April 2009
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Teens Learning Sex Advice From Cell Phones
The Coconino County Health Department is introducing a new sexual health education text messaging program for local teens called SexFYI. The program provides teens a confidential way to get automated, scientifically accurate answers to commonly asked sexual health questions. SexFYI also provides local teens with information on where they can acquire more information and sexual health medical help.
Pine Canyon Fire Update
Firefighters continued their efforts on the Bear Fire, located along the
Mogollon Rim north of Sedona and the Secret Mountain Wilderness, working
mostly on the ground as today’s high winds in the area made conditions
unsuitable for helicopter operations.
The fire is currently burning at moderate intensity, but since it’s nestled
on a slope in rough terrain, it does have [...]
Sedona Plane Crash Site Found
The search for the single-engine aircraft that went down near Sedona in 2006— piloted by William Westover, 54, a Phoenix attorney, with 43-year-old Marcy Randolph, a mortgage company employee who was aboard on a sightseeing photo trip ended today when the crash site was discovered by a volunteer group.
But Phil Randolph, the woman’s father and president emeritus of Glendale Community College, refused to quit until he found it.
Fire Breaks Near Pine Canyon
You may see some smoke on the west side of town today.
A forest fire broke out early this afternoon in the Pine Canyon area, spreading to cover about four acres. About 35 fire fighters have responded to the scene.
Initially, four structures were threatened but are now safe after efforts of fire crews. No additional structures [...]
Navajo Nation Transportation Meetings
In conjunction with ADOT, the Navajo Department of Transportation is holding two meetings to inform the public about an ongoing transportation project within the Navajo Nation.
The meetings will allow the public to ask questions and learn about the current status of the Navajo Nation Long Range Transportation Plan. The issues to be discussed include the future [...]
Stoners and Sobers Alike Crave Cheba Hut on 4:20
Got the munchies? Cheba Hut Toasted Subs opened its tenth location in Flagstaff today, and the local college community seemed to embrace it.
The marijuana themed sub shop on Milton Road held its “4:20 Grand Opening” celebration, named after the famous counterculture number, by offering a small sandwich, chips and a drink for $4.20, tapping [...]
Readings Show Four Corners Marker Off by 2.5 Miles
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Tourists who want to put a hand or foot in each of four states at the Four Corners area are apparently off the mark — by more than a couple miles.
According to readings by the National Geodetic Survey, the Four Corners marker showing the intersection of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico [...]
Riordan Earth Day
Riordan Mansion is holding an Earth Day event this Saturday, April 25th, from nine in the morning until eleven. Kids ages six to to twelve are welcome to join this free event.
There are activities ranging from coloring, a scavenger hunt, to a book reading. For more information call Riordan Mansion at (928) 779-4395.
Update: Photo Radar Van Operator Shot to Death, Suspect Arrested
UPDATE: PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix police arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man who was operating a state police photo radar unit that was parked on a north Phoenix freeway to catch speeders, police said Monday.
The suspect was being questioned Monday morning, Phoenix police spokesman Sgt. Andy Hill said in a news [...]
Flagstaff Medical Center Receives Level I Trauma Center Designation for the Second Time
Following a detailed and extensive survey by the American College of Surgeons, the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has granted Flagstaff Medical Center another three-year designation as a Level I Trauma Center.
FMC, which has been a state-designated Trauma Center since November 2005, is the only Level I Trauma Center in Northern Arizona and one [...]
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