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3 people trapped, rescued from flood waters Sunday in Dewey-Humboldt, AZ
DEWEY-HUMBOLDT, AZ — Three people had to be rescued Sunday night after heavy thunderstorms flooded the area east of Prescott. At about 8 p.m., crews with the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) responded to a technical swift water rescue in the Quailwood subdivision of Dewey-Humboldt. Officials say...
Investigation leads to arrest for dangerous crimes against children
Investigation leads to arrest for dangerous crimes against children. On 07/12/2024 at approximately 2024 hours Chino Valley Police Department received an Arizona Department of Child Safety report. The Arizona Department of Child Safety had received a call from a church camp. The camp reported a 14-year-old female attendee disclosed a family friend had sexual contact with them. The 14-year-old victim lives in Chino Valley, AZ.
73-Year-Old Prescott Man Arrested After Standoff With Police in Diamond Valley
An incident unfolded in Diamond Valley, a neighborhood in Prescott, where a 73-year-old man was arrested following a standoff with law enforcement. According to 12 News, the man, identified as Virgil Neigel, made death threats towards a neighbor living in an adjacent elder care home and was subsequently barricaded inside his residence.
Officials warn against trying to cross fast-moving water after 3 rescued from creek near Prescott
Rescuers pulled a driver who become stuck in a creek east of Prescott and two good Samaritans who stopped to help out of the water on Sunday. Kathy Goodman is with the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority, which responded to the scene. “Situations like these are incredibly dangerous. That...
Tyler Goodman Announces His Departure from the City of Prescott – City Posts Deputy City Manager Position
Deputy City Manager Tyler Goodman informed the leadership team last week that he has accepted the position of Assistant County Manager for Yavapai County, effective July 26, 2024. The City has posted an opening for Deputy City Manager, following Goodman’s announcement. “Tyler has been a fantastic leader in our...
A 73-year-old man in Arizona allegedly threatened 'violent acts' on the phone with public safety dispatchers. He was later arrested.
PRESCOTT, Ariz. — A man who allegedly made death threats and barricaded himself within his home in Prescott was arrested on Saturday, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. YCSO received 911 calls on Saturday, July 13 about a man making death threats in Diamond Valley, a neighborhood in...
CA school board president on Newsom’s approval of $2 billion for COVID learning loss: 'Admission of failure'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom approving the spending of $2 billion to address learning loss is a "stark admission of failure," California school board president told Fox News Digital.
CAFMA Conducts Successful Swift Water Rescue in Dewey-Humboldt
July 14, 2024, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) responded alongside multiple emergency response agencies to a technical-swift water rescue in the Quailwood subdivision of Dewey-Humboldt, Arizona. A driver’s vehicle became trapped in Lynx Creek due to rapidly rising waters, which quickly flooded the vehicle up to the driver’s legs, necessitating emergency assistance.
Prescott Valley man drowns in underwater tunnel at Fossil Creek's 'toilet bowl'
A Prescott Valley man drowned while trying to swim through an underwater travertine tunnel at Fossil Creek. Officials say 34-year-old Omar Ocegueda was at a popular swimming area of the creek known as the "toilet bowl" with friends on July 6 when he attempted to swim to another pool through an underwater opening at the upper waterfalls.
3 rescued from flooded car in northern Arizona
DEWEY-HUMBOLDT, AZ (AZFamily) — It was a scary situation for a group of people who became trapped during heavy thunderstorms late Thursday in northern Arizona. According to the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA), multiple emergency crews responded to the Quailwood subdivision of Dewey-Humboldt around 8 p.m. for a swift-water rescue.
Cordes Lakes Returns to Ready Status as Quail Run Fire Threat Subsides
YAVAPAI COUNTY, Arizona. – The Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management (YCOEM) has been working in close collaboration with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) and the Yavapai Fire Consortium on the Quail Run Fire near Cordes Lakes, Arizona. After consultation with fire leadership, YCSO has decided to...
3 rescued in Arizona from rising waters during Sunday's storms
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. — Three people were rescued Sunday night after a thunderstorm flooded a creek near Prescott Valley. Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority was dispatched to the area of Lynx Creek at about 8 p.m. after a car became trapped by rapidly rising waters. Two bystanders attempted...
Camp Verde Town Council to consider water rights settlement with Yavapai-Apache Nation
The Camp Verde Town Council is expected to consider the approval of a water rights settlement with the Yavapai-Apache Nation during its Aug. 7 regular council meeting. It is a result of years of negotiations and will finalize water claims between the town and tribe over the Verde River watershed and develop long-term water resources.
Mayor Goode's Weekly Update: Road Repairs, Infrastructure Projects, and Community Updates
Here is Mayor Goode's video update for July 15, 2024. From: Robert Milligan <robertmilligan85@gmail.com>. Hello, I’m Mayor Phil Goode with your weekly update. I am happy to report that State Route 89 has been reopened after experiencing a significant underground treated effluent water line break between Watson Lake and Phippin Roundabouts.
Prescott Rodeo Grounds is the Perfect Venue for Events
The Prescott Rodeo Grounds has several beautiful settings for wedding ceremonies and other occasions. In addition to hosting the World’s Oldest Rodeo, the Prescott Rodeo Grounds facilities can be rented out and used for events such as Christmas and holiday parties, quinceañeras, birthday parties, Celebrations of Life, high school rodeo, Arizona Junior Rodeo Association rodeo, Senior Pro Rodeo, Yavapai County Fair, Olsen’s Equifest, Legacy Ranch Horse Sale, circus, carnivals, concerts, and much more.
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