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Contributed Article PHOENIX – On Sunday, Aug. 19, at about 6:54 a.m., Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers received a call regarding an unknown problem on southbound SR 101 …
DPS detectives investigate woman’s death along SR 101 near Bell Road Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy DPS: A black, 2017 Harley Davidson motorcycle rests at the bottom of a rocky embankment. Its rider, Raymond L. Perry, 61, of Thatcher, was found deceased at the …
Motorcyclist involved in fatal crash Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Aug. 13, 2018, through Aug. 19, 2018. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Booking Report August 13 – 19 Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Graham County Undersheriff Jeff McCormies uses a cell surveillance video to show why Sgt. Wendall Crandell was terminated. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – With more …
Citizen board upholds detention officer’s termination Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Duncan players practice their offense. The team will only have three days of practice this week as they will head to Flagstaff on Thursday in preparation …
Wildkats draw short week for second game Read More
Ask Natalie Editorial By Natalie Pace Dear Natalie. I heard that Russia was dumping U.S. T-Bills and hoarding gold. Is this true? Signed Lost a Lot on Gold Since 2012. …
Russia is dumping U.S. Treasuries and buying gold instead Read More
Photo By Ellen O’Brien/Cronkite News: Thomas Suggs is one of about two dozen clients of the I-HELP program run by nonprofit AZCEND in Chandler. The program is an alternative to …
Church ‘campout’: Faith community provides food, shelter for homeless in Chandler Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A woman who was riding a bicycle in the early morning hours of Sunday, Aug. 12, was caught carrying a couple grams of methamphetamine. …
Bicyclist caught with meth Read More
Photo By Raymundo Frasquillo: Thatcher’s Jack Kortsen helms the offense. Thatcher opened its season with a 15-0 victory over Morenci. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com The Thatcher Eagles opened their …
Thatcher blanks Morenci in season opener Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A man who brandished a handgun at a Thatcher after-game dance was arrested early Saturday morning. Gunman held at bay by DJ By Jon Johnson …
Gun brandished at Thatcher school dance Read More