
2022 in the Verde Valley was full of important stories and interesting occurrences, triumphs and tragedies, and it would be difficult to gauge for what major story the year will be most remembered. However, there were situations and decisions made locally that will have lasting impact on 2023 and beyond.

A local resident trying to drive home down his narrow street encountered a group of tourists wandering down the pavement and gazing up at the old buildings, as unaware of him as a flock of wild turkeys. He had to honk and shout at them to get on the sidewalk.

This time of year in Arizona is such a combination of warnings, it may be frustrating for newcomers and visitors. Wildfire warnings, heat warnings and now - right on the dot - monsoon warnings come in succession.
- Verde River surging after creeks flood neighborhoods
- Rock slide shuts down 89A for the night
- Flooding anticipated in Cornville, Rimrock as thunderstorm rolls in
- UPDATE: Areas of Lake Montezuma evacuated as creek rises
- Locals in Verde Valley deal with flooding aftermath
- Family rescued from vehicle in high water
- On- and off-road injuries mar weekend across region
- Keepers of ‘Old Mexican Cemetery’ say city still encroaching on, selling their plots
- Arizona Republican legislators announce formal opposition to ranked choice voting
- High water puts Sedona areas on GO status
- Verde River surging after creeks flood neighborhoods
- Rock slide shuts down 89A for the night
- Police tase woman during eviction dispute
- Flooding anticipated in Cornville, Rimrock as thunderstorm rolls in
- Multiple highway closures due to winter weather
- UPDATE: Areas of Lake Montezuma evacuated as creek rises
- 5 taken to hospital after Clarkdale house fire
- Obituary: Jamee Marie Reddell
- Locals in Verde Valley deal with flooding aftermath
- Cops seek suspects in theft of $1,800 in liquor