NEW YORK (AP) — Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart took steps Wednesday to restrict gun sales, adding two retail heavyweights to the growing rift between corporate America and the gun lobby. Dick’s said it will immediately stop selling assault-style rifles and ban the sale of all guns to anyone under 21. Its CEO took on the National Rifle Association by […]
Retailers Dick’s and Walmart take harder line against guns
The growing rift between corporate America and the gun lobby
Trump puts GOP in the hot seat on guns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Putting fellow Republicans in the hot seat, President Donald Trump called for speedy and substantial changes to the nation’s gun laws on Wednesday, criticizing lawmakers in a White House meeting for being too fearful of the National Rifle Association to take action. In a freewheeling, televised session that stretched for an hour, Trump rejected both his party’s […]
Ford and Miami to form test bed for self-driving cars
DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is making Miami-Dade County its new test bed for self-driving vehicles. The automaker and its partners — Domino’s Pizza, ride-hailing company Lyft and delivery company Postmates — are starting pilot programs to see how consumers react to autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles. Self-driving startup and Ford partner Argo AI already has a fleet of cars […]
Some law firms work in the cloud
No office or wood panelingNEW YORK (AP) — There’s no wood paneling or plush carpet at Culhane Meadows — the law firm’s 52 attorneys practice out of their homes or rented work spaces. Culhane Meadows is one of many law firms without dedicated office space that now operate virtually using software, email, videoconferencing and the internet to work and connect with clients. Attorneys at […]
How to Buy a House That Hasn’t Been Built Yet
Trisha and Dennis Rawlings, a couple in their early 30s, are moving to suburban Chicago and leaving their over-60-year-old first home in the St. Louis area behind. “We were looking at potentially buying a house,” Trisha says. But in the area where they want to live, the options within their budget were limited to purchasing an older home or building […]
School Kids Rule: Digital Designs are 2020 Olympic Mascots
TOKYO (AP) — The schoolchildren have had their say: A pair of futuristic digital characters will be the mascots for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. Organizers unveiled the winning designs at a school in Tokyo on Wednesday. A total of 205,755 classes at 16,769 elementary schools took part in selecting three short-listed designs, with their classes casting a single […]
Murder at the Goon Show
Here’s a play that’s even funnier than “The Gong Show”! ’The Goon Show’ is a weekly television presentation featuring bizarre talent like Glob of Grease and Psychic Gorilla. On a dark and stormy night (perfect for a murder!), the contestants arrive backstage. This week’s talent features everything from a girl who wears a birdcage on her head to a young Read more […]
What’s in the IV bag? Studies Show Safer Option Than Saline
New research calls into question what’s in those IV bags that nearly every hospitalized patient gets. Using a different intravenous fluid instead of the usual saline greatly reduced the risk of death or kidney damage, two large studies found. The difference could mean 50,000 to 70,000 fewer deaths and 100,000 fewer cases of kidney failure each year in the U.S., […]
Amazon to buy Ring, maker of Wi-Fi–connected doorbells
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is expanding its home-security business by buying Ring, which makes Wi-Fi-connected cameras and doorbells. The deal comes months after the online retailer started selling its own Wi-Fi-connected indoor security cameras, which work with its voice-assistant Alexa. The Ring acquisition helps Amazon better compete with Google’s Nest, which also makes cameras and doorbells. Seattle-based Amazon.com Inc. […]
Lesko wins GOP primary for Arizona US House seat
PHOENIX (AP) — The Latest on a special primary election Tuesday in Arizona’s 8th Congressional District (all times local): 10:05 p.m. Former state Sen. Debbie Lesko has won the Republican primary race to replace former U.S. Rep. Trent Franks. Lesko pulled out a strong victory Tuesday evening over 11 other GOP candidates and becomes the immediate front-runner in the April […]
Bighorns Snap Suns’ Four Game Winning Streak In Close Battle
Josh Gray led the Suns with 29 points on 11-of-18 shooting, eight assists, seven rebounds and two steals PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. – With a chance to make a massive push towards the sixth and final spot in the playoffs, the Northern Arizona Suns came up just short at home Tuesday night against the Reno Bighorns, dropping it 132-125. The loss dropped NAZ to […]
Prescott Valley Fourth of July!
