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On June 3, 2026, Dawson Hale, 41, was sentenced to 7 years day-for-day in the Department of Corrections and ordered to register as a s*x offender for life following his conviction for s*xual assault.

At trial, the State proved that the 21-year-old victim was unable to consent due to extreme intoxication when Hale carried her from a downtown bar and s*xually assaulted her.

Sexual violence remains a significant issue. National data indicate that 1 in 5 women will experience s*xual assault or s*xual abuse in their lifetime, and many assaults go unreported.

If you or someone you know has experienced s*xual violence, Victim Witness Services for Northern Arizona is available to help: (928) 856-7676.

Pictured here is the trial team (left to right): Major Crimes Litigation Specialist, Megan Carr-Stüder; Felony Legal Assistant, Shelby Wallace; Victim Witness Advocate, Quinn Hernandez; Frankie the Therapy Dog, Deputy County Attorney, Sasha Charls; and Paralegal, Sasha Hoffa.

Night Closure For Section of SR89 Planned For June 22-26 in Prescott The City of Prescott announced that State Route 89 between the Phippen Trail and Willow Lake Road roundabouts will be closed at night from June 22 to June 26 as part of the Effluent & Wastewater Pipelines and State Route 89 Improvement Project. According to officials, the design team will conduct su...

Bell Rock Vista will temporarily close 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 15 for maintenance and improvement projects conducted with Friends of the Forest Sedona.

We encourage visitors to seek alternate parking or travel plans during this time.

We appreciate your patience as we work to improve our facilities and keep your local trails clean, safe and beautiful.

Heat is the #1 weather killer in the US. 🌡️ During the monsoon, triple digit heat is common across the Southwest.
Stay hydrated, seek shade, and NEVER leave children or pets in a hot car. Check on your neighbors and limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.

🌳 TREE TRIMMING NOTICE 🌳

Beginning next week, tree trimming activities will be taking place throughout the Verde Lakes area as part of the Town's ongoing efforts to maintain healthy trees, improve safety, and enhance visibility within the community.

Residents may notice crews working along roadways and in common areas during this time. Please use caution when traveling through work zones and follow any temporary traffic control measures that may be in place.

We appreciate your patience as this important maintenance work is completed.

For questions, please contact the Town of Camp Verde Public Works Department.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO INCREASE PROPERTY TAX RATE
A.R.S. § 9‑499.15 Public Notice

The City of Prescott will consider its Fiscal Year 2027 property tax levy at two upcoming public meetings which begin at 3:00 PM in the City Council Chambers
201 N. Montezuma St.:
🔹Public Hearing: June 23, 2026
🔹Final Levy Consideration: July 14, 2026

The City is considering increasing its primary property tax levy as follows:
🔹Total levy would increase from $2,304,514 (FY 2026) to $2,492,987 (FY 2027)
🔹Tax rate would increase from 0.2329 to 0.2374 per $100 of assessed value
🔹For a home assessed at $100,000, the City’s primary property tax would increase by $1.37, from $22.37 to $23.74

For more information, please see the following notice on the City’s website: https://prescott-az.gov/a-r-s-%c2%a7-9-499-15-public-notice-property-tax-levy-increase/

This notice is provided pursuant to A.R.S. § 9‑499.15(B)(4). A separate Truth in Taxation Hearing Notice (A.R.S. § 42‑17107) is also being issued.

Prescott Valley Rumored as Frontrunner For USHL Expansion Team Prominent hockey insider Frank Seravalli posted on his X account this morning, June 8, that the Town of Prescott Valley is a frontrunner for one of six potential western expansion teams for the United States Hockey League(USHL) for the 2027-28 season. The USHL is a United States-based junior ice hoc...

Windy conditions today and Tuesday will result in elevated fire weather conditions. Otherwise, look for gradual warming through the week, ending with the hottest temperatures so far this year, as high pressure becomes established over the southwest United States.

Windy and dry weather will persist Monday and Tuesday with additional critical fire weather, especially from the Mogollon Rim and White Mountains northward.