Yavapai County Declares September as National Preparedness Month, Encouraging Residents to Build a More Resilient Community | Prescott Valley Times local news

ARIZONA – The Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management (YCOEM) is proud to announce that the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed September as “National Preparedness Month” in Yavapai County. This proclamation highlights our efforts to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for emergencies and disasters and aligns with our vision to create […]

Forbes Declares Bruce Springsteen A Billionaire

Forbes magazine officially declared legendary artist Bruce Springsteen a billionaire on Friday. Fondly known as “The Boss” to his loyal fans, Springsteen has been dazzling audiences with his talent for six decades, and he shows no signs of slowing down. Forbes magazine reported. The majority of his income has been accumulated over the past few […]

Arizona Rancher Declares ‘Nightmare Over’ After Migrant Murder Case Dropped

An Arizona rancher accused of shooting and killing an unarmed Mexican immigrant expressed relief at news that prosecutors would not retry the case after the trial ended with a deadlocked jury. “The nightmare is over. The nightmare is over,” George Alan Kelly told a Tucson television reporter. Gun He said this as he left court […]

San Diego Declares State Of Emergency Over Catastrophic Flash Flooding

The city of San Diego declared a state of emergency Monday after extreme rainfall caused flash flooding across the region. Monday was the wettest January day on record for the Southern California city, with more than 4 inches of rain falling northeast of downtown. according to To AccuWeather. Video shared by the media outlet showed […]

Why Maricopa County declares ‘no burn day’ Wednesday and Thursday

Independent news media feature The Maricopa County Air Quality Department declared Wednesday, Dec. 13 and Thursday, Dec. 14 as “No Burn Days” due to elevated PM2.5 (smoke) levels. I take action: Eliminate the burning of wood in fireplaces, stoves, simeneas, and outdoor fire pits. Switch your wood-burning fireplace to natural gas or propane. Visit Maricopa.gov/AQ […]

Kool-Aid McKinstry declares for NFL Draft

Alabama Crimson Tide cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry announced yesterday that he will forgo his final year of playing eligibility and enter the NFL Draft. McKinstry, who was a junior during the 2023 season, is projected to be a first-round pick in April's NFL Draft. Stepping into a rotation role during his freshman season in 2021, McKinstry […]