The Verde Independent

The Verde Independent serves as the community newspaper for the people of Cottonwood, Arizona. Established in 1948 by Richard Brann, the paper's initial offices were constructed using surplus Quonset huts from World War II. These original structures were situated on a river rock foundation in Smelter City, Arizona. Over the years, the buildings have been expanded and updated, and they continue to function as the headquarters for the Verde Independent. The newspaper is released three times a week by Western News & Info.

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Prescott native Chase Hinton executive produces action comedy ‘Bride Hard’

3 days ago | verdenews.com | Jesse Bertel

‘Bride Hard,’ a new action comedy directed by Simon West and starring Rebel Wilson, opened June 20, and one of the film’s executive producers has roots in Prescott. Chase Hinton, a graduate of Prescott High School, now works in Hollywood as head of development at Balcony 9 Productions. His work on ‘Bride Hard’ marks a significant moment for the local talent, whose career in film and television has included both scripted and unscripted projects.
City firefighter fuels up a $100,000 win

3 days ago | verdenews.com | Vyto Starinskas

COTTONWOOD — Cottonwood Firefighter/Paramedic Janine Jaber's routine stop for gas at the Circle K on Mingus Avenue turned into a $100,000 bonus. Jaber works at the Cottonwood firehouse but lives in Phoenix. The firefighter said she fuels up at the Cottonwood Circle K five times a week because it’s usually cheaper than in Phoenix and she gets her water, her energy drink and a snack there. kAm“$@ x ;FDE 4@>>FE6 FA 96C6 2?
Garrison resigns city P&Z, joins county P&Z

4 days ago | verdenews.com | Vyto Starinskas

COTTONWOOD — Former City Planning and Zoning Commissioner Randy Garrison is now a Yavapai County Planning Commissioner Garrison after he was named to the Yavapai County Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, June 18, and resigned from the Cottonwood City P&Z on Thursday morning. Garrison is a former Yavapai County District 3 supervisor and served before Supervisor Donna Michaels and current Supervisor Nikki Check. kAm%96 *2G2A2: r@F?EJ $FA6CG:D@CD 2AAC@G65 v2CC:D@?
Jerome looks at parking spots again

4 days ago | verdenews.com | Vyto Starinskas

JEROME — The ghost of the Cuban Queen rose again during a discussion at the Jerome Planning and Zoning Commission while the public was presented an early peek at proposed regulations to regulate parking for commercial parking in the commercial district.
Newstand will be window to town's economic future

4 days ago | verdenews.com | Vyto Starinskas

CLARKDALE — In a rare joint meeting of the town’s Planning Commission and Historic Preservation Commission approved an amendment to the design plan of the former Newstand Bar renovation project at 909 Main St. that allows the business to keep its three-fold windows that open to the sidewalk.
APS proposes 13.99 percent rate increase

4 days ago | verdenews.com | Vyto Starinskas

COTTONWOOD — You don’t have to wait to get shocked to open your next electric bill. APS has already proposed a 13.99% rate increase, and the company is letting people know now. kAm“(6 F?56CDE2?5 C:D:?8 4@DED 2C6 :>A24E:?8 D@ >2?J 2DA64ED @7 4FDE@>6CD’ =:G6D E@52J[” D2:5 %65 v6:D=6C[ p!$ AC6D:56?E 2?5 rt~[ @? uC:52J[ yF?6 `b]k^AmkAm“(6 2=D@ F?56CDE2?5 :E :D ?6G6C 2 8@@5 E:>6 E@ D66 3:==D :?4C62D6[” v6:D=6C D2:5] “%92E’D H9J H6’C6 7@4FD65 @? 5@:?8 @FC A2CE E@ <66A @FC 4@DED 5@H? 2D >F49 2D H6 42?
Always ‘involved’: David Hines to retire after 47 years in Arizona education, 17 serving AIA

1 week ago | verdenews.com | Payne Moses

PHOENIX – It was June 1975 and the clock read 6 p.m. That meant David Hines and a host of his teammates were meeting for another scorching hot football practice at Mesa Community College. He was listed as a defensive back on the depth chart, but that didn’t prevent Hines from helping his friend and backup quarterback Dan Manucci with his craft. kAm“x 4@F=5 2=H2JD C6=J @? s2G6 E@ 42E49 D@>6 6IEC2 32==D 2?5 5@ D@>6 6IEC2 H@C< H:E9 >6[” |2?F44: D2:5]k^AmkAmp?5 9:D 8:G6? A@D:E:@?
House GOP budget rejected by Senate Republicans, Gov. Hobbs

1 week ago | verdenews.com | Jakob Thorington

First, House Democrats and Gov. Katie Hobbs rejected the House GOP budget proposal. Now, Senate Republicans have rejected the spending package shortly before introducing their bipartisan deal with Hobbs. “This budget is viable, unlike the fantasyland budget proposed in the House,” said President Pro Tempore T.J. Shope in a news release today. Sen. John Kavanagh also called on House Republicans to support the Senate’s budget, acknowledging Hobbs has already vowed to veto the House budget.
Peter Frampton: A lifetime of music

2 weeks ago | verdenews.com | Chris Ortiz

Peter Frampton grew up in a world that not a lot of people from the United States can relate to. However, growing up in his humble beginnings in what was still a bombed-out London after World War II only gave the young musician the motivation to do what he would come to call his life work. “I do remember playing in bombed out buildings, they were everywhere. I didn’t understand what it was but I think it was one of the best times to be born, for me it was,” Frampton said with a laugh.
Molly Miller eager to start 1st season with ASU women’s basketball

2 weeks ago | verdenews.com | Payne Moses

TEMPE – Two and a half months have come and gone since Molly Miller became the newest coach of the Arizona State women’s basketball team. After the whirlwind that comes with a conference switch-up and crosstown move, she and her squad are getting after it. kAm“}@H E92E x 42? D6EE=6 :? 2?5 86E >J C@FE:?6 H:E9 >J E62>[ x’> ;FDE E96 92AA:6DE A6CD@? @? E96 A=2?6E C:89E ?@H[” E96 7@C>6C vC2?5 r2?J@? 4@249 D2:5 (65?6D52J @? 52J E9C66 @7 DF>>6C 42>A 2E (62E96CFA r6?E6C]k^AmkAm%96 $F?