SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Top News Stories of the Week | November 26th, 2025

Starting point is 00:00:00 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 26, 2025. New Marriott Hotel now open in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Town Place Suites by Marriott has officially opened a new 93-suite hotel in Prescott Valley, offering studio and one-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens and modern amenities. Located near Findley Toyota Center with views of Glassford Hill and the Bradshaw, The hotel provides complementary breakfast, a fitness center, outdoor gathering spaces, and convenient access to local trails and attractions. The Beck family and intermountain management

Starting point is 00:00:40 emphasized the hotel's role in supporting community growth and delivering a warm, flexible stay for travelers. Read the full story here. Prescott issues update on Watson Lake project. The city of Prescott reports continued progress on its water quality improvement project at Watson Lake, aimed at boosting clarity, reducing organic buildup. and addressing aquatic weeds and algae. Most treatments were completed ahead of recent storms, with the final phase scheduled after Thanksgiving due to weather shifts. The lake has remained fully open throughout the work, allowing the community to continue recreational use. Read the full story here. Yavapai bans wildlife feeding after surge and encounters. Yavapai County has approved

Starting point is 00:01:22 ordinance 2025-14, officially prohibiting the feeding of wildlife and unincorporated areas to curb rising dangerous encounters. The ordinance mirror state standards and aims to protect residents, property, and the animals themselves by reducing wildlife habituation to humans. Enforcement will be led by Arizona Game and Fish, with officials urging residents to remove attractants and practice responsible coexistence with local wildlife. Read the full story here. Months-long Prescott Trail closure announced near Link's Lake. Starting December 1st, the Johns Tank Trail No. 94 will be closed through June 30th, 2020. to protect nesting bald eagles from disturbance. The closure covers about one mile of trail east of

Starting point is 00:02:03 Link's Lake, while nearby trails, including Lynx Lake Shore Trail number 311 and Salida Gulch Trail number 95, will remain open. Officials stress the importance of avoiding the restricted area during critical nesting periods, with monitoring conducted via trail cameras to support eagle conservation. Read the full story here. Mental Health First Aid Training coming to Cottonwood Mathforce will host a free, eight-hour mental health first aid course in Cottonwood on December 15, 2025, teaching participants how to recognize mental health and substance use issues, support individuals in crisis, and practice non-judgmental listening. The training requires advance registration and completion of pre-work by December 8th. It will take place at the Connect Wellness Center and is open to anyone in the community interested in helping others during mental health crises. Read the full story here.

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SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Top News Stories of the Week | November 26th, 2025

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