KAZM Local News

*Winter Weather Advisory issued for higher elevations *Cordes Lakes man arrested in alleged assault *Prescott Valley teen hospitalized after ATV crash *AZ DHS offers resources for those resolving to live healthier *Semi truck driver dies after collision on US 93 *YCSO Search & Rescue locates missing driver after crash in Castle Hot Springs area *Coconino NF closing gates on many forest roads f...

*One hospitalized after 3-vehicle crash on White Spar Rd. in Prescott *Summit FD puts out brush fire in Doney Park *Work resumes on I-17 improvement project *Glassford Hill Rd. work zone shift *Road work to begin on Road 1 East in Chino Valley *Coconino NF seeking volunteers for trail work

*AZ AG warns seniors of Bitcoin phone scams *AZ State Parks encourages responsible OHV use

*One dead after crash on I-40 near Flagstaff *Prescott Tri-Cities DUI Task Force to perform New Years Eve patrols *Road work, restrictions planned in Old Town Cottonwood *Christmas tree recycling/disposal options *VVFD responds to rollover crash on Page Springs Rd. *YCSO deputy assists Chino Valley man who suffered a severe medical event after an ATV crash *Yavapai County emergency officials revam...

*PANT investigation leads to drug sales arrest in Mayer *City of Sedona, Chamber of Commerce issue joint statement about tourism marketing, management *Yavapai County Emergency Management seeking local groups to join disaster preparedness/response program *YCSO responds to two rescue incidents, stabbing on Christmas day *Teen seriously injured in crash south of Prescott

*Former state senator appointed to Citizens Clean Elections Commission *Oak Creek Water Company receives federal funding for infrastructure improvements *Sedona business license renewals due Jan. 31 *Flagstaff Community Assistance Fund pays unsheltered residents to clean up litter *ADOT adds Samsung Wallet to options for Digital ID card *More mountain lion sightings reported in Jerome *AZGFD condu...

*AZGFD reminder about bald eagle nesting area closures *Coconino County HHS receives AZGOHS grant for child passenger safety/injury prevention *Prescott Valley PD uses  AZGOHS funding to purchase trailer for education events

*City of Sedona seeking input on draft Community Plan *North Kaibab Trail at Grand Canyon to re-close for seismic equipment installation *Restrictions coming to Main St. in Cottonwood for Groseta Ranch Rd. work *Flagstaff receives $9.6 million federal grant for improvements to Butler Avenue

*3 injured in multi-vehicle crash on SR 89 in Prescott *Hackberry Fire 50% contained *Yavapai County supervisors selects chairman, vice chair for 2024 *90-day notice for voter registration/changes before March Presidential Preference election *Green Party qualifies for candidates to appear on ballot in Coconino County *Coconino County agencies holding mass-casualty incident training at Cromer Elem...

*Incoming winter storm should peak Friday, last into Sunday *DPS issues trailer safety reminder after detached trailer hits pickup truck near Payson *Kaibab NF to close Oak Hill area, Keyhole Sink Trailhead for logging operations *Camp Verde Marshal's Office lieutenant becomes office's first graduate of FBI National Academy *YCSO searching for gun used in the shooting death of Phoenix man found ne...

*AZ AG's office warns of shipping-related scams *Sedona PD receives grant for DUI/traffic enforcement *Lithium-Ion battery safety reminders *Investigation reveals Prescott mayor did not violate city charter; City Manager resigns *2 arrested after YCSO/PANT find drugs, weapons during welfare check *Prescott, Prescott Valley PD receive AZ STOP Violence Against Women grant funding *Hackberry Fire 25%...

*NWS forecasts weekend winter storm *Camp Verde Marshal's Office trying to ID commercial theft suspect *Fire destroys Camp Verde home *Flagstaff, BNSF seeking input on Community Rail Safety Plan *Glassford Hill Rd. project in Prescott Valley continues progressing *0% containment, but no further growth expected on Hackberry Fire *Yavapai-Apache Nation mourning death of former Tribal Chairman/Counci...

*Yavapai County seeking feedback on traffic study, proposed improvements to Cornville, Iron Springs, Williamson Valley Rds., Pioneer Parkway *More blasting scheduled on I-17 near Sunset Point *Portions of N. Kaibab Trail at Grand Canyon closed *Health officials encourage checking on friends with mental/emotional health concerns during holidays *Prescott NF responds to two small wildfires *YCSO see...

