Coconino, Prescott national forests monitoring four small wildfires burning outside Verde Valley
Coconino National Forest is managing two lightning-triggered wildfires, both of which are causing smoke problems in Sedona and Verde Valley. None of the buildings are fire hazards. Scott Fire Located approximately 15.66 miles north-northeast of the Sedona city line, the Scott Fire is burning 1.2 miles due east of the Route 89A switchback between Routes […]
Wendy Ross named board chair of YBBBS | The Verde Independent
Yavapai County — Darla Deville, APS, outgoing chairman of the Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters, handed the gavel to Wendy Ross of Yavapai County at the June meeting of the YBBBS board. YBBBS Executive Director Erin Mayberry said, “Darla has been instrumental in our agency during the tough times, ensuring a smooth transition to the […]
Communication with Yavapai County simplified | The Verde Independent
Yavapai County Planning and Development Director Jeremy Dye said at the outset of his presentation at the Big Park Council that Yavapai County has 72 full-time staff covering 8,100 square miles (50 in Prescott and 22 in Cottonwood). ). Six full-time law enforcement officers handle an average of 2,000 cases per year. One individual is […]
Verde Valley libraries adjusts to county cuts
The Verde Valley City Library says the impact of the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors’ decision to cut the financial burden on the city library by 28% has been minimal so far. Librarians report that their respective cities have increased funding for their library systems, despite the cuts in full-time jobs in Cottonwood and short-term […]
Cottonwood police and DPS pursuit sexual assault suspect across Verde Valley, ending with arrest on I-17
Over the past week, the Cottonwood Police Department has been investigating a crime involving a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a young family member over the course of four to five years. Cottonwood Police have not released the suspect’s name. On Friday, July 7, the suspect walked out of his home while detectives were completing […]
The stages of fire restrictions | The Verde Independent
As Verde Valley residents attest, “fire hazard” warnings are a serious problem. Local and federal fire departments have been dealing with this season’s wildfires even before phase one fire restrictions went into effect across the region on June 29. Prescott National Forest and Coconino National Forest have tightened restrictions on campgrounds and recreational areas. The […]
Cottonwood police, DPS pursuit across Verde Valley ends with arrest of sexual assault suspect
Over the past week, the Cottonwood Police Department has been investigating a crime involving a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a young family member over the course of four to five years. Cottonwood Police have not released the suspect’s name. On Friday, July 7, the suspect walked out of his home while detectives were completing […]
The Buzz takes a trip down the Verde River
The Buzz won two Public Media Journalists Association Awards over the weekend.Our Episode Feature Three University of Arizona Students Who Witnessed the Events Leading up to the Death of Dr. Thomas Meiksner ‘ was the number one interview podcast, and the episode was number two in the radio interview category. The Verde River is the […]
Maricopa County evacuating Northeast Scottsdale/Rio Verde due to wildfire | News
Tucson (KVOA) — The Maricopa County Emergency Department is evacuating the northeastern Scottsdale/Rio Verde area due to the Diamond fires. The fire burned 2,500 acres and spread south to McDowell Mountain Regional Park. DiamondFire Update – 2500 acres, continue south to McDowell Mountain Regional Park. Riot police try to avoid fire on the eastern flank. […]
NEED TO KNOW | The Verde Independent
cotton wood Dr. David Ackerman, DC, and his wife, Donna Ackerman, RN, HN-BC, CHPN, HTCP/I, are excited to announce the grand opening of Soft Landing Healing, LLC and the expansion of Dr. Ackerman’s office. increase. Both are dedicated to providing nurturing spaces where individuals can explore a holistic approach to well-being and experience deep healing […]