Barry Allan, OCWC Executive Director Sedona AZ (July 7, 2012) – The Oak Creek Watershed Council has completed the Oak Creek Watershed Improvement Plan (OCWIP) draft and received approval from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to move forward with public review of the document. Funded by a grant from ADEQ and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in October 2009,... 

Scan your computer now. Sedona AZ (July 6, 2012) – by Sean Baguley, SedonaEye.com columnist You may have seen on the news that a large number of people may lose their Internet access on Monday, July 9, 2012.  This is true and NOT a hoax. If you want to read more about it, visit here. There is a very slight danger that your computer may be infected, but there is a simple test to check. Go to... 

Sedona Assistant Fire Chief Terry Keller will be new Montezuma-Rimrock FD Fire Chief Sedona AZ (July 6, 2012) –  Following a nationwide search that narrowed over twenty applicants down to two viable candidates, Sedona Fire District assistant chief, Terry Keller, was hired by the Montezuma-Rimrock Fire District as its new Chief effective February 2013. The Montezuma-Rimrock Fire District... 

PRESCOTT AZ (July 6, 2012) – Prescott National Forest fire officials would like to remind the community and forest visitors that Stage II Fire Restrictions remain in effect. While recent isolated rainfall has brought much needed temporary relief to the area, overall conditions across the forest remain unseasonably dry. All Arizona campgrounds and recreation sites are currently open to the public,... 

Pinal County hit by July 4 monsoon activity FLORENCE AZ (July 5, 2012) – Recovery from the Fourth of July monsoon storms continues in Arizona’s Pinal County where Pinal County Public Works crews are still monitoring several closed roads due to high water in and around washes. Updated road condition information will be provided to the public as available, advises Public Works in a reminder... 

Exclusive SedonaEye.com photo by R.Kelley 2012 of helicopter removal from Verde River fatal crash site near Sedona Arizona Exclusive SedonaEye.com photo by R.Kelley of helicopter removal from Verde River fatal crash site near Sedona Arizona Exclusive SedonaEye.com photo by R.Kelley of helicopter removal from Verde River fatal crash site near Sedona Arizona   Exclusive SedonaEye.com photo... 

Gary Chamberlain, Folksville USA Point Man Sedona AZ (July 5, 2012) – Folksville USA spokesman, Gary Chamberlain, is disgusted. “Elected city and county government officials from Camp Verde, Sedona, Cottonwood, Prescott Valley and around the Verde received invitations to participate in anti litter efforts organized by a group of highly motivated constituents aggravated with the state agency... 

Sedona AZ (July 2, 2012) – Early in the morning of July 1, 2012, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office was notified that a helicopter had apparently crashed into the Verde River about six miles south of Camp Verde, Arizona, near Sedona. A DPS Ranger helicopter arrived in the area and confirmed at least two fatalities. A Yavapai County Sheriff’s office ground crew was eventually able... 

Prescott AZ (June 29, 2012) – *UPDATE  Yavapai County Sheriff’s office spokesman, Dwight D’Evelyn, confirms the death of 27-year old Prescott man, Calvin Forrey, in the hospital on Sunday, July 1, 2012. The Yavapai County Medical Examiner inquiry and autopsy results are underway. A toxicology report may be ordered and findings will be made public when available. Follow www.SedonaEye.com... 

Pictured from left to right are Supervisor Davis, Ivan Anderson, Dr. Leon Cattolico, Jeanne Wellins, Merilee Fowler, Dee Zenk and center, Bob Farster. Prescott AZ (June 27, 2012) – Yavapai County Supervisor A.G. “Chip” Davis presented Bob Farster with the June 2012 Unsung Hero of the Month Award during a June 20 recognition ceremony. The award is called “Unsung” because it recognizes...