Cornville AZ (April 14, 2014) – Just after 1:30 PM yesterday, April 13, 2014, deputies were called to the 11900 block of E Mingus View Drive in Cornville regarding a domestic violence incident. Deputies were told that the live-in girlfriend of 35-year-old Joshua Myers and her daughter had been held hostage at gunpoint for 2 hours following an argument. Myers eventually released them, threatened suicide and indicated he would “have a shootout” with law enforcement if called to the home. Once released with her daughter, Myers’ girlfriend contacted YCSO to report the incident.
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This will be the final update for the Fisher Fire unless conditions change. Flagstaff AZ (April 14, 2014) – UPDATE – 9:00am – The Fisher Fire transitioned to a Type 4 incident at 6:00 a.m. this morning, down-sizing to local resources as crews begin to demobilize and prepare for other assignments. Yesterday, firefighters patrolled the fire’s perimeter gridding for smokes and hot spots. The fire, held at 175 acres, is currently 75% contained. In spite of northeasterly winds gusting up to 30 mph today, full containment is expected this evening. Temperatures range from 50-60 degrees with a low relative humidity of…
Sedona AZ (April 14, 2014) – Authors Andrew Cameron Bailey and Connie Baxter Marlow will be at The Well Red Coyote bookstore on Friday, April 18 at 7:00 pm, to present ideas from their book The Trust Frequency: Ten Assumptions for a New Paradigm.
Sedona Film Festival presents one-day-only special event Sedona AZ (April 13, 2014) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present its premiere series with the one-night-only debut of the award-winning documentary “Anita” on Thursday, April 24. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Against a backdrop of sex, politics, and race, “Anita” reveals the intimate story of a woman who spoke truth to power. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Freida Mock, the film is both a celebration of Anita Hill’s legacy and a rare glimpse into her private…
Sedona Film Festival presents one-day-only special film premiere event Sedona AZ (April 12, 2014) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a special Earth Day film premiere event with the one-night-only debut of the award-winning “Rebels With a Cause” on Tuesday, April 22. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. A stunningly beautiful documentary narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Frances McDormand, “Rebels With a Cause” spotlights a ragtag group of rebels who fought to keep developers from taking over the breathtaking landscape of the northern California coast…
Verde Valley AZ (April 11, 2014) – YCSO deputies and Search and Rescue volunteers have been extremely busy over the last few weeks helping lost and sometimes injured hikers out of various predicaments. Many involved in these rescues had already increased the risk of problems because they were hiking alone, did not carry adequate supplies, were not familiar with trail locations and topography, and began hiking just before dark. (View comprehensive trail safety tips here: http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/safety/safety.shtml#trail.) Fortunately though, they could rely on YCSO deputies and dedicated volunteers to bring them to safety. All were carrying cell phones which provided lifesaving contact with…
Award-winning new independent films premiering at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (April 11, 2014) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of “Breathe In” and the Academy Award-nominated “Omar” showing April 18-23 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Sedona AZ (April 11, 2014) – Katy and Skippy were brought into the shelter together and both are a little shy at first, but once they get to know you are very affectionate, friendly and playful. Both have lived with other cats and dogs. Katy is five years old, grey and black domestic long hair spayed female and Skippy is also five years old, orange domestic long hair neutered male. Wouldn’t it be great to take these two bundles of kitty love home? Visit Katy and Skippy as well as many other wonderful cats and dogs at the shelter seven…
Verde Valley AZ (April 10, 2014) – On Wednesday, April 16th at 10:30 a.m., the Verde River Basin Partnership (Partnership) is sponsoring a presentation by Attorney Patrick Sigl of Salt River Project, titled, “Arizona Tribal Water Rights Settlement Update”. The presentation will be held in the Board Chambers of the Yavapai Administrative Building at 1015 Fair Street in Prescott. Do you know anything about Native American Tribal water rights claims in Arizona? Maybe you know a little, but want to learn more? Here is your chance to learn from an expert.
Verde Valley AZ (April 10, 2014) – The Coconino National Forest will begin offering firewood permits for the 2014 firewood season on Friday, April 11th. The public may begin cutting on Saturday, April 12th after the purchase of a permit. Firewood season on the Coconino National Forest is open through mid-December.
Drivers can expect a 15 minute delay between 9 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Cottonwood AZ (April 10, 2014) – State Route 89A in Cottonwood at Sixth Street (milepost 352) will be closed at night between 9 and 9:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, as overhead utility lines are installed across the roadway.
Sedona AZ (April 10, 2014) – When you are an in-demand wildlife sculptor and busy gallery owner like Ken Rowe, it’s not always possible to take a road trip to Montana or Alaska to study your subjects in the field. When Ken needs to stay close to home, he finds inspiration for his next bronze sculpture by visiting wildlife sanctuaries such as Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Scottsdale.
Verde Valley AZ (April 10, 2014) – On April 22, 2014 from 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM at the Sedona Red Rock High School, Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona, AZ 86336, the Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization is hosting an Education Forum featuring the latest research on the state of education in Arizona and the Verde Valley and the workforce needs of the Northern Arizona business community.
Cottonwood AZ (April 10, 2014) – If you are up for a variety of vintage rock, tender instrumentals, a Morricone movie theme, some Dave Brubeck, even a bit of Beethoven — all from three guitars, you won’t want to miss the performance of the California Guitar Trio, Friday April 18th 7:00 PM at the Old Town Center for the Arts in Old Town Cottonwood.
By Mr. Smith(April 9, 2014)Let’s face it. Were it not for the rich there would be no civilization.I know it’s a bold statement but bear with me.Were it not for the money, the will, the determination and desire by the rich through history to do so, there would be no recorded art, no concertos, no museums, no cities, no architecture, no invention, cars, trains, ships, medicine or science.