Cordes Lakes AZ (May 8, 2012) – On May 4, 2012 while camping on the southeast side of Cordes Lakes, a Chino Valley man’s family dog was attacked by a rabid Mountain Lion. The owner of the dog beat the mountain lion to death with an iron skillet. The lion’s remains were sent to the Arizona State Laboratory and tested positive for rabies. The dog was current on its vaccinations but will still... 

PHOENIX AZ (May 8, 2012) — A Phoenix Arizona towing company is accused of multiple consumer fraud violations after an Attorney General’s Office sting operation shows the company fraudulently charging a customer for repairs that were not actually made, Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne said today.  The Attorney General’s Office has filed suit in Maricopa County Superior Court alleging... 

L to R – Lt. Nate Auvenshine, Captain Marc Schmidt, Captain Brian Hunt, Chief Deputy John Russell and Sheriff Scott Mascher Prescott AZ (May 8, 2012) – Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher announced several promotions during a ceremony held at the YCSO headquarters in Prescott, Arizona today. The promotions fill current vacant budgeted positions.  Commander John Russell accepted the promotion... 

Sedona AZ (May 8, 2012) – Back by popular demand, Sedona Parks and Recreation department is pleased to offer the community and visitors an opportunity to camp at beautiful Sunset Park. This summer event will be held June 1, 2012 – beginning at 5:00 p.m. and ending by 10:00 a.m. the following morning. For $15 per tent, join others for a night of camping under the stars, telescope... 

PHOENIX AZ (May 7, 2012) — Arizona Attorney General Tom Horne today joined forty-four other states and the District of Columbia in announcing a $100 million settlement with Abbott Laboratories over allegations of illegal off-label marketing of its Depakote drug. The agreement marks the largest consumer protection-based pharmaceutical settlement ever reached. Arizona will receive nearly $2 million... 

Sedona AZ (May 6, 2012) – On May 6, 2012, just after 2:30 AM, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of two suspicious male subjects on Fairway Oaks Drive in the Village of Oak Creek, Sedona, Arizona. Deputies obtained a suspect vehicle description which was a gold colored Toyota Tacoma pickup. Around 3 AM, deputies found the vehicle and two suspects stopped... 

Dear Sedona Eye Editor, As one of many individuals who distributed campaign literature to every accessible household in the District, I KNOW Nazih Hazime, Diane Schoen and Corrie Cooperman did not have Union help. It was an incredibly difficult undertaking and an extraordinary accomplishment for a grass-roots group of citizens – determined to make a stand – to have completed such a daunting... 

Sedona AZ (May 5, 2012) – More than seven hundred chili enthusiasts sampled varieties of chili prepared by twelve Sedona area restaurants at the annual Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off at Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village in Sedona, Arizona. Balloting for the Peoples Choice Award was lively and the following Sedona restaurants were recognized:  Third Place Peoples Choice, El Rincon Restaurante... 

Dear Sedona Eye editor, PLEASE BE ADVISED! Some voters in the Sedona Fire District have not yet received their mail-in only ballots for the SFD Governing Board Special Recall Election. If you are among those whose ballots are missing in action, DO NOT DELAY. For your replacement ballot, go to: Sedona City Hall 102 Roadrunner Drive Sedona, AZ 86336 Every single voter is important and every single... 

It’s My Opinion by Robert S. Wood Sedona AZ (May 3, 2012) – It’s My Opinion by Robert S. Wood is an unsolicited letter to the SedonaEye.com editor by Robert S. Wood, Sedona Fire District ratepayer: Dear Sedona Eye editor, Two years ago my front page expose of the bloated SFD in the Sedona Times newspaper helped elect the present board by a landslide and quickly cut the SFD budget...