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By Lori Dugan/EA THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s Fine Arts Division is wrapping up the spring semester with a dynamic lineup of performances showcasing student talent, faculty artistry, and community …
EA Fine Arts closes season with concerts and student theater production Read More
By Tiffany Raines/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s English Department held its annual English Honors Night last week. The night opened with EAC choir members singing the Alma Mater. Then, …
EA’s English Department honors students Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Have some unsightly trash around your home you’d like to haul to the dump? How about getting rid of it at no charge? For …
Free landfill dumping during Community Pride Days on April 23 – 25 Read More
Natural gas keeps your home warm and your food hot. It is a reliable fuel source that millions of families rely on every day. Even with its benefits, gas requires …
Keeping Your Family Safe: The Essentials of Gas Line Safety Read More
The desert sun bakes the dry earth, and wind whistles through empty windows. Arizona holds many secrets within its dusty borders. Old mining camps sit silent and forgotten under the …
Beyond the Valley: Exploring Arizona’s Top Ghost Towns Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PHOENIX – Lookout world, Ashlynn’s back in town and sporting a new shade of purple. Pima and EAC former standout post player Ashlynn Chlarson is heading …
Ashlynn Chlarson returns to Arizona roots, commits to Grand Canyon University Read More
Award cites complex runway renovation project that enhances safety, operations TUSAYAN – Grand Canyon National Park Airport, operated by the Arizona Department of Transportation, has been named the state Airport …
Grand Canyon National Park Airport is the 2026 ADOT Airport of the Year Read More
Lists net income of $881 million for the first quarter Staff Reports PHOENIX — Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) on Thursday posted robust first-quarter results, driven by elevated realized prices for …
Freeport-McMoRan reports strong first-quarter 2026 results, beating earnings expectations amid high copper and gold prices Read More
Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection TUCSON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers conducting outbound enforcement operations at the Area Port of Nogales, Ariz., seized an RPG launcher tube, …
CBP Officers seize weapons and parts at the DeConcini crossing Read More
Favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work SPRINGERVILLE — The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests are planning prescribed fire operations beginning as early as Thursday, April 23, pending all required approvals. …
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests prepares for prescribed fires on Clifton Ranger District Read More