Free Concert Fireworks Canceled due to dry weather, but show and activities remain: https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/town-of-prescott-valley-cancels-july-4th-fireworks-but-days-activities-to-continue/ The Town of Prescott Valley is celebrating its 22nd 4th of July extravaganza this year, along with its 40th Anniversary! We’re talking a free concert with music by the popular local Five in the Wheel band, a huge fun and games zone for children and adults, Read more […]
2018 Prescott Film Festival
This is a movie lover’s dream. A variety of movies covering a wide range of genres are featured each year at the Prescott Film Festival. Over 40 films will be shown throughout the week alongside films produced by high school and college students in the student shorts program. Prescott Film Festival Founder Helen Stephenson and a panel of 60 movie Read more […]
Prescott Valley Police Foundation Golf Tournament and Ball Drop
FORE! Come out to the green and support your local men and women in blue at the second annual Prescott Valley Police Foundation Golf Tournament and Ball Drop at StoneRidge Golf Course. WHEN: Sunday, April 22nd, 2018 WHERE: StoneRidge Golf Course, Prescott Valley, Arizona TIME: Shotgun start at 8am / Ball Drop at 1:30pm PRICE: $75 per person, $300 foursome / Read more […]
ERAU Capt. Paul Barbour Memorial 5K Run/Walk
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) Detachment 028 will honor 2009 graduate Capt. Paul Barbour with a Memorial 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, March 3, at 9:30 a.m. Barbour, 32, perished in a November 2017 aircraft accident near Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, one year after becoming a flight instructor at the base. WHEN: Saturday, Mar. 3 – Registration, Read more […]
Prescott Valley Event Center Hosts Nine Events Over Ten Days
Over 26,000 Fans in Attendance, Driving Economic Impact for the Area Prescott Valley, AZ- Prescott Valley Event Center (PVEC) completes one of its busiest periods ever, hosting nine events in a ten-day period from February 16-25. Over 26,000 fans visited PVEC during the ten days of nonstop action. The period began with two days of AIA 2A and 1A playoff […]
US Consumer Confidence Rises to Highest Level Since 2000
WASHINGTON (AP) — American consumers are the most confident they’ve been since 2000. The Conference Board says its consumer confidence index rose to 130.8 in February, highest since November 2000 and up from 124.3 in January. The business research group’s index measures consumers’ assessment of current conditions and their outlook for the next six months. They feel better about today’s […]
The Day After: Pyeongchang Breathes, Bids Olympics Farewell
PYEONGCHANG, South Korea (AP) — From volunteers to support staff to the joint Korea women’s hockey team, people from many cultures bid farewell to each other and to the 2018 Winter Olympics on Monday as a swath of the eastern Korean Peninsula readied itself for something novel: relative normalcy. Seven years after a successful Olympic bid that changed its people […]
Sex, Campaign Scandals Circle US House Race in Arizona
PHOENIX (AP) — Allegations against the top candidates have captured much of the attention in the Republican primary to replace a U.S. congressman from Arizona who quit amid charges of sexual misconduct last year. But Arizona relies heavily on mail-ballots and they were completed before the sex-related and campaign funding revelations surfaced. So it’s unknown just how much of an […]
Researchers film Canadian being born
Rare footage reveals the truthWe all watched a lot of hockey recently during the Winter Olympics. Many may have wondered why Canadians are always so good at hockey. Recently, researchers caught a rare glimpse of a Canadian in the wild being born. We may have our answer to the Canadian predilection to the game of stick.
