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07/19/2025
TRAFFIC ALERT _ The Main Street Improvements Project was under way in the middle of Old Town Saturday morning, July 19, 2025. This includes removing and replacing the asphalt pavement along Main Street (from the City limits to Cactus Street). Phase 3 (Cactus Street to Willard Street): On Sunday, July 20 to Sunday, August 3, construction activities will occur at night from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., with road closures in place 24-hours-a-day. Construction activities include removing and replacing the asphalt pavement along Main Street, from Cactus Street to Willard Street. during this work, Main Street will be closed to all traffic. (VVN/Vyto Starinskas)
Amid the ashes of the Grand Canyon Lodge, firefighters from the Complex Incident Management Team paused to raise the American flag today—a symbol of resilience, unity, and hope.
Thanks to the swift actions of emergency responders and partners, nearly 900 visitors and employees were safely evacuated ahead of the Dragon Bravo Fire’s advance. No injuries have been reported.
As we reflect on what has been lost, we are also reminded of the strength in community and the courage of those on the frontlines. Recovery will take time, but this place—and the people who care for it—will endure.
CIMT Dragon Bravo Fire Photo, July 18, 2025
07/18/2025
Aerial footage from July 14, 2025, shows smoke from the Dragon Bravo Fire on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park and also the burned lodge. https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=748015881503122
07/18/2025
Mingus Union alum Trey Peters signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an undrafted free agent on Thursday, July 17.
Mingus Union alum Trey Peters signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an undrafted free agent on Thursday, July 17.
07/18/2025
Verde Valley BJJ welcomes Riley Golden for rare seminar
COTTONWOOD — Riley Golden, a two-time IBJFF American National Champion, and brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu paid a visit to Cottonwood and held a...
07/17/2025
CVMO arrest man for intending to sell drugs, posts a cautionary Facebook message to drug dealers
CAMP VERDE — On Monday, July 14, at 5 a.m., the Camp Verde Marshal’s Office arrested a man for transportation of dangerous drugs for sale,...
07/17/2025
Exactly one month after announcing her run for state senate at the NO KINGS march in Cottonwood, Christine Dargon tells the Verde Independent on July 14 that she is denouncing her bid.
COTTONWOOD – Christine Dargon of Rimrock renounced her run for state senate on July 14, exactly a month after she announced it, due to the lack of support, endorsements, and
07/17/2025
Amid power outages and sheets of rain, the Yavapai County Flood District says to not expect any flooding from last night's rain swell.
COTTONWOOD — The Yavapai County Flood District reports that as of July 17 at 9 a.m., the Cottonwood Public Works yard has received 0.31 inches of rain, and the Yavapai
07/17/2025
UPDATE: The United States Attorney's Office of Arizona said owners of Northern Arizona businesses were arrested for employment practices.
COTTONWOOD — C**t Grill locations in Cottonwood, Prescott, Prescott Valley, the Village of Oak Creek and Foley, Alabama, were raided by Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and
07/16/2025
Slide Rock Park gets No Trace designation
SEDONA — Slide Rock State Park, Arizona’s most popular natural water park, visited by more than 2,000 people a day in the summer, is the first...
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