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TweetPinShareStaff Reports WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) joined Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Representative Byron Donalds (R-FL) on Friday to introduce bipartisan legislation aimed at making nuclear power …
Kelly, Lummis, and Donalds Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Cut Nuclear Construction Costs and Speed Up New Energy Projects Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER — American Southwest Credit Union (ASCU) officially opened its new Thatcher branch on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the anchor location of the Thatcher …
American Southwest Credit Union Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at New Thatcher Branch Read More
TweetPinShareBy Kris McBride/EA THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College (EA) is proposing a total primary property tax levy of $9.2 million for the 2027 budget year. Excluding new construction, this represents a …
Eastern Arizona College Board to Consider 2027 Tax Levy Proposal Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER — TownePlace Suites by Marriott Thatcher held its official ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Tuesday, marking the latest addition to Sunridge Hotels’ growing portfolio …
Sunridge Hotels opens new TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Thatcher with chamber ribbon-cutting celebration Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports GRAHAM COUNTY — A local resident who recently inherited a camper and associated property contacted the Graham County Sheriff’s Office after discovering what he believed to be child …
Man discovers possible child sexual abuse material on inherited property, turns materials over to authorities Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from May 5 – 11, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for May 5 – 11 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
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
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
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy ADOT SAFFORD/THATCHER – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers that the pavement rehabilitation project on US 70 between Reay Lane and Eighth Street (mileposts 335-340) in Safford and Thatcher …
Pavement rehabilitation project on U.S. Highway 70 in Safford and Thatcher is now complete Read More