Verde Valley News

Verde Lakes and Beasley Flats placed on “ready” evacuation status

Camp Verde NewsJune 22, 2021

Verde Lakes and Beasley Flats areas have been placed on “ready” status for evacuation due to threats from the Backbone Fire. The fire, which was...

New rodeo comes to Verde Valley

Camp Verde NewsJune 22, 2021

The first-annual “Proud to be an American Copper State Rodeo” is coming to Camp Verde this weekend with some familiar local rodeo faces expected...

Over 1,000 affected by power outage in Cottonwood

Cottonwood NewsJune 21, 2021

Over 1,000 homes and businesses are being impacted by a power outage in Cottonwood on Monday, June 21. According to APS, power in the area...

Jerome updates parking fees

Cottonwood NewsJune 21, 2021

The town of Jerome voted to update the parking fees in town to a flat, daily rate. The council passed a resolution amending Ordinance 456...

Jerome police searching for missing resident

Verde Valley NewsJune 19, 2021

The Jerome Police Department is looking for a missing person who they say was behaving unusually before she disappeared. The Jerome Police Department initiated the...

Fire ignites near Fossil Creek, Cornville Fire 92% contained

Top NewsJune 18, 2021

While the Cornville Fire has all but slowed to a halt, a new fire has ignited southeast of Camp Verde and is spreading rapidly. The...

Clarkdale to pursue funding for new Bitter Creek Bridge

Clarkdale NewsJune 18, 2021

The Clarkdale Town Council voted to pursue grant money from the Northern Arizona Council of Governments to fund the connection of Broadway Road...

Camp Verde Town Council discusses staff raises

Camp Verde NewsJune 18, 2021

The Camp Verde Town Council discussed the staff budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 at a special session June 9. The council was initially presented with...

Camp Verde school superintendent retires

Education NewsJune 17, 2021

Camp Verde Superintendent Danny Howe has decided to retire early after a lifelong career with the school district, citing health and personal circumstances as...