For more than 50 years, the Yavapai Humane Society has been a cornerstone of compassion and care in Yavapai County. Guided by a mission to promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of companion animals, the YHS staff works to ensure that pets in the community receive love, dignity and care. From adoptions and reunions to education and outreach, the goal, says Marketing Manager Loree Walden, is to build a better world for animals and the people who love them. “At the heart of everything … [Read more...] about Yavapai Humane Society’s Commitment to Animals and Community
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Arizona Care Management Solutions Offers Guidance for Aging With Independence
Bonnie Shimko, owner of Arizona Care Management Solutions (ACMS), has a message for senior citizens: They need to have a plan so they are in charge of their own health care. Shimko delivered that message at Las Fuentes Village in Prescott during a presentation on Aug. 14. ACMS is based in Cottonwood, but serves the Quad Cities area, Verde Valley and Phoenix. The business helps seniors with planning, everything from medical appointments to what happens when they are released from a hospital to … [Read more...] about Arizona Care Management Solutions Offers Guidance for Aging With Independence
Polar Bears, Swiss Alps, Black Holes at Planetarium
The Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium’s Fall 2025 Show Season is set to share adventures around the world and across the universe. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University invites guests to soar over the Alaskan arctic wilderness, swim with whales around Australia or fly with some endangered birds on a journey across the Swiss Alps. In space, sights will include black holes and out to the edges of the visible universe. Tickets are on sale now for fall shows at the planetarium, located on ERAU’s … [Read more...] about Polar Bears, Swiss Alps, Black Holes at Planetarium
Northern Arizona’s 9/11 Heroes Reflect on Historic Event
On Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four commercial aircraft, crashing two into the World Trade Center towers and causing their collapse, one into the Pentagon and a fourth in Pennsylvania after passengers and crew resisted. Nearly 3,000 people were killed. In the aftermath, Northern Arizona played a unique and significant role in the disaster response. The ripple effects are still being felt here 24 years later. Then Central Yavapai Fire District Battalion Chief Pruett Small and U.S. Forest … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona’s 9/11 Heroes Reflect on Historic Event
‘Dancing in the Moonlight’ Encouraged by the Community
Nine years ago, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona created a local version of the wildly popular “Dancing With the Stars” TV show. Entering the 2025 season, Central Arizona’s Dancing For the Stars has become the premier fundraiser for the growing organization that offers ever expanding programs for Quad Cities area children. Dancing For the Stars has drawn dancers from all walks of local life – from mayors and councilmembers to business leaders, first responders, educators and more. … [Read more...] about ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’ Encouraged by the Community
From Grief to Governance: Kymberli Lopez Rises to Serve Prescott Valley
Community service isn’t just something for Kymberli Lopez to do in her spare time. It’s in her DNA. In June, the Prescott Valley Town Council appointed Lopez to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of former Councilmember Bill Williams. For Lopez, who has lived and volunteered in the community for 31 years, the opportunity to help shape Prescott Valley’s future feels like a natural next step. Born in Virginia, Lopez grew up in a family of deep faith and service. Her mother and … [Read more...] about From Grief to Governance: Kymberli Lopez Rises to Serve Prescott Valley
Tracks Through Time: Verde Canyon Railroad Showcases History and Scenery
“The first excursion train of the Verde Canyon Railroad rolled out of the Clarkdale depot on November 23, 1990. It carried neither freight nor ore, only people. They were not seeking a better way of life but the beauty of a wild river-carved canyon where eagles nest among high cliffs and wind makes music in the cottonwoods.” Those words, penned by Verde Canyon Railroad owner Linda Durbano in her 500-page book, “Tracking Down the Past,” offer a window into the richly detailed chronicle of … [Read more...] about Tracks Through Time: Verde Canyon Railroad Showcases History and Scenery
New Chino Valley High Principal Focuses on Student Engagement, Career and College Readiness
Chino Valley High School is welcoming Principal Julie Bryce as the new school year begins. With more than 30 years in education, Bryce brings high expectations for college and career preparation and a fresh focus on building relationships and making sure students have a reason to come to school. “Students need to be seen, valued, challenged and heard,” she said. Bryce succeeds Principal Justine Crawford, who resigned for personal reasons. She plans to be a visible and engaged leader, working … [Read more...] about New Chino Valley High Principal Focuses on Student Engagement, Career and College Readiness
Embry-Riddle’s Flight Team Wins National Aviation Championship
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Golden Eagles Flight Team has captured the national collegiate aviation championship, marking the Prescott Campus team’s 16th title in a competition that tests aviation performance and safety. The squad came out above 30 teams at the 2025 National Intercollegiate Flying Association Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (NIFA SAFECON) competition, which draws collegiate aviators from across the country. Teams are tested in a week-long series of ground and … [Read more...] about Embry-Riddle’s Flight Team Wins National Aviation Championship
‘Monsters’ in Our Community
More than 100 people met with law enforcement and family advocacy personnel on Tuesday, June 17, in Sedona to learn the signs of sex trafficking and efforts to stop it in Yavapai County. Yavapai County Sheriff David Rhodes, YCSO Commander Tom Boelts, Prescott Police Detective Lorraine Zannini, Yavapai Family Advocacy Center Director Missy Sikora and Sedona psychologist Carol Gandolfo were among those who presented information and answered questions from the audience. Andrea Kadar, a Sedona … [Read more...] about ‘Monsters’ in Our Community
