Copper Basin News

Copper Corridor Summer Softball comes to a close

By Nathaniel A. Lopez   The 2023 summer softball season came sliding to an end on Thursday, July 20, at the Mammoth softball field.   The Mammoth Fire Department stopped by the field to help cool off the players and other children in attendance, by spraying...

Local salons offer free haircuts for kids

  Shear Expression, Benny the Barber and Marquella's Place Salon are teaming up to put on a back-to-school haircut drive at 115 Copper St. in Mammoth at Shear Expression from 12-3 p.m. on Monday, July 31.   Terry Waddell, Benny Laguna, Marquella Terra and...

Wanda Faith O’Brien

    Wanda Faith O'Brien was born Oct. 22, 1952, in Ray, Arizona. She was the daughter of Clara and Loyd "Snuffy" Palmer Sr. of Ray. She was a graduate from Ray High School in Kearny.    Wanda became a registered nurse and worked in several...

Zavier David Magallanez

    On the morning of Friday, July 7, 2023, Zavier David Magallanez passed away at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center in Glendale, AZ. Zavier was 29 years old.   Zavier was born in the City of Glendale in Maricopa County, AZ at 4:32 a.m. on Oct. 20,...

Kearny Library Update

  Residents of Kearny are anxious for library services return to the Town of Kearny.  Earlier this year, the Town of Kearny had to close the library’s physical location because there were several structural and environmental concerns in the building. ...

Pinal Airpark may soon have a control tower

  Pinal Airpark may soon have a much-needed air traffic control tower thanks to a successful amendment added by U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization package which passed the House last week.  ...

Crafting meet up every Wednesday

    Superior and the greater Copper Corridor area is home to many local artists and crafters.  Local painting classes at local businesses inspired many local crafters and friends to find a place to gather to work on their crafts and projects in a group...

Kearny author invests his all into writing full time

By Nathaniel A. Lopez   On the edge of Kearny resides local author Nicholas Wilkinson, who lives on his property known as Fort Wilkinson with his family, and a few farm animals. Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Wilkinson has been a resident in Kearny...

Kearny Town Lake receiving repairs

    The Kearny Town Lake has been a local and regional recreational amenity for decades.  The area serves as a great place to walk, picnic and enjoy nature.  It is also a refuge for many animals and birds who make their habitat in Kearny. ...

Hayden-Winkelman Little League officially opens 2023 season

      Over the weekend the Hayden Winkleman Little League had opening ceremonies for its 54th year of Little League.   This year, seven teams were pulled together, although due to lack of participation, there will be no Majors baseball division....