Coconino County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested twenty year-old Obrian Wilson Kee for one count of Burning a Wild Land early Thursday morning and he was subsequently booked into the Coconino County Detention Facility. On Wednesday afternoon during an investigation into the cause of the Hill Fire Coconino County Detectives established Mr. Kee as a person of interest in this investigation. A Sheriff’s Detective contacted Mr. Kee’s relatives on Wednesday evening and told them of the … [Read more...] about Authorities Arrest Suspect in Flagstaff Fire
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New 3G Cell Service for Flagstaff
AT&T is announcing the activation of a new 3G cell site in Flagstaff. The new site is enhancing coverage for area residents and visitors between South Woody Mountain Drive to the west, West University Heights North to the east, West University Avenue to the north and West Kiltie Lane to the west. AT&T invested nearly $425 million across its Arizona wireless and wireline network from 2008 through 2010 as part of its commitment to superior service in the state. AT&TSpokeswoman … [Read more...] about New 3G Cell Service for Flagstaff
Shuttle Resuming at Canyon
The National Park Service (NPS) will again offer shuttle bus service between Grand Canyon National Park and the neighboring town of Tusayan. The service will be available from May 14 through September 9 and will run at 15 minute intervals between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. The first bus will leave Tusayan at 8:00 a.m. and Grand Canyon Visitor Center at 8:40 a.m. The last buses will leave both Tusayan and Grand Canyon Visitor Center at 9:30 p.m. The shuttle buses will make four stops in … [Read more...] about Shuttle Resuming at Canyon
Calloway Receiving CCC’s Distinguished Service Award
Longtime Community Leader and Plant Manager at Nestle Purina Pet Care, Bill Calloway, will receive CCC's Distinguished Service Award at this year's Commencement Ceremony to be held at CCC's Flagstaff Lone Tree Campus. The Award is the highest granted by Coconino Community College to a community member and is an opportunity for the College to recognize an individual who has exhibited exemplary service, leadership, and support of the College and the community as a whole. Calloway was selected for … [Read more...] about Calloway Receiving CCC’s Distinguished Service Award
Snowbowl Moving Forward With Expansion Plans
Arizona Snowbowl near Flagstaff is moving forward with expansion plans, after an attempt to block development was denied. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the request filed by the Save the Peaks Coalition and a citizens group. They say construction and use of snowmaking equipment would harm the environment. This follows a ruling four moths ago by the Federal District Court, ruling the U.S. Forest Service adequately considered the safety of using reclaimed water to make snow on the … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Moving Forward With Expansion Plans
Service Begins at the Top
One of the objections we hear about trying to improve customer service is that much of the workforce is transient – young employees who do not have a commitment to stay. We hear some other harsh assumptions made about this particular workforce; for example, they act as though they are doing the employer a favor by working there, they don’t value customer service as important, and they just don’t have the same work ethic. This drove us to talk to some twenty-somethings who are in our local … [Read more...] about Service Begins at the Top
Gosar Requesting Flood Mitigation Assistance
At yesterday’s Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Hearing examining the United States Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management’s spending priorities, U.S. Congressman Paul Gosar advocated for a coordinated multiagency effort to develop, fund, and implement a comprehensive short and long-term flood mitigation strategy in Coconino County. The Congressman spoke about last year’s Schultz Pass Fire and the flooding disaster that has ensued, the current … [Read more...] about Gosar Requesting Flood Mitigation Assistance
Prepare for Winter Storm
The National Weather Service has upgraded storm total amounts to 16 - 24 inches. Motorists are encouraged to avoid travel this weekend. City of Flagstaff: Due to the forecast intensity of this weekend's winter storm the Flagstaff Aquaplex will close at 7p.m on Saturday and will open at Noon on Sunday. At this time, the Jay Lively Activity Center and the Flagstaff Recreation Center will remain on a regular weekend schedule. Statement from Flagstaff Fire Chief Mike Iacona The National … [Read more...] about Prepare for Winter Storm
Update On Schultz Flood Mitigation Efforts
At their Regular Board meeting, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors listened to presentations by County staff on current Schultz Flood mitigation efforts. The development of the Drainage Master Plan, specifically for the Schultz Flood area, continues to be a top priority, along with the development of a supporting funding plan and an update of the existing emergency response plan for the affected area. On February 3, engineers and scientists gathered in Flagstaff to analyze and discuss … [Read more...] about Update On Schultz Flood Mitigation Efforts
Customer Service Workshop -BelleWether
Feb 16 and Feb 23. BelleWether Group is presenting its FlagWoW customer service workshop at the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technologies (NACET). This workshop is for anyone who deals with customers externally and internally. This includes, retail, manufacturing, service, hotel, restaurant and civic businesses. “Providing outstanding customer service is the easiest, most economical approach to making your business successful.” says owner/partner Trish Rensink. “Especially … [Read more...] about Customer Service Workshop -BelleWether