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FrameTec facility to provide up to 180 jobs in Camp Verde

Verde Valley’s aging population stresses available healthcare

Mingus HS takes a building-bond tour

Police say driver assaulted officers

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Expect hour-long delays on I-17 for blasting

Plan for full closures and lane restrictions overnight on Interstate 17 as the I-17 Improvement Project between Anthem Way and Sunset Point continues.

Camp Verde High School receives $3,600 in donations for courtyard renovations

As the student population grows every year, Camp Verde High School has been struggling with appropriate seating accommodations.

No charge for car charge in Clarkdale

Electric car owners will get a charge out of this news.

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes was convicted Tuesday of seditious conspiracy for a violent plot to overturn President Joe Biden's election, handing the Justice Department a major victory in its massive prosecution of the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.

Hamadeh's lawsuit tossed for being 'premature'

A judge on Tuesday tossed out Abe Hamadeh's legal bid to have himself declared the winner in the race for attorney general.

Ducey welcomes Democrat successor Hobbs, though no Lake concession

Outgoing Gov. Doug Ducey said Wednesday his Republican administration will ensure an orderly transition to Democrat Katie Hobbs, his first public statement on her victory.

Reader Poll:

This year, how are you doing your holiday shopping?

In stores 5%
Online 53%
I make the gifts I give 0%
I don't give gifts 42%

19 total votes

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Music in the Stacks at Camp Verde Community Library

Music in the Stacks returns on Thursday, Dec. 8, at 5 p.m. in Camp Verde Community Library’s Fireside Room.

Monday Movies on Main: ‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’

“Monday Movies on Main” continues on Monday, Dec. 12, with the Cottonwood premiere of “The Man Who Invented Christmas” at 7 p.m. at Old Town Center for the Arts.

Sedona Poetry Slam winds up 2022

After three slams this year, the Sedona Poetry Slam returns to the stage on Saturday, Dec. 10, starting at 7:30 p.m. Performance poets will bring high-energy, competitive spoken word to the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.

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ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Sam Williams

I started playing football at the age of 8 years old in the third grade. I’ve been playing ever since.

Post-season honors in local high school sports

Camp Verde and Mingus Union student-athletes received all-region recognition in football and volleyball, with more to come.

Kingsbury's seat heating up after Cards' loss to Chargers

Leading by a touchdown late in the fourth quarter, the Arizona Cardinals needed an extended possession to run time off the clock.

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Around the Bluhmin’ Town: O, Christmas tree, what’s the big deal?

To tree, or not to tree, that is the question. Oh Christmas Angel, please guide my decision, as I am contemplating not putting up a Christmas tree this year.

GUEST COMMENTARY: Can history teach us how to handle war-crimes prosecution of Putin?

A senior European Union official announced on Nov. 30, 2022, that the EU will work with the United Nations in the hopes of setting up a special court that would investigate and prosecute Russian President Vladimir Putin and other Russian leaders for the crime of aggression in Ukraine.

Pass It On: How far would you go for a friend?

On a typical day, off the coast of a small Brazilian island, Joao Pereira de Souza was headed out fishing.

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Come see Rio Verde Christmas Lights

It’s that wonderful time of the year again for sharing love and enjoyment in some of the fun things at this time of the year for all of us kids – young and not so young.

Jerome Chamber re-invents itself after pandemic

The Jerome Chamber of Commerce is rising like a Phoenix from the ashes of COVID-19 on the surprising energy of young artists in a town known more for its history and elder population.