Copper Basin News

Hayden baseball on a roll with four more wins

By Nathaniel A. Lopez   The Hayden baseball team continued their hot streak with four wins last week.   On April 5, the Lobos traveled to play against Tempe Prep. The boys started the game off strong, posting 4 runs in the first inning. They kept control the...

Bearcats, Lady ‘Cats adding to their win tallies

By Nathaniel A. Lopez   The Lady 'Cats came out to play last week, winning both of their games.   On March 31, the Ray softball team traveled to Gilbert to play against Leading Edge Academy. The girls were relentless against LEA, defeating them with a final...

Second Annual Gila River Music Festival returns to Kearny April 22-23

 The Gila River Music Festival features a diverse lineup of musical talent, food trucks, vendors and artists. Bring a chair and sit outdoors and enjoy the atmosphere or take a dip in the Gila River. There is something for everyone to enjoy. It is an all age’s...

Lobos post wins over San Manuel, Pima

By Nathaniel A. Lopez   The Hayden baseball team claimed two victories last week.   On March 25, the Lobos hosted San Manuel. The boys held a 1-0 lead until San Manuel made it a 1-1 tie in the third inning. At the beginning of the fourth inning, San Manuel...

Deputy recovering at home following shooting in Dudleyville

  By Jennifer Carnes   Pinal County Sheriff’s Deputy Joel Chase is home from the hospital and recuperating following an officer-involved shooting in Dudleyville.   On Wednesday, March 30, at approximately 7 p.m., Deputy Chase was responding to a...

Naranjo, Pace stepping up with multiple homers

By Nathaniel A. Lopez   The Ray baseball team collected three more wins this past week in games against San Manuel and Tempe Prep.   “Our boys stepped up this last week in a big way,” assistant coach Scott Warren began, “Great offensive performances up and...

Public garden for the Town of Kearny

  The Town of Kearny is getting a public garden space.  The garden will be located down by and across the street from Getsome Motorsports.  The fenced and watered plot sits next to the public works garage in the 1100 block of Emery Drive.   The...

Hayden family loses home to fire

  The Smith family of Hayden lost their home and all their belongings on Tuesday night when a fire engulfed their home on the 700 block of Hayden Avenue.    Hayden Fire Department responded to the blaze with the assistance of Winkleman Fire, Kearny Fire...