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Send us a text and chime in!Mayor Kell Palguta of Prescott Valley gives updates for:Free K9 DemonstrationPrimary Election Day VotingJasper Parkway and Copper Hill Road ConstructionPitch, Hit & Run CompetitionAntelope Park Splash Pad ClosureCheck 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!The City of Flagstaff has lifted current fire restrictions and returned to Stage 0 fire restrictions, effective 6 a.m. on Monday, July 20. Under Stage 0 fire restrictions, Smoking and use of electronic cigarettes are prohibited in all public places within the City of Flagstaff, including City Parks, Open Spaces, and the Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) at all times. Residents and visitors should not throw cigarettes or matches out of a moving vehicle. They may ignite dry grass on the side of the road and become a wildfire. All outdoor fires should be extinguished properly by drowning fires with...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/flagstaff-returns-to-stage-0-fire-restrictions/ Check 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!Brad Fain joins Guy Roginson to discuss several topics that have been circulating throughout the community, including Lakeshore650, Fain Park, Proposition 404, Legado, and Prescott Frontier Days. The conversation provides additional context behind these projects and addresses some of the questions residents have been asking. Also, hear about the new podcast studio at the rodeo grounds and what's ahead for Legado.Check 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!A portion of Cherry Street west of the intersection with 14th Street will be closed to thru traffic Monday, July 20, 2026 through Sunday, July 26, 2026. Access to 14th Street will be maintained at all times. Businesses on Cherry Street west of the intersection with 14th Street can be accessed using 12th Street. Businesses on Cherry Street east of the intersection with 14th Street can be accessed using Main Street. This closure is necessary to complete utility work for the San Cipriano Apartments. Read more stories from Cottonwood on Signals A Z.com. Subscribe and be the F1RST2KNOW!   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/one-week-cherry-street-closure-announced/ Check 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!Here is your Monsoon Outlook for Monday, July 20, 2026, provided by the US National Weather Service Flagstaff, Arizona. According to the US National Weather Service, Flagstaff, Arizona, An active monsoon day is expected across the region. In addition to a localized flash flood threat, there will also be a chance for some isolated strong to severe thunderstorms with hail up to 1" diameter. Storms may continue well into the evening and overnight period. Tuesday shaping up to be active as well. Prescott Today: SA 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/monsoon-outlook-for-monday-july-20-2026/ Check 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!Mesa is extending the public swimming schedule of five City pools past July 18, the end of the regular aquatic activities season, for people to cool off and enjoy: Mesa Aquatic Complex, 1630 E. Southern Ave.; Stapley Aquatic Complex, 3250 E. Hermosa Vista and Brimhall Aquatic Complex, 5035 E. Southern Ave., will remain open daily, except Sundays, through July 25. Skyline Aquatic Center, 845 S. Crismon Road, and Rhodes Aquatic Complex, 1860 S. Longmore, will stay open daily through July 25 and on weekends through Sunday, Sept. 6. Mesa pools open for public swimming at 1 p.m. most days. For...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/mesa-extends-public-swimming-schedule-at-city-pools/ Check 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!Because of forecasted monsoon storms, the City of Phoenix now has sand available for residents to use in sandbags. Large roll-off bins filled with sand can now be found at the following locations: District 1 – Paseo Highlands Park – 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd. District 2 – Paradise Valley Park – 17642 N. 40th St. District 3 – Moon Valley Park – 502 W. Coral Gables Dr. District 4 – Encanto Park Sports Complex – 2121 N. 15th Ave. District 5 – El Oso Park – 3451 N. 75th Ave. District 6 – Pecos Park – 17010 S. 48th...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/sand-available-for-residents-ahead-of-monsoon-in-phoenix/ Check 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!Yavapai County Community Health Services (YCCHS) has confirmed one new measles case in a Yavapai County resident. Disease surveillance is actively being conducted and have identified 4 public locations where people may have been exposed to measles. Public exposure site People who were at the following locations at the listed date and time may have been exposed to measles and should watch for symptoms. The measles virus can survive in the air for up to two hours, and the listed exposure times listed include that extended period. Location: Park Collective, 7450 E Pav Way, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Friday, July...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/yavapai-county-acts-fast-after-measles-case-in-prescott/ Check 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!On July 16, 2026, the Kingman City Clerk's Office received 51 petition sheets containing 734 unverified signatures for referendum petition REF26-001, “Kingman Magforce Axe the Tax.” City Clerk Annie Meredith reviewed the petition sheets to determine compliance with Arizona Revised Statute (A.R.S.) § 19-121. Based on her review and as outlined in A.R.S. § 19-121.01(A), it was determined that all 51 petition sheets and the subsequent 734 unverified signatures have been invalidated because a copy of the complete title and text of the measure was not attached as prescribed. Arizona law requires that the complete title and text of the...