Maricopa County training pilot program in Queen Creek ends
Workforce 2 You, an accelerated career training program for rural areas of Maricopa County, has completed its pilot program in Queen Creek. On Sept. 11, the county held a ceremony in Queen Creek to recognize the first participants who completed the pilot program, which offers certifications in health care fields including medical administrative assistant and […]
‘Dawson’s Creek,’ ‘Star Trek,’ Stargate SG-1′ Actor Obi Ndefo Dead At 51
Legendary actor Obi Ndefo has passed away at the age of 51, his family confirmed in a social media post on Friday. The “Dawson's Creek” and “Stargate SG-1” star's sister, Nkem Ndefo, announced his death on Facebook along with a throwback photo of the siblings. No cause of death was given. “We are heartbroken over […]
Skull Of Mastodon Unearthed In Iowa Creek
Iowa officials announced on August 14 that a 13,600-year-old mastodon skull had been discovered in the state. image Share The Iowa State Archaeology Office has unveiled a well-preserved skull found in a creek bed in Wayne County. The team discovered the remains during a roughly two-week excavation, along with several other mastodon bones. The skull […]
Dry Creek Road Realignment Begins in Sedona
Open the audio article player From Sedona City Text-to-speech audio articles made possible by a Yavapai College Quest Grant. Tuition-free industry certifications to help you in your career. Beginning July 29, 2024, the City and contractor HT4 Construction will begin work to realign a portion of Dry Creek Road, as shown on the map below. […]
Former MLB Pitcher Doug Creek Dead At 55
Former MLB pitcher Doug Creek died Sunday at age 55 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, the West Virginia Journal-News reported. The left-handed pitcher played for many teams during his nine major league seasons, including the Chicago Cubs, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners, Toronto Blue Jays, Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Detroit […]
Sedona council overturns Oak Creek resort over environmental concerns
SEDONA — The City Council on Tuesday night overturned approval of a proposed resort development along Oak Creek, endorsing a lawsuit filed by residents who say the development would have a negative impact on the environment. After a roughly six-hour meeting, the project was scrapped in its current form by a 4-3 vote. “We're very […]
Woman suspected of stabbing her parents in the Village of Oak Creek
A woman was arrested after allegedly stabbing her parents Saturday morning, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. According to a statement from authorities, Yavapai County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of a stabbing at a home in Oak Creek Village in Sedona around 5:30 a.m. A sergeant found the suspect, later identified […]
Man found dead in northern Arizona creek following hike with young son
Yavapai County (AZFamily) — A father died after falling into a creek while hiking with his 6-year-old son, police said. Lawrence Crossing Near Rimrock in Yavapai County. Yavapai County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene around 5:30pm on Saturday after receiving a call about a possible body in the creek. When they arrived, an emergency […]
Oak Creek hotel development opposed by some Sedona residents
Mark tenBroek, a retired civil engineer, poses for a photo near a road under construction in Sedona on June 18, 2024. He is one of several residents protesting a proposal to build a hotel near Oak Creek. Vanessa Abbitt/The Republic In Sedona, a new road is being extended in a different location from where residents […]
Some Sedona residents oppose Oak Creek Heritage Lodge project
SEDONA — Mark tenBroeck posed for a photo in front of a construction site on Forest Road. The spot he chose reflects his career as a civil engineer. The city is building a 270-car parking garage there, a big, expensive project, he said. TenBroeck said continued development will raise the cost of living and drive […]