Airbnb unveils new category of rentals rated by inspectors
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Airbnb is dispatching inspectors to rate thousands of the properties listed on its home-rental service in an effort to reassure travelers they’re booking nice places to stay. The Plus program, unveiled Thursday, is aimed at winning over travelers who aren’t sure they can trust the current rating system drawn from the opinions posted by past guests. […]
Davis scores 53, Pelicans beat Suns for 6th straight win
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Anthony Davis scored a season-high 53 points, grabbed 18 rebounds and blocked five shots, and the New Orleans Pelicans extended their winning streak to six with a 125-116 victory over the hapless Phoenix Suns on Monday night. Jrue Holiday scored 20 points for the Pelicans, whose season-best unbeaten run has pulled them into a tie with […]
Trump says he’s willing to buck NRA; Congress not so sure
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump declared Monday he’s willing to take on the National Rifle Association over gun legislation, but Republicans who control Congress aren’t so sure. They prefer to consider only modest changes to firearms limits in response to the mass shooting at a Florida high school. Congress returned to work Monday without following Trump’s lead on any […]
Prescott Valley Days Parade
Come out and see the floats during the 2018 Prescott Valley Days Parade. Date: Saturday, May 12th, 2018 Time: 9:00am-10:00am Price: FREE Parade Start: Corner of N. Yavapai Rd. and E. Florentine Rd.
Prescott Valley Days 2018
The annual Prescott Valley Days returns with carnival rides, live music, food and fun! Thursday, May 10th 5PM: Carnival Opens Friday, May 11th 4PM: Vendors open, live remote by JUAN 107.1 & JACK 96.7 5PM: Carnival opens, beer & beverage garden opens 5:30 PM: Folkloric Dancers 7PM: Dancing and Music by Banda Llegodora 9PM: Matchstick Rush Fire Show Saturday, May Read more […]
Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Northern Arizona Suns
The Northern Arizona Suns (Phoenix Suns G-League affiliate) plays their final 2017-2018 regular season home game against The Miami Heat’s G-League affiliate Sioux Falls Skyforce on Saturday night at the Prescott Valley Event Center. Date: Friday, March 24th, 2018 Time: 7:00pm Location: Prescott Valley Event Center Price: Varies Sideline Center: Standard Ticket $28 | College $21 | Military $21 Sideline Corner: Read more […]
Sioux Falls Skyforce vs. Northern Arizona Suns
The Miami Heat’s G-League affiliate Sioux Falls Skyforce visits the Prescott Valley Event Center for a matchup against the Northern Arizona Suns (Phoenix Suns G-League affiliate) in a Friday night battle. Date: Friday, March 23rd, 2018 Time: 7:00pm Location: Prescott Valley Event Center Price: Varies Sideline Center: Standard Ticket $28 | College $21 | Military $21 Sideline Corner: Standard Ticket $19 | Read more […]
Texas Legends vs. Northern Arizona Suns
The Dallas Mavericks’ G-League affiliate Texas Legends come to the Prescott Valley Event Center for a matchup against the Northern Arizona Suns (Phoenix Suns G-League affiliate) in a Wednesday night clash. Date: Wednesday, March 21st, 2018 Time: 6:30pm Location: Prescott Valley Event Center Price: Varies Sideline Center: Standard Ticket $28 | College $21 | Military $21 Sideline Corner: Standard Ticket $19 | Read more […]
Raptors 905 vs. Northern Arizona Suns
The Toronto Raptors’ G-League affiliate Raptors 905 take on the Northern Arizona Suns (Phoenix Suns G-League affiliate) in a Friday night battle. Date: Friday, March 16th, 2018 Time: 7:00pm Location: Prescott Valley Event Center Price: Varies Sideline Center: Standard Ticket $28 | College $21 | Military $21 Sideline Corner: Standard Ticket $19 | College $11 | Military $11 Endzones: Standard Ticket Read more […]
