Arizonans Urged to Take Prevention Steps to Protect Themselves and Their Communities as Cases Exceed 100,000Phoenix AZ (July 6, 2020) – As the total number of COVID-19 cases surpasses 2,841,906 nationwide, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) announced today that more than 62,000 of the 101,441 reported cases are in people younger than 44 years old. There have been 129,576 COVID-19 related deaths nationwide, with 1,810 deaths reported in Arizona. Nationwide the percentage of positive tests is at 9% to date, with 13.4% COVID-19 positive PCR tests to date in Arizona. As we experience increased cases, COVID-19 hospitalizations have also…
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By Leslie HoffmanYavapai County RecorderPrescott AZ (July 6, 2020) – The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors have closed the administration buildings to the pubic in Prescott and Cottonwood as of Monday, July 6. The buildings will be accessible for early voting. In-person early voting for the August 4, 2020 Primary Election will be available beginning Wednesday, July 8 through Friday, July 31, 2020, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at our two locations:
Political SatireBy Tommy AcostaSedona AZ (July 5, 2020) – Every news outlet is reporting how many new coronavirus cases are being added every day to the ever expanding list of those testing positive in our country, and whether people should be forced to wear masks in public or not.We are given startling new statistics of the virus’s spread and are treated to throttling media coverage of the ongoing social distancing war between those who believe wearing masks will help protect them against the ravages of Covid-19 and those who don’t believe masks work.Focusing on the number of cases, as of…
Sedona AZ (July 5, 2020) – It’s day 5 of Yavapai Silent Witness’ Catch 22 Program. Today Yavapai County Law Enforcement is asking for your help in locating fugitive Brian Alan Curtis. On April 28, 2019, Curtis and two other adult males, assaulted an elderly male in a tunnel near a business located in the 1900 block of West State Route 89A in Sedona. During the assault, the victim sustained serious injuries to his face and right eye. Curtis then took the victim’s wallet, credit cards and his identification.
Sedona AZ (July 4, 2020) – A concerned group from the Hopi village of Shungopavi see the coronavirus pandemic is spreading fast and are concerned about the safety of people in their traditional village. They have created a service group called Shungopavi Cultural Arts Projects to provide food and hygiene supplies to at least 50 households during the coming weeks of quarantine. Stay-in-place orders and curfews are in effect in the village, but this group sees a need to reduce the trips in and out of the village and to increase safety practices.”We are reaching out for supplies that will sustain life and the health of our…
Evaluation finds ADOT’s pilot system a model for reducing risks from wrong-way driversPhoenix AZ (July 4, 2020) – The pilot Interstate 17 thermal camera system in Phoenix has proven to be a reliable way to detect wrong-way vehicles, alert law enforcement and warn other drivers to reduce the risk of crashes involving often-impaired wrong-way drivers. The Arizona Department of Transportation has already expanded use of the technology, with plans to do more as time and funding allow.Those are among the key findings in an assessment of ADOT’s first-in-the-nation wrong-way vehicle detection and warning system along I-17. The report includes recommendations…
Prescott AZ (July 4, 2020) – It’s day 4 of Yavapai Silent Witness’ Catch 22 Program. Today Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is requesting your help in locating fugitive Michael William Burch. Burch is wanted on a felony charge of Impersonation. This charge originated from a February 2019 event in which Burch misrepresented his identity to a Yavapai County Deputy to avoid being arrested on another warrant he has. Burch has been eluding law enforcement on his original warrant for several years. Burch also feigned an illness to be transported to the hospital where he later evaded and hid from deputies.…
Enjoy new films from the comfort of the best seat in YOUR house while supporting the theatre and film festivalSedona AZ (July 3, 2020) – With the Mary D. Fisher Theatre temporarily closed, the Sedona International Film Festival is proud to continue “MDF@Home” with “Waiting for the Barbarians”.MDF@Home features several new indie films still in their theatrical release window and now available for you to stream at home from the best seat in your house! Best of all … you can watch alone or with more family members for one low ticket price. For each title, a portion of all…
By Leslie HoffmanYavapai County RecorderPrescott AZ (July 3, 2020) – Effective July 6, 2020, the Yavapai County Recorder’s Office will be closed to the public until further notice. However, our office will be here to assist you regarding voter registration and voting.The deadline to register for the August 4 Primary Election is Monday, July 6, 2020. Please use one of the methods below of registering to vote or updating your voter registration information.
Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief and Air Serv International Deploy Planes to Provide Critical Humanitarian Aid to Navajo and Hopi Families KINŁANI, DINÉTAH, (Flagstaff AZ) (July 3, 2020) – In an unprecedented move for Air Serv International, which normally conducts humanitarian relief efforts overseas, the organization is partnering with the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund (Relief Fund) to transport critical humanitarian relief items by plane to remote Navajo and Hopi communities to help residents combat their fight against COVID-19.Since inception, Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief has provided food and essential supplies to over 18,000 households and approximately…
Cottonwood AZ (July 3, 2020) – Friends of the Verde River is pleased to welcome Jeni O’Callaghan as the new President of the Board of Directors. O’Callaghan stepped into the prestigious role on July 1, formally occupied by Chip Norton since December 2011. O’Callaghan has a keen eye for agriculture and river friendly business practices as she and her husband own a beef farm called Rancho Tres Brisas in Camp Verde, AZ. O’Callaghan brings vast experience in many facets of conservation, civic duty, business ethics, along with an overwhelming love for the river.
Drivers should plan for delays and allow extra travel timeJerome AZ (July 3, 2020) – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for daytime lane closures on north- and southbound State Route 89A while crews clear the roadside drainage ditch of rocks and debris.The work is scheduled daily between Forest Service Road-104 (milepost 337) and near the town of Jerome (milepost 342) from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday, July 7, and ending Thursday, July 9.
By Darcy Hitchcock Co-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (July 3, 2020) – Thanks to advances in solar, wind and energy storage, going 90 percent renewable would save us money, create jobs, and save lives. A study just released by Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California-Berkeley, shows that “wind, solar, and storage can deliver massive emission reductions and economic growth without increasing consumer costs.” Learn how.
By Virginia Volkman, DirectorSedona AZ (July 3, 2020) – After cautiously reopening with many new protocols in place, Sedona Public Library has temporarily closed the main location on White Bear Road after a staff member there tested positive for COVID-19. The Library has been following all CDC guidance to keep both the public and library staff as safe as possible. Masks are required for all staff and for patrons entering the building, social distancing is practiced, and acrylic barriers have been installed. The Library is routinely cleaned and disinfected.
Sedona AZ (July 3, 2020) – The Sedona Heritage Museum has been informed that they are the recipient of a CARES Act Emergency Relief grant from the Arizona Humanities. Intended to support cultural organizations with “a track record of providing accessible humanities programs, and are facing hardship due to closures and economic impact related to COVID-19”, this grant will assist the Museum as it strives to continue to be open for Sedona residents and visitors.