October 2009
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Prescott Crews Kept Busy on House, Hotel Fire
PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) — Fires that broke out in a house and a hotel kept Prescott firefighters busy Friday and sent one of them and a civilian to the hospital.
Prescott fire spokesman Eric Kriwer says a man was working on his car in the garage when he heard a popping sound Friday afternoon.
The car caught [...]
Elizabeth “Liz” Archuleta Elected President of the County Supervisors Association of Arizona
PHOENIX, AZ., October 30, 2009 — Coconino County District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth Archuleta has been elected President of the County Supervisors Association of Arizona (CSA).
Archuleta assumed the post on October 29, during CSA’s Annual Legislative Summit which was held in Yuma County.
“I am honored to serve as CSA President and grateful for the confidence and [...]
Kirkpatrick Pushes Sedona National Scenic Area
SEDONA, Ariz. (AP) By: Felicia Fonseca— U.S. Rep. Ann Kirkpatrick has drafted legislation to designate Sedona as a National Scenic Area, a title supporters say could further boost tourism in the area.
Sedona already is a major draw because of its Red Rocks, New Age healers and streets lined with art shops. But Kirkpatrick said she [...]
Woman Rescued 2 Days After Crash Near Safford
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say a Green Valley woman survived two days of frigid temperatures at the bottom of a 300-foot embankment following a rollover crash that killed her husband.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety says 59-year-old Mary Elizabeth Dutton is in good condition at University Medical Center.
She was found Thursday afternoon by a [...]
Police: Ariz. Dad Ran Over ‘Westernized’ Daughter
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — An Iraqi immigrant accused of running down his daughter in Arizona with his car because she was becoming “too Westernized” has been arrested in Georgia, authorities said Friday.
Jim Joyner, a spokesman for the U.S. Marshals Service in Atlanta, said Faleh Almaleki was arrested Thursday when he arrived at Atlanta’s airport, sent [...]
First Lawsuits Filed in Ariz. Sweat Lodge Tragedy
PHOENIX (AP) — The first two lawsuits in what could be a flurry of legal actions stemming from a deadly sweat lodge ceremony led by author and motivational speaker James Arthur Ray were filed Friday in Arizona.
One wrongful death suit came from the family of one of the three people who died after the Oct. [...]
Flag Healthcare Workers Opt-In for H1N1 Vaccine
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today) – By: Jenna Galloway – The swine flu has is now categorized as a pandemic. It is a common problem in health care, and a new vaccine is becoming available to the public to help to prevent the spread of the illness. There are two forms of vaccine, one a nasal spray [...]
Fire Halts Business as usual at Downtown Post Office Wednesday
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today) – By: Elena Hlohinec – Four fire trucks and the postal inspector responded to a fire at the downtown Flagstaff post office Wednesday afternoon around 4 p.m. The building was evacuated and surrounding streets were closed. No one was hurt and no mail was destroyed. According to employees, by the time the [...]
Halloween Harvest Returns to Downtown Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF By: Jenna Galloway- The City of Flagstaff along with Flagstaff Recreation Services hosts the annual Halloween Harvest this Saturday at Heritage Square in downtown Flagstaff.
The Halloween Harvest offers free, safe Halloween entertainment for children and families. This includes a spooky pumpkin patch, creepy carnival games, arts and crafts, a children’s costume contest, a trick-or-treat [...]