South Bay Lakers vs. Northern Arizona Suns
The Los Angeles Lakers’ G-League affiliate South Bay Lakers matchup against the Northern Arizona Suns (Phoenix Suns G-League affiliate) for a Sunday afternoon clash. Date: Sunday, March 11th, 2018 Time: 3:00pm Location: Prescott Valley Event Center Price: Varies Sideline Center: Standard Ticket $28 | College $21 | Military $21 Sideline Corner: Standard Ticket $19 | College $11 | Military $11 Endzones: Read more […]
Reno Bighorns vs. Northern Arizona Suns
The Sacremento Kings’ G-League affiliate Reno Bighorns return to the Prescott Valley Event Center for a Sunday afternoon matchup against the Northern Arizona Suns (Phoenix Suns G-League affiliate). Date: Sunday, March 4th, 2018 Time: 3:00pm Location: Prescott Valley Event Center Price: Varies Sideline Center: Standard Ticket $28 | College $21 | Military $21 Sideline Corner: Standard Ticket $19 | College $11 | Read more […]
Memphis Hustle vs. Northern Arizona Suns
The Memphis Grizzlies’ G-League affiliate Memphis Hustle visit the Northern Arizona Suns (Phoenix Suns G-League affiliate) for a Friday night clash. Date: Friday, March 2nd, 2018 Time: 7:00pm Location: Prescott Valley Event Center Price: Varies Sideline Center: Standard Ticket $28 | College $21 | Military $21 Sideline Corner: Standard Ticket $19 | College $11 | Military $11 Endzones: Standard Ticket $9 | Read more […]
Reno Bighorns at Northern Arizona Suns
The Sacremento Kings’ G-League affiliate Reno Bighorns visit the Northern Arizona Suns (Phoenix Suns G-League affiliate) for a Tuesday night game. Date: Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 Time: 8:30pm Location: Prescott Valley Event Center Price: Varies Sideline Center: Standard Ticket $28 | College $21 | Military $21 Sideline Corner: Standard Ticket $19 | College $11 | Military $11 Endzones: Standard Ticket $9 | Read more […]
Spectra Adds to PVEC Management Team
Martin Walker Joins Spectra as Marketing Manager Prescott Valley, AZ – As part of its ongoing effort to enhance attendance, publicity and visibility for the Prescott Valley Event Center (PVEC), Spectra has hired Martin Walker as Marketing Manager, effective immediately. Walker brings over 20 years of marketing and sales experience to the Spectra team at PVEC. In addition to serving […]
Youth Art Month Student Award Program
Date: Wednesday, March 7th, 2018 Time: 5:30 pm-6:30 pm Location: Prescott Valley Civic Center Price: FREE Join the Arts and Culture Commission as we celebrate art education and the artistic achievements of our local youth. The Youth Arts Month display will be located throughout the Civic Center for viewing 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday, from March 1-31. Read more […]
Prescott Valley Arbor Day 2018
Date: Friday, April 27th, 2018 Time: 10am-12pm Location: Bob Edwards Park Price: FREE The Prescott Valley Parks and Recreation Commission proudly presents its 13th Annual Arbor Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to noon April 27 at Bob Edwards Park. This FREE and fun educational event offers a special 40th Anniversary tree-planting ceremony and various children’s activities. A FREE sapling goes home Read more […]
Team Up to Clean Up Prescott Valley
Date: Saturday, May 5th, 2018 Time: 9am-12am Location: Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce Office Price: FREE As the summer months begin and the weather warms up, come out with fellow community members and help clean up our town!
