Sedona AZ (August 25, 2016) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Who knew? What’s the story behind the current 4% monthly Wastewater rate increase for the 60% of us on the sewer? Eliminating the 4% rate increase for this fiscal year was an issue before the City Council last April 27th. No one from the Public commented during the Council Meeting. Who knew? Instead of... 

Sedona AZ (August 25, 2016) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor: Dear Editor, As a member of the 9/11 Memorial Committee, it is my pleasure to invite all our citizens to attend the Memorial Plaza Dedication Ceremony on September 11, 2016, the 15th anniversary of our national tragedy. (Please see the attached invitation for specifics.) Thank you, Wendy Tanzer Sedona AZ     Read... 

Sedona AZ (August 20, 2016) – Anywhere it rains, it could flood. Even if an area hasn’t experienced a flood in the past, does not mean it can’t happen in the future. Flood risk isn’t just based on history; it also can be based on rainfall, topography, flood-control measures, river-flow and changes due to new construction and development. Current sandbag and sand locations within Yavapai... 

Sedona AZ (August 18, 2016) – Construction of the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway is scheduled to begin in early September after the U.S. District Court in Phoenix dismissed legal challenges and ruled that the Arizona Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration completed all steps required to move forward. “This is a momentous day, not only for ADOT but for our many partners... 

Harley McGuire, Star SedonaEye.com Four Paws Up Pet Columnist crossed the Rainbow Bridge today. Sedona AZ (August 14, 2016) – It wasn’t without resistance this brave little dog finally gave in to a battle he realized he could not win. This gentle little dog, having lived in his Sedona forever home for the past nine years, came from an unknown background except for a few scant facts. Having... 

ADOT Surprise AZ project remains on track for Bell Road to reopen in November 2016 Sedona AZ (August 12, 2016) –  Among all the progress made on a $41.9 million overpass and interchange under construction at Grand Avenue (US 60) and Bell Road, perhaps the most noticeable addition, of late, is the start of retaining walls that will help support the structure. In addition to continuing to build... 

Sedona AZ (August 12, 2016) – The Self-Driving Vehicles Oversight Committee, created by Governor Doug Ducey to support research and development of self-driving vehicle technology in Arizona, will hold its first meeting on Monday, August 15, 2016. Community members, businesses and other stakeholders are welcome to attend and to provide input and ideas. The agenda also includes a presentation on... 

Sedona AZ (August 12, 2016) – Coming to gas pumps near you soon? Criminals are upping the stakes when it comes to stealing your credit and debit card information at gas pumps. The state has found more skimmers so far this month than it found in all of last year. Between August 1 and August 12, 2016, there were twelve skimmers found while last year’s total was eleven. Not only are more... 

Cattle rustling Heifer calves from a nearby ranch led to Jerome AZ man’s arrest Sedona AZ (August 12, 2016) – A Jerome (AZ) man appeared in court to face charges of stealing cattle Thursday, August 11, 2016. Department of Agriculture officers found Jerry Paul Vojnic with two heifer calves at a Sun Valley auction in April. The officers questioned Vojnic because the calves, which are worth... 

Sedona AZ (August 12, 2016) – The Gila River Indian Community is disappointed in the August 11, 2016, decision by the Arizona Court of Appeals regarding the adoptive status of a 2-year-old child, said Gila River Indian Community member and its Governor, Stephen R. Lewis, in the following GRIC issued release: “The net effect of today’s appellate decision, if upheld, will be to tear a small...