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Staff Reports SAN CARLOS APACHE RESERVATION – Two lightning-caused wildfires, the Goodwin Fire and the Bronco Fire, are burning through rugged terrain on the San Carlos Apache Reservation, challenging firefighting …
Wildfires ravage San Carlos Apache Reservation: Goodwin and Bronco Fires escalate amid extreme heat Read More
Honorees will be recognized at the Graham Greenlee Grant Celebration on September 16 Contributed Article SAFFORD—The Arizona Community Foundation of the Gila Valley invites the public to the Graham Greenlee Grant …
Nominations Open for 2025 Graham Greenlee Nonprofit and Volunteer Awards Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — The Safford City Council is set to vote on proposed utility rate changes following the completion of a Utility and Service Rate Study, which …
Safford City Council to vote on utility rate changes, solar net metering phase-out Read More
Expect temporary driveway restrictions starting Aug. 24 Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT GLOBE – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following lane restrictions on U.S. Highway 70 …
Plan for nighttime lane restrictions on US 70 east of Globe beginning Aug. 10 Read More
The 10-episode series will debut on PBS on August 7 Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — If you enjoy wildlife and the outdoors, you won’t want to miss the new season …
Arizona Wildlife Views TV show returns for another exciting season Read More
Staff Reports SAFFORD — Get ready to dust off those letterman jackets and unleash your Bulldog spirit! Safford High School is rolling out the red carpet for its All Bulldog …
Safford High School All Bulldog Reunion: A Weekend of Nostalgia and Fun! Read More
Maintenance workers formed a human chain to pull the woman from danger Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT GILA BEND – Arizona Department of Transportation maintenance workers heard a woman yelling from a …
ADOT employees rescue woman from canal in Gila Bend Read More
Column By Mike Bibb No public evidence of any wrongdoing on [President Donald] Trump’s part” regarding involvement with sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. The Washington Post, July 17, 2025 The above admission …
Editorial: No evidence found Read More
Contributed Article SAFFORD – Amidst rising costs of homes, healthcare, food, and other essentials, Sparklight, a leading broadband provider, is helping community residents in need secure fast, reliable Internet service. The …
New Affordable Internet Option to Help Bridge the Digital Divide for Safford Residents Read More
Will serve consecutively to federal CSAM charges By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Eric Lavon Williams, 37, of Pima, was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison for the Oct. …
Williams sentenced to 20 years in love triangle murder Read More