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Loses 131 pounds in 7 months of incarceration By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Appearing in front of Graham County Superior Court Judge Pro Tem Travis W. Ragland on Tuesday, …
Man who says jail saved his life given 5-year prison sentence for drugs Read More
Contributed Article THATCHER – The Eastern Arizona College (EAC) Gila Monsters men’s soccer team is gearing up for an electrifying start to their 2025-26 home season as they face off …
EAC men’s soccer set to kick off home season against Pima Community College on Saturday Read More
Staff Reports BYLAS – The Goodwin Fire, which has been burning 12 miles southwest of Bylas since Aug. 6, is now 45% contained, with management transitioning back to the San …
Final Goodwin Fire update and Bronco Fire progress report: San Carlos Apache Tribe takes over management Read More
CSA scores are a crucial metric for all U.S. truck driving companies. They provide insight into how effectively and safely a company operates. The criteria and scores are calculated by …
How to Manage CSA Scores and Prevent FMCSA Rating Deterioration Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A Thatcher man faces a minimum of 69.5 years and an aggravated maximum of 140 years in prison if convicted on all the charges …
Man faces 69 to 140 years in prison for horse, house, and car shooting Read More
Column By John Young Not one in 100 Americans can tell you what “Abscam” stands for. Make that one in a thousand. It meant a lot in 1978 – an …
Editorial: Unchecked: a president on the take Read More
Contributed Article/Courtesy City of Safford SAFFORD – The City of Safford is now accepting applications from local charitable and nonprofit organizations for donation funding as part of the FY2026 budget …
City of Safford opens FY2026 donation requests for local nonprofits Read More
Drivers should plan for delays due to traffic restrictions south of Flagstaff Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT FLAGSTAFF – Construction of a future wildlife crossing over Interstate 17 south of Flagstaff has …
I-17 wildlife overpass work advances with girder installation Read More
Contributed Article “This mine will severely deplete groundwater supplies in the East Salt River Valley and reduce the value of thousands of acres of Arizona State Trust Land by more …
San Carlos Apache Tribe welcomes appeals court order temporarily preventing the U.S. Forest Service from giving sacred Oak Flat to China-backed Resolution Copper Read More
In today’s world, the push for sustainability has never been more critical, especially in small-town communities. These towns, often rich in culture and tradition, face unique challenges that can be …
Why Sustainable Practices Are Essential for Small Town Communities and Their Growth Read More