Category Archives: Flagstaff

State Route 89A switchbacks remains closed, sinkhole repairs started today

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adot-logo-03aPHOENIX — Repairs of the roadway damage caused from a sinkhole started today along State Route 89A in the Oak Creek Canyon switchbacks, but the roadway remains closed (mileposts 387-390) and is expected to remain closed until later this week, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Crews used heavy equipment to excavate a six-foot deep, eight-foot wide section of the roadway today to remove loose material underneath the pavement near milepost 388, where the sinkhole was originally spotted on Saturday afternoon on the northbound lane.

After the earthwork was completed, crews filled the void with a liquid concrete-cement mix that needs to harden for at least 24 hours before the roadway can be repaved. In an effort to expedite the repairs as soon as possible, ADOT is currently contacting potential contractors to get the asphalt that will be needed to complete the paving.

Prior to construction, a team of geotechnical engineers conducted a field inspection of the sinkhole this morning and determined that it could be repaired immediately.

With SR 89A closed from the Pine Flats Campground to the Vista Point scenic overlook, the recommended detour from Sedona to Flagstaff is to take State Route 179 to Interstate 17. The detour could add up to an extra half hour of travel time for motorists commuting between Sedona and Flagstaff.

Significant rain possible through Saturday

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rain140819-1025FLAGSTAFF – Hazardous weather warnings are in effect for Williams and Flagstaff. Up to two inches of rainfall are possible through Saturday.

There is a 10% chance of rain today after 11 am for Flagstaff and Williams with a 100% chance of precipitation overnight. There is a 90% chance of rain Friday in Williams with 100% chance expected in Flagstaff.

According to the hazardous weather warning, a low pressure system off the Baja Coast will strengthen which will impact Arizona Saturday night. While current conditions will keep the snow level above 8500 feet, the storm has the potential to deliver up to two-inches of rainfall.

A winter storm watch has been issued for the White Mountains.

Rain should continue through Saturday clearing up in time for Super Bowl Sunday. Sunday should be clear and sunny.

Rain tonight and through the weekend

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rain140819-1025Rain is in the forecast for tonight and then again on Friday through the weekend. Flagstaff has a chance of rain and snow showers through the weekend.

Tonight there is a 90% chance of rain for Williams followed by 70% before 11 a.m. tomorrow dropping to 10% before 11 p.m. Tuesday night. Wednesday and Thursday are predicted to be sunny with highs around 53 and lows around 30. Rain is expected to pick up again Friday with a chance of rain all weekend.

Predictions for Flagstaff are roughly the same with a possibility of snow over the weekend.

Erin King home safe

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FLAGSTAFF – We reported in error that the missing teen from Flagstaff was Amanda King vice Erin King. Erin King is home safe as of today.

Flagstaff family seeks information on missing person

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Updated: 11:36 pm
kingFLAGSTAFF – The family of 14-year-old Amanda King is seeking information on where she is. One report is that she is a runaway.

A recent Facebook post states:

Last night my sister disappeared in flagstaff Arizona wearing a orange shirt and black pants. If someone sees her please let me or my parents know right away. Please help us. Call us at 928-300-7144 or 928-600-5230 or 928-600-5654. Please share this post.

It has been suggested that she could have come to Williams.

Marvin Curley Pleads Guilty to 1st Degree Murder of David Allen Christine

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coco-sheriff-300pxFLAGSTAFF – On Tuesday, January 13, 2015 Marvin Curley entered a guilty pela to the first Degree Murder of David Allen Christine in Coconino County Superior Court Division 3. Superior Court Judge Mark Moran sentenced Marvin Curley to natural life in prison.

On Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at about 5:30 a.m. the Flagstaff Police Department/Coconino County Sheriff’s 911 Dispatch Center received a call from a motorist who was traveling on Leupp Road (FS 505). According to the reporting party, he was in the area located just east of Star School when he observed what he believed to be a body off of the roadway in the dirt.

During the initial investigation a detective who was at the scene observed indications of foul play. There were no forms of identification on the victim, and detectives received information causing them to believe the individual frequented several homeless shelters in Flagstaff. Investigators interviewed multiple clients of several homeless centers in Flagstaff in an attempt to identify the victim but met with no results.

Fingerprints were taken from the deceased and with the assistance of the United States Marshals Office the prints were submitted to a federal forensic laboratory that provides results in a short period of time. The results of the fingerprint analysis identified the body to be that of 56 year-old David Allen Christine of Flagstaff. Subsequently Flagstaff Police Officers located a white Plymouth mini-van registered to the victim parked outside a local motel. During the investigation Detectives identified and interviewed several investigative leads that developed Marvin Curley as a possible suspect. A combination of statements made and evidence collected and analyzed lead to the arrest of Marvin Curley.

