Yavapai News

Retraction for Clarification: Cancelled Council Study Session & Sundog Connector Update

By Yavapai News Report | May 18, 2023

At the request of two members of the City Council a Study Session was previously scheduled for Tuesday, May 9 at 1:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed Sundog Connector.

Arizona's Rep. Crane on fake news: 'The enemy of tyranny is free speech'

By Yavapai News Report | May 16, 2023

U.S. Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) took to Twitter on May 12 to share clips of a recent hearing in which he called out individuals for their contradictory comments toward news and media and defended Kari Lake against comments they made about her.

April Monthly Cash Flows & Investment Report

By Yavapai News Report | May 16, 2023

The April 2023 Monthly Investment & Cash Flows Report for the city of Sedona is now available for review or download by following this link.

City receives award for distinguished budget presentation

By Yavapai News Report | May 15, 2023

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) awarded the city of Sedona and its Financial Services Department the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the city’s fiscal year 2023 budget.

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Yavapai News area weekly mass times

By Yavapai News | May 13, 2023

The following parishes in the Yavapai News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Crane to participate in Arizona hearings over “government pandemic response"

By Yavapai News Report | May 11, 2023

U.S. Rep. Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) will participate in upcoming Arizona legislative hearings on the government's "COVID-19" response.

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Prescott science techer Diane Ryan says teachers are trying to 'get kids to actually think and to come up with questions'

By Sam Jackson | May 11, 2023

The Prescott Unified School District Governing board voted to adopt a new curriculum for the district's science classes during the governing body's meeting on May 2.

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James, President of PUSD Education Foundation: 'Rising Stars is the physical embodiment of capturing kid's hearts'

By Sam Jackson | May 11, 2023

The Prescott Unified School District Governing Board body welcomed PUSD Education Foundation President Jenna James to talk about the the foundation's annual Rising Stars event during the board's meeting on May 2.

Sedona Oak Creek Superintendent Dennis Deardon to retire, gives board 'five months to find a superintendent'

By Yavapai News Report | May 11, 2023

The Sedona Oak Creek School District received notice of the impending retirement of Superintendent Dennis Deardon and another longtime staff member during the district's May 2 Board meeting.

U.S. Rep. Eli Crane: '$300+ million in taxpayer dollars for released illegal aliens who broke our laws'

By Yavapai News Report | May 10, 2023

The Department of Homeland Security announced additional funding for communities dealing with immigrants.

Prescott Frontier Days to Host Community Information and Input Session for Proposed Master Plan of Rodeo Grounds May 13, 2023 at 9am

By Yavapai News Report | May 9, 2023

Prescott Frontier Days, the World’s Oldest Rodeo, in partnership with the City of Prescott, will host an informational meeting to review the proposed master plan for the rodeo grounds on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 9 a.m.- 10 a.m. at the rodeo grounds, 840 Rodeo Drive, Freeman Building.

ACT: How many Yavapai County students passed their Mathematics tests during 2021?

By Yavapai News | May 8, 2023

There were 1,558 Yavapai County students who took the ACT Mathematics test in 2021, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

City Seeks New Applications for the Mayor’s Veterans Commission

By Yavapai News Report | May 8, 2023

The City Council Subcommittee on Appointments is seeking applications from citizens who are interested in serving on the Mayor’s Veterans Commission.

Help the city create an urban heat island map this June

By Yavapai News Report | May 8, 2023

The city of Sedona's sustainability program needs 35 resident volunteers for a whole day, in early June, to drive designated paved roads in Sedona, map urban heat islands and collect data as citizen scientists.

AASA: How many Yavapai County students passed their Mathematics tests during 2021?

By Yavapai News | May 7, 2023

There were 8,673 Yavapai County students who took the AASA Mathematics test in 2021, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

Yavapai County: 27% of students passed their ACT English Language Arts tests during 2021

By Yavapai News | May 6, 2023

There were 1,543 Yavapai County students who took the ACT English Language Arts test in 2021, according to the Arizona Department of Education.

City of Prescott Tourism Office Celebrates National Travel and Tourism Week May 7-13, 2023

By Yavapai News Report | May 6, 2023

The City of Prescott Tourism Office, Experience Prescott, is celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week, May 7-13, 2023.

Rep. Crane Issues Statement Following Committee Passage of Border Reinforcement Act

By Yavapai News Report | May 6, 2023

After the Border Reinforcement Act of 2023 was voted out of the House Committee on Homeland Security early this morning, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) issued the following statement:

Bennett: "Would be concerned" if outside legal group's involvement in elections task force goes "beyond the logistical stuff"

By Andy Nghiem | May 5, 2023

Arizona State Sen. Ken Bennett (R-1) said he "would be concerned" if an outside legal group's involvement "goes beyond" administrative help with Gov. Katie Hobbs' (D-Ariz.) elections task force. His comments come after the chair of the House Elections Committee raised questions about the group's involvement.

Yavapai County: 38.6% of students passed their AASA English Language Arts tests during 2021

By Yavapai News | May 5, 2023

There were 10,057 Yavapai County students who took the AASA English Language Arts test in 2021, according to the Arizona Department of Education.