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Boy dies after being buried under sand dune at state park
A 13-year-old Utah boy has died from his injuries a day after a sand dune he was digging in collapsed and buried him at a state park, officials said Monday.
Chino Valley council honors police with Life Saving Awards
Teenagers were hugging the Chino Valley Police officers. Not something you expect to see often, but the Chino Valley High School students were grateful because the officers had saved their lives following a two-vehicle accident.
Thomas, after 17 years, still sees working at Chino Valley Senior Center ‘a privilege’
Cyndi Thomas went from an at-home mom to working at the Chino Valley Senior Center where she is constantly interacting with people.
- Mountain Valley Splash swimming pool opens May 28
- Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce has new home; grand opening May 19
- Senate votes to investigate Wendy Rogers after controversial comments
- Memorial Day Observance event to be held at Citizens’ Cemetery
- County supervisors to consider allocating ARPA grants toward water, sewer systems in unincorporated areas
- CCJ selects veteran agency leader to propel agency’s homeless housing mission as executive director
- Crooks Fire remains 96% contained as incident management team transfers command to Forest Service
- 4 BMHS seniors earn prestigious state, national scholarships
- Bloom where you’re planted: How a south Phoenix farm harnesses Mother Earth
- Exchange: What to know about history of inmates' last meals
- Arizona regents' grant ramps up study of Valley Fever, ozone
- Prescott Valley signs IGA with Prescott, county for open space, recreation on Glassford Hill
- Chino Valley in Brief: Road 41/2 North to be closed; 2nd floor of CVPD building gets concrete
- Prescott Valley in Brief: Police Foundation’s ‘Thank the Blue’ is May 18
- YCSO still searching for missing Prescott Valley man, 74, last seen hiking May 13 on Mingus Mountain
- Photo Gallery: Cruisin in to help local veterans
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Parra says he is retiring as player, becoming Nats assistant
Gerardo Parra says he is retiring from baseball after 12 seasons in the major leagues and will become a special assistant to Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo.
Dodgers return to form with 5-4 win over Bumgarner, D-backs
Chris Taylor hit a two-run homer and Tony Gonsolin pitched six innings of three-hit ball in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-4 victory over Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night.
Yavapai wins Region 1 title, advances to nationals May 24 in Yuma
Yavapai College’s softball team qualified for the NJCAA Division I National Tournament May 14 at Bill Vallely Field in Prescott by capturing the program’s second straight Region 1 title.
- After Game 7 win, Mavericks will enjoy, prepare for Warriors
- States hands off when it comes to NCAA, athlete compensation
- D-backs, Orioles picking themselves up after 2021 failures
- Northern Arizona Wranglers best Tucson Sugar Skulls, 36-21, May 14
- Doncic leads Mavs over Suns 123-90 in Game 7 blowout
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Update: Passenger who landed plane says 'hand of God' was with him
A Florida man with no flying experience who kept his cool while landing a small plane says “the hand of God” was with him after the pilot collapsed at the controls.
Bracing for her future: Baby giraffe fitted with orthotic
Over the past three decades Ara Mirzaian has fitted braces for everyone from Paralympians to children with scoliosis. But Msituni was a patient like none other — a newborn giraffe.
Sherpa woman climbs Everest for 10th time, breaks own record
A Nepali Sherpa broke her own record as the most successful female climber of Mount Everest by reaching the summit of the world's highest peak Thursday.
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One Man's Rant: A Jack of many trades ...
Chino Valley Mayor Jack Miller wanted to be a police officer when he was young. But that was before he saw Phoenix TV coverage of a fugitive who had killed his wife and fled.
Talk of the Town: Arizona’s fire districts are in crisis, need our help
When you dial 911 in an emergency, you rightfully expect your local fire department to show up promptly. If you live in an urban area where 911 response times typically average about five or six minutes, a rapid response is the norm.
Editorial cartoon (2): May 17, 2022
Editorial cartoon (2): May 17, 2022
Reader Poll:
Former Rep. Noel Campbell dropped from the AZ Senate race because of a smear/attack campaign. When are such "attacks" OK?
- They are not. Period. Politics like this have no place in elections.
- "Smear" tactics are OK, if based on fact / truth.
- I don't care / don't vote.
160 total votes
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Reader Poll:
Former Rep. Noel Campbell dropped from the AZ Senate race because of a smear/attack campaign. When are such "attacks" OK?
- They are not. Period. Politics like this have no place in elections.
- "Smear" tactics are OK, if based on fact / truth.
- I don't care / don't vote.
160 total votes
See past polls
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Student of the Week: Rosie Bailon (Chino Valley Unified School District)
The Chino Valley Unified School District would like to recognize Rosie Bailon of Territorial Early Childhood Center as our Student of the Week.
Cooking: Delicious history of cheesecake!
Rich, creamy and decadent, cheesecake is enjoyed across the globe. There are many famous cheesecake bakeries in North America, and those who can’t resist digging their forks into this beloved dessert may assume that cheesecake traces its origins there.
For Your Safety: Don’t flash cash; assume you’re being watched
Hubby and wife check into a beautiful 5-star hotel domestically or in a foreign land. It is their 25th wedding anniversary! They are treated like royalty by the front desk staff and are given tickets for a free executive massage!
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Hillig, Estrada and Stallone winners of 2022 Prescott Valley Chamber scholarships
The Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce this month announced the recipients of the 2022 Chamber Scholarships.
Adoption Spotlight: Abrianna and Serenity
Abrianna and Serenity love riding their bikes and eating spaghetti. Abrianna is very creative and loves to draw and read and plays percussion in the school band. Little sister Serenity likes board games, singing, going to the movies and going out for ice cream.
Adoption Spotlight: Alacia
Alacia, who goes by Ally, is happy, imaginative girl who spends her time reading, making up her own jokes and writing her own stories.
Obituaries see more>
Obituary: Ronald Gary Harkins
Change of location for Ronald Gary Harkins memorial service.
Obituary: Karl Frederick Kaub
Karl Frederick Kaub engineer, musician, classic toy train enthusiast, collector and a 20-year resident of Prescott, Arizona died March 3, 2022 at the age of 92.
Obituary: William 'Bill' L. Arnett
What’s not to love about a guy who loved his family almost as much as he loved his dogs; who could turn a barn into a beautiful living room wall; who was always the last one telling stories around a fire pit. Yes, that’s our Bill.
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Congress dives into UFOs, but no signs of extraterrestrials
Congress held its first hearing in half a century Tuesday on unidentified flying objects. And no, there is still no government confirmation of extraterrestrial life.
Big cross-border tunnel found linking Tijuana, San Diego
U.S. authorities on Monday announced the discovery of a major drug smuggling tunnel — running about the length of a six football fields — from Mexico to a warehouse in an industrial area in the U.S.
Once a powerful symbol in Russia, McDonald's withdraws
Two months after the Berlin Wall fell, another powerful symbol opened its doors in the middle of Moscow: a gleaming new McDonald’s.
