PRESCOTT AZ (June 7, 2012) – In celebration of National Get Outdoors Day, June 9, 2012, the U.S. Forest Service will waive day-use fees associated with recreation sites on the Prescott National Forest. This fee free day will be offered in cooperation with other agencies under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (REA), the National Park Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and... 

Cottonwood AZ (June 6, 2012) – The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors County Administrator, Julie Ayers, has submitted her notice of resignation effective July 6, 2012. Citing family reasons, she will be relocating to the Peoria, Arizona area and plans to join the City of Peoria as its Director of Human Resources pending confirmation by the Peoria City Council. In her resignation notice,... 

Cottonwood AZ (June 4, 2012) – The Yavapai County Arizona Sheriff’s office received several reports of automobile burglaries in the Cottonwood area. At this time, it appears an identical suspect or suspects are involved. Reported burglary incident locations include the 2700 block of Sunset Drive, 3400 block of Tower Drive, 600 block of East Rio Mesa Trail, 1400 block of Hermits Lane,... 

PRESCOTT AZ (June 4, 2012) – Due to increased fire danger, Prescott National Forest will implement Stage II fire restrictions on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 8:00 AM.  These additional fire restrictions will remain in effect until forest officials determine conditions have changed sufficiently to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire.  The following fire restrictions will be in effect for the entire... 

South Korean Rotarians Weon-Gyo Jung; Ah-Ran Choo; Bok-E Je; Yeong-Yi Lee and Ji-Eun Jeong Sedona AZ (June 1, 2012) – Five South Koreans visited Sedona over the Memorial Day holiday as a part of Rotary International’s Group Study Exchange. The South Korean team was concluding a month-long visit to Arizona Rotary Clubs providing opportunities for the young professionals to explore and understand... 

Hammes Prescott AZ (May 31, 2012) – Arizona Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested and booked 51-year-old Steven Hammes for one count of Arson involving the May 31, 2012 fire on Grey Hawk Point, Prescott. Initial bond was set at one million dollars and Hammes remains in the Camp Verde Detention Center. Detectives began the investigation into the cause of the fire and early... 

SedonaEye.com Columnist Eddie S. Maddock Sedona AZ (May 29, 2012) – Frequently it only becomes real if we are confronted head-on with a situation of unknown consequences.  At 11:35 AM on May 9th the phone rang and the Caller ID displayed “Inmate” with an accompanying phone number of (602) 281-1847. The message indicated only that it was from the Buckeye jail and, if the recipient... 

Glendale AZ (May 29, 2012)  – Manuel Cruz filed over 1400 nominating petition signatures for the mayoral office of Glendale Arizona today.  “Our campaign is focusing on jobs, education, and accountability, and the people of Glendale are getting plugged in and fired up,” said Cruz. “People know we can’t go on like nothing’s wrong. City Hall has to manage its... 

PHOENIX AZ (May 28, 2012)  – Arizona Interstate 17 and its frontage roads are scheduled to be closed over two weekends in early June 2012 as crews set the spans for a new pedestrian bridge just north of Jomax Road. The closings will be during the night and in one direction at a time to lessen impact on interstate travelers. What to expect: ● Northbound Interstate 17 closed between Happy Valley... 

PHOENIX AZ (May 25, 2012) — Blowing dust and reduced visibility are currently being reported by drivers in regions across the state, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation and the National Weather Service. Drivers are urged to be extra cautious as they head out on this Memorial Day Weekend.  The National Weather Service has issued a blowing dust advisory until 8 p.m. today. Strong...