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Photo By Scottie Walker: A wildland fire that spread eastward next to the Gila River in Safford throughout Monday night into Tuesday morning has been taken under control. Fire transferred …
Safford and BLM fire crews control fire along Gila River Read More
Photo By Scottie Walker: A wildland fire burns along the Gila River in Safford late Monday night into Tuesday morning. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A wildland fire began …
Wildland fire burns along Gila River in Safford Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Gila Valley Crossfit co-owner Jarrod Davis, center, stands with Marine veterans, from left, Steven Vigus and Anthony Aguilar. The gym put on a fundraiser during its …
Gila Valley Crossfit turns Memorial Day Murph workout into fundraiser for two local vets Read More
Movie Review By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com Hello, people of Earth. We saw Deadpool 2 so you know what time it is. Now it’s time for . . . ok, ok, …
Deadpool 2 thrills with more of the same Read More
Photo By Jennifer Stewart/Courtesy Cronkite News: Cardinals President Michael Bidwill (in black suit) supports the NFL’s new policy on player conduct during the National Anthem. If players are on the …
Stand or stay away: Reaction mixed to NFL’s new anthem policy Read More
A man’s rejection from a woman on SnapChat allegedly led him to send her images of child pornography. Woman alerts about man’s action on social media . . . on …
Man’s foray into online dating leads to child porn dissemination and arrest Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Jose Mendoza-Garcia was booked into the jail on drug and assault charges. “I had to pull the straw from Jose’s mouth,” – investigating deputy. By Jon Johnson …
Man smokes heroin in front of cops after allegedly assaulting girlfriend Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The driver in a rollover crash off Solomon Road on Tuesday had multiple drugs in her system and reportedly fell asleep at the wheel. Woman …
Woman had multiple drugs in her system during a rollover crash with two young children in her car Read More
Photo By Walt Mares: Clifton stonemason and artisan Jose Sigala, left is assisted by Joe Nafarrate on May 18 as he finishes putting finishing touches on a memorial at Veterans …
Monuments to be dedicated Memorial Day at Clifton Veterans Park Read More
Law enforcement will have various increased traffic patrols out for the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Contributed Article Arizona — Beginning May 25, troopers statewide will be targeting impaired drivers, distracted …
DPS prepares for Memorial Day weekend traffic enforcement Read More