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Spectrum cuts hours for vaccine site

For several months, Spectrum Healthcare has been the main provider of vaccinations in Yavapai County, with two large sites set up to handle hundreds...

Law enforcement adjusts to legal weed

In November, Arizona voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 207, which legalized the recreational use of marijuana in the state. The measure was generally opposed by most...

Demand for vaccines drops while supply up

A few weeks ago, Yavapai County had trouble securing enough COVID-19 vaccines for the number of people who wanted them. Spectrum Healthcare set up...

ADOT announces closures on State Route 89A near Jerome scheduled for April 5 and 7

The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for daytime lane closures on north- and southbound State Route 89A near the town of...

Gov. Ducey ends most COVID restrictions, lifts mask rules in Arizona

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced early Thursday, March 25, that he was repealing many of the restrictions he imposed by executive order during the...

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands to age 55 and older, essential workers, adults with health conditions

On Tuesday, March 16, Yavapai County announced that appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations would be open to Phase 1C, encompassing adults aged 55 years and...

Leaders look back on one-year anniversary of pandemic

It’s been one year since COVID-19 began reshaping our lives. On March 15, 2020, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered all school districts to close down...

Supervisor apologizes for vaccine authorization letter sent to Jerome

Verde Valley residents were surprised to recently learn that Jerome residents would be allowed to get COVID-19 vaccines regardless of their age. In a letter...

YCSO, PANT arrest Camp Verde couple for mescaline, peyote, LSD & psilocybin

Detectives from Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking, a multi-agency task force, arrested Adam Berger Dearmon, 49, of Camp Verde with multiple drug offenses after $30,000...

Spectrum to resume vaccine sign-ups March 15

When Spectrum Healthcare, which has been administering the majority of COVID-19 vaccines in Yavapai County, first opened up vaccine appointments on Jan. 19, it...

Danny Johnson chosen as new VVFD Chief

After a multi-week search that included public interviews as well as time spent with the agency’s staff, the Verde Valley Fire District announced on...

COVID cases remain steady as vaccinations increase

After delays in the previous week due to snowstorms stopping vaccine shipments, Spectrum Healthcare and Yavapai Regional Medical Center resumed vaccinations in the past...

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