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TweetPinShareJon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: First responders park along U.S. Highway 70 just west of the Cottonwood Wash Bridge. Responders spent the evening searching the Cottonwood Wash area for a 4-year-old …
Authorities searching for 4-year-old child swept away in flood Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Census Bureau: Another Graham County resident’s death has been attributed to COVID-19. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – COVID-19 positive cases are rising again and most of …
Another death reported as COVID-19 resurgence continues in Graham County, state Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy ADOT Be prepared, stay alert for wet highways, possible flooding, and debris PHOENIX – With monsoon rains, possibly heavy at times, forecast in Arizona over the next few …
Drivers should use caution when monsoon weather strikes Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Mariah Gonzales, 26, was arrested on an outstanding warrant and suspicion of DUI and possession of drug paraphernalia. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A woman who …
Police intuition leads to DUI arrest of wanted woman Read More
TweetPinShare Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from July 7 – 19, 2021. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for July 7 – 19 Read More
TweetPinShareGraphic Courtesy ADOT: Artist rendering of the new Pinto Creek bridge. Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT GILA COUNTY – Full overnight closures of U.S. Highway 60 between Miami and Superior are scheduled …
Overnight closures of U.S. Highway 60 between Miami and Superior are scheduled for July 21 and 28 Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy McKayla Martinez: Smoke rises from the Jacobsen Fire on Mount Graham on Friday. As of Monday, it was listed as being controlled. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MOUNT GRAHAM …
Mother Nature starts and stops fire on Mount Graham Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: Graham County has announced two new deaths attributed to COVID-19, bringing the total for the pandemic to 85. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Graham County and Arizona …
Graham County Health Department announces two new deaths attributed to COVID-19 Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy GCAO: C. Allan Perkins has been named Graham County Chief Deputy County Attorney. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Which once was old is new again. In December …
Perkins named Graham County Chief Deputy County Attorney Read More
TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy SPD: Richard Bencomo Lopez, 59, was reported missing July 12. He was found deceased near his truck along the Gila River on Saturday, July 17. Sheriff’s Office has …
Missing Safford man found deceased along Gila River Read More