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Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: The intersection of East 8th Street and U.S. Highway 70 is now closed and the road will remain a cul-de-sac until the city creates a loop …
ADOT begins U.S. Highway 70 road construction Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A man was shot by a rifle and killed Monday night while trying out a ballistic vest. According to a press release from …
One man dead, another in police custody after testing ballistic vest goes awry Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Silvestre Verdugo-Valles, a previously convicted armed robber, was apprehended in a group of 10 people who illegally entered the U.S. east of Lukeville …
Border Patrol arrests convicted armed robber Read More
Arizona taxpayers can still take deductions for charitable giving on state returns Contributed Article PHOENIX – With recently enacted changes in tax laws that double the standard deduction, many people …
Tax law changes could mean projected annual loss of $272 million, 10,000 jobs, to Arizona nonprofits Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Jan. 23, through Jan. 27. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While the following …
Booking Report for February 4 – 10 Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy SCPD: Isaiah Wilson Polk, 32, was apprehended without incident. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAN CARLOS – Isaiah Wilson Polk, 32, of San Carlos, was apprehended by San Carlos …
San Carlos man arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot up schools, cops Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy SPD: A motorcyclist was listed as being at fault for colliding into the rear of a truck that had slowed to allow traffic to merge while eastbound on …
Motorcyclist listed at fault for crashing into truck Read More
Car image created by Freepik PIMA – The town of Pima’s distracted driving ordinance went into effect this month. The ordinance makes it against Pima Town Code to use handheld …
Pima distracted driving ordinance now in effect Read More
A CBP officer shot a U.S. citizen in the southbound outgoing lanes at Nogales’ Dennis Deconcini Port of Entry on Thursday. The shooting closed the lanes temporarily and is still …
CBP officer shoots U.S. citizen attempting to cross into Mexico Read More
Photo By Stan Bonifacio: Three 2A East Region teams are all in the upper bracket of the state tournament. 2A East Region team likely to be in semifinals By Jon …
State basketball tournament schedules set Read More