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Contributed Article WASHINGTON, D.C. — GIFFORDS PAC, the national gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, congratulated JoAnna Mendoza on her election to serve as the representative for …
Gun safety champion JoAnna Mendoza elected to U.S. House in AZ-06 Read More
By Jon Johnsonjonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY — As election night results roll in across Graham County, local voters have cast their ballots on a bustling slate of municipal contests, school board …
Election Night Update: Graham County Voters Weigh In on Local Races, School Boards, and Key Propositions Read More
The following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Oct. 27 – Nov. 1, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. …
Graham County Jail Booking Report for October 27 – November 1, 2026 Read More
Safford Netters visit No. 14 Seton Catholic By Raymundo Frasquillo GRAHAM COUNTY – The No. 13 Thatcher Eagles (11-3 seeding, 14.3222 rating) host the No. 20 Queen Creek Heritage Gateway …
Eagles host No. 20 Queen Creek Heritage Read More
Wildkats face once-beaten Yetis in Flagstaff By Raymundo Frasquillo STATEWIDE – The No. 10 Fort Thomas Apaches (10-5 seeding, 6.0442 rating) meet No. 7 North Phoenix Prep (14-3, 15.5842) while …
The Fort meets Gladiators for the first round Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — A Graham County Sheriff’s Deputy has been terminated from the agency following his arrest on a charge of disorderly conduct stemming from an alleged …
Graham County Sheriff’s Deputy Fired Following Domestic Arrest Read More
Column By Mike Bibb I fumbled Anthropology 101 and similar courses on human evolution, but I noticed that not everyone seems to have evolved at the same pace. How come? …
Editorial: Why didn’t everything evolve? Read More
Donate blood at Eastern Arizona College on Nov. 5 and become a hero for patients counting on lifesaving blood donations Contributed Article THATCHER — The community is invited to become …
Arizona’s Largest Single-Day Red Cross Blood Drive Aims to Save Hundreds of Lives Read More
GRAHAM COUNTY — Polls are officially open across Graham County for today’s Election Day. Registered voters have several options across the county to cast their ballots. All designated Election Day …
Election Day Guide: Where to Cast Your Ballot in Graham County Today Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY — Surging floodwaters along the Gila River have forced public safety authorities to close key river crossings in eastern and western Graham County, blocking …
Rising Gila River Water Forces Bridge Closures; Driver Cited After Getting Car Stranded on Flooded Bryce/Eden Road Read More