http://verdenews.com en-us Sun, 26 May 2013 05:17:17 GMT Daily feed of articles. No commercial use of these feed links is permitted without the written permission of the publisher. http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54383 The City of Cottonwood has contracted with a consultant, Pat Walker, to prepare the analysis for renewed impact fees. Cost of the work is expected to top $50,000. Latest News Sat, 25 May 2013 21:14:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54382 It took the Phoenix office an average of 502.2 days to close a claim Latest News Sat, 25 May 2013 21:08:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54381 A federal judge on Friday found the department run by the self-professed "toughest sheriff in America' was guilty of racial profiling and ordered the agency's practices permanently halted. Latest News Sat, 25 May 2013 21:02:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54380 The Cottonwood Clippers swimming team asked the Cottonwood Council Tuesday to waive annual fees for the used of the outdoor eight-lane swimming pool west of the Cottonwood Recreation Center. Latest News Sat, 25 May 2013 20:59:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54379 A Yavapai County sheriff's deputy who stopped a van for weaving on Interstate 17 discovered the driver allegedly was smuggling nine illegal aliens from Mexico into the United States, a sheriff's spokesman said. Latest News Sat, 25 May 2013 20:58:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54378 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. Latest News Sat, 25 May 2013 20:54:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54377 FLAGSTAFF -- Coconino County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested 25-year-old James Duncan, a transient hitchhiker, originally from Mississippi, for starting a wildfire. Latest News Sat, 25 May 2013 20:50:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54376 Travelers on the State Route 89A near Sedona will soon pass newly painted traffic light structures on SR 89A between Airport and Upper Red Rock Loop roads, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation . Latest News Sat, 25 May 2013 20:49:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54375 Due to the interest expressed on expanding the hours that CAT operates, CAT is pleased to announce that it will be operating regular service on Monday, May 27, Memorial Day. Verde Lynx service will remain unchanged. Latest News Sat, 25 May 2013 20:47:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54374 Verde Valley R.E.A.C.H. (Resource, Enrichment, and Academic Center) for Home-Educator's is now enrolling for summer school. Latest News Sat, 25 May 2013 20:46:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54373 MATForce, in partnership with law enforcement, schools, the medical community and other community partners, has been working to reduce the prescription drug abuse epidemic in our community. Latest News Sat, 25 May 2013 20:45:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54372 The Yavapai Library Network (YLN), in association with the Yavapai County Free Library District and the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, is pleased to announce the availability of Zinio for Libraries, the world's largest collection of digital magazines. Latest News Sat, 25 May 2013 20:44:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54352 PHOENIX -- Refusing to blink, Gov. Jan Brewer late Thursday vetoed five bills sent to her this week by Senate President Andy Biggs despite her threat she would do just that. Latest News Fri, 24 May 2013 18:39:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54330 COTTONWOOD -- The Northern Arizona Boys and Girls Club will share in a grant with students from Mingus Union and Camp Verde High Schools in a program to establish native tree plants and to restore native lands along waterways in the Verde Valley. Latest News Thu, 23 May 2013 19:57:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54329 A reward for information leading to closure of the case has now been increased from $6,000 to $10,000. Latest News Thu, 23 May 2013 19:55:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54328 A red van wrecked just west of the Cornville Road switchbacks Wednesday morning. Verde Valley Fire Marshal Mike Flummer says it appears that the woman drove right off the roadway, and then overcorrected, flipping the car on its side. Latest News Thu, 23 May 2013 19:54:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54327 With the Memorial Day weekend upon us, it's the time when Arizonans flock to their favorite outdoor places. Latest News Thu, 23 May 2013 19:53:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54326 Bergren admitted he was paid to transport the marijuana to a storage unit in Texas. He was booked at the Camp Verde Detention Center on charges including possession of marijuana and remains in custody without bond. Latest News Thu, 23 May 2013 19:51:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54325 PHOENIX -- Calling a woman's rights "unalterably clear,' a federal appeals court on Tuesday struck down Arizona's nearly year-old ban on abortions at 20 weeks and beyond. Latest News Thu, 23 May 2013 19:11:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54322 Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition has received two grants to help older adults transition from hospital to home. VVCC received $7,500 from the Arizona Republic/12 News Season for Sharing campaign and $5,000 from the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation. Latest News Thu, 23 May 2013 19:10:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54321 It's an event for the entire family; old and young, man and woman, so plan to attend the American Legion Post 135 third annual Memorial Day event to be held on May 25, beginning at 11 a.m. at the Cornville Windmill Park. The park is located at 9950 E. Cornville Rd. in Cornville. Latest News Thu, 23 May 2013 19:07:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54320 PHOENIX -- A Christian lawmaker lashed out Wednesday against another legislator for using the time for the daily prayer to instead talk about his secular beliefs. Latest News Thu, 23 May 2013 19:05:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54319 PHOENIX -- State senators gave final approval Wednesday to legislation supporters said would enhance religious freedom while foes argue it will allow people to use their beliefs as an excuse to discriminate. Latest News Thu, 23 May 2013 19:04:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54318 PHOENIX -- Forget fears of sequestration. And never mind the hike in payroll taxes that shrunk paychecks. Latest News Thu, 23 May 2013 19:01:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54317 Camp Verde Fire Dept. officials raced to a one-vehicle rollover on Middle Verde Road about 8 a.m. Thursday. Latest News Thu, 23 May 2013 17:32:00 GMT