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Send us a text and chime in!Brad Fain and Ron Fain discuss how thoughtful planning helps communities, landowners, and public officials work together to guide responsible growth. In this recent podcast, they address misconceptions about development in Prescott Valley and explain why planning is a collaborative process, not a way to control growth. They also highlight how coordinated planning can help protect open space, support needed amenities, and create better long-term outcomes for the community. Don't miss the upcoming “The Land We Share” Signature Series event on May 19 at The Center on Rosser Street in Prescott.<p...

Send us a text and chime in!Mayor Kell Palguta of Prescott Valley gives updates for:Prescott Valley DaysTown Council MeetingPavement PreservationStormwater Open HouseBarlow-Massicks House FireCheck out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Send us a text and chime in!Prescott Frontier Days®, Inc. is proud to host the quarterly 100 Men Who Care event at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. This is the group’s 7th year of raising funds and awareness for local charities and nonprofits, and so far, 100 Men Who Care has raised over 5,000 toward those goals. All proceeds raised at each quarterly event are awarded to a charity voted on at that event. • Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 • Time: Doors open at 5:00 pm, event starts at 6:00 pm • Place: Prescott Rodeo Grounds 840 Rodeo Drive, Mackin Building • Other particulars: 0 entry...   For th...

Send us a text and chime in!Phoenix Public Library has released a new Special Edition Library Card honoring The Wallace & Ladmo Show, the iconic Arizona children’s program that entertained families for more than 35 years. The card, created in partnership with the Wallace and Ladmo Foundation, is now available at all Phoenix Public Library locations. The Library unveiled the card during a special event on April 25, featuring longtime cast member Pat McMahon, along with members of the Wallace and Ladmo families. Attendees also enjoyed a curated exhibit showcasing rare memorabilia from the show, family-friendly activities, and tw...

Send us a text and chime in!Two miles of State Route 83 through the Southern Arizona community of Sonoita has a new pavement surface thanks to an Arizona Department of Transportation project. The .9 million project removed and replaced the road surface between mileposts 29 and 31, beginning just south of State Route 82. It also installed fog coating, added new pavement markings and signage, replaced guardrails and upgraded drainage. To reduce traffic impacts, ADOT only scheduled work on Mondays-Fridays and maintained at least one lane of traffic in each direction. This project supports ADOT’s commitment to safeguarding Arizona’s inve...

Send us a text and chime in!The City of Kingman Public Works Department will begin chip sealing operations on multiple residential streets in District 4 starting Monday, May 11, 2026, through Friday, June 12, 2026. Work is scheduled to take place weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. as part of the City’s ongoing roadway maintenance program aimed at extending the life of existing pavement and improving neighborhood streets. Phase 1 of the project will begin near the intersection of Airfield Avenue and North Rainbow Street, with crews progressing south to north and west to east throughout the designated work area. Re...

Send us a text and chime in!Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center employees are pitching in to make their community a more beautiful place. A group of YRMC volunteers spent a Saturday morning in April participating in the annual Granite Creek Cleanup in Prescott. Led by YRMC’s Community Health Advocacy, Mobility, and Planning Committee (C.H.A.M.P.), 63 employees, along with their families and friends, volunteered to clear out garbage and discarded items from a stretch of Willow Creek. “Our employees are dedicated to the health of this incredible place we call home, not only...

Send us a text and chime in!As part of the Lone Tree Overpass and Corridor Project, Lone Tree Road will be closed in both directions from Butler Avenue to Franklin Avenue from May 11 - 15. This closure will facilitate the installation of roadway pavement. Two open traffic lanes will be maintained on Butler Avenue throughout this closure. The City anticipates that Butler Avenue will reopen to four lanes of traffic in late May/early June. Construction work will continue on Lone Tree Road south of Butler Avenue through the summer construction season. The Lone Tree Overpass and...

Send us a text and chime in!Mastication equipment will be operating on the Prescott National Forest over the next six weeks as part of a 603‑acre community wildfire protection project west of Blue Ranch and east of the Quail Springs neighborhoods, just outside the town of Cottonwood. The effort is a collaborative partnership between the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management, Salt River Project, and the U.S. Forest Service. The project focuses on reducing hazardous vegetation on National Forest System lands adjacent to nearby communities, where dense fuels increase wildfire risk. By thinning overgrown br...

Send us a text and chime in!Yavapai County is excited to announce the launch of its new Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Interactive Map, providing a modern digital experience for residents and professionals to access property information and county data. A Modernized Mapping Experience The new Interactive Map features an updated digital platform designed for improved usability and performance. While the application retains many familiar tools from the previous version, users will notice a more streamlined interface and updated functionality. This upgrade is essential as the technology supporting the legacy map reached its end-of-life in 2024. Public Feedback...

