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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Two men accused of robbing the Chase Bank on July 10 have been released into the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). …
Chase Bank robbers taken by FBI Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from July 8 – 15, 2025. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for July 8 – 15 Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By Mike Bibb I realize a politician’s promise is usually as stable as a bowl of Jello — all appetizing looks but little worthwhile substance. This seems to be the …
Editorial: Something Smells A Little Fishy Read More
TweetPinShareBy Derry Lenehan/Cronkite News WASHINGTON — The Trump administration raised alarms last week about China snapping up farmland near U.S. military sites, unveiling a ban on ownership or control by …
No, China doesn’t own vast swaths of Arizona near the Yuma Proving Ground despite that map shown by Trump aides Read More
TweetPinShareThe fire has destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and continues to burn uncontained across the North Rim of the Grand Canyon Contributed Article GRAND CANYON – On Monday, Arizona …
Kelly, Gallego Call for Investigation into Management of Dragon Bravo Fire Read More
TweetPinShareWe analyzed newly released crash data from Arizona’s two largest cities — Phoenix and Tucson — to uncover where and why motor vehicle accidents happen most often. The findings reveal …
Arizona’s Most Dangerous Intersections: What Drivers in Phoenix and Tucson Need to Know Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article PINETOP — The Eastern Arizona Counties Organization (ECO) has made an important contribution of $25,000 to support the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s (AZGFD) Range Rider Program that …
ECO contributes $25,000 to Range Rider Program to reduce Mexican wolf depredations on livestock Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article GLOBE – Construction on the Monroe Street Project in Globe was scheduled to begin Tuesday, July 15. During this time, Monroe Street will be closed at Seventh Street. …
Construction on Monroe Street in Globe begins Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By John Young The river knew what these people were talking about. The morning after the Texas deluge, when the death toll along the Guadalupe was only in double digits, a …
Editorial: Policymaking stupidity at flood tide Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A great deal of work and preparation goes into a successful swim team season. Having a pool to swim in is, however, of the …
Pima praises Safford for saving swim season Read More