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Column By John Young Do you remember the Tylenol scare? Not the truly scary one — in 1982 — when seven died from cyanide-tampered capsules. No, not that one. Do …
Editorial: We wish we could ignore him, but . . . Read More
By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – It took her a while, but she figured it out when it could still do her some good. It involved her will to succeed, reach …
Morenci grads using athletic prowess for higher education Read More
Contributed Article/Courtesy City of Safford SAFFORD — The Safford Police Department has officially earned accreditation through the Arizona Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (ALEAP), a distinguished recognition awarded by the Arizona …
Safford Police Department Earns State Accreditation Through ALEAP Read More
Gila Herald Staff Reports TUCSON — A night out in downtown Tucson shattered into violence early Sunday morning, July 19, 2026, leaving nine people wounded and a suspect in critical …
Convicted Felon Identified as Suspect in Senseless Tucson Mass Shooting That Injured 9 Read More
By Gila Herald Staff SUPERIOR — In response to a tragic low-altitude helicopter crash that claimed four lives in Pinal County earlier this year, U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) has …
Sen. Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Following Deadly Superior Helicopter Crash Read More
By Gila Herald Staff GRAHAM COUNTY — Voters heading to the polls for Tuesday’s primary election need to be aware of a major location shift in Safford. For the first …
Safford Stake Center Replaces St. Rose as Vote Center for Tuesday’s Primary Election Read More
A bedroom should help the body slow down, feel calm, and prepare for steady rest. Yet small problems inside the room can disturb sleep before anyone notices the pattern. Heat, …
Signs Your Bedroom Is Working Against Better Sleep Read More
Column By Sen. David Gowan (R, LD-19) Arizona runs on water and power. As a legislator, I’m committed to making sure our state has plenty of each to support future …
OP-Editorial: Legislators, AZ Corporation Commission working together to meet energy demand Read More
Detour in place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT SUPERIOR – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following closures on U.S. Highway …
Full closures scheduled on U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami, July 22-23 Read More
Contributed Article/Courtesy BLM PHOENIX – The Bureau of Land Management, in coordination with its partners in Northeastern Arizona, will lift seasonal fire restrictions in Navajo and Apache counties on July …
Seasonal Fire Restrictions Lifted on BLM-managed Lands in Navajo and Apache Counties Read More