Keith Lane, current Chief of Police for Haltom City, Texas, has agreed to become the next Prescott Valley Police Chief. Mr. Lane graduated magna cum laude from Boston University with a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice in 2004. He has served as Chief of Police in Haltom City, Texas since 2009 and previously served for 22 years in Keller, Texas. Lane will begin his service in Prescott Valley in early December at an annual salary of $119,000. Lane will supervise a … [Read more...] about Prescott Valley Hiring New Police Chief
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Group Rebuilding for Uninsured
Starting next week, the Yarnell Hill Recovery Group will begin to rebuild houses at no cost to the 11 uninsured primary homeowners who lost their homes in the Yarnell Hill Fire. Building Committee Chair Marco Cecala said work on foundations for two homes will begin next week, with construction on those homes to begin the week of Sept. 30. Construction on three additional homes will begin soon after. The guiding principle will be like for like, based on Yavapai County tax records. … [Read more...] about Group Rebuilding for Uninsured
Gosar’s Legislation Passing House
The House of Representatives has voted to pass the Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act (H.R. 1526), a forest health package that includes Rep. Gosar’s bipartisan wildfire legislation, the Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act (H.R. 1345). The Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act, which H.R. 1526 will implement, is aimed at preventing destructive wildfires and stimulating rural economies. The bill passed with bipartisan support by a vote of 244-173. “We have a forest … [Read more...] about Gosar’s Legislation Passing House
Gosar’s Wildfire Prevention Bill
Today, the full House of Representatives will vote on the Restoring Healthy Forests for Healthy Communities Act (H.R. 1526), a forest health package that includes Rep. Gosar’s bipartisan wildfire legislation, the Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act (H.R. 1345). The Catastrophic Wildfire Prevention Act, which H.R. 1526 will implement, creates much needed rural jobs, reduces red tape and provides land management agencies a variety of tools to conduct smaller projects in high-risk areas that need … [Read more...] about Gosar’s Wildfire Prevention Bill
Massage Envy Raising Recovery Monies
Massage Envy owners thank all their clients who contributed to the fire recovery efforts. Massage Envy presented a check for nearly $5,000 to the United Way of Yavapai County’s Yarnell Fire Fund and Prescott Firefighter Charities Fund. Contributions were made by local customers and those at Massage Envy's Flagstaff and Tucson locations. https://www.facebook.com/MassageEnvyPrescott or visit Massage Envy at 120 E. Sheldon St. Prescott, AZ 86301 (928) 778-3689 (ENVY) … [Read more...] about Massage Envy Raising Recovery Monies
Yarnell Recovery Underway
Yarnell residents have announced their recovery efforts are underway. Groundbreaking happened this weekend with a celebration at the Yarnell Hill Fire Department Saturday afternoon. Roy and Stacy Pizzirusso are rebuilding their site-built, single-family Glen Ilah home following this summer’s devastating fire. “I want it to be completely positive,” Stacy says. “Yarnell rebuilding bigger and better.” Chuck Tidey, chair of the Yarnell Hill Recovery Group, planned to say a few words, … [Read more...] about Yarnell Recovery Underway
Granting Local Girl a Wish
Make-A-Wish Arizona and the Prescott YMCA have come together to surprise wish kid Paula Pratt, 12, with a year membership for her and her family for the YMCA. Paula, who was diagnosed at 18 months with a life-threatening seizure disorder, had brain surgery in 2012 but is moving forward in her care, thanks in part to her love of the water. She regularly swims with her mother and her sister as a form of therapy and enjoyment. “We are thankful the YMCA was willing to partner with us to make … [Read more...] about Granting Local Girl a Wish
Fundraiser for G.M. Hotshots
Guardian Air, a division of Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center, flew in to present a $10,000 check at the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew Fundraiser and Golf Tournament in Prescott to benefit the families of the firefighters that lost their lives battling the Yarnell Hill Fire. The funds were the result of the generous donations from colleagues at Guardian Air, Guardian Medical Transport, Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center, as part of the Guardian EMS … [Read more...] about Fundraiser for G.M. Hotshots
ADOT Closures Continuing on I-17
Overnight work on the Interstate 17 climbing lane project south of Camp Verde requires two, one-hour closures in both directions several nights this week between midnight and 3 a.m. The work will occur overnight tomorrow night; Tuesday, July 30; and Wednesday, July 31 as crews continue blasting along the highway. Each night, the first closure will be from midnight to 1 a.m. and the second closure will be 2 a.m. to 3 a.m. Northbound I-17 will be stopped at State Route 169 and southbound I-17 … [Read more...] about ADOT Closures Continuing on I-17
