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PUSD Education Foundation scholarship deadline is April 30

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.

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Prescott man gets 100 years for sexual exploitation of minor

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.

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Scam callers pretending to be YCSO targeting the public

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.

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Prescott Varsity Softball tops Mohave 13-2

RJ Parra pitched a complete game, giving up two runs and striking out seven, while adding two hits of her own offensively, including a triple, and three runs as the Prescott Varsity Softball team routed Mohave in a road game 13-2.

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Jordan Montgomery addition exemplifies Arizona Diamondbacks’ willingness to compete for another World Series

After a plethora of signings in the offseason, Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen repeatedly emphasized throughout spring training that the team was not done improving its roster. He wasn’t kidding. The Diamondbacks are officially alive.

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Kevin Durant scores 30 points to lead Suns to another win in Denver, 104-97

Kevin Durant had 30 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks and the Phoenix Suns won in Denver for the second time this month, beating the defending champion Nuggets 104-97 on Wednesday night.

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Friday Catchall: Who can afford the power? Who has the power?

Last week I asked how people are preparing for the Arizona Public Service (APS) 8% rate increase for electricity.

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Editorial cartoon (1): March 29, 2024

Editorial cartoon (1): March 29, 2024

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Editorial cartoon (2): March 29, 2024

Editorial cartoon (2): March 29, 2024

Reader Poll:

How will the Corporation Commission-approved APS 8% rate hike affect you? (Select one or two answers)

  • We're (already) working to conserve energy 28%
  • I cannot afford it 25%
  • I can afford it but don't like it 34%
  • I'm fine with it / APS needs to be able to recoup its investments in infrastructure 7%
  • I don't like it or do not care 7%

181 total votes

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Reader Poll:

How will the Corporation Commission-approved APS 8% rate hike affect you? (Select one or two answers)

  • We're (already) working to conserve energy 28%
  • I cannot afford it 25%
  • I can afford it but don't like it 34%
  • I'm fine with it / APS needs to be able to recoup its investments in infrastructure 7%
  • I don't like it or do not care 7%

181 total votes

See past polls

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Bright outdoor light at night may increase stroke risk

Too much exposure to bright outdoor lights at night may increase a person's stroke risk, new research suggests.

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To Your Good Health: Steatotic liver disease can be treated with weight loss, exercise

DEAR DR. ROACH: I had right upper abdominal pain, and my doctor suspected gallbladder problems. The abdominal ultrasound showed that my gallbladder was normal, and the HIDA scan showed normal gallbladder function. But the ultrasound reported “hepatic steatosis,” aka fatty liver disease.

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To Your Good Health: Doctor oddly recommends less liquid to avoid kidney disease

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 79-year-old woman who weighs 123 pounds and exercises with Zumba, yoga and cardio drumming.

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Other Desert Cities opens Thursday, March 14 at Prescott Center for the Arts. Look for a news article about the performance in the Daily Courier newspaper. Dcourier.com, AcrosstheStreetPrescott.com.

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Guitarist Sean Harkness returns to Jim & Linda Lee PAC March 30

Accompanying audiences on an intimate journey through jazz, standards, folk and blues, acclaimed guitarist Sean Harkness returns to the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center, 1100 E. Sheldon St., at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 30.

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Prescott Palette: Back Alley Cheese Bar... for 'OveraCheesers'

What happens when two women committed to everything hospitality cross paths and become best friends? Well… Prescott gets a European cheese bar and the two get to experience owning and growing their first business.

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Olympics taster: Paris race celebrates the servers who nourish city’s life and soul

Usain Bolt’s sprint world records were never in danger.

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A Danish hippie oasis has fought drug sales for years. Now, locals want to tear up the whole street

The inhabitants of Copenhagen’s freewheeling Christiania neighborhood plan to dig up the aptly named Pusher Street, in their latest attempt to stop illegal hashish sales which have led to deadly gang turf wars and sometimes violent confrontations with the police.

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Belgium’s change kit at Euro 2024 has been leaked. Is it a tribute to comic-strip hero Tintin?

Some of the Belgium soccer players taking part in the European Championship this summer could well resemble a world-famous reporter.

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Birding: Recent bird activity in the Prescott area

Last Wednesday, a customer was sharing with me her excitement about having a pair of cardinals in her yard. At home the next day, I was sitting in the den reading when I heard the unmistakable sound of a cardinal singing.

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Dear Annie: Clashing values with my in-laws

Dear Annie: My daughter is the only grandchild, and my mother gives her a gift every time we see her. I’ve told her several times that we don’t want to overwhelm our child (3 years old) with material things, that she has too many toys she doesn’t play with.

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American Lutheran Church to present The Living Last Supper March 28

American Lutheran Church, 1085 Scott Drive, Prescott, will hold a special Maundy Thursday worship this evening, March 28, at 7 featuring The Living Last Supper as portrayed in Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting.

Life see more>

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Anniversary: Bob and Arlene Mezeske of Prescott celebrated their 70th anniversary

On February 18, Bob and Arlene Mezeske of Prescott celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary at the Willow Creek Inn. Bob and Arlene exchanged vows on February 20, 1954 in Muskegon, Michigan.

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Adoption Spotlight: Ella

Ella is a positive ray of sunshine. She is a happy baby who likes to laugh, and is fascinated with her world.

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Adoption Spotlight: Isaac

Isaac is bright, fun-loving boy who enjoys being outdoors, playing sports, fishing, riding bikes, and getting lots of physical activity.

Obituaries see more>

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Obituary: Terry Joe Kyte

Terry Joe Kyte passed away into God's arms on March 20, 2024, after a long and brave fight against many medical struggles.

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Obituary: Sandra Lee (Pettit) Zander

Sandra Lee (Pettit) Zander was born on Jan. 8, 1943, in Cokato, Minnesota, and raised in Howard Lake, Minnesota

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Obituary: Bernice Pearl Larson

Bernice Pearl Larson (nee: Guderian) of Prescott, Arizona, passed away on Feb. 20, 2024, at Alta Vista Senior Living Community, in Prescott, Arizona.

National & International see more>

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Baltimore bridge collapse puts the highly specialized role of ship's pilot under the spotlight

The expert pilots who navigate massive ships in and out of Baltimore's port must often maneuver with just 2 feet of clearance from the channel floor and memorize charts, currents and every other possible maritime variable.

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House Republicans invite President Biden to testify at public hearing as impeachment inquiry stalls

House Republicans on Thursday invited President Joe Biden to testify before Congress in what appears to be a last-ditch effort to deliver on their stalled monthslong impeachment inquiry into the Biden family businesses.

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Wall Street rises to more records to close out its latest winning month

Wall Street set more records Thursday as U.S. stocks coasted to the close of their latest winning month and quarter.