YRMC Celebrates 75 Years on March 1, 2018
On March 1, 1943, Prescott Community Hospital – now Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) – opened its doors to care for patients. By 9:00 p.m. on that date, Florence Yount, MD, had delivered the first baby born at the new hospital. “This marked the official launch of a 75-year relationship between YRMC and the community,” said John Amos, President and […]
Red Sox, J.D. Martinez finalize $110M contract
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — It took an extra week but the Red Sox finally got the big bat for the middle of their lineup they lacked last season. Slugger J.D. Martinez and the Red Sox finalized a $110 million, five-year contract on Monday, a week after the sides agreed to the deal pending a physical. “It’s been a long […]
No Course for a Horse: Man Rides onto California Freeway
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a drunken man rode his horse onto a California freeway. Los Angeles news station KABC-TV reports that the California Highway Patrol stopped the man early Saturday on State Route 91 in Long Beach. Officers administered field sobriety tests, which registered blood-alcohol levels of 0.21 percent and 0.19 percent — more than double the […]
10 Things to Know for Today
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. SURVIVORS ALLOWED BACK IN FLORIDA SCHOOL TO COLLECT BELONGINGS Students of Stoneman Douglas High School collected backpacks and other belongings left behind as they fled the massacre. 2. SYRIA RECONSTRUCTION STARTS EVEN AS DESTRUCTION CONTINUES Seven years of war, airstrikes and barrel […]
Stocks Power Higher Again as Treasury Yields Ease
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are climbing again on Monday as markets around the world continue to claw back from their sharp tumble last month. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index has regained nearly two-thirds of its 10.2 percent loss since setting its record a month ago. Treasury yields, which have been at the center of worries for stock investors, […]
Arizona Could Face Fines in Lawsuit Over Prison Health Care
PHOENIX (AP) — A judge overseeing a class-action lawsuit over the quality of health care in Arizona’s prisons will hold hearings this week to determine whether to fine the state for falling short in improving care for inmates. U.S. Magistrate David Duncan also will examine an allegation that the inmate-care provider skirted a promise Arizona made when it settled the […]
Suns Handle Spurs to Win Fourth Straight
Archie Goodwin led NAZ with 22 points on 7-of-13 shooting, to go with seven rebounds and seven assists PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. – Nobody should want to play the Northern Arizona Suns right now. The Suns returned home from a four-game road trip Sunday and handled the team with the best record in the Western Conference, the Austin Spurs, 117-105. Winners […]
Glitches or not, Nissan starts testing semi-autonomous rides
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Starting next month, Nissan Motor Co. is testing on regular roads what it calls “a robo-vehicle mobility service.” Called Easy Ride, it uses a cell-phone app to book semi-autonomous driven rides. But Easy Ride won’t necessarily be easy if poor internet connections mean it won’t work at all. Nissan says that feedback from the 300 people […]
Arizona House panel OKs felony for rule-breaking pot doctors
PHOENIX (AP) — An Arizona House panel on Thursday approved a proposal making doctors who sidestep rules for medical marijuana recommendations guilty of a felony. The proposal backed by Yavapai County Attorney Sheila Polk was approved by the House Health Committee on a 6-3 party-line vote with Democrats opposed. It now goes to the full House after a routine constitutional […]
Air Canada announces direct Phoenix-Montreal flights
PHOENIX (AP) — Air Canada has announced a new seasonal direct service between Phoenix and Montreal, Quebec. Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and nearly a dozen other city and tribal leaders from around Arizona gathered Thursday to mark the launch of the new service. Officials with the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport say the direct flights to the Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau […]
Growing Fruit Trees in Northern AZ
In this GROW PRO SERIES with Ken Lain the Mountain Gardener, Ken shares with his listeners how to become a pro at growing fruit trees in the high altitude, mountainous environment of northern AZ. Thanks Ken!
Peddlers’ Pass
Northern Arizona’s largest Flea Market., named Best Swap Meet in Arizona by the Arizona Republic. A tradition for fun for 30 years. Address: 6201 AZ-69, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Tel: (928) 775-4117
Universal Homes at Granville
Calling Granville Home means living the dream. With community amenities including luxurious clubhouses, fully equipped gyms, parks, nature trails, tennis, basketball, pools and spas, you can live the lifestyle you desire – at a price you can afford! Address: 5420 N. Dolan Court, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Tel: 928.759.3330
