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Send us a text and chime in!On Wednesday, City Council approved a new one-year pilot program designed to support First Fridays and support local businesses. Under the Downtown Arts Vending on Private Property Pilot Program, businesses along Roosevelt Row can apply for permits to host vendors selling paintings, jewelry, ceramics, clothing, and other locally made art. Artisanal food and drinks are allowed too, with extra permits needed for food trucks. The pilot program in partnership with Roosevelt Row CDC, Downtown Phoenix Inc., and Artlink is intended to re-establish the First Fridays Art Walk within its original...

Send us a text and chime in!Experience the magic of dance under the open sky as Ballet Arizona presents “Ballet Under the Stars” at Sahuaro Ranch Historic Park on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. This free, family-friendly performance brings the beauty of professional ballet into the heart of the community. Set against the charming backdrop of Glendale’s historic park, the evening will feature a dynamic program of classical and contemporary works performed by Ballet Arizona’s acclaimed professional dancers. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a night of culture, community, and danc...

Send us a text and chime in!Yavapai College Men’s Soccer were at home over Labor Day weekend to win two matches, the first against Central Wyoming College on Sat. Sep. 5 and the second against Otero College on Sun. Sep. 6. In Saturday’s 5-2 win, the Yavapai College Roughriders scored a total of five goals: Facundo Bellindier-Parada scoring unassisted off of a free kick, Judah Levy scoring assisted by Bellindier-Parada, Coen Storer with an unassisted goal, Andres Arenas assisted by Sailan Rabord, and another unassisted goal by Prescott native. Cole Schumann Jr. Yavapai College’s Afonso Fernan...

Send us a text and chime in!Yavapai College announced today that the College has officially launched its search for the next President. The College has formed a Presidential Search Committee made up of college leadership, faculty, staff and community representatives from throughout Yavapai County. The College has retained Cizek Associates, Inc. (CAI) to lead a comprehensive national search and assist the Search Committee throughout the process. The Search Committee is chaired by Jack Smith, Vice President of Community Relations & Legislative Affairs, and includes representatives from across the College's leadership team, faculty and staff, as well as...

Send us a text and chime in!Energy infrastructure company Kinder Morgan has donated over four acres of land to the City of Flagstaff to construct the Shadow Mountain Flood Basin, a regional detention basin to reduce flood and mud-flow threats to Eastern Flagstaff neighborhoods. The Shadow Mountain Flood Basin will help reduce flooding from the 1977 Radio Fire burn scar on Mount Elden, as well as repetitive floods from upstream of Flagstaff city limits. The new drainage infrastructure will improve storm runoff water quality and promote ground infiltration. In addition to reducing the risk to public health...

Send us a text and chime in!Yavapai College will expand leadership opportunities for students through a ,700 Capacity-Building Grant awarded by the Educating Character Initiative, a project of The Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University. The funding will strengthen the Students of Leadership (SOL) program and support the launch of the new Leadership Odyssey, which will introduce additional pathways that help students build leadership skills, character, confidence, and career readiness. Through the new Leadership Odyssey, Yavapai College students will have more ways to develop as leaders while choosing a journey that fits their goals...

Send us a text and chime in!Many property crimes occur when someone spots an easy target, like an unlocked car, open garage, or other easily accessible area. Residents can help prevent these crimes by securing their property, adding security cameras, and using exterior lighting.Prescott Valley Police Department (PVPD) encourages residents to take a few minutes to practice the “9PM Routine” – a simple way for residents to protect their homes and property.Every night at 9PM:Remove valuables from vehicles, including the open beds of trucks, and lock all vehicles.Secure valuab...

Send us a text and chime in!Dolce Fresh Market is bringing creative food, catering, and charcuterie to Prescott. Owner Talia Maiolo started the business as Dolce Boardroom and has spent nearly two years building a loyal local following. Now, the business is entering a new chapter with an expanded name and plans for a grab-and-go cafe.https://dolcefreshmarket.com/#DolceFreshMarket #PrescottAZ #PrescottArizona #PrescottFood #PrescottEats #Charcuterie #CharcuterieBoards #Catering #PrescottCatering #LocalBusiness #ShopLocal #SupportLocal #NorthernArizona #ArizonaFood #GourmetFood #GrabAndGo #SmallBusiness #WomenInBusiness #SignalsAZ #SignalsNewsPodcastCheck out the CAST11.com Website at: <...

Send us a text and chime in!The 2026 Ultimate Fall Guide is now available, bringing together some of the best ways to enjoy autumn across Northern Arizona and beyond. From colorful fall escapes and harvest celebrations to Halloween fun and local events, this year’s guide is packed with ideas for making the most of the season. Readers can now explore the guide digitally right here on SignalsAZ, with seasonal inspiration for Prescott, Prescott Valley, Cottonwood, Sedona, Flagstaff, Phoenix and more. Discover where to find fall colors, plan a weekend at a pumpkin patch or harvest festival, ex...

Send us a text and chime in!Yesterday, a truck with a raised bed struck the traffic signal at Glassford Hill Road & Santa Fe Loop Road, causing significant damage. Public Works crews, Prescott Valley PD, and our signal contractor quickly stepped in and were able to restore temporary signal operations. On Thursday, September 10, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., there will be a full southbound closure at Glassford Hill Road and Santa Fe Loop Road for necessary signal repairs. Detours will include: Southbound Glassford Hill Road: Traffic will be routed through Santa Fe Loop Road and Tuscany Way. Ea...

