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Overnight work Sunday night on Interstate 17 for pavement work

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The Arizona Department of Transportation will perform routine pavement maintenance overnight on northbound Interstate 17 at the Sunset Point traffic interchange (milepost 252) on Sunday, May 3 between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m.

Drivers traveling through the work zone will be required to use the off and on-ramp at Sunset Point to continue on northbound I-17 during work hours. Minimal delays expected.

Crews will also be working on southbound I-17 near the Bumble Bee traffic interchange (mileposts 246 to 249) on a three-mile segment for pavement repair on May 3 that will require a lane restriction between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

The speed limit through the work zones will be reduced to 45 mph during work hours.

Pedestrian Fatality in Flagstaff

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FLAGSTAFF — On Wednesday evening at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a vehicle and pedestrian collision which resulted in the death of the pedestrian on Fourth Street and Third Avenue, just south of the dedicated crosswalk at the intersection.

The deceased has been identified as 52 year old Franklin Morgan. Mr. Morgan had been attempting to cross the street and was struck by a south bound vehicle. Alcohol does not appear to be a factor in the driver’s actions.

Two Officers had been at the intersection of Fourth Street and Third Avenue when the collision occurred and witnessed the event. Lifesaving actions were taken, although the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries.

Paving project on Interstate 17 between SR 169 and Middle Verde begins tonight

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PRESCOTT — The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin an overnight paving project tonight, April 29 on Interstate 17 to repave a 12-mile segment between State Route 169 and the Middle Verde traffic interchange (mileposts 279 to 291).

Work hours are Sunday through Thursday, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. each day. This week, crews will place temporary concrete barrier at the General Crook exit (milepost 285). The speed limit will be reduced in the work zone to 55 mph, minimal delays expected.

This $7.5 million project consists of the removal of a layer of the existing pavement, repaving the roadway, bridge work and shoulder improvements. Work is expected to be complete by September.

The work zone will be clearly marked by temporary barricades and signage. ADOT advises drivers to allow additional time to reach their destinations and to proceed through the work zone with caution, comply with the reduced speed limit, and be alert for construction equipment and personnel.

Knights of Columbus Friday dinner this week

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Tuesday Television 2015-04-28 015WILLIAMS — The Knights of Columbus will host their first Friday dinner this Friday May 1.
The menu consists of BBQ Chicken, brats, and hamburgers. Entertainment will be provided by Karaoke.

The dinner will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church at 900 W. Grant Avenue beginning at 6 p.m.

Williams weekend dampened

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Snow-15-04-26-8WILLIAMS — Although the rain and snow of the weekend is welcome to a parched land, it cancelled the spring festival at Cureton Park and caused the carnival to remove quickly. Overnight Williams received a dusting of snow covering the hills.

Small amounts of snow was falling Sunday, but mostly thundershowers and rain are expected the rest of today through tonight.

The only remainder of the carnival is the portable toilets.

The only remainder of the carnival is the portable toilets.

The weather is expected to clear tomorrow with temperatures rising to the 70s during the day and around 40s at night.
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Kaibab National Forest seeks public input on Town of Tusayan Proposed Roadway Easements

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TUSAYAN — The Kaibab National Forest is seeking comments on a proposal to provide roadway and utility easements across National Forest System lands to the Town of Tusayan. The public scoping period will run for 40 days through June 2.

The easements, if approved, would allow the Town to make improvements to segments of existing forest roads and construct new segments to provide all weather access and utility service to two inholding properties within the Kaibab National Forest that are in the incorporated limits of the Town. The Ten-X Ranch and Kotzin Ranch properties are not owned or managed by the federal government but are surrounded by federal lands administered by the Kaibab National Forest. The only access to the Ten-X and Kotzin properties is through National Forest.

