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TweetPinShareStaff Reports GRAHAM COUNTY – Deputies with the Graham County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a dog shooting on Aug. 2, at approximately 4:25 p.m. According to a …
Man shoots stray dog in self-defense Read More
TweetPinShareRecent SCOTUS ruling prompts reminder of parents’ rights PHOENIX – With many Arizona schools now starting the new school year, a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that parents can withdraw students from …
Horne urges parents to be aware of inappropriate lessons in schools Read More
TweetPinShareThatcher celebrates completion of 8th Street Expansion Project with ribbon-cutting By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – The long wait is over, and the town of Thatcher celebrated the completion of …
It’s open! Read More
TweetPinShareRemoving a single invasive plant species can reduce fire and flood risk and improve wildlife habitat on the lower Gila River Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — An ongoing tamarisk removal …
Tamarisk-y Business 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 restrictions as …
Daytime lane restriction and closures scheduled on U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami Aug. 4-7 Read More
TweetPinShareBy Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER —With classes beginning Aug. 18, Eastern Arizona College (EAC) is making it easier than ever for students to start their college journey with a simple, four-step …
Eastern Arizona College enrollment process simplified into four easy steps Read More
TweetPinShareUpdate: The Highway was reopened shortly after 5 a.m., Thursday. Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT MORENCI – U.S. 191 North is closed in both directions in the Morenci area, according to the …
U.S. 191 North closed in Morenci area Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from July 22 – 28, 2025. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for July 22 – 28 Read More
TweetPinShareThatcher looks to reduce highway speed to 35 mph continuously through town By Jon Johnson johnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA – Those traveling on U.S. Highway 70 may have noticed a change in …
ADOT extends 35 mph speed limit on US 70 through Pima Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy ADOT BYLAS – The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) advises drivers to plan for the following lane restrictions on U.S. Highway 70, approximately 6 miles west of Bylas, …
Passing lane project on U.S. Highway 70 west of Bylas scheduled to begin July 28 Read More