Copper Basin News

Pinal County’s Economic Prosperity

  The work completed by the Pinal County Board of Supervisors over the past decade has not only lifted the County into a top tier location for high value-added business locations, but is has also set the foundation for even better things to come.   In a recent...

The Oldest Lawman

The Town of Superior’s history since the 1870s and even after its founding in 1902 has been unique. In the early days the Apaches roamed the area and miners, ranchers and army troops arrived and began to settle the places in and around what is now known as Superior....

Christopher Boyd-England mails the first letter to Santa in Kearny

  Christopher Boyd-England was first this year to mail his holiday wishes to Santa Claus.   The five-year-old writes: “Dear Santa, I want this for Christmas Transformer Toy Paw Patrol Vehicle with character. I was a good boy. Chris <3”   Christopher had...

Delays on State Route 77 in Winkelman to begin Nov. 30

Motorists who use the Gila River Bridge on State Route 77 in Winkelman should expect intermittent delays starting Tuesday, Dec. 1, while bridge girders are placed on the west side of the new bridge.   Crews will need to close the bridge occasionally for about 15...

Juanita Sharae Church

Juanita Church   Juanita Sharae Church was born May 16, 1971 in Page, Arizona to loving parents, Richard Church and Alva Evans.  Our precious angel went to her maker to leave us here missing her on Nov. 18, 2020.   Juanita never met a stranger she...

Mayor and Councilwoman recognized for many years of service

  At the Nov. 16 meeting of the Kearny Town Council, Mayor Debra Sommers and Councilwoman Sheila Stephenson were recognized for the many years of service.   Mayor Sommers served a total of 20 years and Councilwoman Stephenson has served 16 years consecutively....

Kearny Vet honored at Norm’s IGA

  He served his country, answering the call when the nation needed him. George Armenta, who is now 90 years old and living in Kearny, served in the Army during the Korean War.   Earlier this month, George was honored by Norm’s IGA in Kearny. They had balloons and...

HWUSD getting a makeover

  The Hayden High School and Leonor Hambly K-8 Elementary School classrooms are getting a new look with the old carpet being replaced with polished concrete. The project is being done through a school facilities flooring grant for more than $500,000 and it is in...