Jerome
GOVERNMENT
Flash flood warning issued for Coconino, Gila and Yavapai counties
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Coconino County starting at 7:20 p.m. July 16. The warning expires at 10:30 p.m. July 16. The warning includes the area of Gila County in east-central Arizona, Coconino County in north-central Arizona and Yavapai County in west-central Arizona. The...
CAFMA Firefighters and Volunteers Clean-Up Highway 169
On July 11, 2024, firefighters and volunteers from the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (CAFMA) successfully completed a clean-up of a one-mile section of Highway 169 in Dewey-Humboldt, Arizona. This effort was part of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Adopt a Highway program. The section of road, sponsored...
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...
Arizona Economic Development Leaders Convene in Cottonwood, Pima County's Vescovi-Chiordi Steps Up as AAED Executive
The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) recently concluded its annual executive leadership retreat, a gathering of economic development power players. The event, which drives the strategic direction of AAED, took place from June 26-28 in Cottonwood and brought high-level executives and industry leaders from across the state together to discuss key initiatives for the advancement of economic development in Arizona.
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.
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.
2024 State of the Verde Watershed Conference to Focus on Collaborative Solutions
4 State of the Verde Watershed Conference to Highlight Collaborative Solutions and Field Trips. Camp Verde, AZ – July 8, 2024 – Friends of the Verde River proudly announces the upcoming 2024 State of the Verde Watershed Conference, scheduled for September 24-26, 2024 at the Cliff Castle Casino Hotel in Camp Verde, Arizona. This year's conference, themed "Ripples of Impact: Strengthening Watershed Partnerships," aims to gather senior practitioners, experts, and local officials to discuss and promote enhanced partnerships for the sustainable management of Arizona's cherished Verde River.
Prescott Deputy City Manager Tyler Goodman Appointed as Assistant County Manager for Yavapai County
Prescott, AZ (July 15, 2024)-- 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...
Mondays with the Prescott Valley Mayor | July 15
Mayor Kell Palguta gives updates on Prescott Valley for:. Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce 50th Anniversary. Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce 50th Anniversary. Congrats to the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce for celebrating 50 years. Believe it or not, they were the Chamber of Commerce before Prescott Valley was even incorporated. So shoutout to you guys over there at the Chamber of Commerce. I look forward to celebrating with you on Friday.
Prescott Valley Deputy Town Manager Earns ACMA Award
Congratulations to Ryan Judy, Prescott Valley Deputy Town Manager, who was awarded the 2024 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Award in the category of Community Builder. He was presented the award during the Arizona City/County Management Association Summer Conference on July 11. This award is in memory of Gabe Zimmerman who...
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...
By the numbers: Sedona owns 657.4 acres in two counties
Following the debate over the city of Sedona’s proposal to use part of the Sedona Cultural Park as a car camp for homeless workers and public questions about the best use for the $23 million property, Sedona residents have started asking how much property the city of Sedona owns and where that property is located.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.