Sedona AZ (August 8, 2012) – Although the Southwest region of the United States is accustomed to a more arid climate, the farms in our country’s heartland are not. The ongoing Midwestern drought of 2012 continues to impact residents of the Verde Valley with increased food prices resulting from mass crop die-offs in that region. In comparison, the drought of the Midwest is a one-year drought... 

The public is asked to help locate Wyatt Field who may not be wearing glasses Cherry Arizona (August 12, 2011) – *UPDATE*  Wyatt found safe and sound at a church in Prescott Valley, Arizona late on the afternoon of August 15, 2012 reports Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office detectives. On Saturday, August 11, 2012, Yavapai County Sheriff’s deputies arrived at a residence in a remote area... 

Conway injured and arrested in Cottonwood AZ drive by shooting Cottonwood AZ (August 12, 2012) – PRELIMARY REPORT – INVESTIGATION ONGOING – On August 9, 2012, at approximately six o’clock in the morning, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported drive-by shooting into an Arizona residence on Angus Circle, Cottonwood. Earlier that morning, an... 

Dear Don Cassano (ADOT), Kyle Seisinger (ADOT) and the subcontractor cutting the brush back from the guardrails on Highway 260 are making great progress and their efforts will make our Folksville USA August 18, 2012 litter recovery event safer and more effective … thank you very much! If the subcontractor finishes the pruning of the brush in the same manner they started, it clearly demonstrates... 

Gutierrez photograph provided by North Carolina law enforcement Prescott AZ (August 10, 2012) – On July 24, 2012, detectives from the Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT) task force executed a search warrant in the 800 block of Bird Street, Prescott, Arizona. PANT detectives confirmed that a male living at this residence, who was identified by a photograph provided from North Carolina... 

Sedona AZ (August 9, 2012) – Sustainability has become an increasingly popular and broadly used term. In its ecological sense, we generally understand it to encompass such things as environmental preservation, conservation of resources, quality of life and economic vitality. An often cited definition states that it “…implies meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future... 

Teri Lechowski pinning a badge on her son Buzz Lechowski as the family looks on SEDONA AZ (August 8, 2012) – The Sedona Fire District announces the promotion of Eric “Buzz” Lechowski from Captain to Battalion Chief, Allen Schimberg from Firefighter to Engineer, and Kevin Sullivan as Fire Inspector. “Sedona Fire District is filled with many skilled, talented and wonderful people.... 

Rosemary Flores, Camp Verde Arizona, arrested for stealing client’s money Cottonwood AZ (August 9, 2012) – On August 4, 2012, a Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy responded to Colorado Drive in Cottonwood, Arizona regarding a report of fraud. It was discovered that a 90-year-old female victim had been defrauded in an amount exceeding $100,000 over a period of four months. The... 

Sex offender Casey Klotthor moves to Sedona Sedona AZ (August 9, 2012) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is required to release the following information pursuant to ARS 13-3825, the Community Notification on Sex Offenders Law. The offender, Klotthor, has indicated that he will be living in the unincorporated area of Yavapai County. It is the responsibility of the Chief Law Enforcement... 

Gale Grove, Osher Lifelong Learner Sedona AZ (August 8, 2012) – The monsoon season has quenched the Verde Valley and ignited a Yavapai College Osher Lifelong Learners Institute campfire. OLLI, a unique learning experience without the pressure of tests, grades, or papers is a warm gathering of people who are endlessly curious and love to learn. This summer, OLLI launched a summer camp for...