Yavapai County Implements Stage 2 Fire Restrictions Under New 2025 Ordinance to Prevent Wildfires | Prescott Valley Times local news

Starting at 8am on Friday, May 23, 2025, Yabapai County Fire Prohibition Zones 3 (3), 4 (4) and 5 (5) will work with the Department of Forestry and Fire Management and Land Management to implement Stage 2 fire restrictions to reduce the risk of wildfires. This implementation marks the first use of Yabapai County updated […]
Yavapai College Named Official Workforce Development Hub for Yavapai County through ARIZONA@WORK Partnership | Prescott Valley Times local news

Yabapai College is taking a major step in integrating local workforce and economic development, working with Yabapai County supervisors. Starting July 1st, Yabapi College will serve as the official one-stop operator and Title IB service provider under the Arizona @Work Statewide system. As part of this new integration, a One-Stop Center will open on Yabapi […]
As first Arizona location nears debut in the Valley, Zaxbys exploring Flagstaff expansion as well | Local News

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Yavapai County Proposes 3.41% Primary Property Tax Increase: Public Hearing Set for June 25 | Prescott Valley Times local news

In accordance with Arizona Section 42-17107, Yabapai County, whose law has been revised, has notified property taxpayers of Yabapai County’s intention to raise major property taxes at last year’s level. Yabapai County is proposing an increase in primary property taxes by $2,133,478 or 3.41%. For example, the proposed tax hike will bring Yavapai County’s major […]
Oklahoma Man Sentenced for Perjury in Major Yavapai County Drug Trafficking Case | Prescott Valley Times local news

Yavapai County Attorney Dennis McGlund announced on June 10, 2025 that Bin Puong Nguyen, 31, of Oklahoma City, was sentenced to guilty of perjury. Nguyen was convicted of perjury on May 21, 2025 by a ju judge in Yabapai County. County Attorney McGrand praised his partners to the Drug Trafficking Task Force and the Yavapai […]
Maricopa County planning new West Valley animal shelter

Glendale, Ariz. – A new West Valley Maricopa County Animal Control (MCACC) shelter is ongoing, county officials have confirmed. The MCACC confirmed in May that ABC15 was working on a new shelter to serve the western part of the valley. The 2026 interim budget allocated $10 million to the location of the new shelter near […]
Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Issues Community Notification on Registered Sex Offender in Rimrock | Prescott Valley Times local news

The Yabapai County Sheriff’s Office must publish the following information in accordance with ARS 13-3825, a community notice regarding the Sex Offenders Act: The offenders in this publication indicate that he lives in an unconsolidated area of Yabapai County. This is the responsibility of the Chief Law Enforcement Agency with jurisdiction to which offenders reside […]
Two Valley teens found dead near Mount Ord in Maricopa County

The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of two valley teenagers who were found remotely northeast of the Phoenix Metro area earlier this week. The lawmaker was first called to the scene on the outskirts of the state Route 87 between Mesa and Payson early Tuesday morning. Sources say ABC15 occurred at a […]
Yavapai County Expands Stage 2 Fire Restrictions to Zone 2 Amid Heightened Wildfire Risk | Prescott Valley Times local news

Yabapai County, Arizona – Starting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Yabapai County will establish stage 2 fire restrictions in Zone 2 due to increased fire risk and persistent dryness. These restrictions have been preemptively enacted by an interim order signed by Chairman Mallory on June 17, 2025 and will be presented for formal approval by […]
Yavapai County Offers Free Environmental Check-Ups to Revive Vacant and Underused Properties | Prescott Valley Times local news

The Yabapai County Development Services Department is looking for facilities throughout Yabapai County where free environmental testing can be used. These checks are from buildings and land that are currently unused, empty or abandoned, and are in the unestablished area of Yabapai County. The goal is to prepare and realize these properties for new uses. […]