Sedona AZ (June 5, 2012) – In an effort to save more lives on Arizona roadways, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has partnered with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office to increase seat belt usage throughout Arizona. Arizona has a “secondary” seat belt law which prevents deputies from stopping a driver for the sole offense of not wearing a seat belt so the Yavapai County Click... 

Incumbent Arizona Representative Brenda Barton Sedona AZ (June 4, 2012) – On June 7, 2012 Arizona State Representative Brenda Barton will be a guest of the Sedona Republican Men’s Club in Sedona, Arizona. During the past legislative session, Representative Barton was a strong advocate of HB 2127, the Multimedia Production and Incentives measure that she believed would have greatly benefited... 

Sedona AZ (June 4, 2012) – The City of Sedona Art in Public Places Committee is proud to announce a new exhibition featuring artwork by artists of the Sedona Arts Center. The artwork is expansive and includes mixed media, photography, oil, acrylic, ceramic, and watercolor.  The Sedona Arts Center is a 53 year old nonprofit educational institution dedicated to nurturing creative discovery, leaning,... 

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... 

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... 

Sedona AZ (May 25, 2012) – At the May 22, 2012 City Council meeting, Sedona City Council approved a tentative budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 at $36,469,809. This budget cap includes $100,000 for the purpose of allowing the new City Council the opportunity and flexibility to consider new destination marketing opportunities for the upcoming fiscal year. With this approved budget cap, only changes... 

Sedona AZ (May 25, 2012) – On Friday, May 18, 2012, the City of Sedona Employee of Year award was presented to Donna Pflueger as part of the employee recognition event held at City Hall.  Donna began her career with the City of Sedona in September 1998 in the Waste Water Department. Since December 2009, she has been working in the Public Works Department as the Public Works Administrative Supervisor.  Donna...