Written and submitted by the City of Sedona staff. Sedona AZ (January 8, 2013) – With the beginning of the New Year comes the renewal of business licenses for all businesses operating within City limits. The annual business license fee is $25.00 per business. Renewal notices were mailed by Revenue Discovery Systems (RDS) to all businesses on file. For additional information on how to obtain a... 

ADOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan enters Public Comment Phase – Join the conversation! Phoenix AZ (January 8, 2013) – As walking and bicycling for transportation and recreation steadily grows in popularity around our state, the Arizona Department of Transportation continues to advance its Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan to improve safety and multimodal travel options. ADOT is working on finalizing... 

Phoenix AZ (January 8, 2013) – On November 8, 2012, the Arizona Attorney General filed a motion with the Arizona Supreme Court asking that the Court issue a warrant for the execution of Edward Harold Schad Jr. thereby affirming the decision of the Superior Court of Yavapai County. Schad had appealed the Superior Court’s decision on April 1987, December 1989 and September 1997. Schad’s... 

SEDONA AZ (January 7, 2013) – Shortly before 9:30 PM on Friday, January 4, 2013, Sedona Fire District emergency crews responded within nine minutes to the report of a patio fire in the 100 block of Susan Way. Upon arrival, emergency crews controlled and extinguished a fire limited to the exterior deck of the home. One resident sustained injuries related to the fire. A preliminary fire investigation... 

Sedona Arizona Sedona AZ (January 7, 2013) – In a Letter to the SedonaEye.com editor, a Sedona, Arizona city resident writes: …Wed to a pro-growth agenda that subsidizes developers, consultants and the construction industry, the Sedona City Council is out of touch with us taxpayers. The mayor recently stated that streetlights were a highlight of 2012, though a majority of residents opposed... 

ADOT Interstate 17 Update for week of January 7-11, 2013 Prescott AZ (January 6, 2013) – The following overnight detour will be in place on southbound Arizona Interstate 17 at Cordes Junction the remainder of this week as crews remove dirt from the median and continue work on the pedestrian fence along the Cordes Lakes bridge, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation:  Monday, January 7... 

SedonaEye.com columnist, Eddie S. Maddock welcomes 2013 Sedona AZ (January 1, 2013) – Holy moly, a brand spankin’ New Year is before us and what in the world will it have in store? Well, for starters, maybe just maybe, the newly created scummy ponds at the wastewater treatment plant, now home to desperate ducks, will have additional amenities. Word is that funding has already been approved... 

Massive cell towers planned for Yavapai County residential communities Sedona AZ (December 30, 2012) – FDR was, of course, a consummate political leader. In one situation, a group came to him urging specific actions in support of a cause in which they deeply believed. He replied: “I agree with you, I want to do it, now make me do it.” It Takes Two Types to Make Political Change Democracy... 

Whagado incident puts Rimrock High School on lockdown Sedona AZ (December 20, 2012) – On December 19, 2012, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at Rimrock High School, 3705 Beaver Creek Road, Rimrock, Arizona regarding a disorderly male refusing to leave. Office staff told deputies that the man, later identified 22-year-old Jeremy Whagado, came into the office requesting to remove... 

Harley McGuire, SedonaEye.com Star Paws Up Columnist Sedona AZ (December 19, 2012) – If you are like millions of animal owners nationwide, your pet is an important member of your household. Unfortunately, animals are also affected by disaster. Here’s a big thanks to FEMA for reminding me how important it is for my readers to pre-plan for their beloved pals emergencies. Get crackin’...