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3 killed in Navajo Nation flood include 7-year-old preparing for her birthday

Flash flooding across the Navajo Nation has damaged roads, forced evacuations and claimed three lives as a late-season surge of monsoon moisture brings heavy rain to the Four Corners region.

Grand Canyon officials set tentative timeline for restoring water service to South Rim

Grand Canyon National Park officials aim to restore water service to the South Rim by Nov. 16 and to residents by Thanksgiving. Concessionaires would then begin a phased reopening of overnight lodging.

VSAR’s 2026 mission count as of August surpasses all of 2025

The Verde Search and Rescue Posse, which assists the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and other first responders in search and rescue operations in Sedona and the Verde Valley, has surpassed its 2025 mission count of 84. ■ Mission 82: Saturday, Aug. 22, 10:30 a.m. Aerie Trail.…

ICE agents arrest 2 in Sedona

The Sedona Police Department was notified at 8:44 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were in the city to arrest two men in West Sedona, city spokeswoman Julie Graham said. ICE agents took both men, ages 44 and 52, who live and work in…

Sedona residents create a rec center wish list

65 people turned out for the city’s second Community Conversation The general sentiment from the 65 people who came out to Sedona City Council’s second Community Conversation at Community Library Sedona on Wednesday, Sept. 9, is that residents would like an indoor pool if a…

City Hall Roof Replacement Project May Result in Temporary Turf Die Off

Old & New World to blend

Ezequiel y Los Conjunto Addictz opens for Kilted Spirit at Red Dirt concert It’ll feel like the United Nations but with more clapping in this week’s installment of the free Red Dirt Concert Series, Friday, Sept. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Posse Grounds Pavilion at the Barbara…

Lit lights up Thunder Valley

Thunder Valley Rally returns to Cottonwood’s Riverfront Park on Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19, hosted by the city of Cottonwood’s Parks & Recreation Department and local sponsors. Festivities include a bike show, local vendors, the Miss TVR contest at Main Stage bar and…

Council & city staff talks housing strategy

Rent Local, STR deed restriction programs may be discontinued; city has $19 million in fund Sedona City Council heard an updated draft of the city’s Balanced Housing Strategy on Sept. 8, from Community Development Director Tony Allender and Housing Coordinator Laura Stewart. The…

Time traveler: Dom Flemons’ musical fire burns across the ages

Singer-songwriter Dom Flemons is known for a roosty, old-timey sound. But more recently the former Flagstaffian has adopted a more contemporary style reflecting modern convictions, anxieties and joys.

FLG Awarded Federal Grant to Expand Air Service