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/kingman-petition-signatures-invalidated-due-to-missing-text/ Check 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!The City of Kingman in collaboration with the Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate the opening of Hobby Lobby and Niu Valley Hawaiian Grill during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, July 20, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. at 3140 Stockton Hill Road. The event celebrates the arrival of two new businesses that expand shopping and dining opportunities while contributing to Kingman's continued economic growth. Hobby Lobby brings a nationally recognized retailer to the community, while Niu Valley Hawaiian Grill adds a new local dining experience for residents and visitors. “We are excited to welcome Hobby Lobby...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/kingman-to-celebrate-hobby-lobby-and-niu-valley-hawaiian-grill-opening/ Check 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!It's back-to-school time in Queen Creek, and QCPD reminds residents to slow down, avoid distractions and obey posted signage. Everyone has a role to play in keeping Queen Creek safe, whether you have a child returning to school or you drive in the area of a school. QCPD is asking residents, parents, and guardians to partner with us to help keep students safe. Increased traffic around schools is expected during morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up. Planning ahead, following school procedures, and practicing patience can help reduce congestion and improve safety for everyone. Safety tips for motorists: Slow down and stay...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/school-safety-reminders-for-queen-creek-residents/ Check 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!The City of Flagstaff and ParkFlag will implement new parking rates starting Saturday, August 1. The hourly parking rate is increasing from [post_excerpt] an hour to dollars an hour. These parking rates were approved by the Flagstaff City Council following a comprehensive public process. The rate adjustments will help ensure a financially sustainable parking system while supporting enhanced services throughout the downtown parking district. The enhanced services were introduced in June 2026, ahead of the rate increase, demonstrating the City's commitment to delivering the promised improvements before the new rates took effect. These services include increased litter removal and...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/flagstaff-announces-new-parking-rates/ Check 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!The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has launched Next Move Arizona, a statewide listening tour to better understand residents' transportation challenges and unmet needs. The goal: listen, learn, and build a shared vision for the future of transportation in Arizona. ADOT says this is a "Listening Tour," not a "Telling Tour." It won't replace regional plans or voter-approved transportation initiatives, but will help shape a broader statewide vision. Where Things Stand The tour launched to the public in March 2026 and runs through the fall. So far, ADOT has held roughly 60 in-person sessions with cities, tribal nations, and regional...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/adot-wants-your-input-on-arizonas-future/ Check 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!A weekly summary of City projects or encroachment permits issued by the City of Yuma affecting busy streets. City projects include: Avenue 6E, 32nd Street to 40th Street 32nd Street, Catalina Drive to Arizona Avenue Avenue C, 20th Street to 24th Street Mesquite Avenue, Catalina Drive to Arizona Avenue Key locations by other utilities or agencies: I-8 Exit 7/SR 195 (Araby Road) interchange 9th Street, 8th Avenue to 7th Avenue 28th Street, Avenue C to 33rd Drive Avenue A, Parkview Loop to Palmcroft Drive West Main Canal Bike Path, Avenue A to Magnolia Avenue Avenue C, 37th Avenue to 33rd...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/yuma-weekly-road-construction-and-traffic-update/ Check 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!Bettors in Arizona wagered approximately 6.6 million* on sports and events in May of 2026, according to newly released reports by the Arizona Department of Gaming (Department). This figure represents an approximate 4.3 percent year-over-year decrease when compared to May 2025. The state collected approximately .8 million in event wagering privilege fees for the month of May. For fiscal year 2026 year-to-date, regulated event wagering and fantasy sports have generated approximately .7 million in privilege fees, including .4 million from event wagering and [post_excerpt].3 million from fantasy sports. Since the launch of legal sports betting in Arizona in 2021, people...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/arizona-sports-betting-tops-676-million-in-may/ Check 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!Summer is still going strong at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) and our upcoming events in August offer the best opportunities to beat the heat and connect with friends and family over music. MIM is hosting a dynamic lineup of events to share with your audience, ranging from electronic music to the cultural music of India! Kick off the month on Tuesday, August 4 with our MIM Talk: Cats: Beyond Keyboard Cat and Mr. Mistoffelees. Learn about the ceremonial significance of lions, tigers, and domestic cats in musical traditions from around the world, followed by a gallery getaway tour to...