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TweetPinShareSmugglers identified as 18-year-old residents of Rio Rico Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection RIO RICO – U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested two teenagers attempting to smuggle cocaine, meth, …
Border Patrol seizes nearly $2 million in hard narcotics near Peña Blanca Lake Read More
TweetPinShareGreenlee County hasn’t had a positive test for two weeks By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – After peaking in mid-July, the rate of new COVID-19 positive tests has decreased significantly …
COVID-19 positive test rates slowing in Gila Valley, state Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto From Video Still: Eva Longoria, serving as moderator, speaks during the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday, Aug. 17. By Kylie Cochrane/Cronkite News PHOENIX – Tucson …
A convention without convening: Democrats open virtual nominating event Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By Tech. Sgt. Kasey Phipps/Oklahoma Air National Guard: The Oklahoma Army National Guard, like many National Guard units throughout the U.S., has helped states with contract tracing. By Hannah …
Slow COVID-19 test results prevent effective contract tracing, health expert says Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/By Paul McClellan: This is the view from the top of Coyote Mountain toward Kitt Peak southwest of Tucson. Acquisition will improve hunting and recreational opportunities Contributed Article/Courtesy …
BLM acquires land near Coyote Mountains Wilderness Area Read More TweetPinShareDeath rate for known positive cases now at 3.5 percent in Graham County By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The Graham County Department of Health and Human Services (GCDHHS)announced an …
Graham County tops 600 COVID-19 cases, records 21st death Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Census Bureau: The Census Bureau requires that census takers wear a mask while conducting their work. They will follow CDC and local public health guidelines when they …
Census takers have started visiting nonresponding households in Arizona Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: The auto repair store BRAKEmax assisted a grandmother who was thrust into fostering her two grandchildren by providing a free auto repair. Contributed Article/Courtesy Easterseals Blake Foundation MARANA …
Auto repair store in Marana assists grandmother in need Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: A woman was caught attempting to smuggle 62 pounds of fentanyl pills through the Nogales’ Dennis Deconcini Port of Entry on Monday. Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border …
Nogales CBP officers foil narcotic smuggling attempt Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto By ep_jhu/Creative Commons: Health officials in Arizona, like other states across the country, said they have seen increases in suicides and overdose deaths in recent months. That has left …
Health officials report increases in drug overdoses, suicides during COVID-19 pandemic Read More