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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Steven Laurence Stone, 39, of Safford, is taken into custody after allegedly brandishing a firearm at a Safford officer. The officer shot Stone one time. By …
Safford officer shoots suspect who brandished weapon at Firth Park Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Three people died in a UTV crash coming down Frye Mesa Road on Friday. Shown is the Frye Mesa Reservoir. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com FRYE …
Three deceased in UTV crash coming down Frye Mesa Read More
TweetPinShareContributed File Photo/Courtesy GCSO: William Nicholson is pictured in this 2021 booking photo. Nicholson was arrested late Wednesday night after allegedly committing assault and theft of means of transportation in …
Suspect assaults victim and steals car over drugged driving concerns Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: San Carlos is inundated with smoke on Friday morning. The Tribe has called for a State of Emergency for the Watch Fire that has destroyed at least 13 …
Tribe declares state of emergency, requests disaster assistance due to Watch Fire Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: Parts of San Carlos are being evacuated due to wildfire. Staff Reports SAN CARLOS – Residents on the San Carlos Apache Reservation are being evacuated due to the …
San Carlos issues evacuation notification for Watch Fire Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johson File Photo/Gila Herald: Rep. Juan Ciscomani, right, shown here with Greenlee County Supervisor David Gomez, left, has come through with water infrastructure funding for Graham County. Award part …
Ciscomani preliminarily secures $1.2 million for Graham County water line project Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A tree is broken in two by wind during a storm that swept through the Pima area in June. The National Weather Service advises of …
Severe thunderstorms possible today/Excessive Heat Warning in effect Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy Paul Anger: The EASI Summer Science Camp saw 51 participants during its camp at EAC’s Discovery Park last month. By Paul Anger/EASI SAFFORD – EAC Discovery Park hosted …
EAC Discovery Park hosts EASI Summer Science Camp for local 6th-9th grade youth Read More
TweetPinShareStock Photo: The incident occurred south of Safford off U.S. Highway 191. The involved party was taken to MGRMC for a mental health evaluation. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – …
Suicidal woman removed from highway Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A woman called the Sheriff’s Office after her father utilized her 15-year-old sister who has a learner’s driving permit as a designated driver for himself …
Police called regarding a designated driver with only a learner’s permit Read More