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/musical-instrument-museum-unveils-august-event-schedule/ Check 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!A stretch of Oak Creek, including adjacent recreation sites and forest land, has been temporarily closed due to hazardous conditions resulting from flood waters. The stretch of Oak Creek between Call of the Canyon/ West Fork and Sedona is closed to the public and creek access is prohibited. Closed recreation sites include Call of the Canyon/ West Fork, Bootlegger, Banjo Bill, Halfway, Manzanita, Encinoso and Grasshopper Point. In addition to the closure of Oak Creek and the aforementioned recreation sites, 100 feet of forest land on either side of Oak Creek is closed to public use. A formal closure order...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/oak-creek-closure-due-to-flood-hazards/ Check 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!The Phoenix Public Works Department offers many services that may come in handy before, during, and after big storms. There are also actions you can take to prevent trash-related headaches when it rains. Before a Storm Bag and tie all trash in your black landfill container. Bagging garbage and grass is required by Maricopa County to keep control of insects, rodents, or other vectors that can transmit diseases. Because plastic bags get tangled in our sorting machines, recyclables in your blue bin should be loose, not bagged. Keep a lid on it! City code requires residents to have lids on...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/storm-preparedness-tips-for-phoenix-residents/ Check 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!The Coconino National Forest will lift all fire restrictions beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, July 20, due to recent widespread precipitation across the forest. While forest-wide restrictions will be lifted, several areas of the Coconino National Forest are subject to permanent year-round fire restrictions, which will remain in effect. Forest visitors are asked to adhere to best practices while building a campfire. Where fires are permitted, use established fire rings, fire pans or mound fires, and keep fires small. Never leave a campfire unattended. Use at least 6 gallons of water and a shovel to completely extinguish a campfire....   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/coconino-national-forest-lifts-fire-restrictions-2/ Check 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!Excavation and Roadway Prep to Continue in Second Phase Roadway excavation and subgrade preparation will continue within the second phase of work along Glassford Hill Road, from Spouse Drive to the southern intersection of Granville Parkway. Please be aware of the following impacts: Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Please note that traffic patterns will be shifting throughout the week, and road users are advised to be alert, use caution and follow the marked signage. One lane of traffic in each direction of Glassford Hill Road will always remain open throughout construction. Businesses, schools...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/glassford-hill-road-widening-project-update-july-20th-24th-2026/ Check 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!Immerse yourself in the richness of cowboy culture as the 38th Annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering takes center stage at the Jim and Linda Lee Yavapai College Performing Arts Center from August 6-8, 2026. One of Prescott's most anticipated annual events, the Gathering promises an unforgettable celebration of the American cowboy way of life through music, poetry, and storytelling. Bringing together more than 40 authentic cowboy singers, poets, and storytellers, the event offers two full days of free on-campus breakout sessions and three nights filled with inspiring performances designed to honor the heritage, values, and vibrant traditions of the Western...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/prescott-to-host-38th-annual-arizona-cowboy-poets-gathering/ Check 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!The City of Kingman has launched a new Infill Incentive District Development Fee Reduction Program designed to encourage business investment, redevelopment and economic growth along four key commercial corridors. Established in accordance with Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-499.10, the program provides eligible businesses with a 50% reduction in qualifying development fees. The incentive applies to approved projects that develop vacant land or occupy and renovate vacant buildings within designated corridor boundaries. Qualifying properties must front one of the following corridors: Airway Avenue: Stockton Hill Road to Rainbow Drive Bank Street: Airway Avenue to Gordon Avenue Hualapai Mountain Road: Andy Devine...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/kingman-creates-new-incentive-program-for-business-development/ Check 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!The Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center is kicking off its 2026-2027 Presenting Season with I Love the '80s, a high-energy concert celebrating the music, style, and spirit of one of pop culture's most unforgettable decades. The performance takes place on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 7 p.m. Featuring three legendary acts - A Flock of Seagulls, Bow Wow Wow featuring Annabella, and Animotion - this nostalgic concert brings together the chart-topping artists behind many of the songs that defined a generation. Audiences can expect an evening filled with unforgettable hits, electrifying performances, and the unmistakable energy that made...