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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – The Pima Roughriders turned the home gym into their personal playground Wednesday night, dominating the paint and pulling away for a convincing 73-51 victory …
Roughriders roll past Mustangs in game two of 62nd EA Holiday Tournament Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Mike Bibb During a press conference by the Police Chief and officials of Providence, Rhode Island, following the shooting of 13 students at Brown University on Dec. 13, 2025 …
Editorial: In custody or detained? Read More
TweetPinShareBig events bring energy, connection, and pride to a city. They also bring complex risks that move fast, spread quickly, and demand decisions in seconds. Innovation is changing how teams …
Innovations That Enhance Security At Large Public Gatherings Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy Gila Valley Balloon Extravaganza GRAHAM COUNTY —The skies above the Gila Valley are set to be painted with color as the sixth annual New Year’s Balloon Extravaganza takes …
Gila Valley Balloon Extravaganza returns with a record fleet and a 160-foot beagle Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The first domino from the termination of former Safford City Manager John Cassella has fallen, and now the city is also searching for a …
Safford seeking new airport manager Read More
TweetPinShareMotorcycling is more than just a hobby. It’s a lifestyle millions of riders worldwide have adopted for generations. And you know what… Motorcycles are unique. They give people something that …
Biker Lifestyle: Embracing Freedom and Individuality on the Road Read More
TweetPinShareWASHINGTON D.C. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers in Pharr, Texas, intercepted more than $10.3 million in alleged methamphetamine concealed in a tractor-trailer filled with …
CBP seizes more than $10.3 million in ‘cereal ingredients’ not made for breakfast Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – I’m starting to sense a trend with this year’s Pima Roughriders boys basketball team: thrilling games that go down to the wire and then …
Pima Roughriders outlast Safford Bulldogs in double overtime thriller, 60-56 Read More
TweetPinShareSmoking does more than damage lungs. In fact, it actually depletes the body of certain nutrients that support overall health. The issue is… Many smokers are unaware of the nutritional …
Essential Nutrients Smokers Need More Of (And How to Get Them) Read More
TweetPinShareLobos slips past Riders in 2024 tourney finale By Raymundo Frasquillo GRAHAM – The 12-team, three-day 49th annual Eastern Arizona Holiday Tourney gets underway on Thursday, Dec. 18. Round robin …
Snowflake hoop girls return to defend title Read More