Prescott NewsLocal news for Prescott, AZ continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.4th destroyed home found in Lane 2 fire- July 6, 2008 Crews battling a blaze that has torched 9,600 acres near Crown King, 20 miles southeast of Prescott, were hoping late Friday afternoon for a little help from Mother Nature in fighting the Lane 2 fire.http://www.topix.net/city/prescott-az/2008/07/4th-destroyed-home-found-in-lane-2-fire?from... Crown King Residents May Return Home Tonight - Prescott eNews- July 5, 2008 With the Lane 2 Fire now 50% contained, fire officials feel it is safe to lift the evacuation of the Crown King area only. Residents and property owners of this area will be allowed to return to their homes starting Saturday night, July 5, at 6 p.m. The Horsethief Basin summer homes area continues to be evacuated. Forest officials anticipate lifting the emergency area closure for Horsethief Basin and non residents on Tuesday, July 8.http://www.topix.net/city/prescott-az/2008/07/crown-king-residents-may-return-home-tonight... 50% Containment on the Lane 2 Crown King Fire -Prescott eNews- July 5, 2008 When Tony Scaccia, Incident Commander for the Lane 2 Crown King fire, spoke at the first community meeting for Crown King residents, the one thing he wished for was the monsoonal rain. Well, today Scaccia got his wish, because by 6 pm today, rain had poured over about half of the fire. This was terrific news for the weary firefighters. It doesn't entirely extinguish the fire, but it sure helps! The hope is that as the evening wears on, more rain will fall, covering the rest of the fire.http://www.topix.net/city/prescott-az/2008/07/50-containment-on-the-lane-2-crown-king-fire... A Rodeo Tribute - Prescott eNews- July 5, 2008 It's the people that make rodeos happen. Of course, without the bucking broncs and bulls the rodeo just wouldn't be the same, but only people put the heart and soul into the rodeo.http://www.topix.net/city/prescott-az/2008/07/a-rodeo-tribute-prescott-enews?fromrss=1 Kiddie Parade a Success! - Prescott eNews- July 5, 2008 The Prescott area Kiwanis sponsored their 67th annual Kiddie Parade Saturday morning, with approximately 400 children participating. The weather was sunny and warm, as the larger-than-usual crowd watched the children and their parents walk around the square. The parade started at Goodwin and Cortez and ended quickly at the Gurley Street entrance to the courthouse.http://www.topix.net/city/prescott-az/2008/07/kiddie-parade-a-success-prescott-enews?fromr... Prescott, AZ News - First Night at the World's Oldest Rodeo- July 5, 2008 They pranced, they bucked, they literally bent over backwards to offer a fun-filled night of entertainment to the crowd in the grandstands at the World's Oldest Rodeo in Prescott, Arizona.http://www.topix.net/city/prescott-az/2008/07/prescott-az-news-first-night-at-the-worlds-o... Prescott, AZ News - Old Fashioned 4th at Sharlot Hall Museum- July 5, 2008 what if busy and bustling just isn't your style The place to be was the Sharlot Hall Museum. It was an absolutely beautiful morning in the cool grass, strolling among shady trees as beautifully costumed ladies sold lemonade and cookies, authentic looking period dressed men sold popcorn, and over by some small tents, root beer floats were being dispensed.http://www.topix.net/city/prescott-az/2008/07/prescott-az-news-old-fashioned-4th-at-sharlo... Prescott police officer injured arresting man with knife- July 4, 2008 A police officer was injured as she and other officers tried to arrest a man outside a Prescott grocery store Monday.http://www.topix.net/city/prescott-az/2008/07/prescott-police-officer-injured-arresting-ma... Quake Flood Prescott neighbors dig up reasons to fight project- July 3, 2008 Debra Kaukol hates the idea of a giant water tank going up on the hill overlooking her home.http://www.topix.net/city/prescott-az/2008/07/quake-flood-prescott-neighbors-dig-up-reason... U-Haul Offers 30 Days of Free Storage to Prescott Valley Wildfire Victims- July 3, 2008 The U-Haul Company of Western Arizona is offering 30 days of free storage to Prescott Valley area families who have been asked to evacuate or need to move their belongings away from the areas affected by recent ...http://www.topix.net/city/prescott-az/2008/07/u-haul-offers-30-days-of-free-storage-to-pre... |