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TweetPinShareAZGFD portal account is needed to access draw results Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — For hunters planning to apply for hunt permit-tags issued through the upcoming 2026 Fall Draw for …
Prepare now for the upcoming 2026 Fall Draw Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — The Safford City Council unanimously voted Monday night, May 11, to hire Eric Bejarano as the city’s permanent City Manager following interviews with three …
Safford promotes from within, selects Eric Bejarano as new city manager Read More
TweetPinShareSurvival games have a way of convincing players they need things they don’t — and Last Z is no exception. The tension of low resources, the hunger to upgrade faster, …
Last Z Shop Comparison: Which Store Items Are Actually Worth Your Money? Read More
TweetPinShareDon’t drag chains or park in dry grass Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT PHOENIX – As summer nears, temperatures are rising in Arizona, and with that comes an increased potential for brush …
ADOT shares tips to help motorists reduce the risk of sparking wildfires Read More
TweetPinShareColumn By John Young Before getting to what a brazen billionaire has in mind for CBS News and CNN, let’s talk about Stephen Colbert. Colbert’s show goes off the air …
Editorial: ‘Useful idiots’: news media edition Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM and GREENLEE COUNTIES – Youth swimming opportunities are heating up this summer in Safford, Thatcher, Pima, and Morenci. In the Gila Valley, families can sign …
Beat the heat and join a swim team! Read More
TweetPinShareFor many athletes, a career in sports does not last forever. Whether due to injury, age, or changing priorities, most eventually move into new paths, often while they are still …
How Athletic Backgrounds Can Open Doors in Digital Entertainment Read More
TweetPinShareBy Shay Moloney/Cronkite News PHOENIX – Sierra and Sophia Smith, two catalysts behind Arizona State’s new women’s club flag football team, are far from the school’s most recognizable or celebrated female …
No pads, no problem: Arizona is powering the rise of women’s flag football Read More
TweetPinShareField crews make sharper calls when the weather data comes from the place where the work is happening. A coastal crew preparing for a hurricane needs wind, pressure, rainfall, and …
From Hurricane Prep to Wildfire Watch: How Flexible Weather Hardware Is Changing Field Operations Read More
TweetPinShareSubstance abuse recovery is so much more than just “getting sober.” Anyone who’s traveled this road (or seen a loved one travel it) understands the truth. Stopping the substance is …
How a Quality Treatment Program Addresses the Whole Person, Not Just the Addiction Read More