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By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Have some unsightly trash around your home you’d like to haul to the dump? How about getting rid of it at no charge? For …
Free landfill dumping during Community Pride Days on February 20 – 22 Read More
Roughriders meet Phoenix Christian on Tuesday By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – Phoenix Horizon Honors (9-8 seeding, 5.2612 rating) enters Wildcat Memorial Gymnasium on Tuesday, Feb. 18. It is for a …
Cats host Horizon Honors for Round One Read More
A backyard flock in Graham County has tested positive for avian flu.
Avian Influenza Detected in Graham County Read More
Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD DUNCAN – The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Operation Game Thief program is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to a conviction in the case of …
$2K reward offered for information on poaching of 5 mule deer in Duncan area Read More
By Kris McBride/EA THATCHER — Families and science enthusiasts can experience hands-on learning at the annual Gila Valley Health and STEAM Festival at Eastern Arizona College. The event is free …
Gila Valley Health and STEAM Festival returns to Eastern Arizona College Read More
By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – The Ruben Leonard-coached No. 8 Morenci Wildcats (16-2, 10.5027) host No. 23 Scottsdale Prep (9-9, 1.5796) on Friday, Feb. 14for a 7 p.m. tip-off. In an open tourney for Classes 1A-3A (Copper), 2A No. 1 Phoenix Country …
Wildcats host Scottsdale Prep on Friday Read More
Kats gain experience before inventorying equipment By Raymundo Frasquillo DUNCAN – The Brad Roof-coached Duncan Wildkats missed out on the 2025 post-season, ending as No. 25 during the final rankings. The Wildkats opened the season listing two reserves, added one, then another …
Apaches host No. 23 Antelope on Friday Read More
Duncan girls welcome Lobos for Play-in Round By Raymundo Frasquillo FORT THOMAS – The No. 2 Lee Haws-coached Fort Thomas Apaches (15-3 seeding, 12.8723 rating) host the No. 25 Colorado City El Capitan Eagles (5-9, minus 11.1776) on Thursday, Feb. …
Fort Thomas girls host Eagles on Thursday Read More
Wildcats face Yellow Jackets for third time By Raymundo Frasquillo WILLCOX – The No. 13 Willcox Cowgirls (14-4 seeding, 7.3013 rating) host No. 18 Gilbert Leading Edge (9-7, 4.5165) for the 2A Play-in …
Cowgirls, Riders host play-in games on Thursday Read More
Additional child sex abuse charges as well By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – After more than three years since the homicide, while imprisoned for possession of child pornography, Eric Lavon …
Imprisoned child predator headed to trial for murder Read More