Installations at ports of entry help ADOT officers keep state highways safePhoenix AZ (June 25, 2020) – To help freight move efficiently while ensuring that commercial vehicles can operate safely on state highways, the Arizona Department of Transportation has expanded its use of technology that screens moving trucks for weight and identifying information.This system, used until now at select rest areas including McGuireville on Interstate 17, Sacaton on Interstate 10 and Canoa Ranch on Interstate 19, is now operating at ADOT’s commercial ports of entry along I-10, I-40 and State Route 95 in Parker.
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By Ted Grussing… of today when temperatures hit 103 around the house. The evaporative cooler was doing well keeping the house 20 degrees cooler than the outside temp, but I wanted more … and more I got as the new HVAC system went on a couple of hours ago. Gone is the nice moist air, but the chill of dropping 6 degrees in an hour is pretty nice. Back to the evaporative cooler early in the morning, but tonight I sleep in 70 degree comfort.
Catherine Deneuve, Juliette Binoche and Ethan Hawke star in film at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (June 24, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed and award-winning new drama “The Truth” showing July 3-9 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“The Truth” premiered to rave reviews as the closing night film at the recent Sedona International Film Festival and is making a return by popular demand.Legends of French cinema Oscar-nominee Catherine Deneuve and Oscar-winner Juliette Binoche join masterful filmmaker Hirokazu Koreeda to paint a moving portrait of family dynamics in “The Truth”.…
Cottonwood AZ (June 24, 2020) – During the middle of May, detectives from the Partner’s Against Narcotics Trafficking task force developed information regarding the sale of fentanyl pills from a motorhome parked on property in the 2400 block of South Cedar Lane, Cottonwood. Detectives verified a high volume of traffic at the location. Over the next few weeks, the investigation continued and specific individuals were identified who were involved in the drug sales. Based on the information gathered during this time, detectives sought and obtained a search warrant for the motorhome. On June 22, 2020, around 8:30 PM, the warrant was…
Testing Capacity Continues To Increase In ArizonaPhoenix AZ (June 24, 2020) – Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) today announced continued efforts to increase access to COVID-19 testing in partnership with healthcare providers statewide. On Tuesday, an additional Roche testing machine was secured for Sonora Quest Laboratories to expand testing in the state. ADHS is providing additional funding to increase collection sites to expand access. Over the weekend, ADHS provided 10,000 specimen collection kits to Sonora Quest Laboratories to assist with increased demand.
Sedona AZ (June 24, 2020) – As the 4th of July holiday draws near, Sedona Fire District wishes to remind our residents and visitors to have a safe holiday. For many, part of celebrating this holiday is taking in a fireworks display. SFD encourages you to attend a commercial fireworks display and not engage in the use of personal fireworks. “Both Coconino and Yavapai counties have ordinances prohibiting the use of permissible consumer fireworks, as do the Cities of Sedona and Flagstaff,” said Fire Marshal Jon Davis. “Additionally, fireworks are never allowed in the National Forest,” he added.
Mail delivery, phone waits affectedPhoenix AZ (June 24, 2020) – Staffing limitations due to the ongoing public health emergency are resulting in delays to some Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division customer service operations. Some customers have contacted MVD worried that registration tabs have taken longer than expected to be sent via the U.S. Mail. Even if there is such a delay, once a first-time registration or a renewal has been paid, the customer’s accurate status is updated to the MVD database accessible to law enforcement. Customers may also wish to keep their receipts after making payment.
By Ted Grussing… and it seems a good idea to send a portrait of our hunter out tonight … he truly is a very handsome creature and every feature of his being is designed for functionality of purpose and that is always beautiful. Long sharp talons to sink into his prey and a very sharp tipped beak to make easy work of ripping the prey into tidy pieces that he can eat. The Coopers Hawk also feeds on smaller birds which frequently are caught in mid flight. The talons are used to hold the prey down and with the beak…
Clarkdale AZ (June 23, 2020) – Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum (CHSM) has been awarded an $8,000.00 grant from Arizona Humanities. Working under a tight deadline and unable to meet face-to face, the CHSM Board of Directors applied for the grant to offset the cancellation of fundraising activities. The money awarded will help alleviate the financial loss due to the Covid-19 imposed fundraising event cancellations and Museum closure. It will primarily be used for archival supplies, website management, on-line outreach activities and building utilities expenses.
AZGFD’s live-streaming camera spotlights fascinating nighttime crittersPhoenix AZ (June 23, 2020) – The chattery, fuzzy, winged creatures of the night are once again the stars of the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s (AZGFD) live-streaming wildlife cameras.AZGFD installed the bat roost camera in 2018, giving wildlife enthusiasts throughout the world the chance to watch migratory Yuma myotis bats and other bat species while they roost at the Cluff Ranch Wildlife Area near Safford, in southeastern Arizona.“Bats are truly amazing animals,” said Jeff Meyers, watchable wildlife program manager. “In Arizona, we have a wonderful diversity of bats that perform pretty much all…
Clarkdale AZ (June 23, 2020) – Yavapai College (“YC”) recently awarded students from the Verde Valley and Sedona, many of them recent high school graduates, scholarships that will help them pay for college tuition and expenses. Unlike many forms of financial aid for students, scholarships are gifts that do not need to be repaid.More than $18,000 in scholarship monies from Educate Now! and Beryl Rae CTE were awarded to the following YC students: Mingus Union High School graduates Santana Alvarado, Ellanor Gray, and Taislynn Connell; Camp Verde High School graduates Evan Kearns and Raven Pelfrey; Sedona Red Rock High School…
Prescott AZ (June 23, 2020) – Yavapai County Recorder, Leslie Hoffman would like to remind voters about important information regarding the upcoming 2020 Primary Election being held Tuesday, August 4, 2020.All registered voters are eligible to vote in the 2020 Primary Election. If you are a registered Independent, Other, Party Not Designated, or Green Party and are on the Permanent Early Voter List, you must tell us which Party Ballot you want mailed. Call 928-771-3248 or visit yavapai.us/GoVote to request a one-time early ballot.
By Ted Grussing… so says this Coopers Hawk as he comes in for the kill and a well earned evening meal. Likely this is the same Coopers Hawk that gave a full body slam to a crow last week as he was perched near the top of the same tree where he launched the crow attack before this dive to get this fine meal. At first I thought it was a lizard, but zooming in closer shows his prey to be a very young King Snake … perhaps ten inches long. The snake is in the grass just below and…
Jerome AZ (June 22, 2020) – Jerome is bustling with activity and the tourists are always looking for that unique item to claim as their own. Although Covid-19 has postponed the Jerome Art Walk until further notice, this Independence Day we still have some good art news to share with you!. For more information visit www.jeromeartwalk.com or call Donna @ (928) 301.3004.After attending a wedding at the Surgeons House in Jerome, Cody was inspired to do a big 30″x30″ painting of one of Andrea’s Koi ponds. He is also working on a number of smaller pieces for summer so stop in and…
By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(June 22, 2020)You bet Trump is when considering these 7 selected events and actions. All carry negative effects for his chances of being elected the next president in the upcoming November balloting. But that’s not all of his headwinds.1. Four highly respected generals, an admiral and a cabinet secretary; each with extensive history in their posts, with the presidency job and five of them with directly observing how Trump behaves as our president have publicly stated Trump is a lying unfit person. More are joining this group.