National forest prescribed burns scheduled Sedona AZ (January 9, 2014) – Fire managers on the Verde Ranger District are planning piles burns Monday, January 13 through Saturday, January 25, 2014. Depending on weather conditions one or all of the follow projects may occur: Pronghorn Piles – Approximately 100 Acres (T11N, R4E, S16, 17, 18); 2 miles south of Dugas near the Aqua Fria Grasslands East... 

The City of Sedona Arizona incorporation is in question Sedona AZ (January 8, 2014) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor from a City of Sedona taxpayer:  To my fellow taxpayers in the city of Sedona, I’d like to make our lives better and save us some money in the process. Interested? How would you like to save 3% on your phone bill, your electric bill and everything... 

In partnership with the United States Census Bureau, the National Endowment for the Arts asked American adults about the myriad roles art plays in their lives. “One of the most important things we can do as the National Endowment for the Arts is to understand how our nation engages with the arts,” says NEA Senior Deputy Chairman Joan Shigekawa. Large segments of the population reported... 

John Owen Cousin, Arizona Level Two convicted sex offender Sedona AZ (December 31, 2013) – 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. Sex Offender John Owen Cousin has indicated that he will be living in the unincorporated area of Yavapai County. It is the responsibility of... 

  Joseph Allen arrested in Cottonwood Sedona AZ (December 31, 2013) – On December 26, 2013, 30-year-old Joseph Allen from Cottonwood, Arizona, was arrested for endangering a six year old child and two teens after fleeing from law enforcement while driving under the influence. He remains in-custody on a $10,000 bond. Around 8:15 in the evening, a YCSO deputy saw a beige truck swerve across... 

Oak Creek Canyon from the Vista photo courtesy of Oak Creek Watershed Sedona AZ (December 26, 2013) – The search for 22-year-old Thomas Lang last seen December 18, 2013, continued at daybreak today and involves approximately 60 ground personnel, a dog team, and air support from YCSO’s Recue 1 helicopter. Additionally, technical rescue teams from the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and Coconino... 

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Sedona AZ (December 23, 2013) – On December 21, 2013, at approximately 1:15 in the afternoon, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the 2800 block of Tissaw Road, Cornville, regarding a man threatening to kill his neighbors. A deputy arrived within minutes and heard gunfire. Dispatchers also notified the deputy that two adults (husband, age 60 and his wife, age 59) were... 

Dyon Jovenal Sedona AZ (December 19, 2013) – On December 14, 2013, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 33-year-old Woodie Williams on Possession of Dangerous Drugs, two counts of Possession of Paraphernalia, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Possession of Marijuana and Altering Physical Evidence charges. He remains in-custody on a $10,000 bond. A second suspect, identified... 

Sedona AZ (December 17, 2013) – The Arizona Interstate 17 climbing lane project south of Camp Verde will require several one-hour closures overnight throughout this week. Each night, starting tonight through Thursday, December 19, the AZ I-17 will be closed in both directions from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. and from 1:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. and then again for an hour at 2:30 a.m. as blasting continues...