Send us a text and chime in!First Credit Union has officially opened its newest branch in Queen Creek, AZ, marking a significant milestone in the credit union’s continued investment in modern, member-focused banking experiences. Located in one of the fastest-growing communities in the Phoenix metro area, the new branch was developed to serve both existing and prospective members in a high-growth retail area. The location reflects First Credit Union’s focus on expanding access while delivering a branch experience that balances personal service, technology, and long-term adaptability. “The opening of our new branch reflects our contin...

Send us a text and chime in!Median Construction Underway Crews will continue work on the concrete median along Glassford Hill Road. Please note that traffic has shifted to a new traffic pattern, and road users are advised to be alert, use caution and follow the marked signage. Please be aware of the following impacts: Monday, May 11 through Friday, May 15, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., One lane of traffic in each direction of Glassford Hill Road will always remain open throughout construction. Businesses, schools and residential communities will remain fully accessible throughout the project. Motorists can expect travel de...

Send us a text and chime in!The City of Flagstaff will begin a roof replacement project at the historic Milligan House, located at 323 W. Aspen Avenue, starting Monday, May 11. The project is expected to take approximately one week to complete, weather permitting. The Milligan House, built circa 1904, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the Department of Interior. It is architecturally significant as a unique representation of Victorian residential architecture in Flagstaff and carries additional significance for its connection to James C. Milligan, a local brickmaker and building contractor who played a...

Send us a text and chime in!Last month was a busy one for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with Spring Break passengers coming and going, and others enjoying a variety of events around the Valley. With 5,128,429 passengers coming through the airport, it marks the busiest month ever in the airport’s history, surpassing the previous March 2024 record by 1.27%. March 8 was also a milestone day when 86,250 passengers were screened at PHX. That is the most ever in one day. “March’s record number of travelers at Sky Harbor points to something greater — Phoenix is a world-class destination with a w...

Send us a text and chime in!The City of Chandler Housing and Redevelopment Division is opening its project based voucher (PBV) waitlist for Villas on McQueen. Completed pre-applications will be accepted beginning at noon on Friday, May 8, and must be submitted by the deadline at noon on Friday, May 22. Villas on McQueen is a new affordable housing development located at 77 N. McQueen Road at the corner of McQueen Road and East Trails End Place. This is a project based voucher program, meaning accepted applicants will pay 30% of their income towards rent, while the rest will be...

Send us a text and chime in!The Coconino National Forest plans to conduct the Upper Beaver Creek prescribed burn project north of the Clints Well area beginning next week due to recent favorable weather conditions. Should weather conditions remain favorable, the project is planned to begin Tuesday: Purpose: This project aims to reduce the risk of stand-replacing wildfire and create a more resilient forest, which is essential to lessening future impacts from undesired wildfires. Long-term, this project will protect people, private property and natural resource values by reintroducing fire into a fire-adapted ecosystem and reducing the...

Send us a text and chime in!The Arizona Department of Transportation is nearing completion on a project to widen and reconstruct Interstate 10 from Ina to Ruthrauff roads in the northwest Tucson area, with all parts of the project expected to open to traffic by mid-May. Crews are now tending to the final details of the 1 million project that will improve traffic flow and safety. The work includes completing lane stripes for a fourth lane on both directions of I-10, where overnight lane restrictions will soon end. And work is continuing on the new Sunset Road interchange...

Send us a text and chime in!New research from Northern Arizona University found that a global greenhouse gas emissions database produced by the Climate TRACE consortium, co-founded by former Vice President Al Gore, is underestimating vehicle carbon dioxide emissions in cities by an average of 70%. Professor Kevin Gurney of NAU’s School of Informatics, Computing, and Cyber Systems (SICCS) today published results in Environmental Research Letters analyzing the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from cars and trucks in the recently released Climate TRACE database. He said these findings, combined with a previous study noting similar discrepancies at po...

Send us a text and chime in!Please be advised that Yavapai County will be performing chip seal work on various roads in the Lake Montezuma, Spring Valley, and Iron Springs areas. Work will begin on May 11, 2026, and will continue until May 29, 2026. The work hours will be from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. One lane of traffic will remain open at all times; however, motorists may encounter pilot cars, lane restrictions, lane shifts, reduced speeds, and flagging operations throughout the work zones. Motorists should expect minor delays and should allow extra time to get through the...

Send us a text and chime in!From May 18 through May 31, 2026, the Prescott Valley Police Department will join agencies across Arizona for the statewide “Click It or Ticket” campaign. This campaign is all about a simple habit that makes a big difference, buckling up every time you’re in a vehicle and making sure children are properly secured in the correct car seats.Seat belts are one of the easiest and most effective ways to stay safe on the road, yet they’re often overlooked. Taking those few extra seconds to buckle up not only protects...