Camp Verde News

INTERSTATE 40 - Wednesday, a K9 deputy stopped a black Ford Sedona on Interstate 40, after the deputy saw the vehicle was following too closely to an 18-wheel truck and tractor.

Verde Valley R.E.A.C.H. for Home-Educator's is now enrolling for summer school. Enroll now in Summer Bridges Curriculum to help your child with the following: Maintain Basic Skills this Summer at Home, Practice Early Skills for the Next Grade Level, Designed so that Your Child Can Work on Their Own, Teacher Support, Exciting and Entertaining ... (more)

On May 15, the Camp Verde Town Council announced that Library Services and Technology Act grants totaling $33,455 have been awarded to the Camp Verde Community Library.

Photo courtesy of ACU Athletics Steve Schwepker Arizona Christian University Sports Information Director PHOENIX, Ariz.

Joanna Dodder/The Daily Courier Yavapai Cemetery Association volunteer Norma Read places flags on veterans' graves at the historic Citizens' Cemetery in Prescott, in preparation for the Memorial Day observance.

Dan Maxson was last seen by his family at his home May 10. Maxson's family reported him missing Friday May 16 and he was entered into the national database as a missing person.

Kristi Gagnon, Camp Verde Fire District/Courtesy photo A vehicle fire presents a challenge to students who must determine the cause of the blaze.

MATFORCE Executive Director Merilee Fowler and Prescott Valley Interim Chief of Police James Edelstein display prescription drug drop boxes that are now available at 10 locations throughout the county.

Five years ago, Russell Grover did not know how to ride a motorcycle. On May 13, Grover became Camp Verde's first motorcycle officer.

From the Camp Verde Fire District: Dan was last seen by his family at his home in Camp Verde the morning of May 10.

As a small child on the island of Maui, Sam Plunkett first learned how to cook authentic Hawaiian barbecued food.

Steve Goetting of Verde Entertainments recently approached the Town of Camp Verde for help running the annual Pecan & Wine Festival.

He was the Yavapai County administrator from 1982 until 2007, when he retired. But not long after that, the Board of Supervisors realized the county would need someone to oversee a major series of building projects.

Since students at the school are responsible for doing community service work, the school partnered with Folksville USA to pick up trash from the intersection to the Maverik gas station on Finnie Flat Road.

The Queen of Heaven is so revered for her relationship with Christ and her love and guidance of her earthly children, the Catholic Church has dedicated the month of May in her honor.

At tonight's Camp Verde Town Council work session, the Council will discuss contracting with eCivis for grant research that could help fund the Town's Capital Improvements Plan.

Gary Simpkins and Gregg Gould will present a special night of folk music at Thanks A Latte in Camp Verde on Thursday starting at 6:30 p.m. Thanks A Latte Espresso Cafe is located at 348 S. Main St.

The HELPS program is a comprehensive physical for student-athletes and administrators hope to expand it to prevention in the coming years.

A diverse group of Verde Valley residents, that including politicians, land owners, business people and residents gathered in Flagstaff Friday for a chance to campaign for the improvement of the Camp Verde area segment of State Route 260.

On Friday, May 10, at about 10:30 p.m., Yavapai County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to the 13000 block of E. Central Avenue in response to a 911 hang-up. Deputies arrived within three minutes, said Yavapai County Sheriff's spokesman Dwight D'Evelyn. D'Evelyn said a woman in her 50s answered the door.