ADOT begins construction on I-17 climbing lane this week PRESCOTT AZ (January 14, 2013) – Construction to add the first-ever climbing lane to ease traffic flow along a stretch of Interstate 17 south of Camp Verde is set to start this week, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. The $11.8 million project will add a third traffic lane in two different areas along southbound I-17 to... 

High risk sex offender Smith relocates to Camp Verde Camp Verde AZ (January 10, 2013) – UPDATE: Sex offender Smith registered a new address in Cornville, Arizona, notifies the YCSO on March 19, 2013. View comments below this article for the Cornville address and view a recently updated photo of Smith in this article. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is required to release the following... 

Folksville USA Cash for Trash program photo by Brent Geer Maupin c2012 Sedona AZ (October 5, 2012) –  In a Letter to the SedonaEye.com Editor, Gary Chamberlain, Folksville USA, writes of the continuing success of the recently launched Folksville USA Litter-Aid Stand 101 and Trash-4 Cash programs: Dear Folksvillers, Folksville USA Litter-Aid Stand 101 and Cash-4-Trash has been developing opportunities for... 

Rosemary Flores, Camp Verde Arizona, arrested for stealing client’s money Cottonwood AZ (August 9, 2012) – On August 4, 2012, a Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy responded to Colorado Drive in Cottonwood, Arizona regarding a report of fraud. It was discovered that a 90-year-old female victim had been defrauded in an amount exceeding $100,000 over a period of four months. The... 

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... 

AZ State Route 179 accident at I-17 photo exclusive property of SedonaEye.com Sedona AZ (June 8, 2012) – Breaking news story! Exclusive photographs! An eighteen wheel tractor trailer and a SUV were involved in a crash at the intersection of Arizona Interstate I-17 southbound off-ramp (Sedona exit) on State Route 179 at approximately 2 PM this afternoon. *SEE UPDATED ACCIDENT INFORMATION BELOW Montezuma-Rimrock... 

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... 

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... 

Jerome AZ (June 12, 2012) – The 2012 Pink Heals Tour arrives July 27, 2012 to the Cottonwood Food City parking lot, an event sponsor along with the Town of Jerome and the Arizona fire departments of Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Jerome and Montezuma-Rimrock. The Guardians of the Ribbon will drive pink fire trucks into the Verde Valley to kick-off its annual Pink Heals Tour before journeying across country... 

U.S. Senate Chamber Sedona AZ (March 21, 2012) – In 2011, the United States Senate proclaimed March 30 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. This date marks the anniversary of the day that U.S. combat and combat support units withdrew completely from the country of Vietnam. The City Councils in the Verde Valley will join the U.S. Senate by issuing separate proclamations this year. Recognizing...