http://verdenews.com en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 02:16:21 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=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 http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54312 CAMP VERDE -- A 55-year-old Camp Verde man reported missing last Sunday has been found dead. Latest News Wed, 22 May 2013 19:34:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54310 Four people were flown to Phoenix-area hospitals Tuesday when the vehicle they were traveling in rolled off of Interstate 17 near Camp Verde. Latest News Wed, 22 May 2013 04:02:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54309 In a race that pitted two incumbent Cottonwood City Council members against each other, Tim Elinski emerged the victor over Linda Norman in Tuesday's Cottonwood general election by almost a 60 to 40 percent margin. Latest News Wed, 22 May 2013 03:50:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54303 More than 200 Mingus Union High School Seniors will graduate Friday evening. Latest News Wed, 22 May 2013 02:41:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54302 VERDE VALLEY -- The Camp Verde area already had a long-established kayaking concession on the Verde River as a recreational and profitable pastime between the White Bridge and Beasley Flats. Regular float trips now ply the river at that end of the Verde Valley. Float trips along other sections of the river are typically casual. Latest News Tue, 21 May 2013 20:37:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54297 Cottonwood Police are looking for financial support for the placement of a Law Enforcement Hero Statue to be placed at the entrance to the Cottonwood Police station. Latest News Tue, 21 May 2013 20:35:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54300 16-year-old Kyle Moloney, a sophomore at Mingus Union High School, won a brand new Chevrolet Sonic from the Larry Green dealership in Cottonwood, the grand prize in their annual "Cool to Stay In School" contest, on Saturday, May 18. Latest News Tue, 21 May 2013 20:35:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54294 PHOENIX -- Saying the Senate vote is not enough, Gov. Jan Brewer won't lift her vow to veto other legislation until lawmakers make more progress on her plan to expand Medicaid. Latest News Tue, 21 May 2013 20:34:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54295 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. Latest News Tue, 21 May 2013 20:34:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54292 COTTONWOOD -- In cooperation with the National Forests and Yavapai County, the City of Cottonwood is implementing fire restrictions effective today (Wednesday) at 8 a.m. Latest News Tue, 21 May 2013 20:33:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54291 A 55-year old Camp Verde man, Dan Maxson, has been reported missing since May 10. Latest News Tue, 21 May 2013 20:32:00 GMT http://verdenews.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=54290 COTTONWOOD -- When a bouncer asked two customers to leave the Rockin' B just before 3 a.m. Saturday morning, they jumped in a red Volvo and then wheeled around right in front of the bar's front door. Latest News Tue, 21 May 2013 20:31:00 GMT