PHOENIX AZ (August 5, 2012)  –  The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is launching a new campaign in August surrounding the nationwide focus of Child Support Awareness Month. The Department’s Division of Child Support is planning outreach activities to educate parents, employers and the community about the very important role each plays and the support the Department gives in improving... 

Be informed. PHOENIX AZ (August 5, 2012) — With early voting now underway for the Arizona August 28 primary election, the Citizens Clean Elections Commission is helping voters learn about the candidates running for office in their legislative district and the Arizona Corporation Commission.  A new online legislative district locator is now available on the www.CleanElections101.com website. The... 

Convicted in Nevada, Ronald Wayne Smith recently moved to Cornville AZ and YCSO advises Smith’s a high risk sex offender Sedona AZ (August 1, 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 in this publication, Ronald Wayne Smith, indicated that he will... 

Jon Justin Sumner, Level 2 Sex Offender Prescott AZ (August 1, 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 has indicated that he will be living in the unincorporated area of Yavapai County. It is the responsibility of the Chief Law Enforcement Office having... 

Cottonwood AZ (July 29, 2012) – It has been a hot summer in the Verde Valley and it is getting hotter with the primary election just around the corner. Voters go to the polls on August 28, 2012 for Primary Election Day to select candidates running for various county, state and national offices. The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley will hold several candidate forums throughout... 

Prescott AZ (July 26, 2012) – At approximately 9:45 PM on July 25, 2012, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported man with a gun incident at the Emmanuel Pines Camp, 3000 block of Spence Springs Road, Prescott. The reporting party told YCSO deputies the man had just threatened members of a high school band who were practicing on the field. The man approached the group... 

Sedona AZ (July 25, 2012)  – On July 7, 2012, a man, later identified as 59-year-old Ricky Donalson, approached a family of five who were sightseeing from out of state. The family included a father, mother, 8 and 11 year old children, and an 18 month old baby being carried by the mother. As they were getting into their SUV parked at the Turkey Creek Trail head, the family was startled to see... 

Sedona and Cottonwood Burglary Suspect Lorie Frontuto Charged Sedona AZ (July 24, 2012) – In March of this year, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies investigated a residential burglary on Yucca Drive, off Arizona State Highway 89a, in Sedona. It appeared unknown suspect(s) had forced open a rear sliding door to enter the victim’s home. Suspect(s) stole vintage jewelry pieces from the... 

Sedona AZ (July 22, 2012) – Yavapai County Community Health Services is issuing a safety recall in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration due to a potential food health hazard. Salmonella may be found in Wellements Baby Move Prune Concentrate.  Due to the potential health hazard, customers who purchased any of the item(s) below should not eat the product. The products may... 

Tom Duncan, Whiskey Ranch BBQ grill master FLORENCE AZ (July 21, 2012) —The 2012 Pinal County Fair held this year in March had plenty of great food choices. One could find the standard corn dog on a stick or be a little adventurous with a braised turkey leg but one food vendor, Whiskey Ranch BBQ, pushed the envelope of outdoor culinary cuisine.  Whiskey Ranch BBQ pitmasters method of turning...