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TweetPinSharePhoto By U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Ajo agents apprehend a group of 100 men, women, and children in southern Arizona. Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection AJO – …
Trend continues as border agents arrest 264 aliens in 24 hours Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Ricardo Ávila/Cronkite News: Scott Brubaker, president of the Arizona Hotshots, one of the eight teams in the new Alliance of American Football league, stands in front of his …
Hotshots: Support, criticism follow news of new Arizona pro football team’s name Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The last of several dogs that were abandoned by renters who were evicted was found deceased inside the home. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The …
Last abandoned dog found dead after renters were evicted Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy DPS EL MIRAGE – On Sept. 24, Frank Gallas Mendoza was arrested by authorities in Fresno, California for the 2001 murder of El Mirage resident Richard Cacero Lucero. …
17-year El Mirage cold case murder solved by DPS using new technology Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Tyler Gebbie, 22, was arrested for DUI in the early morning hours of Friday, Sept. 21, after allegedly passing …
Man arrested for DUI after passing out in McDonald’s drive-through Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Maricopa County Attorney’s Office: Rachel Mitchell, Maricopa County Attorney’s Office division chief for the Special Victims Division, will serve as nomination investigation counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee …
Arizona prosecutor assisting with Kavanaugh hearing faces enormous political pressure Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – After being foiled by the police in her attempt to steal nearly $300 in DVDs hidden in a diaper …
Woman caught using diaper bag to steal DVDs fights with father over money for drugs Read More
TweetPinShareFae (Carpenter) Spencer – June 22, 1929 – Sept. 20, 1918 Fae (Carpenter) Spencer passed away with her loving family at her side on Thursday, Sept. 20, at her home in …
Obituary for Fae Spencer Read More
TweetPinShareRaymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Thatcher girls pose following award presentations for their own meet Sept. 12. The Eagles placed first with 26 points. Team members (not in order) are Elliana …
Thatcher wins invitational while Morenci runners post improved times Read More
TweetPinShareA man was booked into jail for biting an ER staff member but was taken back to the hospital after becoming unresponsive and was flown to Tucson. By Jon Johnson …
Man bites healthcare worker, later flown to Tucson hospital Read More