SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Prescott News Roundup (August 25, 2025)

Starting point is 00:00:00 Text to Speech Audio Articles made possible by Cast 11 Talking Glass Media. New flights connect Prescott Oz to Denver CO. Your Prescott News Roundup starts with new flights. Travelers in the Prescott area will soon have more flight options. Prescott Regional Airport has announced an additional United Express flight, operated by SkyWest Airlines, between Prescott and Denver starting October 26, 2025. This will give Northern Arizona passengers two daily flights to Denver, supplementing the existing daily service to United's Los Angeles Hub.

Starting point is 00:00:34 According to the city of Prescott, the enhanced schedule will include a morning and an early evening Denver flight, while the LA flight will shift to a midday departure for better connections. Mayor Phil Good praise the development, calling these service upgrades indicative of the strong demand in the region for air travel. Overall, the expanded air service is a positive sign of growth, making it easier for central Arizona residents to connect to major hubs and beyond. Prescott Valley's Freedom Rock to honor veterans. The Prescott Valley Town Council has greenlit a Freedom Rock Memorial Project to honor military veterans. The project will feature a large boulder painted with patriotic and local military imagery,

Starting point is 00:01:11 becoming a unique monument in the town plaza near the existing veterans memorial and walk of honor. A local community group, in partnership with the National Freedom Rock Foundation, is spearheading fundraising and planning. The goal is to have Prescott Valley's Freedom Rock installed by July 4, 20, just in time for America's 250th birthday celebration. Town staff have been authorized to support the effort and donations from the community are being welcome to bring this tribute to veterans to fruition. This initiative not only honors those who served but also highlights the community spirit of Prescott Valley and rallying around a patriotic project. Kingman I-40 Interchange Project hits milestone.

Starting point is 00:01:50 In statewide infrastructure news, a major highway project in northwestern Arizona is making headway. The new I-40, U.S. 93 traffic interchange in East Kingman, Rancho Santa Fe Parkway, is now one-third complete and on track to open by mid-2026. The $44 million project, which began in late 2024, is a partnership between AdD and the city of Kingman to improve access to the city's airport and industrial park area. Cruise have already widened nearby I-40 bridges and are constructing detours to facilitate building the new overpass structures. Once finished, this interchange will provide a direct connection from I-40 to Kingman's Airport District, supporting economic growth and smoother travel. For now, drivers in the area are advised to be cautious around the construction

Starting point is 00:02:34 zone, but the progress so far is a promising sign for on-time completion. Community honors Granite Mountain Hot Shots. Over the weekend, Central Arizona residents came together to remember the fallen Granite Mountain Hot Shots in an inspiring way. Captain CrossFit Jim and Prescott hosted the annual Hot Shots' 19 Memorial Workout and Fundraiser, a community fitness event honoring the 19 firefighters who lost their lives in the 2013 Yarnel Hill Fire. The commemorative workout featured competition heats, food and drinks, and family-friendly activities, blending fitness with remembrance and community spirit. Participants of all ages broke a sweat in memory of the hotshots, while also raising funds, and heart rates in tribute. This annual event exemplifies the region's

Starting point is 00:03:19 continued commitment to honor our heroes, ensuring the legacy of the hot shots lives on through community unity and charity. Sweet new bakery opens in Prescott Valley. A beloved cake shop has officially joined the Prescott Valley community. Nothing but cake celebrated its grand opening at 3088 North Glassford Hill Road with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a weekend of sweet festivities. Thursday, August 21st, kicked off with A. 3 p.m. ribbon cutting, where local leaders and cake lovers welcomed the bakery to town. Friday's Community Appreciation Day saw guests lining up early, starting 9 a.m., every visitor received a free confetti bundlet, personal-sized bunk cake, while supplies lasted, and 20% of all sales that day were donated to the Yavapai Humane Society. Saturday continued the

Starting point is 00:04:03 excitement as the first 50 customers, 18 and older, each earned a free bundlets for a year card, good for one free bun cake every month for the next year. This three-day celebration not only indulged sweet tooths but also gave back to the community. living up to the chain's mission of spreading joy. The Prescott Valley location, which quietly opened its doors in May, has already become a local favorite for its moist, flavorful cakes, from classic red velvet to zesty lemon, and its warm, community-oriented service. With the grand opening events wrapped up, nothing but cakes is now officially part of the Prescott Valley family, ready to serve up smiles and treats for all occasions. Chino Valley High football kicks off a new era.

Starting point is 00:04:43 In Chino Valley, the local high school football team is gearing up for a fresh start this season under new leadership. Branding Schweng, the new head coach of the Chino Valley High School Cougars, was recently featured on Signal's podcast discussing his approach to rebuilding the program and emphasizing player leadership and strong team culture. Coach Schwang has instilled a renewed energy and sense of purpose in the team. As the Cougars prepare to kick off their fall schedule, fans in Chino Valley are eager to see this revitalized squad in action and are hopeful for a rewarding season ahead. Whether Outlook, Monsoon Raines in sunshine. Monsune season remains in full swing across central Arizona. According to the

Starting point is 00:05:22 National Weather Service, Monday brought a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, growing to more likely storms by late morning into midday. Skies have been partly sunny and temperatures warm, highs hovering in the upper 80s to low 90s during the day. Looking ahead, residents can expect this pattern of afternoon thunderstorm chances to continue as the monsoon flow persists. So don't put away those umbrellas just yet. The region should see mix of sunshine and much-needed rain in the coming days, a welcome site for our forests and gardens. Sources The City of Prescott. Prescott-Oz.gov.

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SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Prescott News Roundup (August 25, 2025)

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