COTTONWOOD —Verde Valley Fair Director Coleen Gilboy is as excited as a camel in an oasis about this year’s Verde Valley Fair. Read MoreVerde Valley Fair Opens
PHOENIX -- State senators voted Wednesday to repeal the 1864 abortion law, leaving just a procedural move to send it to the governor for her anticipated signature. Read MoreAZ Senate votes to repeal 1864 abortion law
An attorney for Cottonwood City Councilmember Derek Palosaari issued a claim for $2 million against the City, the mayor and former employees, seeking damages for “coordinated character assassination.” Read MorePalosaari files $2 million claim against Cottonwood
Three units from Copper Canyon Fire & Medical District responded to a travel trailer on fire next to a residence. Light smoke was coming from the trailer when crews arrived. Engine 811 pul… Read MoreFirefights douse trailer fire
COTTONWOOD – Mingus Union High School’s varsity football team is hitting the grid iron to get in off-season repetitions, but this time, with a new head coach. Read MoreMingus football sees new coach from Texas
The Minnesota Twins are no stranger to unique home-run celebrations. They introduced a fishing vest and toy fishing pole to the dugout last season. This year, a summer sausage has become the object of their affection. Hitting coach David Popkins brought it into the dugout last week and beckoned his players to tap it before their at-bats. The Twins followed with a flurry of big hits. They took the cured meat with them on the road and have since stretched their win streak to 11 games after the sausage returned home safely. Read MoreThe Twins and their lucky home run sausage are home safely with the winning streak still intact
A Pennsylvania man says his emotional support alligator named Wally has gone missing amid the coastal marshes of Georgia. Joie Henney's alligator has attracted thousands of social media followers over the years, with videos and photos showing people petting and cuddling the 5 1/2-foot reptile. Wally's popularity skyrocketed last year when the gator was denied entrance to a Philadelphia Phillies game. Now Henney says the alligator that has helped relieve his depression for nearly a decade vanished April 21 from an outdoor enclosure during a vacation in Brunswick, Georgia. He posted a tearful TikTok video asking people to help “bring my baby back.” Read MoreMan says his emotional support alligator, known for its big social media audience, has gone missing
A 6-year-old house cat from Utah likes hiding and playing with cardboard. The combination of the two made for a stressful trip in an Amazon package that led to a California rescue and a tearful reunion. Carrie Clark says her cat went missing on April 10 without a trace. She got a call seven days later with news the cat had been found in a box of work boots that had been returned to an Amazon warehouse in California. Clark realized the cat must have jumped in the box as her husband prepared to return several pairs of boots that he had tried on. Clark says the fact that Galena was microchipped and that Amazon workers called a co-worker who rescues cats helped get Galena back home safely. Read MoreUtah cat with a fondness for cardboard takes surprise trip to California in an Amazon box
There were many people doing double takes Sunday in North Bend, Washington, after four zebras got loose from their trailer and galloped into a neighborhood. The Washington State Patrol said the zebras were being transported in a trailer, and the driver pulled off Interstate 90 at the North Bend exit to secure the trailer. Somehow the zebras got loose, and trotted past brunch patrons at a restaurant and wound up in a backyard. KING-TV reports that's where two were captured with the help of rodeo professionals. The baby of the herd was later corralled. The fate of the fourth missing zebra wasn't immediately known Monday. Read MoreZebras get loose near highway exit, gallop into Washington community before most are corralled
Cottonwood is home. My family chose Cottonwood because it is such a beautiful place. The good people of Cottonwood welcomed us, and their generous spirit continues to be a great blessing. This spirit is why my family could build such a wonder… Read MoreWhat’s really wrong with this city council starts at the head
COTTONWOOD — Sip, the Verde Valley Wine and Music Experience, brought out the wine drinkers and music fans to several venues in Cornville on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, including the DA Ranch Vineyards in Page Springs where the Naughty Bits ended the festivities. Local Honey pl… Read MoreSip Wine Festival goes down smooth
COTTONWOOD — It makes sense that Arizona’s favorite travel writer Roger Naylor was asked to give a speech on his home turf inside the historic “Studio” at Dead Horse Ranch State Park on Saturday. Read MoreRoger Naylor is for the birds
Ready to adopt a new pet? Check out all the available dogs and cats online at VerdeValleyHumane.org. Then call 928-634-7387 to make an appointment at the Verde Valley Humane shelter, 1520 W. Mingus Ave. in Cottonwood. The Verde Valley Humane Society shelter is open Monday through Sunday, 11 … Read MoreVerde Valley Humane Society Pets of the Week
A “special needs trust” (SNT) is typically created to provide financial support for a disabled individual. Aging parents of a person with Down syndrome might create an SNT to provide for their child’s needs after they have died. Read MoreSenior Matters: Serving as a Special Needs Trustee
Runners compete in the 2024 Annual Vintage Run/Walk in Cottonwood early this morning at Riverfront Park on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The race included a half-marathon, 10K, (seen here at the s… Read More2024 Cottonwood Annual Vintage Run/Walk
Tlaquepaque Art & Shopping Center will be in high celebratory fashion for Cinco De Mayo on May 4, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Featuring the best local and regional talent available; the venue comes alive with the sounds of music, folk and flamenco dancers, and several activities for children. … Read MoreTlaquepaque’s 2024 annual festivities begin
The Village Rotary is set to host its annual Rotary Community Garden Plant Sale & Open House, taking place May 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community Garden, accessible in the Village of Oak Creek via Verde Valley School Road. Read MoreVillage Rotary to host Community Garden Plant Sale, Open House
Tax season is upon us when we reconcile our dues with Uncle Sam. However, it's also a period when some unscrupulous individuals exploit this necessity, conducting scams to defraud unsuspecting taxpayers. Read MoreNavigating Tax Season Safely
The Art in the Roundabouts Committee (AiR) of the Big Park Council is excited to announce that three years of steadfast effort has resulted in five fantastic artwork proposals that meet the established criteria for enhancing the four State Route 179 roundabouts in the Village. Read MoreRoundabout Art Proposals Revealed for Public Comments