Boys to Men Mentoring Network, Contractors Assn. offers construction boot camp to fast track trades skills
Charles Matheus knows a number of the teenage boys mentored through his agency are not college bound, nor are they motivated by the almighty dollar when it comes to finding a profession.
Latest returns put Sinema ahead of McSally -- barely
The latest returns from the state's two largest counties has given Kyrsten Sinema the lead in her bid for U.S. Senate -- barely.
Anti-Trump protesters in Cottonwood join nationwide protests backing Mueller probe (with video)
Protesters gathered outside the Walgreens in Cottonwood Thursday condemning President Donald Trump's decision to force out former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Changing of the guard: New faces sworn into Cottonwood City Council (with video)
Newly elected council members Kyla Allen, Michael Mathews and Doug Hulse were sworn in as outgoing members Linda Norman and Karen Pfeifer were honored for decades of service.
Prescott’s Karen Fann selected Senate president
PHOENIX -- Newly elected House Speaker Rusty Bowers inherits a chamber where he can’t afford to alienate a single Republican.
Local agencies, PANT investigate fentanyl-laced pills in Yavapai County
YCSO spokesman Dwight D’Evelyn said even small doses of fentanyl can be deadly. He said there have been cases of over overdoses in Yavapai County in recent months.
YCSO: Shots fired near Verde Village, SWAT team called
A SWAT team was called near the 700 block of Desert Jewel Drive after a suspect fired shots from the home, according to the Yavapai County Sherriff's Office.
Mingus board may extend administrative leave for superintendent
The Mingus Union School Board will consider extending Superintendent Penny Hargrove’s time away from work – and appoint an acting superintendent -- “until all due process procedures have concluded,” according to the agenda for the board’s 3:30 p.m. Thursday meeting.
Street repair bond fails in Clarkdale
Town manager says it’s ‘back to the drawing board’
Clarkdale voters shot down Proposition 445 Tuesday sending city staff and leaders back to the drawing board as far as finding funds for street repair improvements. The proposition was shot down by almost 70 percent, according to results provided online by the Yavapai County Recorder’s Office as of 8 p.m. Tuesday.
New job title for Sebra Choe?
Camp Verde Town Council may update new job descriptions in Economic Development department
When the Town of Camp Verde created its Economic Development department in 2012, one person was charged with growing the community’s economy while preserving and enhancing the things that make Camp Verde unique.
Young Eagles soar with local pilots
Seven local pilots from the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 952 too about 30 children on flights Saturday morning at the Cottonwood Municipal Airport.
Q&A with Verde Valley's Educator of the week: Micca Martinez, physical education teacher at Beaver Creek School
As physical education teacher and program coordinator at Beaver Creek School, Martinez has been “from day one, a person who wants to support her school in any way possible,” says Karin Ward, the school district’s superintendent.
Here are the locations of Verde Valley drop-boxes, voting centers for Tuesday’s General Election
All early ballots must be delivered to the Yavapai County Recorder’s Office, any Yavapai County vote center, or official ballot drop box listed below no later than 7 p.m. Tuesday. Do not mail in your ballot. Late ballots will not be tabulated. Be sure to sign your affidavit envelope in your original handwriting.
Two men rescued after plane crash near Red Creek Airstrip
Two men were rescued Saturday at 6 p.m. after a small plane crash on the Red Creek Airstrip along the Verde River, according to a Yavapai County Sherriff's Office news release.
Man arrested after Halloween shooting near Old Town
'Non-operational bomb also found in man's residence
A 35-year-old man was arrested on Nov. 1 after “pulling a gun” and shooting and missing a man several times on Halloween night near Old Town, according to Cottonwood Police.
10 years later: Walkin’ on Main celebrates the renaissance of Old Town
Former Cottonwood city council member and Yavapai College professor Terence Pratt affectionately calls it the “renaissance of Old Town.” Walkin’ on Main, now in its 10th year, celebrates that renaissance.
Police Chief Steve Gesell to be honored by Cottonwood-Oak Creek School
Tuesday, Cottonwood-Oak Creek Superintendent Steve King will publicly thank Steve Gesell for “caring about his community.”
Heart triumphs greed: Thief can't steal Habitat for Humanity's spirit
The Grinch may have escaped capture after stealing tools used to build homes by Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity in Cottonwood six weeks ago.
Secondary tax rates for a consolidated school district can change, according to Tim Carter's office
When it comes to secondary tax rates for a consolidated school district, the keyword is estimate.
Cottonwood council briefs: Cottonwood may approve Notice of Intent of use tax
Cottonwood City Council may approve a Notice of Intent to implement a use tax Tuesday.
Mingus Union FFA wins big in national competition
Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
Mountain Bike Clubs rolling in Verde Valley schools
Verde Valley Bikes for Kids is creating mountain bike clubs in Verde Valley elementary schools.
Early voting ends today
Yavapai County Recorder, Leslie Hoffman would like to announce that early voting will close at 5:00p.m., Friday, November 2 for the November 6, 2018 General Election.
Plea bargain for ex-city employee accused of forging water test results could be either felony or misdemeanor
A former Cottonwood employee accused of forging drinking water test results could face a maximum of two years in prison if he takes a plea.
Mother arrested after 'passing out' from possible heroin overdose in front of daughter
A 30-year old Cornville woman was arrested on Oct. 25 after her 9-year-old daughter found her "passed out" from a possible heroin overdose a few days earlier, according to the Yavapai County Sherriff’s Office.
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- Sheriff’s Office: Verde Village man fires into neighborhood before turning gun on himself
- YCSO: Shots fired near Verde Village, SWAT team called
- Shots fired from Verde Village home; suspect later found dead from self-inflicted wound
- Cornville woman dies in crash on 89A, Page Springs Road
- Obituary: Taylor Kay Rogers 1995-2018
- Crash closes State Route 89A at Page Springs Road (with video)
- Yavapai County Election Results
- Man arrested after Halloween shooting near Old Town
- State Route 260 project heading to winter hiatus with major work finished
- Man accused of ‘gutting’ dog, attempted arson, gets new trial date
- Sheriff’s Office: Verde Village man fires into neighborhood before turning gun on himself
- YCSO: Shots fired near Verde Village, SWAT team called
- Mother arrested after 'passing out' from possible heroin overdose in front of daughter
- Cottonwood police detective arrested following domestic violence investigation
- Shots fired from Verde Village home; suspect later found dead from self-inflicted wound
- Cornville woman dies in crash on 89A, Page Springs Road
- Cottonwood woman sentenced to 21 years in prison for child pornography
- Obituary: Kathy Reay 1969 - 2018
- Woman involved in Camp Verde murder pleads guilty
- Obituary: Taylor Kay Rogers 1995-2018
