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Bearizona in caHOOTs with the Arizona Diamondbacks

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300-george2WILLIAMS – Families should plan to stop at the Flagstaff Cool Zone near Chase Field this Saturday prior to the D-Backs opening pitch to meet George, a Great Horned Owl from Bearizona Wildlife Park. George will be available for photos during this one-of-a-kind meet and greet, as part of a promotional event for Bearizona’s Howly Growly Owly Fall Festival.

Bearizona staff will be offering passersby an opportunity to get some Bearizona ink (temporary tattoos) as well as information and a significant coupon for the Howly Growly Owly Festival, which will be held weekends in October.

Bearizona will enhance the Cool Zone with a festive fall atmosphere, and Buster the Bearizona mascot will be on hand entertaining folks who stop by.

Howly Growly Owly Festivities Include:

  • Howl-O-Ween Express: Hop on the windowless bus that takes visitors through the drive-through animal exhibits. Patrons can howl with the wolves in the Alaskan Tundra & Arctic Wolf enclosure and watch the animals interact with a special Howl-O-Ween enrichment treat. Bus rides depart from the Fort Bearizona parking lot at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in October. Rides are on a first come first serve basis and seating is limited.
  • Growly Bear Cave: Those who dare can walk through our haunted bear cave (PG-13)
  • Raptor Show: Guests should plan to catch an Owly Raptor Show at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m., after visiting Fort Bearizona’s baby and smaller animals.
  • Wandering Entertainers: Stop by the park between 11:30-2:30 weekends in October to catch juggling performances, balloon artists and face painters!

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

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adot-logo3US 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.

Bellemont gets the view

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600px-Bow-02BELLEMONT – The flaky monsoons continue this weekend. Yesterday while Flagstaff was dumped on, Williams received little or no precipitation. In the middle Bellemont was treated to a spectacular view of a double rainbow. Our pictures unfortunately did not do it justice.

belllemont-rainbow-0905The monsoons are expected to continue throughout the weekend with Flagstaff and Williams receiving similar forecasts. There is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms today rising to around 80% through Monday night. Tuesday the forecast drops back down to around 50%.

Winds are expected to be no more that ten-miles-per-hour throughout the period.
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Overnight work on SR 89 between Prescott and Chino Valley Friday night

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adot-logo-03aThe Arizona Department of Transportation will work overnight on Friday, Sept. 5 on State Route 89 between Prescott and Chino Valley (mileposts 320 to 325), weather permitting.

Crews will continue with the dirt haul and place paving materials onto the new roadway which requires trucks to cross the existing highway and intermittent road closures for up to 10 minutes at a time.

Next week, crews will return to the normal work hours of Monday through Thursday nights between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. through Sept. 30. Drivers can expect overnight intermittent closures up to 10 minutes during work hours.

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.

Deck Repair Work Beginning Next Week for Glen Canyon Bridge

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Glen_canyon_bridgePAGE – ADOT will be performing deck maintenance on Glen Canyon Bridge on US 89 approximately two miles north of the Town of Page. The work consists of repairing the surface of the bridge deck and applying a sealant to both north- and southbound lanes and will affect travel across the bridge one lane at a time.

Construction will occur during night hours between 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Monday, Sept. 8 and will occur weekly Mondays through Thursdays. The work is anticipated to be completed in October. To accommodate the maintenance, one lane of travel will be closed at a time, with flaggers provided for alternating traffic. Speeds will be reduced on approach of the bridge and delays during travel can be expected during construction.

Because Glen Canyon Bridge and the adjacent Glen Canyon Dam are popular tourist destinations, pedestrian travel on the bridge will be allowed – but only on the side of the bridge which is free of maintenance activity. No access or crossing over to the closed side of the bridge will be permitted during construction. Access to the adjacent Carl Hayden Visitor Center parking will be maintained at all times, and flaggers will assist to direct vehicles as they re-enter roadway traffic. Please exercise caution while the repair work is underway, and allow for extra travel time during construction.

Required Inspection This Weekend for Little Colorado River Bridge

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CAMERON – ADOT will be conducting a required bridge inspection at the Little Colorado River Bridge, on US 89 at Cameron, about 50 miles north of Flagstaff as part of regular bridge maintenance. This inspection will take place this weekend, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 5-7; from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. During this process, travel will be reduced to one lane at the bridge to accommodate technicians and equipment, with DPS and flaggers in place to allow for alternating traffic. Drivers should allow for extra travel time as delays are anticipated during wait-times for the inspection.

Williams wakes up to damp weather

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zl-140903-29WILLIAMS – Williams woke up, this morning, to damp streets as a light rain fell overnight. The long-range forecast shows rain today through Monday of next week.

There are reports of heavy rain in Prescott which is making way toward Williams. The forecast in Flagstaff and Williams this week calls for 40% chance of thunderstorms today dropping to 30% tonight through Friday night. The chance raises to 40% again Saturday with a 60% on Sunday.

The highest winds are expected today and tomorrow. Winds today will be 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Winds are expected to rise to 6 to 11 mph tonight through tomorrow dropping slight tomorrow night.

Brown’s Amusements returns for Fall

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Brown's Amusement set up for Fall Carnival

Brown’s Amusement set up for Fall Carnival

WILLIAMS – Brown’s Amusements has returned to Williams and will open tomorrow and Friday from 5 pm to 11 pm. They will be open Saturday from 1 pm to 11 pm.

The annual Fall Carnival will feature the Zero Gravity, the Sizzler, Carousel, Tilt-a-Whirl, the Himalaya, a Kiddie land for the tots, and more!

The Carnival is located at Glassburn Park across from Wild West Junction. You can call the Williams Recreation Center 928-635-1496 or the Williams and Forest Service Visitors Center 800-863-0546 for more information.

Visit www.ExperienceWilliams.com for information on other events.

Maintenance work on I-17 (Milton Avenue) in Flagstaff Wednesday

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adot-logo3FLAGSTAFF – Travelers heading north through Flagstaff may experience long delays this Wednesday, Sept. 3 as ADOT maintenance crews pave a section of I-17 (Milton Avenue) from I-40 to McConnell Road. The pavement repair work will reduce northbound travel to one lane and is scheduled to occur from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Access to McConnell Road will be provided at all times during construction. Drivers are asked to allow for extra travel time to reach their destinations and use caution while in the construction area.

Explosive Devices Found in Valle, AZ Mini Storage

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VALLE – On Thursday, August 21, 2014 at about 10:30 am Coconino County Sheriff’s Dispatchers received a call from an individual who reported finding multiple improvised explosive devices in a mini storage unit located in Valle, Arizona. Upon their arrival Deputies learned that the reporting party had been asked to clean out the mini storage unit. As he was doing so, he found what he believed to be improvised explosive devices. Deputies identified what they believed to be two pipe bombs.

Flagstaff Police Department Explosive Device Response Team responded to the scene. While bomb technicians were in the process of rendering the explosive devices safe, one of the pipe bombs detonated; no one was injured.

Coconino County Sheriff’s Detectives with the assistance of the Flagstaff Police Department Explosive Device Response Team, Explosive Device Technicians from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms served a search warrant on the mini storage unit. The investigators found numerous explosive items to include pipe bombs, improvised explosive devices, shot gun shells with a fuse attached to the primer, and other items.

At this point, investigators have information that the adult male responsible for these devices is currently serving a ten year prison sentence in New York State for charges related to unlawful possession of explosive devices and firearms on an unrelated incident. The investigation involving the devices found at the Valle, AZ mini storage is still ongoing and no charges have been filed at this time. The suspect’s identity is being withheld pending the continued investigation and filing of official charges.