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TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: The body of Samuel Troy Romero Jr., 23, was located in the Gila River by a fisherman Tuesday. Romero had been missing for three weeks. By Jon …
Missing man found deceased in Gila River Read More
TweetPinShareFile Photo By Walter Mares: The bridge north of Morenci on U.S. 191 North will remain closed for further repairs. Staff Reports MORENCI — A bridge on U.S. Highway 191 …
Bridge closure north of Morenci to continue; could last several weeks Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: Willcox youth racer T.J. Ward is looking for your vote to help him win an InTex trailer for a year. Staff Reports WILLCOX – Willcox’s favorite youth drag …
Willcox youth drag racer in top 5 to win use of InTech trailer for a year Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy SPD: By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A who allegedly admitted to consuming four beers and a couple of shots prior to driving was arrested for DUI in …
Woman busted for DUI after trying to run down another vehicle Read More
TweetPinShareJulie Hancock, 11, was pronounced deceased Friday morning at a Tucson hospital. Girl diagnosed with genetic heart condition By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – A community is in mourning Friday …
Thatcher elementary track participant deceased after passing out during practice Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Bottom, Yancy Winans was booked into the jail Feb. 28 after a drug task force raid on his home. Also arrested and booked into the jail were …
Safford Police bust alleged heroin dealer Read More
TweetPinShareWoman causing disturbance at scene jailed By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Two children were flown to Banner – University Medical Center Tucson (UMC) on Thursday morning after they were …
Two children flown to Tucson hospital after ejected from SUV in collision with cement truck Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Leroy Fornof was booked into the jail for disorderly conduct and two counts of assault. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Leroy Fornof, 32, was arrested and …
Man jailed after allegedly assaulting girlfriend and her juvenile son Read More
TweetPinShareThatcher Middle School By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – An 11-year-old 6th-grade female student at Thatcher is in a coma in the Intensive Care Unit at a Tucson hospital after …
Thatcher sixth-grade track athlete reportedly in coma after passing out during practice Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: Multiple counties have joined in the search in the Gila River for missing kayaker Dylan Archuleta. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com CLIFTON – The search for a missing kayaker …
Multiple agencies continue to search for drowning victim in Greenlee County Read More