ADOT Surprise AZ project remains on track for Bell Road to reopen in November 2016 Sedona AZ (August 12, 2016) –  Among all the progress made on a $41.9 million overpass and interchange under construction at Grand Avenue (US 60) and Bell Road, perhaps the most noticeable addition, of late, is the start of retaining walls that will help support the structure. In addition to continuing to build... 

Sedona AZ (August 12, 2016) – The Self-Driving Vehicles Oversight Committee, created by Governor Doug Ducey to support research and development of self-driving vehicle technology in Arizona, will hold its first meeting on Monday, August 15, 2016. Community members, businesses and other stakeholders are welcome to attend and to provide input and ideas. The agenda also includes a presentation on... 

Sedona AZ (August 12, 2016) – Coming to gas pumps near you soon? Criminals are upping the stakes when it comes to stealing your credit and debit card information at gas pumps. The state has found more skimmers so far this month than it found in all of last year. Between August 1 and August 12, 2016, there were twelve skimmers found while last year’s total was eleven. Not only are more... 

Cattle rustling Heifer calves from a nearby ranch led to Jerome AZ man’s arrest Sedona AZ (August 12, 2016) – A Jerome (AZ) man appeared in court to face charges of stealing cattle Thursday, August 11, 2016. Department of Agriculture officers found Jerry Paul Vojnic with two heifer calves at a Sun Valley auction in April. The officers questioned Vojnic because the calves, which are worth... 

Sedona AZ (August 12, 2016) – The Gila River Indian Community is disappointed in the August 11, 2016, decision by the Arizona Court of Appeals regarding the adoptive status of a 2-year-old child, said Gila River Indian Community member and its Governor, Stephen R. Lewis, in the following GRIC issued release: “The net effect of today’s appellate decision, if upheld, will be to tear a small... 

Michael Nicholas Monyer, 32, wanted for armed robbery and assault, should be considered dangerous if seen by the public. Photo taken July 2016. Sedona AZ (August 10, 2016) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to locate Michael Monyer, 32, about an aggravated assault and robbery incident. Monyer and his wife are estranged and she has moved out of the area. Yesterday, Monyer drove... 

Sedona AZ (August 10, 2016) – On August 3, 2016, around 10:30 p.m., a Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputy stopped a green 2006 Honda Ridgeline with Texas plates for several moving violations on east Interstate 40, Ash Fork, Arizona. The 32-year-old female driver was travelling with a passenger, Elder Cardenas, 31, and three children, ages 7, 6, and 1. The family is from Texas. While... 

Article submitted by City of Sedona AZ Sedona AZ (August 9, 2016) – It may be hot outside, but planning for this holiday season’s Tinsel Town has begun, and the city of Sedona’s Parks and Recreation Department seeks businesses and organizations to sponsor and or exhibit at the event. As Sedona’s only holiday walk-through light display, exhibitors create their own light display at a unique... 

Sedona AZ (August 9, 2016) – The public is asked for comments on eleven applicants for two new positions on the Arizona Supreme Court. The applicants are: · Kent E. Cattani, an Arizona Court of Appeals Judge – Division I · Pamela S. Frasher Gates, a Maricopa County Superior Court Judge · Thomas A. Gilson of Beus Gilbert, PLLC · Andrew W. Gould, an Arizona Court of Appeals Judge – Division... 

John Morris appointed to chair COPE committee Sedona AZ (August 9, 2016) – On August 3, 2016, Chief Justice Scott Bales appointed Chief Adult Probation Officer John Morris of Prescott (AZ) as Chairman of the Committee On Probation Education (COPE). This committee is responsible for statewide certification of adult and juvenile probation officers. It also oversees several statewide programs including...