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Widow of ‘American Sniper’ author seeks retrial

Posted on September 9, 2014 by GCD

MINNEAPOLIS (KMSP) – It’s been a month since a jury awarded former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura $1.8 million in the defamation suit he brought against Chris Kyle, but the widow of the ‘American Sniper’ isn’t ready to let him have it.

On Thursday, attorneys representing Taya Kyle asked a judge to toss out the jury’s verdict and order a new trial. Her legal team argued that the applicable laws and evidence presented in the previous trial don’t support the jury’s award of damages for defamation and unjust enrichment.

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Lane Striping on US 180 from Flagstaff to Snow Bowl this week

Posted on September 9, 2014 by GCD

US 180 will undergo roadway striping this week for three miles beginning at Columbus Avenue and continuing north to the intersection of US 180 and Freemont Boulevard/Mt. Elden Road. The work will be conducted during nighttime hours from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Wednesday through Friday, Sept. 10 to Sept. 12.

The striping application on Friday will require a short-term, temporary closure of Forest Avenue for both east- and westbound lanes to allow paint and sealants to cure. Detours for Forest Avenue will be Beaver Street for southbound travel, and US 180 for northbound travel. The closure at Forest Avenue will be of a short duration and lifted as soon as the materials have finished the curing process.

Traffic along US 180 will experience short one-lane closures as required during the painting application. Flaggers will provide alternating access for both north- and southbound travel, and DPS will be on-site to accommodate intersection traffic. Please allow for extra driving time while traveling in the area and exercise caution while in the construction zone.

Sheriff's Office Investigating Death Below Midgley Bridge March 1, 2017
Coconino County Delayed Start February 28, 2017
Due to heavy snowfall and icy road conditions in the Flagstaff area, County offices will be operating on a delayed start and will be minimally staffed until 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 28.
Coconino Community Development annual training February 24, 2017
Coconino County Community Development will have an all staff training 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 1.
User Fee February 21, 2017
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors will hold a Regular Meeting and Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at 10:00 am in the County Administrative Center First Floor Meeting Room, 219 East Cherry, Flagstaff, Arizona
Maine Consolidated School District seeking Governing Board applicants February 21, 2017
Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey is seeking applicants for appointment to the Maine Consolidated School District Governing Board. There are currently two vacant seats.

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