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SAFFORD – Animal rights organization PETA is raising alarms ahead of the Jordan World Circus’s performance in Safford this weekend, highlighting the case of Viola, a 56-year-old elephant dubbed the …
PETA Warns of Potential Danger as Elephant with Escape History Heads to Safford Circus Read More
Column By Mike Bibb Can an old crow give the mighty Bald Eagle a headache? Never gave it much thought until I came across an article on eagles and crows simultaneously …
Editorial: Giving An Eagle A Headache Read More
Contributed Article Washington, D.C. — In a rare show of cross-party cooperation, U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and John Boozman (R-AR) have introduced the Futureproofing Local Operations for Water Systems …
Bipartisan Bill Targets Aging Rural Water Systems with Modernization and Cybersecurity Boost Read More
PHOENIX – With just one week remaining before the March 10 deadline, fiber-fueled internet provider Sparklight is encouraging eligible schools and organizations to apply for its 2026 “Dream Bigger” contest. The …
One Week Left to Apply for $30,000 in STEM Funding through Sparklight’s 2026 “Dream Bigger” Contest Read More
By Alysa Horton and Zach Bradshaw/Cronkite News WASHINGTON – Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert, who have long argued that presidents lack the power to go to war without congressional approval, set aside …
Biggs, Schweikert back Trump on Iran conflict despite past war power stance Read More
Planning your future requires more than just picking a date to stop working. It involves a series of calculated moves to build a lifestyle that remains comfortable for decades. Many …
Tips for Planning Your Retirement the Right Way Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PHOENIX – In a display of sheer dominance and sharpshooting prowess, the Fort Thomas Apaches boys basketball team captured its 13th Arizona 1A state championship with …
Apaches dominate Tigers to win 1A Boys Basketball Championship Read More
By Zach Bradshaw/Cronkite News WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran, including air strikes that killed the country’s supreme leader, has put two Arizona Republicans in a delicate position. …
Skeptics of Trump’s war power and rivals for governor, Biggs and Schweikert, tread lightly on Iran Read More
Fraudsters are trying to get your personal information and money Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT PHOENIX – Another scam text making the rounds claims you owe the Arizona Department of Vehicles (sic) …
Heads up: Another scam text claims you owe for an unpaid ticket Read More
Staff Reports SAFFORD — Randy Nesseth, 38, remains detained at the Graham County Adult Detention Facility on $50,000 bond after his arrest on March 1 in connection with a reported …
Man jailed following violent domestic incident in Graham County desert Read More