Sedona businesses launch Sedona Verde Valley Marketing Alliance
A coalition of more than 70 companies and organizations throughout Sedona and the Verde Valley recently collaborated to Sedona Verde Valley Marketing Alliance (SVVMA). This new initiative of the Sedona Accommodation Council is united by a mission to reintroduce Sedona and the wider Verde Valley region as ideal vacation destinations. It is designed to attract […]
Brush fire destroys 3 homes | The Verde Independent
Cottonwood — Residents burning wild grass identified as the source of a runaway wildfire that destroyed three mobile homes and damaged several vehicles. Nearly 40 firefighters were reportedly involved in the firefighting effort. The fire was reported around 11:45 am on Saturday, May 13, at Ramada Drive in an unincorporated area near the Verde River […]
Yavapai College Verde Valley Honors Class of ’23
Audio of the article was made possible by the CAST11 Prescott Podcast Network. Production of Talking Glass Media. Yavapai College Spring 2023 graduates will share inspiring reflections on their achievements, emotional nods to the families and educators who have supported them, and confidently self-assured themselves for a better world. I crossed the stage at the […]
UPDATE: Man burned in house fire | The Verde Independent
COTTONWOOD — A man suffered severe burns in a house fire on South Pleasant Valley Drive on the morning of Sunday, May 7, according to the Verde Valley Fire District. “One adult male resident suffered severe burns and was flown to Phoenix by Native Air,” the fire district explained on Facebook. “Unfortunately, our dog did […]
Evacuations ordered for Cottonwood, Camp Verde residents
Residents in the area of Camp Verde have been told to evacuate due to flooding in the lowlands along the Verde River. LAKE MONTEZUMA, Arizona — As heavy rains began in northern Arizona, some evacuation orders were lifted while the rest remained on Wednesday, but the threat of flooding lingered. Officials with the Yavapai County […]
ADOT to replace SR 169 bridge deck over I-17 near Camp Verde
Camp Verde – The Arizona Department of Transportation will begin a project to replace the bridge decks on State Route 169 over Interstate 17 in Yavapai County this spring. The $6.2 million project will begin on Monday, April 24 and will extend through fall 2023. This work includes replacing his SR 169 bridge deck, the […]
Camp Verde teen Moses Pozza’s murder trial set for spring 2024
Camp Verde teenager Moses Poza will stand trial in late April 2024 after sheriff officials said they shot and killed 62-year-old Keith McKinney last year for “trying to get along with his sister.” It is scheduled to be applied to The 16-year-old was charged and charged as an adult, and Pozza pleaded not guilty to […]
Maricopa County rejects Rio Verde Foothills request for its own water district
Phil Lutzman/KJZZ John Hornewer’s 6,000-gallon tanker truck brings potable water to the Rio Verde foothills. On Wednesday, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors rejected a request by some residents of a small, unincorporated community to form its own body of water. In the face of next year’s supply outage, about 550 people in the Rio […]
‘You have a relationship problem’ | The Verde Independent
Despite complaints from some residents, the Oak Creek Arts & Crafts Show received county approval to continue the event at Sedona Vista Village. The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors voted on March 15 to renew permits for events at the former outlet mall grounds. “Art shows are very important to local small businesses,” said Martin […]
Evacuation orders lifted for some Sedona, Camp Verde neighborhoods
Sedona, Arizona (3TV/CBS 5) –People in Camp Verde, Sedona, Rimrock and some areas around Lake Montezuma are allowed to return home after evacuation orders are lifted. However, some areas of Camp Verde remain under evacuation orders. Due to flooding, the following areas are in ‘GO’ state: North Verde River Drive west of I-17 Verde River […]