Prescott Valley News

Prescott Valley Tribune Prescott Valley police booked Tony John Taylor, 47, of Prescott Valley into the Yavapai County jail Saturday on charges including aggravated assault after several witnesses told police and evidence indicated Taylor hit a man with his SUV after an argument, said Prescott Valley Police Sgt.

Kenneth Wayne Thompson, accused of murdering two people in a Prescott Valley home and then setting it on fire, will face the death penalty when his case goes to trial.

Mayer resident Jodi Smith, second from left, wipes away tears as she and her husband Glenn are presented with an Honor and Remember Flag during the 2nd Annual Memorial Arizona Honor and Remember Motorcycle Ride on May 12.

Nicholas Demarino Special to the Tribune July 1 begins what could be a make-or-break fiscal year for the Town of Prescott Valley , but town officials remain optimistic.

The 12th annual Car Show and Swap Meet, sponsored by Yavapai Classic Cruisers, will be from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 16, on the Mile High Middle School football field.

Matt Hinshaw/The Daily Courier Alma Courtney works with students in her Fundamentals of Math class at Prescott High School.

Dana Moore's Liberty Kia will host a free public safety day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 2 at their dealership at 5600 E. Market Street in Prescott Valley and present donations from their recent fundraising program to the Prescott Valley Police Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona.

July 1 begins what could be a make-or-break fiscal year for the Town of Prescott Valley , but town officials remain optimistic.

The Bradshaw Mountain High School Class of 2012 held their Commencement at Tim's Toyota Center Thursday night in Prescott Valley. See a collection of photos from the BMHS 2012 Commencement Ceremony provided by The Daily Courier and dCourier.com

When Arizona historian, author and artist Bob Boze Bell created a one-of-a-kind painting to help Prescott Valley put on its Centennial Gala in February, little did he realize his concept would become a distinctive piece of public art to commemorate the state's big event.

Town Manger Russ Martin announced on Wednesday the hiring of Prescott Valley Public Library manager Kathy Hellman, following a three-month search.

Prescott Valley police officers booked Robert Leroy Hendley, 25, of Prescott Valley into the Yavapai County Jail early Tuesday on felony charges of arson after investigators learned he allegedly lit a fire inside his 1992 Honda four-door sedan, said Prescott Valley Police Sgt.

Smoke from the now 15,000-acre fire is a concern to people with lung and heart problems who live along the Highway 69 Corridor and in the Prescott Valley area.

It won't be ready by Memorial Day, but with some help, a Healing Field of 3,000 American flags will proudly wave on the Prescott Valley Civic Center grounds by Patriot's Day, 9-11-12. Seeing the extensive Healing Field at Tempe Town Lake inspired Prescott Valley Town Council member Mary Mallory to present the concept to the council on March 22.

Northern Arizona University -Yavapai welcomes interested students and families to Discover NAU-Yavapai from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, and Tuesday, June 5. This free event is at the NAU- Yavapai campus at 7351 E. Civic Circle in Prescott Valley, adjacent to the Prescott Valley Public Library .

The Prescott Valley Police Department is seeking information regarding the whereabouts of MANUEL DERA, who has a current felony warrant for Homicide that occurred in Prescott Valley on Christmas Eve of 1998.

A During the last half of the 19th century Arizona was a wild place. Miners, ranchers, cowboys, and indians often clashed over land, livestock, or mineral rights.

In an effort to save more lives, the Governor's Office of Highway Safety is partnering with Prescott and Prescott Valley police departments and other local law enforcement agencies for a high-visibility enforcement detail that has zero tolerance for violations of seatbelt and child safety seat laws from Monday, May 21, through Sunday, June 3. As ... (more)

Lisa Irish/The Daily Courier Central Yavapai Fire District Board Chairman John Range, left, CYFD Fire Chief Paul Nies, center, and Prescott Valley Mayor Harvey Skoog cut the ribbon for Station #58 at Robert Road and Judy Circle Saturday.

PRESCOTT VALLEY - Carmen Benato Gray, 24, of Prescott Valley, will appear before Yavapai County Superior Court Judge Tina Ainley June 4 for a hearing on felony charges including aggravated assault in connection with a fight April 26 in Prescott Valley. See full story on The Prescott Valley Tribune news site, www.PVtrib.com.