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/i-love-the-80s-concert-coming-to-prescott/ Check 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!The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans for eligible small businesses and private nonprofit organizations impacted by the drought occurring March 24 and continuing. Eligible Counties Arizona: Coconino, Gila, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Navajo, Pima, Pinal, Yavapai, and Yuma Utah: Kane and San Juan Who Can Apply Small businesses Private nonprofits & faith-based organizations Small agricultural cooperatives & nurseries Small aquaculture enterprises Loan Assistance Available Economic Injury Disaster Loans: Working capital assistance for operational expenses caused by the disaster. Key Loan Details Up to million in loan funding Interest rates as low as...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/sba-offers-disaster-loans-for-arizona-businesses-impacted-by-drought/ Check 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!Arizona electronic indie pop duo Dutch Holly has been invited to perform at the Musical Instrument Museum's two-day Celebrate Electronic Music event on August 8 and 9, kicking off Saturday's scheduled performances with an 11:00 a.m. set on August 8. MIM's Celebrate Electronic Music event explores the world of sound and technology through performances, talks, workshops, demonstrations and interactive activities highlighting the musicality and engineering of electronic music. The invitation marks the latest milestone in a period of growing activity for the Prescott-based duo. Dutch Holly appeared at the 2025 Pure Imagination Festival and has produced, curated and headlined two...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/prescott-musicians-head-to-mim-festival/ Check 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!Yavapai County Community Health Services is hosting free measles vaccine clinics on July 20 and July 21 to help residents protect themselves and prevent the spread of measles within the community. The walk-in clinics will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at two locations: Prescott: 1090 Commerce Drive Cottonwood: 10 South 6th Street No appointment is necessary, and there is no cost to receive the vaccine. No identification is required. Who Should Attend? The clinics are intended for anyone who may need protection against measles, including: Individuals who have not received two doses of the MMR vaccine, which...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/yavapai-county-hosting-free-measles-vaccine-clinics/ Check 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!Destiny House Restoration Center is helping survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation rebuild their lives. Based in Prescott, the nonprofit provides transitional housing for women ages 18 and older. It also offers trauma-informed care, mentorship, life skills, and holistic therapies.In this episode of the Signals News Podcast, host Elicia Morigeau speaks with Destiny House co-founder and Executive Director Lisa Mitts. Lisa shares how her personal healing journey helped inspire the organization. She also explains why long-term support is important for survivors working to overcome trauma.#DestinyHouse #DestinyHouseRestorationCenter #HumanTraffickingAwareness #SupportSurvivors #SurvivorSupport #TraumaInformedCare #HealingAfterTrauma #EndHumanTrafficking #ProtectOurChildren #OnlineSafety #HumanTraffickingPrevention #PrescottArizona #NorthernArizona #CommunitySupport #HopeAndHealing #NonprofitOrganization #SignalsNewsPodcast #MakeADifferenceCheck 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!The Coconino National Forest has implemented Stage 2 Fire Restrictions to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfires during a period of high fire danger and severe fire weather conditions. The restrictions took effect on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 8 a.m. and are scheduled to remain in place through September 30, 2026, at 8 a.m., unless rescinded earlier. The restrictions apply to all National Forest System lands, roads and trails within the boundaries of the Coconino National Forest. What Is Prohibited Under the Stage 2 Fire Restrictions, the following activities are prohibited: Building, maintaining, attending or using campfires, stove fires,...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/coconino-national-forest-implements-stage-2-fire-restrictions/ Check 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!A U.S. Forest Service Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) team, led by Paul Brown, has begun making burned area assessments and surveys of the Pocket Fire landscape to determine the level of risk from potential flooding and debris flow to values on National Forest System lands. If unacceptable risks are found, the team recommends appropriate and effective emergency stabilization measures to reduce the risks to National Forest System lands and values. BAER emergency stabilization efforts are focused on the protection of human life and safety, property, and critical cultural and natural resources. BAER teams typically consist of scientists and specialists...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/pocket-fire-recovery-assessment-begins/ Check 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!The Prescott Valley Police K9 team and the Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association will host a free public demonstration on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the Findlay Toyota Center. Doors open at 4:30pm, and the event begins at 6pm. K9 teams from across Arizona, including Chino Valley, Prescott, and Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, will showcase the amazing abilities of their dogs through obedience demonstrations and realistic law enforcement scenarios. Visitors will learn more about the amazing work these K9 teams do every day and why they are so important to the overall police mission. There is also a vendor hall...