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Co-ops create one-stop shopping for local holiday gifts

Christmas Parade to be rockin’ good time

House of Ruth celebrates 35 years of helping mothers

Comment now on plan to add trails

1st-year varsity coach leads MUHS boys’ basketball in new season

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Rosalynn Carter honored by family, friends, first ladies and presidents, including husband Jimmy

Rosalynn Carter was remembered Tuesday as a former U.S. first lady who leveraged her fierce intellect and political power to put her deep Christian faith into action by always helping others, especially those who needed it most.

The Krow feeds over 90 Apache Maid firefighters on a dime

The Krow Sports Bar and Grill fired up the kitchen and had all hands on deck on Sunday, Nov. 5, as they helped serve 90 firefighters working a wildfire on Apache Maid mountain.

Sedona gets new K9 member

A new K9 single-purpose black Lab named Sam has been made the latest addition to the Sedona Police.

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Co-ops create one-stop shopping for local holiday gifts

Sure, it’s easier to push a computer button and order a holiday gift on your computer. But another option is to check out one-of-a-kind gift ideas from multiple Verde Valley artists at one local location.

Local coach accused of sexual abuse of juvenile

A long-time high school coach has been accused of the sexual abuse of a juvenile. Now law enforcement is seeking any other potential victims.

Recall petitions against Mayor Elinski fall short

No recall election needs to be planned in Cottonwood in the immediate future.

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A Sumatran rhino calf born in Indonesia adds to an endangered species of fewer than 50 animals

A critically endangered Sumatran rhino was born in Indonesia's western island of Sumatra on Saturday, the second Sumatran rhino born in the country this year and a welcome addition to a species that currently numbers fewer than 50 animals.

Flat chance: Tire mishap inspires Cardinals’ Jesse Luketa to hitch ride to work with fans

It was an unorthodox commute to work Sunday for Arizona Cardinals outside linebacker Jesse Luketa, one that he will remember forever.

Pentagon's AI initiatives accelerate hard decisions on lethal autonomous weapons

Artificial intelligence employed by the U.S. military has piloted pint-sized surveillance drones in special operations forces' missions and helped Ukraine in its war against Russia. It tracks soldiers' fitness, predicts when Air Force planes need maintenance and helps keep tabs on rivals in space.

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Cochise County supervisors indicted on election conspiracy

The state grand jury has indicted two of the three Cochise County supervisors on charges of conspiracy relating to the 2022 general election.

Tensions are bubbling up at thirsty Arizona alfalfa farms as foreign firms exploit unregulated water

A blanket of bright green alfalfa spreads across western Arizona's McMullen Valley, ringed by rolling mountains and warmed by the hot desert sun.

Motive behind tighter voter-registration rules can be questioned in court

The state's top Republican lawmakers can't avoid having to answer questions about their backing of legislation making it more difficult to register to vote.

Reader Poll:

Which kind of vote-counting is most reliable and trustworthy?

Machine counting 71%
Hand counting 29%

79 total votes

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Sedona Film Fest presents ‘The Shift’ premiere Dec. 1-7

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Shift” showing Dec. 1-7 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Fisher Theatres.

‘Monday Movies on Main’ features SIFF screening of ‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’ Dec. 4

Old Town Center for the Arts’ weekly event “Monday Movies on Main” continues on Dec. 4 with the Cottonwood premiere of “Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool” at 7 p.m. through a partnership with Sedona International Film Festival.

Desert Queen: Sedona musician Dan Vega releases new album

Sedona musician Dan Vega released his fourth full-length album, “Desert Queen,” on Nov. 11. The album features eight new original songs and is available on most streaming platforms.

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Washington Holds Off Oregon In Final Pac-12 Championship Game to Solidify CFP Berth

The Huskies earned a spot in the College Football Playoff after outlasting the Ducks in a thrilling send-off for the Pac-12.

SEC’s Greg Sankey Makes Snarky Prediction for Iowa’s Offense vs. Michigan on Saturday

“I’m certain, I’m convinced, that Iowa has a big bag of offensive tricks for tomorrow.”

Report: Where Juan Soto Trade Talks Stand Between Yankees, Padres, Blue Jays

The star slugger is reportedly expected to be dealt at some point this offseason.

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Pass It On: Sculptor’s mission to bring unity to Ukraine and Russia

Andrey’s Ukrainian mother encouraged him to follow his passion for art. His Russian father taught him to work hard. And his young wife encouraged him to find personal meaning in his sculptures.

Commentary: Climate change action based on hope or ‘sacrifice’?

If you’re like most people, you’ve been taught that climate action is a sacrifice. Cutting emissions from fossil fuels, you’ve probably been told, is the economy-squeezing price we must pay for a livable planet.

Guest Commentary: ‘Courageous Conversations’ about life and death can lessen regrets

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, and the theme this year is Courageous Conversations, which encourages talking about end-of-life issues with our loved ones now, and not waiting until it is too late.