Missing Person Cynthia Wilder Located

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640-cynthia-wilderFLAGSTAFF – Sixty one year-old Cynthia Wilder who was reported as a missing person in the Timber Line neighborhood was located today at about 2:00 pm. in good condition. Coconino County Sheriff’s Deputies were able to track Cynthia to a location in the Area of the Flagstaff Mall but lost sight of her tracks at that point. At this point search efforts were focused within the jurisdictional boundaries of Flagstaff. At 1:53 pm Flagstaff Police Chief Kevin Treadway spotted Ms. Wilder at the O’Rellys Auto part store on West Highway 66 and made contact with her.

County Sheriff’s Deputies and Detectives are requesting assistance from the community in locating sixty one year-old Cynthia Wilder of Flagstaff, Arizona who was last seen at 5:00 am today at her home located in the Timberline Neighborhood. Ms. Wilder reportedly suffers from Dementia and at times becomes very confused and disoriented.

Cynthia Wilder is described as a sixty one year old white female approximately 5’1” in height and weighing approximately 105 pounds. She has blue eyes and red/gray hair and wears prescription glasses. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a brown sweater with thin blue stripes, Sorel type snow boots and a light brown Shearling type coat with a white lamb’s wool lining.

Community members who believe they may have information regarding Cynthia Wilder’s whereabouts or information regarding her disappearance are urged to call the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office at (928) 774-4523 or toll free at 1-800-338-7888. A photograph of Ms. Wilder is attached to this message.

Sheriff’s office seeks information on missing person

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640-cynthia-wilderFLAGSTAFF – County Sheriff’s Deputies and Detectives are requesting assistance from the community in locating sixty one year-old Cynthia Wilder of Flagstaff, Arizona who was last seen at 5:00 am today at her home located in the Timberline Neighborhood.

Ms. Wilder reportedly suffers from Dementia and at times becomes very confused and disoriented.

Cynthia Wilder is described as a sixty one year old white female approximately 5’1” in height and weighing approximately 105 pounds. She has blue eyes and red/gray hair and wears
prescription glasses. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a brown sweater with thin blue stripes, Sorel type snow boots and a light brown Shearling type coat with a white lamb’s wool lining.

Community members who believe they may have information regarding Cynthia Wilder’s whereabouts or information regarding her disappearance are urged to call the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office at (928) 774-4523 or toll free at 1-800-338-7888. A photograph of Ms. Wilder is attached to this message.

Rain/Snow over the weekend

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640-141203-08WILLIAMS – The forecast for the weekend starts with rain 20% possible after 11 pm tonight through Saturday. This will change to rain and snow Sunday with the possibility of up to three-inches of snow accumulation over Sunday night. Monday there could be another one-inch of new snow. Snow and rain is expected to continue through Tuesday clearing up by Wednesday.

Temperatures will range from the mid-40s during the day to mid-20s at night. The highest winds expected are up to 13-mph on Sunday.

Flagstaff can expect about the same weather pattern with a couple of inches more of snow.

Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and Coconino County Emergency Management Present Community Emergency Response Team Training

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coco-sheriff-300pxThe Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and the Coconino County Emergency Management Division will present a (three) day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training class at the High Country Fire-Rescue Station located at 6593 High Country Lane off of Highway 64. More than fifty CERT classes have been delivered to urban, rural and reservation communities throughout Coconino County.

The class will be held at the High Country Fire-Rescue Station beginning Friday, January 23, 2015 from 6 pm to 9 pm, Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 8 am to 5 pm and Sunday January 25, 2015 from 8 am to 5 pm. This training session is offered to all community members free of charge.

CERT Classes are offered by the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and upon successful completion each participant will receive a Community Emergency Response Basic Certification and a back pack containing basic community emergency first responder gear to include Reflective Vest, Hard Hat, Eye Protection, Gloves, A four in One Tool and a CERT Field Response Guide.

Successful participants who wish to serve their community will be invited to join a team in Coconino County and will receive additional in-service training and will assist their local First Responders during Emergency and Non-Emergency events. CERT Team members in Flagstaff meet monthly for additional training. CERT Volunteers have been utilized during responses to Wild Land Fires, Flooding, Tornados, Heavy Snow Storms and many other natural disasters. CERT Volunteers have served in a variety of capacities to include staffing road blocks, assisting with neighborhood evacuation notification, staffing joint information call centers, assisting with Incident Command Centers, distributing neighborhood safety information and in many other areas. Community members who would like additional information or who wish to register for the basic training that will be conducted at the High Country Fire-Rescue Station are encouraged to call the Community Programs Office of the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office at (928) 226-5089.
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