A 6-year-old boy was swept away after his family's pickup truck became stuck in flood waters near Dewey Thursday night.

Two major Arizona roadways remained closed Friday morning as a powerful winter storm took its toll, forcing evacuations, stranding hikers and prompting a search for a child swept away in flooding.

'It's time for a little less profile and a little more courage' Governor challenges lawmakers to take firm stand on budget View All Local News Thursday, January 14, 2010 Wanted for murder, molestation A former Dewey antiques dealer, one of Yavapai County's most wanted felons, has been arrested in Mexico.

Air Force Airman Ben Kaur graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

A 18-year-old Dewey man on a dirt bike led Prescott Valley police on a chase down town streets late Thursday night before officers arrested him.

The Verde Valley Humane Society "Pet of the Week" is "Jed" a beautiful young lab/pit mix that really believes he is a lap dog.

Prescott and Central Yavapai firefighters wait for an assignment at the Indian Fire south of Prescott on May 15, 2002.

WESTERN LINE DANCE, with Sandi Derr, 10 to 11 a.m. for beginners; 11 a.m. to noon for intermediates Thursdays at the Adult Center of Prescott, 1280 E. Rosser St.

A magistrate in the Dewey-Humboldt Justice Court scolded warring neighbors Tuesday, telling them she believed that a mediator would handle their case better than a court of law.

This week's photo and hint: Look to the south side for sweeping hands, and park it! NOTE: Click on the above image to view the complete, larger photo.

Sedona, AZ: While the 2010 Sedona International Film Festival will screen new films in full color and classic flicks in black and white, Arizona Solar Power is adding a little green to the weeklong Festival, Feb.

Question: How long do smoke detectors last, and how do I know if mine are working? - Mark in Prescott Valley.

DEWEY, AZ a ' An employee who caught two men burglarizing a northern Arizona business where he works allegedly chased them down in a highway pursuit this week.

This week's photo and hint: It's an effort to remember ... and never forget. Matt Hinshaw/The Daily Courier The correct answer for this past week's "What is it, where is it?" is: the Chino Valley Animal Hospital logo on its sign in Chino Valley.

A search for a used copier on Craigslist didn't result in a purchase, but it did bring a windfall to Mayer Unified School District in educational software totaling more than $25,000. Cheri Baumgartner, who works in the district's Special Services Office, said she called about a posting for used office supplies on the Internet site Craigslist from a ...

Several Yavapai County residents were among those receiving Arizona Farm Bureau awards Thursday night at the group's annual convention in Carefree.

At the November 10, 2009 City Council meeting, Charles Mosley, Director of Public works outlined various options for replacing the biosolids drying beds at the city's Wasterwater Reclamation Plant.

Kathy, Jan and Corrine Bowles had just moved to Prescott from Iowa in March 1956 when they visited the Veterans Memorial Island in Prescott.

Four talented youngsters will compete this week in the Yavapai Symphony Guild's Young Musician Competition, which delivers substantial scholarship money to students in grades 6-12. The top winners in each of four categories within two divisions - grades 6-9 and grades 10-12 - will perform Tuesday, Nov.

The on-again, off-again status of pumpkins at the former Young's Farm is on again.