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/free-police-k9-event-coming-to-findlay-toyota-center/ Check 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!Looking for a way to encourage children to pick up a book? The answer may already be curled up at home. Nonprofit Paws for Youth is encouraging families to include pets in their at home learning routines after seeing firsthand how therapy dogs can help children become more confident readers through the organization's Animals, Books & Children (ABC) program. Throughout the school year, trained therapy dog teams from Paws for Youth visit schools across Arizona, giving children an opportunity to read aloud to a nonjudgmental animal companion. The program is designed to build confidence, improve motivation and help children develop...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/paws-for-youth-shares-back-to-school-reading-tips/ Check 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!Yavapai County businesses impacted by the recent Pocket Fire may soon have access to critical financial relief through the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. The low-interest federal loan program is designed to help local economies recover from the severe loss of tourism and operational revenue caused by the wildfire. If approved, the EIDL program will offer up to 30-year loans with interest rates capped at 4 percent. To give businesses vital breathing room to stabilize, both principal and interest payments are deferred for the first year of the loan. Once authorized, eligibility will extend...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/yavapai-county-businesses-await-sba-eidl-approval/ Check 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!Opening July 23, and running through August 16th the Mountain Artist Guild presents multi-media artist Barbara Nelson's work in Spotlight Room #1. The opening reception takes place during 4th Friday Art Walk July 24th from 5 to 8pm. “Barbara has explored a variety of art mediums and on display will be her works in oils, watercolor and abstract glass. Her paintings often include bold, vibrant colors and a skillful use of light/shadow play in a loose and graphical style,” commented Stefanie Culver, Guild Executive Director. Barbara is also passionate about the Granite Creek Trail Mural Project she founded, which resulted...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/mountain-artists-guild-presents-barbara-nelson-exhibition/ Check 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!As part of ongoing efforts to reduce wildfire risk and protect the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, the Scottsdale Fire Department is requiring contractors to provide 24-hour advance notice before performing hot work in designated Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) and open space areas. The new Contractor Advisory applies to activities such as welding, cutting, grinding, brazing, and torch-applied roofing. The requirement gives fire personnel advance notice of projects that have the potential to ignite dry vegetation, allowing crews to coordinate with contractors and help reduce the risk of accidental fires. "Hot work operations have repeatedly sparked brush fires near the Preserve," said...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/scottsdale-implements-wildfire-prevention-strategy/ Check 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!Do you have an idea for a food business that you want to launch, but don't know where to start? Do you have a food business in its first year of operation that you'd like to scale up? Join the Create Kitchen Incubator Program (CKIP) to learn everything you need to know about starting & growing a food business. There are a few spots remaining for the City of Tempe's upcoming Fall Cohort! Applications will be accepted on a first come first serve basis, and classes will begin on Monday, September 14th. Applicants who aren't accepted into this Fall's cohort...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/create-kitchen-incubator-program-in-tempe/ Check 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!Gilbert's annual school supply drive is back, and community members are invited to help us stock classrooms with the essential supplies students and teachers need for a successful school year. Many teachers purchase classroom supplies out of their own pockets to meet their students' needs every school year. By participating in Stock the Classroom, our community can help ease that burden and ensure every child has access to the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed. Last year's drive collected more than ,800 worth of school supplies, along with ,500 in financial donations, all made possible by the Gilbert...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/gilbert-school-supply-drive-invites-community-support/ Check 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!The City of Prescott is pleased to recognize the Bean Peaks Gravity Flow Trails for receiving national recognition through the Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT) 2026 Tom Petri Annual Achievement Awards. The award recognizes the outstanding trail projects funded through the Recreational Trails Program, administered in Arizona by the Arizona State Parks and Trails. Bean Peaks is one of only ten trail projects nationwide and one of two projects in Arizona selected for recognition. The approximately 17-mile trail system, Arizona's first gravity flow trail network, was made possible through a collaborative partnership between the Prescott Mountain Bike Alliance (PMBA), Prescott...