug of concern” back in 2016, it was met with resistance causing it to withdraw that designation.

By NICOLE MACIAS GARIBAY, Cronkite News March 28, 2024
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Bill would require schools to limit showers to those of same biological sex
Would require ‘reasonable accommodation’ for those unwilling or unable to use designated shower

State lawmakers are moving to forbid public school from letting students shower with anyone other than those who have the same sex organs.

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The PUSD Education Foundation announced this week that it will be awarding scholarships for Prescott High School seniors this year. These scholarships are intended to support students planning to pursue higher education.

March 27, 2024
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Stanley Wilburn Smith, 66, of Prescott, was sentenced to 100 years in prison on Monday, March 25, by Judge Debra Phelan at the Yavapai County Superior Court for sexual exploitation of a minor.

By DEBRA WINTERS, The Daily Courier March 27, 2024
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Over the last week, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) has received around a dozen calls from the public reporting phone calls claiming they have outstanding warrants for their arrest.

March 27, 2024
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Yavapai College (YC) and the Regional Economic Development Center (REDC) are hosting the Prescott Job Fair at Yavapai College’s Prescott Campus, 1100 E. Sheldon St., from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 3.

By Jesse Bertel March 27, 2024

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