Verde River winds through desert areasSedona AZ (May 29, 2014) – On May 25, 2014, around noon, Arizona Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office dispatchers were notified that two Tempe area teens, ages 13 and 15, were canoeing along the Verde River and had failed to reach their designated pull off point at Beasley Flats Recreation area. YCSO’s Rescue 1 helicopter was launched immediately... 

Fire Rescue helicopterSedona AZ (May 28, 2014) – We hear it all the time when talking wildfires. “The Slide Fire 35% contained,” or “the Brins Fire is now 100% contained,” etc. But what does that mean? How is it measured? First, you have to understand fire control lines, which is “an inclusive term for all constructed or natural barriers and treated fire edges used... 

Sedona AZ (May 28, 2014)– The following has been randomly taken from Collins Rhōg’s private journal, and reproduced exactly as it was written, by his own hand. The date has been omitted, at his request, but Collins view is always captivatingly honest, full of depth and color, heart, love, and perseverance in times of struggle. Collins spills his soul and captures his feelings with vivid imagery... 

Yavapai County Sheriff’s Area Commands MapSedona AZ (May 27, 2014) – On May 21, 2014, around 9:30 in the morning, Yavapai County Arizona Sheriff’s Office K9 deputies stopped a red 2013 Toyota Corolla with Texas plates, traveling east on Arizona Interstate 40 in the Ash Fork area, after several lane change violations and excessive speed. The two vehicle occupants, a 31-year-old male... 

Sedona AZ (May 26, 2014) – Coconino County Arizona Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested two men in connection with the homicide of David Alan Christine of Flagstaff, Arizona. Christine’s body was discovered by a motorist traveling on a dirt road near milepost 440 of Forest Service Road 505 (also known as Leupp Road) on May 21, 2014. Later identified as Christine, the man was found lying... 

Sedona AZ (May 26, 2014) – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) received a donation of property in Yellowstone County, Montana, for the new Yellowstone National Cemetery, which will be dedicated in a Memorial Day Ceremony today. “We are pleased to expand burial service to Veterans and their families in Montana,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. “Yellowstone... 

Sedona AZ (May 25, 2014) – The following is the ORDER SLIDE FIRE EMERGENCY CLOSURE COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST: Order Number: 04-14-05-F Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 551, and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited on all National Forest System lands within the Coconino National Forest, in Coconino and Yavapai County in the state of Arizona. The restricted area is depicted on the... 

Sedona AZ (May 25, 2014) – Yavapai County Arizona Sheriff’s Office detectives are investigating allegations that two men entered a home in the Ponderosa Park subdivision off White Spar Road, Prescott, on Thursday, May 15, 2014, around 4:45 PM, and physically assaulted a teenage female when she arrived home alone. There was no forced entry. The victim was treated for minor injuries.... 

Sedona AZ (May 23, 2014) – To reduce the looming threat of summer wildfires following one of Arizona’s driest winters on record, officials have announced fire restrictions for many locations throughout Arizona. The restrictions take effect just as the busy Memorial Day weekend begins on Friday, May 23. Fire danger conditions, local closures and restrictions are subject to change. Many of the... 

Sedona AZ (May 23, 2014) – A community meeting will be held at the Sedona Red Rock High School Performing Arts Center, SR 89A, west Sedona at 4:00 p.m. today. The Slide Fire, reported just before 4:00 p.m. May 20, 2014, is burning in Oak Creek Canyon just north of Slide Rock State Park. Closures include AZ SR Highway 89A from Sedona to Fort Tuthill in Flagstaff, and Forest Road 535 off SR Highway...