Send us a text and chime in!The Coconino National Forest plans to conduct the following prescribed burn project tomorrow just north of Apache Maid mountain. Project Name: UBC (Upper Beaver Creek) Date: Thursday, September 10. Location: 12 miles east of the Village of Oak Creek. Size: 280 acres. Type of Burn: Broadcast maintenance burn. Broadcast burning means firefighters will spread the fire across the landscape using drip torches, effectively 'broadcasting' the fire with low intensity across the landscape. Maintenance burns usually mean wildfire has recently been through the area, which tends to mean less smoke since forest fuels will...

Send us a text and chime in!The City of Flagstaff Public Works Department invites members of the public to participate in the 2026 Public Works Academy. The Academy is an immersive, eight-week educational experience designed to give residents a behind-the-scenes look at the essential services that keep our community running. Applications are due by Sept. 16, 2026. Beginning Oct. 1, 2026, participants will explore the inner workings of key Public Works sections including Streets, Solid Waste, Facilities, and Fleet Services. Through interactive classes, hands-on activities, and field experiences, residents will gain insight into the planning, operations, and dedicated professionals who support...

Send us a text and chime in!Starting this month, drivers may need to update their photo on file with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division. Beginning September 12, Arizona law, A.R.S. 28-3173, adjusts the time frame to update a photo from 12 years to 16 years. The standard driver license typically expires when a person turns 65, but an updated photo is required to ensure the credential photo resembles you. The updated photo requirement will be the same if you have the standard Arizona driver license or the federally compliant Arizona Travel ID. Many Arizonans have...

Send us a text and chime in!The City of Avondale Sam Garcia Library invites the community to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of free, family-friendly programs throughout September and into October, including the library’s annual Tu Herencia celebration on Saturday, Sept. 26. Tu Herencia will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at Sam Garcia Library, 495 E. Western Ave. The celebration will highlight Hispanic culture and heritage through crafts, live entertainment, and activities for all ages. From 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., La Casa Del Café will perform Latin jazz. Attendees are encouraged to enjoy the music and...

Send us a text and chime in!Yavapai College announced today that Nicole Kennedy, Chief Development Officer for the Yavapai College Foundation, has left the College effective Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. The College thanks Kennedy for her contributions to the Foundation and wishes her the best in her next endeavor. Jack Smith, Vice President of Community Relations and Legislative Affairs, will assume leadership of Foundation operations as Interim Director. Smith already oversees the Foundation as part of his portfolio at the College, along with Communications & Marketing, Legislative Affairs, and the Emergency Operations Center. The Yavapai College Foundation is a...

Send us a text and chime in!The Street Transportation Department celebrated a major milestone: 200 miles of cool pavement applied to Phoenix streets since launching the program in 2020. The City of Phoenix has integrated reflective sealcoat treatments, which are applied on top of existing asphalt pavement. This innovative approach helps lower surface temperatures by up to 12 °F and reflects a higher portion of the sunlight that hits it, absorbing less heat. Because of this higher reflection, the coating has the potential to offset rising nighttime temperatures in the region.​ “Reaching 200 miles of cool pavement is a major step fo...

Send us a text and chime in!The City of Kingman invites residents to join Mayor Ken Watkins and City Manager Tim Walsh for the upcoming Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager on Thursday, September 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 310 N. Fourth Street. Held on the second Thursday of each month, Coffee with the Mayor is an informal gathering that provides residents with an opportunity to connect directly with City leadership, ask questions, and learn more about current projects, upcoming initiatives, and topics impacting the community. The event...

Send us a text and chime in!The American Job Center at Yavapai College is hosting a job fair at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley on Wed., Sep. 9 from 3 to 6 p.m. The job fair registered more than 50 employers, including the United States Army, Fork in the Road Restaurants, Abrio Home Care, Sevita, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, The Pines Home Health and Hospice, Ability, Fann Contracting Inc., Om Manufacturing, Ohana AZ, Prescott Valley Charter School, Chino Valley Unified School District, City of Prescott, Yavapai County Education Service Agency, Pursuit Aerospace, Arizona Department of Public Sa...

Send us a text and chime in!The City of Yuma’s Arts and Culture Division and Yuma Community Theater are teaming up to bring Richard O’Brien’s “The Rocky Horror Show” to the Historic Yuma Theatre (254 S. Main Street) October 23 and 24. For the first time in Yuma, audiences will have the opportunity to experience the cult classic as a fully staged live musical featuring a local cast, iconic songs, and familiar characters. The story follows sweethearts Brad (played by Lee Emerson) and Janet (played by Julianna Gentry) as they stumble upon the mysterious castle of the eccent...

Send us a text and chime in!MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization dedicated to preventing youth substance use before it begins, and Yavapai Reentry Project, a project of MATFORCE, begin October with a Community Coach training session and a virtual parenting class. Become a Community Coach With Yavapai Reentry Project Yavapai Reentry Project is seeking committed individuals to volunteer as Community Coaches. In this role, you will support those transitioning back into society following incarceration, providing vital mentorship and guidance that creates a lasting impact. If you are eager to contribute to your community, this position offers...