As the holidays approach, we will be checking our lists and, much like Santa, checking them twice. We can all avoid being on Santa’s naughty list, by shopping local this holiday season. Across the entire Copper Corridor, there are a variety of...
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Free virtual diabetes prevention program
One in three adults are estimated to have prediabetes, and most do not know it. In Arizona, this means around 1.8 million adults are at high risk for type 2 diabetes. In response to this increasing problem, the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension...
Visitors to the Arizona National Scenic Trail near Kearny recommended to take extra precautions around wild animals after potential rabies incident
Hikers and campers on the Arizona National Scenic Trail near Kearny in the East of Pinal County will see Public Notices posted on the trail, bringing awareness to a recent incident that Maricopa County Public Health officials deemed a suspected rabies case....
Omicron hits local school district and community hard
Once again, COVID-19 hit the Hayden-Winkelman Unified School District and community hard and caused a short pause in the school year for more than 300 students. The district health department worked overtime to test hundreds of students and community...
Shop Local: Heart Song Galleria
In April 2020, COVID-19 brought much of Arizona’s economy to a screeching halt. All businesses not deemed “essential” were ordered closed by Arizona’s governor Doug Ducey. The lockdown continued for nearly two months. When Gov. Ducey finally gave the go ahead...
Support Local: Family First Pregnancy Care Center and Family Diaper Bank
In April 2020, COVID-19 brought much of Arizona’s economy to a screeching halt. All businesses not deemed “essential” were ordered closed by Arizona’s governor Doug Ducey. The lockdown continued for nearly two months. When Gov. Ducey finally gave the go ahead...
Hayden shuts out Bearcats, 68-0
By Nathaniel A. Lopez Copper Basin News On Friday, October 1, the Hayden Lobos met with the Ray Bearcats underneath the lights of the Ray High School football field for the annual rivalry game. At the time, the Lobos held a 3-2 record while the Bearcats held a...
Lonny Lloyd McNavage
Lonny Lloyd McNavage passed away on Friday, Sept. 24, at his residence in Kearny, Arizona. Lonny was born to Chester John McNavage and Jeanette Mary (Zarkausky) McNavage on Aug. 5, 1951 in Omaha, Nebraska. Lonny was a lifelong devout...
Kearny Police Report – October 6, 2021
Items are given to the Copper Basin News by the Kearny Police Department and reflect information available at the time the report is compiled. Activity listed Sept. 19 – Oct. 2. Sept. 21 Mark A. Atchley, 60, was arrested in the...
Copper Town Days celebration and car show set for Oct. 9
Year after year, for nine years, October has been a time for fun-seeking locals, as well as visitors pouring into the Tri-Community from far and wide, gathered together to celebrate their love of cars, cuisine and desert living at the Copper Town Days Car Show...