May 10, 2021

Wildfires

The Tussock Fire is burning 7 miles Southwest of Crown King

From InciWeb (as of 4:30 pm Sunday afternoon): The Tussock Fire started on the afternoon of May 8, approximately 8 miles southwest of Crown King. The fire was mapped this morning (May 9) at 2,448 acres and has reached the Prescott National Forest boundary. Due to lack of moisture, hot, dry, windy conditions, and rugged

Sports

Shoes Fly At Local Tourney – Cal Cordes Singles Horseshoe Tournament

Photo: The first and second place winners in all three classes. (L to R) John Barney, George Stockton, Bruce Reid, Trisha Lincoln, Modesta Ramirez, and Neil Sweezey In the first local tournament since 2019, the shoes were flying on Saturday at the Cal Cordes Singles Horseshoe Pitching Tournament. The courts are located at Watson Lake.

Sports

Badgers Season Comes To A Quick End 12-2 : PHS Sports Roundup

Photo: 18 Kennedy Carr Varsity Softball Prescott suffered their second consecutive loss Saturday morning, only this time it was a season ending loss with a first round playoff setback to the visiting Poston Butte Broncos 12-2. The Broncos showed up from the San Tan Valley with a purpose and it showed from the very beginning.

State

Governor Ducey Signs Historic Water Protection Legislation

Governor Doug Ducey signed legislation to ensure clean water in nearly 800 Arizona streams, lakes and rivers that are critical for drinking, fishing and recreation. “Living in the desert, the value of water is something we in Arizona know well, and we have taken great steps to protect it, including the Groundwater Management Act and

Opinion

Opinion: Banning Bad Behavior Feels Good — But Does It Work?

The FDA recently announced it is working toward banning menthol cigarettes and flavored mass-produced cigars. The reaction to the menthol ban broke down along familiar lines. Some people are in favor, believing the ban will improve health outcomes of certain groups who tend to use these products. According to the Center for Disease Control, 85 percent

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