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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — The Safford City Council is set to vote on proposed utility rate changes following the completion of a Utility and Service Rate Study, which …
Safford City Council to vote on utility rate changes, solar net metering phase-out Read More
TweetPinShareExpect temporary driveway restrictions starting Aug. 24 Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT GLOBE – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following lane restrictions on U.S. Highway 70 …
Plan for nighttime lane restrictions on US 70 east of Globe beginning Aug. 10 Read More
TweetPinShareThe 10-episode series will debut on PBS on August 7 Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — If you enjoy wildlife and the outdoors, you won’t want to miss the new season …
Arizona Wildlife Views TV show returns for another exciting season Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD — Get ready to dust off those letterman jackets and unleash your Bulldog spirit! Safford High School is rolling out the red carpet for its All Bulldog …
Safford High School All Bulldog Reunion: A Weekend of Nostalgia and Fun! Read More
TweetPinShareMaintenance workers formed a human chain to pull the woman from danger Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT GILA BEND – Arizona Department of Transportation maintenance workers heard a woman yelling from a …
ADOT employees rescue woman from canal in Gila Bend Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Mike Bibb No public evidence of any wrongdoing on [President Donald] Trump’s part” regarding involvement with sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The Washington Post, July 17, 2025 The above admission …
Editorial: No evidence found Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article SAFFORD – Amidst rising costs of homes, healthcare, food, and other essentials, Sparklight, a leading broadband provider, is helping community residents in need secure fast, reliable Internet service. The …
New Affordable Internet Option to Help Bridge the Digital Divide for Safford Residents Read More
TweetPinShareWill serve consecutively to federal CSAM charges By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Eric Lavon Williams, 37, of Pima, was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison for the Oct. …
Williams sentenced to 20 years in love triangle murder Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAN CARLOS APACHE RESERVATION – The Bronco Fire burning on the San Carlos Apache Reservation increased from 800 acres on Tuesday to 3,200 acres as of Wednesday morning, …
Bronco Fire on San Carlos Reservation increases to 3,200 acres Read More
TweetPinShareBy Emma Bradford/Cronkite News WASHINGTON – Sen. Ruben Gallego will devote part of his first August recess as a senator to visiting with voters in Iowa – a sign the …
In Iowa, Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego will target GOP tax cut supporters and feed 2028 presidential speculation Read More