Honwytewa, Smith, Guzman ahead in Yavapai-Apache’s Tribal Council election
Election Board to certify election within three days of Sept. 15 election
With 163 votes, Amanda Honwytewa is the leading vote-getter in the Sept. 15 Yavapai-Apache Nation’s Tribal Council Elections, according to unofficial results posted on the Nation’s website, www.yavapai-apache.org.
Little Bikers: Motorcycles go to School
Students at the Cottonwood Community School file out of the class as motorcycle rider from the MMAVVD, Grand Canyon Harley Davidson, American Legion Riders and the Thunder Valley Rally roll into the schools courtyard on Thursday. They came to the school to teach them about motorcycle safety and awareness.
School super candidates unite in opposition to Prop 305
The two contenders for state schools chief found one key area of agreement in a debate Thursday: Both oppose Proposition 305.
Mingus Union asks Cottonwood-Oak Creek to reconsider consolidation vote
Thursday, the Mingus Union School Board voted 4-to-0 to send the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School Board a letter asking C-OC board members to reconsider their December 2017 vote to request the school district consolidation questions be sent to voters.
Virus affecting some deer in Yavapai Hills area near Prescott
The Arizona Game and Fish Department has confirmed a disease event affecting some mule deer in the Yavapai Hills community and surrounding areas near Prescott.
League of Women Voters’ Verde chapter invites Charlie German, Jackie Baker to Camp Verde mayoral candidates forum Sept. 27
On Thursday, Sept. 27, the League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley chapter will sponsor a Camp Verde mayoral run-off forum for voters and community members alike to meet candidates Charlie German and Jackie Baker.
Texting while driving may be in Yavapai County’s hands
The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors will meet next Wednesday at 9 a.m. to a host a public hearing on the possibility of adopting an ordinance to regulate texting while driving. The meeting will be at 10 S. 6th Street in Cottonwood.
58th Colonel’s Daughter competition scheduled for Sept. 30
Since 1960, the Colonel’s Daughter Competition has been part of the fabric that is Camp Verde, a beauty contest of sorts.
Public hearing set on full merger of fire districts
Two years ago, the Camp Verde and Montezuma-Rimrock fire districts entered into a Joint Powers Agreement to form the Copper Canyon Fire and Medical Authority to share services and to reduce administrative redundancies.
Verde Valley Women who Lead: Sebra Choe
Building communities from the ground up
Since taking on her role in the town’s Economic Development department, Choe said she often deals with constant doubt from people who aren’t ready to accept change. However, she also feels emboldened in her role in a workspace that supports “99 percent” of her ideas.
Thomas Chantry faces new charges of molestation, abuse
Former pastor held on $1 million bond
A former Prescott pastor who stood trial less than a month ago on multiple charges of child molestation and abuse faces nine new charges as of Tuesday.
5 great mountain bike trails in the Verde Valley
The employees of the Verde Valley Bicycle Co. not only work on mountain bikes, they are also avid mountain bikers. Randy Young and Jeff Johnson of the Verde Valley Bicycle Co. suggested five great mountain bike trails in the Verde Valley.
Community debates pros, cons of Jerome parking kiosks
JEROME – The question of paid parking in Jerome is still up in the air as of Tuesday’s town council meeting.
Ilchi Lee honored for bringing peace to violent Salvadoran schools
SAN SALVADOR — The founder of Sedona’s Mago Retreat, Ilchi Lee, was given the national award, José Simeón Cañas Slave Liberator Order, at the El Salvador Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sept. 12.
JBad and the Witness Protection Band perform Saturday at Clarkdale’s Concert in the Park
Saturday, Sept. 15, Clarkdale Community Services presents JBad and the Witness Protection Band, 7-9 p.m., at the Clarkdale Town Park gazebo. This concert is free.
Flushing Rates: Increase in sewer prices small for some, large for others as Camp Verde eliminates residential rate cap
Camp Verde’s wastewater customers pay fees based on the number of discharge units in their home.
Man involved in vehicle-pedestrian crash facing homicide, DUI charges
A 20-year-old Camp Verde man is facing second-degree homicide and DUI charges following a vehicle-pedestrian collision on State Route 260 in July.
YCSO: Traffic Stop leads to meth, firearm seizure
On September 6, 2018, just before 11 PM, 38-year-old Dustin Perley from Phoenix, 48-year-old David Everitt Jr. from Clarkdale, and 34-year-old Ann Duffy from Phoenix, were arrested for various drug charges following a traffic stop on north I17 near Cordes Lakes, Arizona.
Man tells officers he can't remember his birthday during wellness check
Officers found heroin on man after he resisted arrest
A Cottonwood man gave officers a fake name and told them he couldn't remember his birthday during a wellness check on Friday, Sept. 7, according to Cottonwood Police.
Serial bank robber arrested by YCSO deputy during 'routine' traffic stop
Criss-Cross Bandit suspects indicted by FBI
A suspect connected to a string of bank robberies throughout the Phoenix-metro area in the last two years was arrested by a Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) deputy in late August, according to a YCSO news release.
Border Patrol union aligns with Ducey in gubernatorial race
The head of the local Border Patrol union is telling Hispanics they should not support David Garcia for governor simply because he also is Latino.
New Arizona law keeps Libertarians off election ballot
For the first time in more than two decades, Arizonans won't have the option to vote for a Libertarian Party candidate for governor.
Attorney seeks reversal on ruling that hashish not part of medical marijuana law
Attorneys for a Yavapai County resident are asking the Arizona Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision which makes criminals out of medical marijuana patients who choose to use edibles and liquids rather than smoking the plant's dried flowers and leaves.
Carol Anne Teague seeks seat on Mingus Union School Board
I characterize the operations of Mingus Union High School as strong and stable.
Jason Finger seeks seat on Mingus Union School Board
MUHS is a small district that offers incredible programs to their students in a wide range of areas from its award-winning drama department to the wide range of competitive sports opportunities to their vast offerings with its CTE partnerships.
- Plane crashes into Cottonwood residence
- Emergency responders on scene of Cottonwood airplane crash (with videos)
- Camp Verde man wrestles with black bear near Patagonia
- Weekend burglary puts halt to work projects for Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity
- Pilot in Cottonwood plane crash dies
- Man involved in vehicle-pedestrian crash facing homicide, DUI charges
- Two public meetings planned to discuss possible routes for new county connector road
- Thomas Chantry faces new charges of molestation, abuse
- Weekend burglary puts halt to work projects for Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity (with video)
- YCSO volunteer rescues dog attached to moving semi-truck (with video)
- Two men jailed following robbery, stabbing in Verde Village Wednesday
- Man involved in vehicle-pedestrian crash facing homicide, DUI charges
- Update: 22-year-old mother dead after multiple-vehicle crash
- Plane crashes into Cottonwood residence
- Two suspects in custody after posting video of abusing calf
- Emergency responders on scene of Cottonwood airplane crash (with videos)
- Camp Verde man wrestles with black bear near Patagonia
- Weekend burglary puts halt to work projects for Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity
- Obituary: Meghan Reanne Barnes 1999-2018
- Thomas Chantry faces new charges of molestation, abuse
