Regional

Gallery: Verde Valley gets healthy dose of monsoons

According to the National Weather Service, most of the year low-level winds in the region blow from land toward the sea. By late spring, however, solar heating causes temperatures to skyrocket and surface air pressure to fall. This forms an area of low pressure known as thermal low. Eventually, the pressure difference increases until the cooler and more humid air over the ocean is drawn to the hot, dry air on land. This occurrence eventually develops into thunderstorms.

Let’s go to camp: Camp Verde’s summer day camp offers fun in active, educational and experiential environment

Have fun and make friends. : That’s what the Town of Camp Verde’s Parks and Recreation wants for children who come to summer camp.

YCSO: Crews use GPS tracker to rescue father, son hikers

Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team’s Backcountry Unit rescued a missing father, son and dog Tuesday near the Wet Beaver Wilderness area, according to a Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office news release.

Cottonwood to decide on OTA funds Tuesday

Council will also host public hearing on new water capacity fees

Cottonwood City Council will decide on how the city will proceed with funding the Old Town Association next Tuesday.

Jerome weighs parking kiosks on Hull Ave.

Right now, parking in Jerome is free – but also limited.

Turning tables: Couple aims to serve fresh produce from Verde Valley Farms

A couple has opened a market on the corner of Cornville Road and Page Springs Road that aims to bring local produce from Verde Valley farms, gardens and orchards directly to area residents.

Mingus hires superintendent’s husband in ‘substitute position’

Thursday, the Mingus Union High School District voted 5-to-0 to hire the superintendent’s husband to do what amounts to menial office work.

Arizona rancher says ‘dysfunctional’ regulations hurt environment

The president of the Arizona Farm Bureau told a House panel Thursday that regulations meant to help the environment are actually doing the opposite, in part by harming ranchers who are in the best position to help.

Mingus sues to stop November consolidation election

Late Thursday afternoon, Mingus Union High School District filed a lawsuit to keep voters from deciding whether its school district should merge with Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District.

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For second year in a row, 2 CV residents prepare to clean old Air Force One

A year ago, Camp Verde residents Rob Fafrowicz and Rob Zubek were commissioned to help maintain and preserve the original presidential jet Air Force One, now at home at Seattle’s Museum of Flight.

NWS: Flash flood warning in Northern, Central Arizona

The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a flash flood watch for parts of east-central and west-central Arizona through late tonight.

Former police officer sentenced to minimum jail time for prostitution conviction

Former Prescott Valley Police officer Ronald Craig Lowman was sentenced to serve the minimum penalty of 15 days in jail plus probation for prostitution, a class 1 misdemeanor.

League of Women Voters’ invites town council candidates to non-partisan forum

Empowering voters – and defending democracy. That’s the motto of the Greater Verde Valley’s branch of the League of Women Voters.

Camp Verde council could approve budget at Wednesday special meeting

Two weeks ago, several Camp Verdeans told Town Council that they were not pleased with the Town’s 52-percent debt ratio.

Rimrock Farmers Market manager says garden ‘more of a commitment than having a pet’

When Candy Hammond says having a garden is more of a commitment than having a pet, she should know.

Wednesday is opening day for Verde Valley’s newest farmers market in Rimrock

Remember to eat your veggies, support locally sourced foods, and thank a farmer or gardener.

What’s Happening in the Verde Valley: July 11

The Cottonwood Public Library is offering a new program for job seekers called Jobs 101. On the third Thursdays of every month patrons can learn how to take advantage of free library resources to help them on their way to a new career.

VERDE VALLEY EDUCATOR OF THE WEEK: Brian Tankesley

It’s been 10 years since Brian Tankesley changed careers and became a teacher.

Lawsuit seeks to remove ‘ballot harvesting’ ban

A new lawsuit seeks to block Arizona from enforcing its ban on “ballot harvesting’’ for the upcoming election, claiming the state has no legal authority to regulate who can and cannot deliver someone else’s mail.

New session of U.S. Supreme Court begins with Arizona age discrimination lawsuit

The ability of a tiny Arizona fire district to fire its two oldest employees takes center stage in Washington as the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments the first day of its new session, possibly with a new justice already seated.

New focus on Roe vs. Wade as president nominates Kavanaugh for Supreme Court

The president’s choice of Brett Kavanaugh for the newest new Supreme Court justice Monday could mean the ability of Arizona women to terminate a pregnancy likely depends on who is elected governor in November.

Game and Fish reports June a busy month for nuisance bears

200 bear sightings in more than 50 Arizona communities

At the beginning of June, officials at the Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) predicted the state would see a lot of nuisance bears entering populated areas in search of easy food. That forecast proved accurate, as the state wildlife agency dealt with more than 200 reports of bear activity from more than 50 Arizona communities last month.

Gallery: Verde Valley gets healthy dose of monsoons 1 day, 10 hours

Judge to rule on Clean Elections measure 1 day, 17 hours

Let’s go to camp: Camp Verde’s summer day camp offers fun in active, educational and experiential environment 1 day, 17 hours

YCSO: Crews use GPS tracker to rescue father, son hikers 1 day, 17 hours

Cottonwood to decide on OTA funds Tuesday 1 day, 17 hours

Jerome weighs parking kiosks on Hull Ave. 1 day, 17 hours

Turning tables: Couple aims to serve fresh produce from Verde Valley Farms 1 day, 17 hours

Mingus hires superintendent’s husband in ‘substitute position’ 1 day, 17 hours

Arizona K-12 education tax hike on rich could take away tax break for others 1 day, 17 hours

Plan to ‘modernize’ Endangered Species Act called ‘extinction bills’ 1 day, 18 hours

Council will also host public hearing on new water capacity fees

For second year in a row, 2 CV residents prepare to clean old Air Force One

200 bear sightings in more than 50 Arizona communities