SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Top News Stories of the Week | November 12th

Episode Date: November 13, 2025

Send us a text and chime in!Here are the Top News Stories in Central Arizona for this week on November 12th, 2025! Town of Prescott Valley Eyes Big Plans for Open Space In late 2023, Prescott Valley made its largest open-space acquisition ever, purchasing 1,316 acres of Arizona State Trust Land. Prescott also expanded its holdings with 968 more acres in the Granite Dells area. The Planning Center unveiled concept designs for the Glassford Dells Gateway Parks after two years of community input and refinement. The vision includes eco-tourism opportunities, family recreation, and even a wildlife watering hole. Despite the new developments, 95% of the land... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/top-news-stories-of-the-week-november-12th/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

Text-to-speech audio articles made possible by Cast 11 Talking Glass Media. Here are the top news stories in Central Arizona for this week on November 6th, 2025. Town of Prescott Valley I's Big Plans for Open Space. In late 2023, Prescott Valley made its largest open space acquisition ever, purchasing 1,316 acres of Arizona State Trust land. Prescott also expanded its holdings with 968 more acres in the Granite Del's area. area. The Planning Center unveiled concept designs for the Glassford Del's Gateway Parks after two years of community input and refinement. The vision includes eco-tourism opportunities, family recreation, and even a wildlife watering hole. Despite the new developments,

95% of the land will remain untouched open space, with only single-track trails for public use. Check out the full story here. Prescott's role in launching Arizona's Western Film Legacy. The Charlotte Hall Museum will host a special lecture on November 15, 2025, exploring Prescott's vital role in launching Arizona's film industry. Long before Monument Valley in Tucson became Hollywood Stables, Prescott served as the original backdrop for the rise of Western cinema. The event will be led by Dr. Stuart Rosebrook, executive director of the museum and an expert in Western film history, who will highlight Prescott's influence on the genre's global impact. Attendees will journey through the region's

early filmmaking days and its lasting contributions to popular culture. The lecture will take place at the Charlotte Hall Museum in Prescott, with tickets priced at $15 for the public and $10 for members. Check out the full story here. Kingman to install 3,500 smart water meters. The city of Kingman's Public Works Department is launching a grant-funded project to install 3,500 new smart water meters in the Butler and new Kingman-slash-butler areas. The initiative will improve the city's water infrastructure by automating meter readings and increasing accuracy, efficiency, and reliability. Reliability. Work begins November 10, 2025, and will continue for about 206 days, with completion expected by May 30, 2026. Temporary water service interruptions may occur, but residents will be

notified at least one week in advance. Funded entirely by a grant, the project modernizes Kingman's water system without imposing additional costs on residents. Check out the full story here. Prescott's YRMC expands with Advanced Simulation Lab. Dignity Health Yavapy Regional Medical Center, YRMC, has opened a new state-of-the-art simulation lab at its West Campus in Prescott, enhancing clinical education opportunities. The lab supports medical students, new nurses, and current staff through realistic, scenario-based training that covers a range of medical emergencies. Equipped with dual-angle cameras, it allows participants to review their performance and identify areas for improvement. YRMC President and CEO Dr. Anthony

Torres highlighted the lab's value in providing a low-stress learning environment. that builds confidence for real-world care. Funded largely by the YRMC Foundation, the lab is part of ongoing expansions, including a new sports medicine clinic and ICU upgrades. Check out the full story here. People's Valley Town Hall with Supervisor Brooks Compton. Supervisor Brooks Compton will host a People's Valley Town Hall on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 5.30 to 7 p.m. at the historic schoolhouse on State Route 89. The event will give residents the chance to engage directly with with Yavapai County officials and learn more about county operations. Representatives from development services, public works, community health services, and the sheriff's

office will be present to answer questions. The meeting encourages open dialogue between citizens and local government. The event is sponsored by the People's Valley Fire District. Check out the full story here. Catch up with more local news stories on signalsaz.com. Subscribe and be the F1RSD to know.