In a press release issued at 12:08 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, the city of Cottonwood announced it is suspending use of Flock Safety automated license plate readers, effective immediately.
In the statement posted to social media, the...
The Mingus Union High School Governing Board voted 3-2 to allow board members’ families to volunteer with the district during its meeting on Aug. 13.
The topic first came up in its June regular meeting, where legal...
Newly chosen Fort Verde Days' grand marshal builds community
The next Fort Verde Days Grand Marshal, Bob Weir, likes it when people he’s seen grow...
Cottonwood City Council hears study on workforce versus affordable housing
The Cottonwood City Council signed an agreement with Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona during its...
In June 2026, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31-year-old Chester Cox, of Cottonwood, after investigating child molestation allegations reported years after the incidents...
Trafficking is 0.37% of Coconino County Sheriff's Office's ALPR searches
A chief use of the 2025 Flock camera contract that Cottonwood police cited to gain...
Initial enrollment student count currently higher than projected
The $30 million bond for the Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District will be on the November ballot as...
Family, friends help former pilot fly wild blue yonder again
When 84-year-old Jay Thompson first moved to Cottonwood in May, he didn’t quite get why...
After public pushback, City Council places ALPRs on a future agenda
After several residents spoke at the Aug. 4 Cottonwood City Council meeting about Flock...
VVFD, CCFMD boards vote to form the Verde Valley Fire Authority
The newly named Verde Valley Fire Authority was agreed upon unanimously at a special...
Butterfly Enthusiasts of Northern Arizona host mothing event, find nocturnal insects and spiders
Members of the Butterfly Enthusiasts of Northern Arizona flock to insects like...
Based on unofficial Yavapai County election returns on the morning of Monday, July 27, incumbent Councilman Stephen DeWillis will be unseated by 384 votes...
Mother of CCS principal attended the school where she later taught
Cottonwood Community School Principal Heather Wacker said for the past 23 years, if she...
