Fatal house fire in Cordes Lakes

Tragic House Fire Claims Life in Cordes Lake A man lost his life in a house fire at his home in Cordes Lake this past Saturday, as reported by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. The incident occurred shortly before 6 PM when emergency services were alerted to the situation. Upon arrival, authorities were informed by […]
Evacuation order issued for Forest Lakes because of Sheep Springs Fire

The Sheep Fountain Fire has prompted an order affecting residential areas north and south of Highway 260, particularly between Milepost 286 and Milepost 291, as well as the Canyon Point Campground. In Forest Lakes, Arizona, officials are monitoring the situation closely. Residents and those in Canyon Point Campground should prepare to gather emergency supplies. Firefighting […]
Forest Lakes is in pre-evacuation status because of a wildfire.

Forest Lakes, Arizona The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office has placed several homes in the Forest Lakes area on pre-evacuation alert due to new wildfires in central Arizona. On Wednesday, communities both north and south of Highway 260 were given a “set status” because of the Sheep Springs fire, which also affects Canyon Point Campground. According […]
Fire mitigation work near Forest Lakes will begin next month

Fuel removal at Grassy Mountain protects 1,200 homes near Bayfield Stakeholders shared the Stewardship project by Grassy Mountain. This is a vast fuel reduction project near the Forest Lake Subdivision north of Bayfield, and will move forward next month as Logger begins treatment on 638 acres. (Courtesy San Juan National Forest) As Logger begins treatment […]
Kari Lake’s Senate Bid Ends In Defeat In Toss-Up Arizona Race

In a hotly contested race that took nearly a week to predict a winner, Democratic Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego defeated Republican candidate Kari Lake to become Arizona’s next U.S. senator. Gallego came out on the edge As of 6:33 a.m., Lake had a lead of more than 70,000 votes, with more than 95% of votes […]
Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Issues Community Notification on Sex Offender Relocation in Cordes Lakes, AZ | Prescott Valley Times local news

The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office is required to release the following information pursuant to ARS 13-3825, the Sex Offender Community Notification Law: The offender in this publication resides in an unincorporated area of Yavapai County. Community notification is the responsibility of the Chief Law Enforcement Officer's Office with jurisdiction over the offender's place of residence. […]
“Yavapai County Lifts Evacuation Orders for Cordes Lakes as Ironwood Fire Threat Subsides” |

For Immediate Release Saturday, June 15, 2024 Ironwood Fire Incident Update – Saturday Yavapai County, Arizona – Yavapai County Office of Emergency Management (YCOEM) We work closely with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) and other fire agencies. It was involved in the Ironwood Fire near Cordes Lakes, Arizona. After extensive consultation with fire department […]
David Rainer: State public fishing lakes are community staples

Alabama is rich in lakes, reservoirs, and waterways where residents and visitors can enjoy fishing, boating, bird watching, and many other outdoor activities. However, there are some areas in the state where residents cannot or may not have access to water. Due to the lack of access to subsistence fishing, especially in rural counties, Alabama […]
Judge denies Lake’s motions to dismiss Richer defamation case

Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer's defamation lawsuit against U.S. Senate candidate Kali Lake is likely to move forward with judge's decision denied Lake's motion to dismiss. And it turns out that the statements Lake made about Richer were not “rhetorical exaggerations.” Superior Court Judge Jay Adleman ruled Wednesday morning that Mr. Richer provided sufficient evidence […]
Majority of Alabama’s public fishing lakes will return to regular hours in February

Most of Alabama's public fishing lakes will return to normal operating hours starting in February, the state said. Jonathan Brown, State Lake Superintendent for the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) Division of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF), shared new information regarding this change. “Many state lakes have undergone renovations and management changes […]