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TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy City of Safford SAFFORD – The City of Safford is proud to announce that Vice Mayor Arnold Lopez, an Army veteran and retired Army National Guard member, and …
Vice Mayor Arnold Lopez and Mick Ruiz to be honored with Veteran Servant Leader Award Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports SAFFORD — As the nation pauses to honor its heroes on Veterans Day, the quiet streets of Safford are alive with a sea of red, white, and blue. …
Safford’s Field of Honor blooms with 750 flags in tribute to veterans Read More
TweetPinShareArizona’s original “snowbirds” are now arriving daily Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD McNEAL, Ariz. — Sandhill cranes by the thousands are once again returning to their wintering grounds at the Whitewater Draw …
Sandhill cranes winging their way to Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports GRAHAM COUNTY — A dramatic nighttime pursuit through rural Graham County roads on Saturday left a local police officer’s vehicle damaged and a suspected speeder on the run, …
High-speed chase ends in patrol car damage; suspect Jaden Campillo remains at large in Graham County Read More
TweetPinShareUPDATE: DPS has advised that the driver of the passenger vehicle has died Staff Reports GRAHAM COUNTY – A harrowing crash on U.S. Highway 70 westbound near milepost 335 left …
Serious collision on U.S. 70 involves tractor and passenger vehicle, driver airlifted to Tucson hospital Read More
TweetPinShareUpgrades the ‘Three Way’ intersection of US 191, SR 75, and SR 78 Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT SAFFORD – The Arizona Department of Transportation has completed a modern roundabout that enhances …
Project Spotlight: U.S. Highway 191 roundabout enhances traffic flow, safety Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Oct. 29 – Nov. 3, 2025. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. …
Jail Booking Report for October 28 – November 3 Read More
TweetPinShareNew superintendent to start Jan. 1 – Rickert set to retire June 30 Contributed Article/Courtesy Pima Schools PIMA – The Governing Board of the Pima Unified School District #1 announces …
Pima whittles superintendent candidates down to five finalists Read More
TweetPinShareDetour in place during closures from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT SUPERIOR – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following closures on …
Closures scheduled on U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami Nov. 4-6 Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The skies over the Safford Regional Airport – 1LT Duane Spalsbury Field lit up with adrenaline-fueled aerobatics and roaring engines on Saturday as the …
Second annual Safford Air Show soars to new heights with record crowd and thrilling performances Read More