PHOENIX AZ (October 22, 2012) – Almost every driver traveling uphill has experienced getting stuck behind a slow-moving vehicle or truck and not being able to pass, so the Arizona Department of Transportation has a solution on one heavily traveled stretch on Interstate 17.In an effort to improve safety, ease congestion and prevent delays on the main travel route between Phoenix and northern Arizona,... 

Shane Cox arrested while burglarizing Rimrock AZ home Sedona AZ (September 30, 2012) – Just after midnight on September 29, 2012, Yavapai County Sheriff Office deputies were called to a residence in the 5900 block of North Bentley Drive, Rimrock, Arizona. Upon arrival, YCSO deputies found the homeowner restraining a burglar. Deputies took custody of the burglary suspect identified as 30- year-old... 

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... 

Sedona AZ (April 9, 2012) – The following is a Letter to the Sedona Eye Editor: Dear Mayor Adams and Members of the Sedona City Council: Acknowledging that the Sedona Community Plan has contained a “Housing Element” section for many years which I believe was last updated in 2002, it’s troubling to me that consideration to purchase “cheap” land by the city during... 

Sedona AZ (January 30, 2011) – In a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor, Karen Chamberlain of Cornville, Arizona, writes: Beth Larsen brings up a very good point/reminder regarding the City’s privilege tax rate or City sales tax which would be applicable to VSF if we were annexed.  This got me thinking. If VSF (community of Verde Sante Fe in Cornville AZ) was annexed into the City (Cottonwood... 

Weeds in Arizona Hwy 179 Medians – North view – Exclusive SedonaEye.com Photo c2010 Sedona AZ (November 19, 2010) – Over a year ago, I became involved in the process of awarding the landscape maintenance bid for the highway because I realized most people were unaware of the extensive data on the health hazards of pesticides and wanted to share what I’d learned as a member of the... 

Sedona AZ–With standing room only at the Sedona Public Library on September 30, 2010, the concerned crowd of more than 100 listened intently to a panel of local government officials and experts.  The panel presented pertinent facts about the current status of the State Parks, long- term plans and funding options for the system as a whole. Arizona State Parks (ASP) Board Chairman Reese Woodling... 

Sedona AZ (October 4, 2010) – According to Keep Sedona Beautiful President Tom O’Halleran, “Keep Sedona Beautiful’s volunteers are our greatest asset, and we are proud to be honoring them with a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon” which will take place October 28, 2010. Proclamations honoring the volunteers have been issued from the City of Sedona and Coconino and Yavapai Counties to dedicate... 

Sedona AZ (April 11, 2010) – The Sedona and Verde Valley division of the Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters organization (YBBBS) will hold the final day of its once a year major fundraiser on Wednesday, April 21, 2010, at 6:00 p.m. The “Bowl For Kids Sake 2010” event will be held at Cliff Castle Casino’s Shake, Rattle & Bowl facility. The annual event enjoys wide community...