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By Jon Johnson/Gila Heraldjonjohnsonnews@gmail.com CLIFTON — A joint operation between the Greenlee County Sheriff’s Office and the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) SWAT team executed a high-risk search warrant …
DPS SWAT assists Greenlee Sheriff in high-risk Clifton raid; firearms seized, suspected Mexican Mafia associate arrested Read More
By Raymundo Frasquillo CHANDLER – The Marcie Lopeman-coached No. 7 Thatcher Eagles (9-1, 15.3395 rating) visit the No. 15 and 3A Metro Mountain Region Chandler Seton Catholic Sentinels (7-5, 9.5713) …
Thatcher Chandler-bound on Wednesday Read More
Indiana Jones suffered broken ribs, a broken collarbone, severe liver damage, and injuries to her kidneys and lungs By Jon Johnson/Gila Herald jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MOUNT GRAHAM — An 18-year-old Thatcher woman …
Teen flown to Tucson hospital after being crushed by a log on Mount Graham expected to make a full recovery Read More
Column By Max Powers Back in April 2024, facing escalating legal challenges and massive bills, Donald Trump held a private dinner for top oil and gas executives at Mar-a-Lago. His …
Editorial: The true price of Big Oil’s influence on Washington—and your wallet Read More
Gila Herald Staff Reports GRAHAM COUNTY — Proving once again that “many hands make light work,” local volunteer groups and community quilters recently joined forces for a heartwarming community project …
Local organizations collaborate to craft 40 quilts for children of fallen heroes Read More
The following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Sept. 29 – Oct. 4, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. …
Graham County Jail Booking Report for September 29 – October 4 Read More
By Jon Johnson/Gila Heraldjonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA — Work has officially kicked off on the Arizona Department of Transportation’s (ADOT) $20.7 million Highway 70 repaving project, starting this week with concrete and …
ADOT Highway 70 project underway; Pima on track to complete sewer crossing by November Read More
Column By Mike Bibb I’m a smartphone and computer dunce. Ask anyone who knows me. However, I realize these gadgets are everywhere—including embedded in my own car. The recent revelation of …
Editorial: Telematics, Smart Cars and AZPOST Read More
Contributed Article FORT THOMAS — Ft. Thomas Unified School District (FTUSD) welcomed U.S. Congressman Juan Ciscomani for an official visit to meet with Superintendent Hawkins, school board members, and district …
Congressman Juan Ciscomani Visits Ft. Thomas Unified School District to Discuss $650,000 Funding Allocation for Teacher Housing Read More
Favorable weather conditions in place for hazardous fuels reduction work Contributed Article/Courtesy USDA SPRINGERVILLE — The Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests plan to begin prescribed fire operations this fall, pending all required approvals. …
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Begin Prescribed Fires Read More