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Prescott, Arizona is located in Yavapai County. Zip codes in Prescott, AZ include 86301, 86305, and 86302. The median home price in Prescott is $344,900 which is roughly $128/per square foot. More Prescott information.

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2 hrs ago | The Daily Courier

Prescott plans for heavy infrastructure improvements in coming budget year

Between the three, the city's streets, water, and sewer systems could see a total of nearly $70 million in improvements in the next fiscal year.

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2 hrs ago | The Daily Courier

Driver airlifted to hospital after crashing into light pole

A 41-year-old Prescott Valley woman was injured when the minivan she was driving collided with a light pole near Prescott Airport Thursday afternoon was airlifted to a Phoenix hospital for treatment for her injuries, Prescott Firefighter/Paramedic Jeff Jones said.

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2 hrs ago | The Daily Courier

North Star Youth, YCSO star in MATForce TV spot

Courtesy photo MATForce's new television commercial features Yavapai County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Nate Auvenshine with Mile High Middle School North Star Youth Partnership members Alli Kreutzer, Cheyenne Swearingen, Lucy Sobo, Lily Vickers, Kaitlyn Gagnon, Aubrey Kruetzer, Taliea Bice, Pearl Pucci, Cierra Halliburton, Sierra Anderson, Pedro ... (more)

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6 hrs ago | The Daily Courier

Game and Fish meeting here May 30; officials seek comments on license fees

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is conducting a series of meetings to gather public comments about how to structure its new hunting and fishing license fees.

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10 hrs ago | www.dcourier.com | Richard5

High school students arrested after hacking computer to change grades

PRESCOTT, ARIZ. - Three Prescott High School students have been charged in relation to an alleged grade-changing scheme. Prescott Police say that the three boys involved had purchased a "key logger" device...

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13 hrs ago | The Daily Courier

Shrinking green: City's money-losing golf course may close 9 holes

Despite an anticipated increase in primary property taxes for the coming year, the recent pay-off of the $15 million debt for Willow and Watson lakes still should result in a drop in overall property taxes for Prescott property owners.

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17 hrs ago | The Daily Courier

Firefighters work to contain fire south of Lynx Lake

Prescott National Forest , Central Yavapai and City of Prescott firefighters are working Wednesday to contain a fire about four miles south of Lynx Lake, Prescott National Forest Spokeswoman Debbie Maneely said.

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22 hrs ago | The Daily Courier

Memorial Day observances to include living history groups

Joanna Dodder/The Daily Courier Yavapai Cemetery Association volunteer Norma Read places flags on veterans' graves at the historic Citizens' Cemetery in Prescott, in preparation for the Memorial Day observance.

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Wed May 22, 2013

ABC15.com

Beware: The SECRET ways kids get drugs

Arizona kids and adults are finding unique ways to buy and sell drugs using the "deep web," but drug-free advocates say there is an easy way to reduce the chances a child will ever start using illegal substances.

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The Daily Courier

Burning Questions: Class teaches firefighters to recognize signs of arson

Kristi Gagnon, Camp Verde Fire District/Courtesy photo A vehicle fire presents a challenge to students who must determine the cause of the blaze.

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The Daily Courier

Pickleball's fast, fun pace attracts Prescott players from 9 to 86

Matt Hinshaw/The Daily Courier Damon Olsen and Kevin Wente return the ball Saturday morning during the championship match of Prescott's first pickle ball tournament at the Willow Hills Baptist Church gym in Prescott.

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Tue May 21, 2013

The Daily Courier

Montezuma Federals to unveil mascot Wednesday

The Montezuma Federals pro baseball team, after more than six months narrowing the entries in their mascot contest, have selected a winning entry - from Brianna Smith of Prescott Valley.

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The Daily Courier

Prescott honors property owners for preservation of historic buildings

Owners of six historic properties received recognition from the City of Prescott this past week for their restoration and preservation efforts.

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The Daily Courier

Pam Houston reads from her latest novel in Prescott

She's taught on more than one occasion at the Hassayampa Writer's Conference, where she shared her writing knowledge with local authors.

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The Daily Courier

Street tunes: Courthouse plaza musicians both appreciated and hassled

They might not be everyone's musical cup of tea, but musicians are rarely in short supply in downtown Prescott, particularly those who play in public around the courthouse plaza.

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Mon May 20, 2013

Prescott Valley Tribune

YCSO deputy fired after review of conduct in Iron Brotherhood bar fight investigation

Lisa Irish Special to the Tribune Another police officer has been punished for his actions in a December bar fight on Whiskey Row.

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Chino Valley Review

Sunday fire destroys outbuildings in Chino Valley

Chino Valley Review Chino Valley Fire crews responded to a wildfire that quickly spread to structures on Sunday afternoon.

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Sun May 19, 2013

www.dcourier.com | karen43

Editorial: Laws don't work when not enforced

When cries go out for "immigration reform," especially in Arizona, proponents are aiming higher than undocumented citizens and higher than Border Patrol.

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www.dcourier.com | karen43

Internal investigations continue into Iron Brotherhood incident, investigations

Internal investigations continue into Prescott Valley, DPS and Phoenix Police officer's conduct during the Iron Brotherhood incident and subsequent investigations, while Prescott Police say they are not conducting an internal investigation.

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www.dcourier.com | karen43

Bullets, bayonets and beyond: Fort Whipple takes a trip back in time for Armed Forces Day

Matt Hinshaw/The Daily Courier Gary Harper, a historian and gun collector, talks with Richard and Bi Sallomi about his original 1874 Gatling gun - which he used when he appeared in the 2003 Tom Cruise movie 'The Last Samurai' - during the Fort Whipple Museum's 'Ordnance: Bullets, Bayonets and Firearms' event Saturday afternoon.

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