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Eric Wildung of Prescott, who said he was almost hit by a car going the wrong direction down Interstate 40 on Sunday, encourages drivers to pay close attention on the road.

Ray Charles one said, "Get your kicks on Route 66." To some one of the most memorable road trips that you can embark on in the U.S., Route 66 serves up a bit of nostalgia, amazing scenery and wildlife, and diners that serve food just like mom or maybe just a bit better.

In an effort to improve response times to calls in remote areas of Yavapai County, Sheriff Scott Mascher on Tuesday will ask the Board of Supervisors to approve a stipend program that would pay deputies and sergeants who live in the outlying parts of the county an extra $400 a month, for a total of $29,000 for the first half of 2012.

In an effort to improve response times to calls in remote areas of Yavapai County, Sheriff Scott Mascher on Tuesday will ask the Board of Supervisors to approve a stipend program that would pay deputies and sergeants who live in the outlying parts of the county an extra $400 a month, for a total of $29,000 for the first half of 2012.