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Bennett won't seek verification of Romney birth certificate

PHOENIX -- Secretary of State Ken Bennett will not verify the birth records of Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, at least not now -- and possibly not ever -- despite an...

Court rules 'finders keepers' does not apply to loot found stashed in home

PHOENIX -- "Finders keepers' may work on the school grounds.

Sycamore Canyon rescue is long haul with big wheel

SYCAMORE CANYON -- It was a busy day at Sycamore Canyon on Memorial Day. Clarkdale Fire and Jerome Fire crews were called up with Verde Valley Ambulance Co, to rescue an injured...

Another Rollover on I-17

STONEMAN LAKE -- Montezuma Rimrock Fire crews were dispatched Tuesday afternoon to a serious Interstate rollover accident two miles north of Stoneman Lake Road.

Mining history buffs unite

PRESCOTT - If learning about the mining history of Yavapai County, or anywhere else for that matter, is your thing, this is also your year.

Then & Now: It's always been Verde Floral in Old Town Cottonwood

The business began in the garage of John and Debbie Calvert on Main Street in 1939, financed with $2,000 borrowed from Valley National Bank.

Verde Valley Farmers' Market begins Saturday

The Verde Valley Farmers' Market in Camp Verde is set to open on Saturday, June 2 for the 2012 season.

Parking prep under way in Old Town

COTTONWOOD -- There has been a lot of earthmoving in Old Town behind Orion Bakery. The site is where the city plans to build a new municipal parking lot near the north end of town.

Mingus Union free lunch in Cottonwood, Camp Verde

"We are sponsoring the USDA funded summer food service program again this summer at Mingus Union High School and two other locations in Camp Verde," said Pamela Iose,...

Ballots set for congessional races involving two large rural districts

The new redistricting lines mean that Verde Valley residents will be voting for one of two Congressional candidates this fall. Sedona, the Village of Oak Creek, Lake Montezuma and...

November county ballot marked by few choices

VERDE VALLEY - Most political offices in Yavapai County are decided in the Republican primary.

Candidates file for new Legislative District 6

The newly formed Arizona Legislative District 6, which was created in January by the redistricting commission, comprises parts of Yavapai, Coconino, Navajo and Gila counties....

Cornville Assn. focuses on fall elections

CORNVILLE -- The Cornville Community Association meets at 7 p.m. June 13 at Oak Creek Elementary School in Cornville in a meeting that will highlight the August 28 election.

3rd sex sting defendant tries to avoid predecessors' fate

PRESCOTT -- Jeff Balys, one of the "Yavapai 6" arrested in an online sex sting, was in court Tuesday so a judge could set his trial date.

Paving on I-17 north of Sedona turnoff scheduled this weekend

The final work to repave a six-mile segment of northbound Interstate 17 north of State Route 179 (Sedona turnoff) will begin Friday morning (June 1), according to the Arizona...

Court Docket 6-1-2012

Judge Bill Lundy of the Verde Valley Justice Court issued the following felony complaints:

Nikki Check steps in as new mayor of Jerome

JEROME - In a brief and cheerful meeting Tuesday night, the Town Council took the oath of office for a new two-year term and elected a new mayor.

County to join VRBP for six months...again

CAMP VERDE - It's difficult to decide what County Supervisor Tom Thurman's recent vote to let Yavapai County join the Verde River Basin Partnership means.

Police say motive unclear on fire-bombing of hospital helicopter

COTTONWOOD -- The alleged helicopter fire bomber arrested for seriously damaging a medical aircraft at Verde Valley Medical Center last week told police investigators he lives in...

Free Fishing at Dead Horse Ranch State Park

Cottonwood, AZ - Want to spend an enjoyable day outside? Then come to a free day of fishing at the annual "Verde Valley Fishing Fun Day." Co-sponsored by the Arizona...

13th Annual Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza

Fantastic Family 4th of July 2012 On July 4th, 2012, the City of Cottonwood Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting its 13th annual Independence Day Fireworks...

Governor on the road promoting Arizona as business, tourist hotbed

PHOENIX -- Gov. Jan Brewer said Tuesday she may finally give the state's tax-cutting knife a rest.

Sales tax report remains mixed for April

VERDE VALLEY - While the Arizona Department of Revenue sales tax report for April remains somewhat mixed throughout the Verde Valley, there are some encouraging indicators within...

Jerome budget starting point tops $1.3 million

JEROME - "This is just a starting point," Town Manager Candace Gallagher told the Town Council Thursday, May 24, during a special budget meeting.

