Yavapai County
Coverage of Yavapai County in the Nexus archive.
- Emergency text feature saves 88-year-old driver, his dog stranded on muddy back road
An 88-year-old driver and his dog became stranded in muddy conditions miles off a dirt road in Yavapai County, Arizona. Though there was no cell service, the man successfully used an SOS text feature on his phone to report their location. Rescuers from multiple units were able to navigate difficult terrain to reach the pair.
- Emergency text feature saves 88-year-old driver, his dog stranded on muddy back road
An 88-year-old driver and his dog became stranded in muddy conditions while traveling through remote back roads near Yavapai County, Arizona. Since there was no cell service, the man used an emergency SOS text feature on his phone to pinpoint his location for authorities. Rescuers, including forest patrol units, successfully navigated difficult terrain to safely rescue both the driver and his dog.
- High court says public comment on Arizona elections manual is not required
Arizona's Supreme Court ruled the state's Election Procedures Manual (EPM) does not require public comment under the Arizona Administrative Procedures Act, overturning a lower court decision. The Republican National Committee and others had sued over the 2023 EPM's limited comment period, but the court found the EPM exempt due to a separate legislative process. The 2025 EPM faces ongoing legal challenges over specific provisions.