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TweetPinShareStaff Reports GRAHAM COUNTY – On Thursday, Jan. 1, a routine traffic stop just outside Thatcher escalated into a dangerous high-speed pursuit that spanned multiple roadways, endangered innocent motorists, and …
High-speed pursuit ends in New Year’s Day crash and arrest in Fort Thomas: Reckless joyride puts lives at risk in Graham County Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports GLOBE – A juvenile was shot early Wednesday morning in the Central Heights area of Globe in what authorities are describing as an isolated incident. The victim later …
Juvenile dies in New Year’s Day shooting in Central Heights, Globe; person of interest identified Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD – A Safford man with an active felony warrant led law enforcement on a low-speed pursuit on Dec. 15, culminating in a tense standoff where he stabbed …
Safford man arrested after second police pursuit ends with self-inflicted stab wound Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – After more than a year in planning, it took only a few short months to raze the old building and build an entirely new …
Burger King opens in Thatcher after a complete remodel Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Dec. 23 – 29, 2025. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for December 23 – 29 Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports BONITA — A woman was seriously injured on Christmas Day after her vehicle plunged approximately 50 feet into a ravine off a rural dirt road in the Bonita …
Woman airlifted to Tucson hospital after Christmas Day rollover crash into 50-foot ravine Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article SAFFORD – Sparklight®, Safford’s hometown Internet provider, helped brighten the holidays for local youth whose parents or guardians are navigating justice system-related circumstances. The company supported a holiday gift initiative …
Sparklight® sponsors holiday shopping trip to support Graham County youth in need Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY — A woman died late Sunday night in an officer-involved shooting following a welfare check that escalated into a confrontation with deputies from the …
Woman killed in officer-involved shooting in Graham County Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The sixth annual Gila Valley Balloon Extravaganza was grounded due to high winds on Monday, but more flights are still scheduled, along with various …
Wind grounds Balloon Extravaganza flight for Monday; Flights still scheduled for Tuesday-Thursday Read More TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Dec. 16 – 22, 2025. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for December 16 – 22 Read More