Mingus closes at Willard for roadwork

COTTONWOOD -- A bit of confusion early this week when motorists neglected to read the memo that the Mingus Avenue-Willard Street intersection would be closed to through traffic.

Oops! Budget work session works through flub

It's only a $1 million mistake.

Two mobiles burn; saving the rest a community effort

VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK -- The fire that destroyed two back-to-back manufactured homes Friday in the Village of Oak Creek remains under investigation. A cause of the blaze and damage...

Serious Interstate rollover on I-17

Camp Verde Fire crews were dispatched to a single vehicle roll over on Interstate-17 just after 5 a.m. Monday.

Sunday accident sends one to hospital in Cottonwood

COTTONWOOD -- Six people were in two vehicles that collided at the intersection of North Main and Willard Sunday afternoon.

Helicopter arsonist is held on $500,000 bond

CAMP VERDE -- Richard Thomas Butts, Jr., 26, is in the Yavapai County Jail, held with a $500,000 bond.

Governor to sell Arizona business tax benefits to European markets

PHOENIX -- Gov. Jan Brewer is headed to Europe to spread the word about all the tax cuts the Arizona Legislature has enacted for business.

New AHCCCS co-payment plan prompts lawsuit

PHOENIX -- A public interest law firm is suing the state over what it says are illegal co-payment requirements of some health care recipients.

New study shows home prices in Arizona up 2.5 percent

New report suggests there are too many Arizonans chasing too few affordable homes in the state.

MIA No More: A place to place the 'choicest flowers of spring-time'

Memorial Day was set-aside for a singular purpose -- to pay tribute to those who have given the "last full measure" of their lives in service to their country.

Verifications for medical marijuana zoning confirmed

VERDE VALLEY -- Friday marked the deadline for 10-day application period for people to seek approval to operate a medical marijuana dispensary.

Clarkdale sets two meetings to fill vacant council seat

The Clarkdale Town Council has scheduled two special meetings to complete the process of selecting an applicant to fill the vacant council seat.

Congratulations Mingus Graduates (with photo gallery)

For the Mingus Union High School Class of 2012, Friday night marked a momentous rite of passage as the students completed their primary education and accepted their diplomas in...

Clarkdale college campus shut down for summer (with photo gallery)

CLARKDALE - Classes for the Clarkdale Campus of Yavapai College ended May 8. By May 11, the library had been completely moved out, including all books and shelves.

Two VOC mobiles destroyed in fire and high winds

VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK -- Two Big Park-area mobile or manufactured homes were destroyed by fire in high winds Friday afternoon.

Jerome to seat council, elect mayor Tuesday

The Jerome Town Council will meet in special session at 7 p.m. May 29 to say goodbye to outgoing Mayor Jay Kinsella

Memorial Day ceremonies planned Monday

VERDE VALLEY - Four Memorial Day ceremonies are scheduled throughout the Verde Valley for Monday.

Fleishman and Johnston honored at library

COTTONWOOD -- The Cottonwood Public Library Board of Trustees has honored their longtime friend and colleague Dr. Jay Fleishman and long-serving volunteer Betsy Johnston.

Construction alert for Mingus-Willard intersection

Beginning May 29, the intersection of Willard Street and Mingus Avenue will be under construction.

Wanted: Interim Verde Valley Fire District board member

The Board of Directors of the Verde Valley Fire District is seeking applications from District residents who might wish to serve as an interim Board Member. Gerald Shanks is...

Cornville's Katie Radosevic graduates Whitman College

WALLA WALLA, WA - Katie Radosevic from Cornville has graduated from Whitman College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology-Environmental Studies. The 2012 Commencement Ceremony...

Organic baby spinach recall

Taylor Farms Retail, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of Organic Baby Spinach with the potential to be contaminated with salmonella following a random test conducted on a...

Jerome accepts bids on 2010 storm damage

The Jerome Town Council accepted bids Thursday in a special meeting for reconstruction work on Hull Road and Holly Street for damage caused during a 2010 snowstorm.

Cancer was only one of Pat Williams' battles

CLARKDALE - Most people in the Clarkdale area know that Councilwoman Patricia Williams, 80, passed away recently from cancer. Also well known is how dedicated Pat was to the Town...

Cornville Post Office Historic Marker Dedication (with photo gallery)

The descendants of Charles and Jessie Chick, Cornville pioneers and long-time Postmasters, were the guests of honor at the Historic Marker Dedication that took place at Windmill...

Local 'terrorist' bombs hospital helicopter

COTTONWOOD -- Early Friday morning, about 2:30 a.m., a young Cottonwood man was caught trying to fire bomb a medical helicopter at Verde Valley Medical Center.