*Prescott NF selects Sarah Clawson as new Forest Supervisor *Study determines 36 miles of the Upper Verde River can be designated under "Wild and Scenic Rivers Act" *Winter closures to go into effect on Mingus Mountain *AZ GFD accepting public comment on OHV rules *SR 89-A reopens north of Sedona; pavement repairs to take place Saturday *Cottonwood P&Z Commission to discuss city's General Plan...

*NAU Commencement to bring extra traffic to Flagstaff *Sedona City Council approves land lease, loan for affordable housing; microtransit fare policy *Flagstaff's Mountain Line system receives grant for construction of new bus plaza *Prescott Valley receives AZ Transportation Board funds for proposed shared use path network *Fire destroys Prescott home, two other buildings *Prescott Valley man cha...

*Holiday DUI/traffic enforcement patrols *Prescott Valley town council to hold public hearing on proposed water/wastewater rate increases *AZ Community Foundation to hold annual Cash for College scholarship event *Volunteer trail work day on Red Rock Ranger District *Cottonwood PD deems report of possible armed person near Mingus Union HS unfounded *Rockfall mitigation continues on SR 89-A north o...

*AZ AG office warns of gift card "cloning" scams *Sedona City Council to discuss land lease/loan for affordable housing development; "micro transit" shuttle fares *Cottonwood, AZ DEQ hosting public meeting re: Minerals Research slag pile operations *YCSO releases more details about the search for missing woman found in the Bagdad area *Driver charged with leaving the scene, lying about crash repor...

*CAFMA employee recovering after going into cardiac arrest during volunteer event *Coconino County to host Clean Air-izona Town Halls *Prescott City Council to hear results of SR 89 Infrastructure Improvement study *SR 89-A closure north of Sedona extended through 12/16 *Blasting work, closures on I-17 *TAPCO river access road reopened in Clarkdale *CDC advises consumers avoid any cantaloupe produ...

*Missing woman found safe in Bagdad area 42 hours after getting lost in the forest *AZDHS encourages flu vaccination; AZ sees first pediatric death of the season *Coconino County releases latest report on drug overdose deaths *Recall: Guaranteed Fresh fried rice products (listeria) *Yavapai County to purchase Genasys Evac service to improve emergency/evacuation planning, collaboration *Tuzigoot NM...

*Prescott PD investigating fatal shooting at Peace Ln. home *YCSO seeking information/witnesses, re: man found in roadway in Rimrock Monday morning *Former stray to become Prescott Valley PD's facilities dog *PVPD looking for stolen SUV *CAFMA investigating garage fire at a Paulden home *Traffic shift on Glassford Hill Rd. project in PV *Prescott-area law enforcement to hold annual Shop with a Cop...

*ADOT receives federal grant to build wildlife overpass over I-17, north of Munds Park *Coconino NF receives grant for watershed restoration, invasive species treatment *Coconino County to manage the first Community Forest in the southwestern US *City of Flagstaff to hold informational meeting re: water/wastewater rate survey *YCSO looking for a missing woman in Bagdad area *Prescott FD assists tw...

*Sedona begins roadway improvement project on SR 89-A in Uptown *Mingus Union HSD begins search for new superintendent to replace retiring Mike Westcott *Pile burns planned in Flagstaff *Prescott FD rescues hiker who fell 40 feet on Glassford Hill *Overnight guardrail repair work along I-17 *Cottonwood PD addresses rumors that iOS update allows someone to take your personal info/photos just by bei...

*Recall effort against Cottonwood mayor falls short of needed signatures *Blasting work, closures on I-17 *Maintenance work begins on Schnebly Hill Rd. *Coconino NF seeking public comment on proposal to add ~40 miles of trails to Red Rock RD *Prescott NF closes areas along Verde River, near Lynx Lake for bald eagle nesting season *CCSO seizes 90 lbs. of methamphetamine during I-40 traffic stop *Co...

*NWS issues Winter Weather Advisory for NAZ *Flagstaff-area residents invited to Open House discussing potential growth scenarios, for Regional Plan Update *Suspect wanted in insurance fraud scheme found dead *Ember from ash bucket ignites wood pile at Sedona home *Space heater fire safety reminder *Christmas parade to close Main St. in Cottonwood Saturday

*Cottonwood PD investigating the death of apparently-homeless man at Garrison Park *Hiker dies after fall in Cottonwood area *Harassment call leads to drug arrest in Mayer area *YCSO responds to two weekend OHV crashes *Prescott-area fires crews respond to unrelated chimney fires