[The release of this information was delayed due to an ongoing investigation which remains active.]Prescott AZ (November 9, 2020) – On October 20, 2020, Prescott Valley Police Officers (PVPD) and Detectives were called to a home where a 14-year-old girl died of an overdose involving suspected counterfeit pills containing fentanyl. PVPD Detectives notified the Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT) task force and PANT detectives arrived to assist intending to identify those who provided the pills to the victim in consideration of possible prosecution. Working with PVPD detectives, PANT detectives obtained additional information from multiple community sources of persons likely involved in…
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Flagstaff AZ (November 6, 2020) – With an increased chance of moisture and cooler temperatures arriving this weekend, two large pile burns are planned on the Mogollon Rim and Flagstaff ranger districts Monday and Tuesday (Nov. 9-10).Fire managers on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District are planning on conducting a green waste burn at Bly Pit, while a pile burn is also planned on the Flagstaff Ranger District at Willard Springs Pit during the same timeframe.
Clarkdale AZ (November 8, 2020) – Yavapai College has announced an additional slate of more than 50 “hybrid” classes, each of which combine remote study with carefully supervised in-person learning. Registration is already open for these Spring semester classes – which include art, music and physical education. The new classes will join YC’s current roster of nursing and technical classes that commence Tuesday, January 19.From Ceramics to Zumba, from Big Band Music and Ballroom Dance to Competitive Swimming to Pickleball, Yavapai College will offer a compelling selection of Art, Dance, Music and Physical Education courses that challenge the intellect, hone…
By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(November 9, 2020)Are we listening to Donald Trump ?If so has anyone heard from him facts that support his claims and can be accepted in any court.I have listened but haven’t heard a single fact that will be persuasive in that legal setting.The silence is deafening.
Film based on true events of the notorious Radium Girls debuts at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (November 6, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed true story “Radium Girls” showing Nov. 13-18 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Based on true events, “Radium Girls” follows teen sisters, Bessie and Jo Cavallo, who dream of Hollywood and Egyptian pyramids as they paint luminous watch dials at the American Radium factory in New Jersey.When Jo loses a tooth, Bessie’s world is turned upside down as a mystery slowly unravels. She discovers a corporate…
Cottonwood AZ (November 6, 2020) – On October 28, 2020, around 1:15 PM, a YCSO deputy stopped a silver passenger car for a moving violation near the intersection of Ash Street and 12th Street, Cottonwood. During a conversation with the driver, 24-year-old Nathaniel Wolf from Cottonwood, Wolf’s behavior led the deputy to believe Wolf was concerned about contraband, possibly narcotics, being found in the vehicle. Wolf became very argumentative and initially declined a consent to search.
Sedona AZ (November 6, 2020) – Kinney Construction Services, Inc. (KCS) and the city of Sedona have mutually agreed, based on numerous unforeseen challenges with other utilities and obstacles that have significantly slowed the pace of construction, to end the State Route (SR) 179 Sewer Main Replacement Project with the last phase still yet to be completed. The sewer main has been replaced to a point where stopping is feasible and restoration of the SR 179 roadway and entrances to businesses can be achieved.
Learn about Yavapai College programs and resources during live online event on Nov. 14 Prescott AZ (November 6, 2020) – Yavapai College invites all community members to learn more about the academic offerings and student resources provided by the institution during a live, online virtual open house on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. With an eye toward helping to inform potential students and parents ahead of spring semester—with classes starting on Tuesday, Jan. 19—the event is free. Register for this informative and interactive session by going online to www.yc.edu/openhouse.
Sedona AZ (November 6, 2020) – The Sedona Women (TSW) continues its 20-year tradition of “Making a Difference” when it presents “A Postcard History of Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon” at this month’s virtual program meeting — November 11, 2020 at 10:00am via Zoom.
By Ted Grussing… birds have feathers and motorgliders feather their propellers … I took this shot after an afternoon of soaring and was on my way back to the airport in Sedona … visible on the middle left of the photo about mid image. Behind the feathered prop is Oak Creek Canyon , to the left of it is Wilson Mountain, and then the canyon gaps leading into Long Canyon. Oak Creek runs along the base of Airport Mesa and you kind of make out the green ribbon on either side of the creek.
Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan and Gemma Jones star in film at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (November 5, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning new drama “Ammonite” showing Nov. 13-18 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Ammonite” features an all-star, award-winning ensemble cast including Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan, Gemma Jones, James McArdle and Fiona Shaw. The film premiered to rave audience and critic reviews and top audience awards at prestigious film festivals around the world, including Cannes, Toronto and Telluride.1840s England, acclaimed but overlooked fossil hunter Mary Anning and…
Prescott AZ (November 5, 2020) – As an anti-drug organization, MATFORCE volunteers and staff are the boots-on-the-ground when it comes to youth substance use prevention in Yavapai County. Consequently, we hear the real life stories from the community, often before it reaches the media. We take these stories as seriously as we do the annual data that comes from State and National agencies because we understand that for every data point there is a human story.This is very much the case in our latest education and public awareness campaign on fentanyl. Working closely with the Overdose Fatality Review Board (OFRB),…
Sedona AZ (November 5, 2020) – KSB member and volunteer Barry Mallis will speak at Keep Sedona Beautiful’s Preserving the Wonder(tm) Speaker Series on Tuesday, November 10th at 5:00 pm. Due to the pandemic, KSB will be hosting this event on Zoom. Please visit the KSB website, www.keepsedonabeautiful.org for details.
Phoenix AZ (November 5, 2020) – Arizona State Parks is proud to invite veterans to a fee-free day in the parks again this year as a thank you for their service! “Our mission is to make Arizona the best place for veterans in the country,” said Governor Ducey. “On Veterans Day and every day, we honor and recognize our nation’s heroes for their commitment to serve. As just one way to say thank you, Arizona State Parks is making admission free for all veterans and active duty military on Wednesday, November 11.”
By Ted Grussing… early morning in the SE end of the Upper Lake Mary last July was beautiful as all of the creatures were busy getting their morning meals. This Great Blue Heron scored a very nice fish and a few seconds after this was taken, the fish was sliding down his throat … nutrition for one and a life purpose fulfilled for the other.