A scoping packet is available at www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46776 that provides specifics of the project including a description of the proposed action. Additional information on the Town of Tusayan Proposed Roadway Easements project is available at www.fs.usda.gov/goto/TusayanEasement. The following public scoping meetings are scheduled to provide information about the proposed action:

  • May 18, 5 to 8 p.m., Williams Elementary-Middle School, 601 N. 7th St., Williams
  • May 19, 5 to 8 p.m., Grand Canyon Squire Inn, 100 Highway 64, Tusayan
  • May 20, 5 to 8 p.m., Doubletree Hotel, 1175 W. Route 66, Flagstaff

 

Comments on the proposed action may be provided in the following ways:

Online:
www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=46776  (Click “Comment on Project”)

Email:
comments-southwestern-kaibab@fs.fed.us
Subject Line: Tusayan Roadway Easements

U.S. Mail:       
ATTN: Deirdre McLaughlin
Kaibab National Forest
Williams Ranger District
742 S. Clover Rd.
Williams, AZ 86046

Fax:
(928) 635-5680
Subject Line: Tusayan Roadway Easements

Snow in the weekend forecast

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snow131204-06WILLIAMS — The weekend weather for Williams and Flagstaff include a chance of snow Sturday and Sunday. Ash Fork can expect rain showers and cooler temperatures.

In Williams and Flagstaff there is a chance of thunderstorms after 11 a.m. with wind gusts up to 30 mph. Tomorrow there is a chance of thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Rain showers are predicted before 11 p.m. Rain and snow is expected after 11 p.m. with an accumulation of 1 inch possible. Snow and rain may continue Sunday morning with about a half-inch of new snow accumulation possible. High winds are expected throughout the weekend.

Ash Fork can expect rain tonight through Sunday with high winds.

Flagstaff Police asking assistance to identify suspect

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FPD-4-23-1FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Police Department is asking the assistance of the public to identify a suspect who broke into Fry’s Pharmacy.

The break-in occurred on December 21, 2014, at the Fry’s Pharmacy, located at 201 N. Switzer Canyon Drive, between the hours of 6pm and midnight.

The suspect attempted to break into the safe; however, he was unsuccessful. The suspect did steal some over the counter drugs as well as some prescription medications.

All suspects should be considered dangerous and should not be confronted. Contact the police if you see the person or if you have information.

Detective Slayton is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying this subject and any other information regarding this theft. Please contact him at 928 679-4101 or call SILENT WITNESS at 774-6111 if you do not want to leave your name.

Flagstaff Community Notification: Level 2 sex offender alert

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j-coughlinNAME: Johnny Coughlan
AGE: 49          HGT: 6’1”           WGT: 195      HAIR: Brown     EYES: Brown
ADDRESS:  525 1/2 S. O’Leary St. Flagstaff, AZ 86001

COMMUNITY NOTIFICATION
LEVEL 2 SEX OFFENDER ALERT

The Flagstaff Police Department is releasing the following information pursuant to ARS 13-3835, the Community Notification on Sex Offender Law. The offender in this publication is living in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Notification must be made when certain sex offenders are released from the Arizona State Prison, accepted under an interstate compact or released from the county jail back into the community.  Offenders are categorized into three levels; Level One (low risk to the community), Level Two (intermediate risk to the community), and Level Three (high risk to the community).

The individual who appears on this notification has been convicted of a sex offense, which allows for community notification. He is not wanted by the Flagstaff Police Department at this time.

This notification is not intended to increase fear: rather, it is our belief that an informed public is a safer public. CITIZEN ABUSE OF THIS INFORMATION TO THREATEN, INTIMIDATE, OR HARASS SEX OFFENDERS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. The Flagstaff Police Department may be reached at 928-774-1414 and is available to help you join or start a neighborhood watch program as well as provide you with useful information on personal safety. If you have information regarding current criminal activity on this or any offender, please call 928-774-1414 or Silent Witness at 928-774-6111.

SYNOPSIS: Johnny Coughlan was convicted in 2013 of attempt to commit Luring of a Minor for Sexual Exploitation.