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Thatcher boys slip past Benson for first-place finish By Raymundo Frasquillo TOMBSTONE – Morenci will be one of 11 teams attending the rescheduled Justin Prevatte Cross Country Classic on Wednesday, …
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By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – In an unfortunate twist of irony, a woman who showed up at the Graham County Courthouse seeking legal protection ended up leaving in handcuffs …
Woman Arrested for Aggravated DUI After Driving Drunk to Courthouse Read More
Gila Herald Staff Reports PERIDOT — The San Carlos Apache Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Stevie Ironshell in connection with a homicide that occurred …
San Carlos Apache Police Department Seeks Public Assistance Locating Homicide Suspect Read More
Gila Herald Staff Reports PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) has released a new, eight-minute video detailing the ongoing impact and coordinated efforts behind Operation Desert Guardian …
Arizona DPS Releases New Video Highlighting Statewide Impact of Operation Desert Guardian Read More
By Senna James/Cronkite News WILLCOX – Once known as a prime place for pumpkin cultivation, Arizona’s harvested acreage of the crop has dwindled over the years. From 125 farms in the …
Pumpkins in the desert: how Apple Annie’s Orchard grows pumpkins in Arizona’s unforgiving climate Read More
The following is a list of bookings from the Greenlee County Adult Detention Facility from Oct. 18 – 24, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Greenlee County Jail Booking Report for October 18 – 24, 2026 Read More
Gila Herald Staff Reports THATCHER — Momentum is powerful in October football, and the Thatcher Eagles are riding a high-octane wave into the final stretch of the regular season. On …
Eagles Soar Past Sabino 37-13, Set Sights on Coolidge Showdown Read More
Wildcats take on Guardians in Sierra Vista By Raymundo Frasquillo WILLCOX – The Shaye Klump-coached No. 22 Willcox Cowgirls (10-6 seeding, 4.8286 rating) host the Dan Romero-coached No. 30 Tombstone …
Willcox welcomes Tombstone on Wednesday Read More
Column By Mike Bibb I’ve heard there’s a difference between answering in court “No” or “I don’t know” to a question. Sometimes, “Not to my knowledge” is expressed. Which is it? …
Editorial: Elephants, Airplanes and “Not To My Knowledge” Read More
The drive feels clean off the paddle. You step into the shot, add pace, and aim at the opening between your opponents. Then the ball lands beyond the baseline. A …
When Hitting Harder Stops Helping Your Pickleball Game Read More