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By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com “I’m glad we don’t have to see them again. And now we’re rooting for them.” – Thatcher Head Coach Kyle Hull PIMA – The Pima Roughriders’ …
Thatcher secures bragging rights over Pima with season sweep Read More
By Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s marching band – the Monster Band – returned to the Arizona State Capitol on Monday, performing during opening-day events as lawmakers gathered to …
EA’s Monster Band returns to the state Capitol for the opening day of the 2026 legislative session Read More
By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – The Ruben Leonard-coached No. 32 Morenci Wildcats (3-6 seeding, minus 0.4944 rating) defeated the No. 21 Saint Augustine Catholic Wolves (7-1, 2.1854) 63-51 on Jan. …
Wildcats ward off Wolves for region win Read More
Staying informed often begins close to home. Local news covers the issues that affect daily routines, public services, schools, roads, and community events. These stories shape how people plan their …
Why Staying Informed Starts With Local News Read More
Wildcats head to Saint Johns on Saturday By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – The Albert Ortega-coached No. 30 Morenci Wildcats (3-6 seeding, minus 3.8266 rating) topped the No. 21 Saint Augustine …
Morenci limits Saint Augustine’s scoring Read More
Contributed Article/Courtesy Greenlee County BOS GREENLEE COUNTY – Since 2024, Greenlee County has been committed to improving our fairgrounds one project at a time. Several upgrades that have already been …
Building a stronger community: New improvements coming to Greenlee County Fairgrounds and recreation areas Read More
By Adam Kunin/Cronkite News TUCSON – Arizona Wildcats freshman phenom Koa Peat grew up in the shadow of the UofA-Arizona State rivalry. While he was lying on the sweat-drenched McKale Center …
Welcome to the rivalry: Koa Peat’s resurgent second half helps No.1 Arizona hold off pesky Arizona State Read More
In many small communities, social life is being reshaped in subtle but meaningful ways. Rather than centring gatherings solely around routine habits or familiar venues, people are paying closer attention …
The Quiet Shift Toward Experience-Driven Social Life in Small Communities Read More
Staff Reports GRAHAM COUNTY – A farm equipment accident just east of the Safford City limits led to a natural gas pipeline rupture on Wednesday, Jan. 14, prompting a brief …
Gas line rupture prompts evacuation near Safford Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com FORT THOMAS — The top-ranked Fort Thomas Apaches wasted no time asserting their dominance on Tuesday night, cruising to a convincing 78-43 victory over the visiting …
No. 1 Fort Thomas Apaches Dominate Duncan Wildkats 78-43 in Regional Showdown Read More