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/bean-peaks-trail-recognized-nationally-in-prescott/ Check 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!Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) is celebrating the sweet success of the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie season after thousands of girls across central and northern Arizona sold more than 2.3 million boxes of cookies. From Jan. 18 through March 1, the Girl Scout Cookie Program empowered girls across more than 90 communities, including the Navajo Nation and Hopi Lands, to build lifelong business and leadership skills, support local communities and fuel year-round experiences through proceeds that stay 100% local to Girl Scouts in Arizona. 2026 Cookie Season By the Numbers 2,303,774 total boxes sold across central and northern Arizona. A...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/arizona-girl-scouts-sell-over-2-3-million-cookies/ Check 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!MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization dedicated to preventing youth drug use, has teamed up with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office and the Cordes Lakes Town Council to provide a safe disposal method for expired prescriptions or over the counter medications. Through collaborative community partnerships, Yavapai County has safely disposed of more than 47,500 pounds of medication since 2008. This remarkable milestone has been achieved via dedicated drop box sites across the county alongside regular "Dump the Drugs" events. To provide residents with a secure and simple way to clear out expired or unwanted prescription medications, the Cordes Lakes Town Council...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/safely-dispose-of-unwanted-medications-at-cordes-lakes-event/ Check 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!The public comment period for the Rodeo/Fairgrounds Master Plan has been amended from 60 days to 45 days. The comment period will begin on August 5, 2026, and close on September 22, 2026. The comment period includes an Open House Public Meeting on August 5, 2026, and public hearings during the City Council Voting Sessions on August 25, 2026, and September 22, 2026. The draft Master Plan will be available for public review beginning August 5, 2026. The first opportunity for community input will be the Open House Community Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 4 p.m. to...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/prescott-updates-rodeo-fairgrounds-master-plan-comment-period/ Check 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!Destiny House Restoration Center and Lisa Mitts Music invite the community to this year's Evening of Destiny, an annual benefit concert supporting survivors of human trafficking, on Saturday, October 24, at the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center on the Yavapai College Prescott campus. Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Time: 6 p.m. Tickets: ycpac.com or 928-776-2000 Sponsorship deadline: August 30, 2026 Place: Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center, 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott, AZ 86301 Founded in 2012 by David and Lisa Mitts, Destiny House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs a transition home for adult female survivors...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/destiny-house-hosts-2026-evening-of-destiny-in-prescott/ Check 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!The Arizona Department of Gaming (Department) announced today (July 14th,2026) that beginning on August 13, 2026 it will begin accepting new applications for limited event wagering licenses – a license type that allows an event wagering operator to partner with a racetrack or additional wagering facility (commonly known as off-track betting) that holds a permit issued by the Division of Racing. The Department may issue up to ten limited event wagering at ten specific locations, as described in A.R.S. § 5-1307. “Applicants for limited event wagering operator licenses will undergo a thorough licensing evaluation process structured to ensure consumer protection,”...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/arizona-opens-new-sports-betting-license-window-2/ Check 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!Monsoons have arrived! Storms can develop quickly, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, dust storms, lightning, flash flooding, and downed trees or power lines. The Town of Queen Creek encourages residents to use caution when severe weather moves through the area. Secure outdoor furniture, trash and recycling carts, umbrellas, trampolines, and other loose items that could be moved by strong winds. Sandbags are available at Fire Station 2, 24787 S. Sossaman Road. Residents are reminded to bring their own shovel and only fill the bags half full. Monitor weather conditions and avoid going out during severe weather. Dust Storms Dust storms...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/monsoon-safety-tips-for-queen-creek-residents/ Check 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!Oasis Swim Center is proud to host its first AZ Swimming Long Course Age Group Championships, welcoming competitive swimmers from across Arizona to Surprise for a multi-day event. This competition celebrates youth athletic excellence and highlights the incredible amenities of our swim center to residents and visitors. To accommodate the championship, public open swim at Oasis Swim Center will not be available July 23 - 26. All regularly scheduled swim lessons will continue as planned. Those traveling in the area should expect increased traffic and limited parking in and around the facility throughout the event. Residents looking to enjoy one...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/az-swimming-championships-in-surprise/ Check 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!Here is your Monsoon Outlook for Thursday, July 16, 2026, provided by the US National Weather Service Flagstaff, Arizona. According to the US National Weather Service, Flagstaff, Arizona, Showers and thunderstorms are expected today, with some areas of heavy rain and flash flooding possible during the afternoon and evening. The Flash Flood Watch covers the area with the highest risk of flooding; other areas of northern and eastern Arizona still have a low chance of flooding today. Additional storms with heavy rainfall and flooding are expected on Friday in this same area.. Prescott Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/monsoon-outlook-for-thursday-july-16-2026/ Check 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!The Prescott Valley Police Department (PVPD) is accepting applications for its upcoming Citizen Police Academy, an engaging program designed to provide community members with an inside look at modern law enforcement. The program begins on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and meets from 6-9pm for nine consecutive Tuesdays at the PVPD Training Room at 7601 E Skoog Blvd. The Citizen Police Academy is designed to educate, inform, and encourage open communication between the police department and the community. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, interact with officers, and gain valuable insight into the decision-making processes involved in policing. Register...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/citizen-police-academy-in-prescott-valley/ Check 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!In compliance with section §42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, Yavapai County is notifying its property taxpayers of Yavapai County's intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year's level. Yavapai County is proposing an increase in primary property taxes of [post_excerpt],942,974 or 2.9%. For example, the proposed tax increase will cause Yavapai County's primary property taxes on a 0,000 home to be 4.43. Without the proposed tax increase, the total taxes that would be owed on a 0,000 home would have been 9.84. This proposed increase is exclusive of increased primary property taxes received from new construction. The increase is...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/yavapai-county-proposes-property-tax-increase/ Check 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!The City of Yuma reminds residents that the Primary Election will be held Tuesday, July 21. The ballot includes Mayor, three City Council seats and Presiding Municipal Judge. Whether voting early or in person, here is what City of Yuma voters need to know before casting their ballots. Under the City Charter, candidates who receive more than 50 percent of all ballots cast in the Primary Election are elected to that office, effective on the date of the General Election. If no candidate receives a majority for a particular office, the top two candidates for each remaining open seat will...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/yuma-primary-election-voting-guide/ Check 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!Danny Zelisko Presents Alice Cooper at Findlay Toyota Center on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 17, at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster.com. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and music icon Alice Cooper has brought his thrilling theatrics to audiences of all ages for decades, drawing inspiration from horror movies, vaudeville and garage rock. He will return to the stage this October and November for the Fall 2026 leg of his headlining Alice's Attic tour. The new production was introduced last fall during Cooper's co-headlining tour with Judas Priest and will now be presented to...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/alice-cooper-announces-prescott-valley-concert/ Check 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!The next regular Yuma City Council meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on July 15 in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Here are some of the items scheduled to be presented to City Council for consideration: Agenda Items Youth Government Program Presentation Participants in the City's Youth Government Program are scheduled to present their final group projects to Council during the July 14 City Council work session. The presentations will highlight ideas developed by the students during the six-week program, where they explored City operations, identified local community issues and worked together on projects intended to make a...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/yuma-city-council-meeting-agenda-highlights/ Check 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!The City of Yuma is inviting community members to help shape the City's future by sharing their input as the search begins for the next City Administrator. The recruitment comes as Acting City Administrator Jay Simonton plans to retire in March 2027. As the City Council begins the process of appointing the next City Administrator, community input gathered through the survey will help inform the recruitment process. Community members are encouraged to complete the brief survey, which is open now through Friday, July 24. The survey is available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GTFWL6K. The survey is being facilitated by the City's executive search...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/yuma-launches-survey-for-next-city-administrator/ Check 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