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By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – After roughly two years in the making, daily flights between Safford and Phoenix became closer to reality recently with the awarding of federal grant …
Safford Airport awarded $800,000 grant to provide airline service to Phoenix Read More
Expect delays and plan for at least a one-hour detour The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for the following restrictions for blasting operations related to the U.S. Highway …
Full closure of U.S. Highway 60 between Superior and Miami planned Nov. 6 and 7 Read More
While allocating your resources to earn a profit can be appealing, it’s important to remember that it’s not something you should do just because it’s “trendy.” Take the example of …
If you’re new to investing, here are the strategic frameworks you must keep in mind Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com ELOY – It was a dogfight of a game in Eloy on Friday night as the Pima Roughriders spoiled the Santa Cruz Valley Dust Devils’ homecoming …
Pima upends Santa Cruz with Hail Mary Read More
By Raymundo Frasquillo RIO RICO – The Division III – South Sectional meet qualified Rio Rico with 48 points for first, Tucson Salpointe Catholic second (53), Tucson Tanque Verde third …
Safford, Morenci qualify for state meet Read More
Pima draws St. Johns as a first-round opponent By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PHOENIX – The brackets are in and Pima and Santa Cruz flip-flopped while Thatcher slid to third for …
Pima and Thatcher both ranked third as 2A/3A Conference football playoffs begin Read More
By Raymundo Frasquillo RIO RICO – Morenci qualified for the state meet by finishing third of five teams in the Division IV – South Sectional meet in Rio Rico on …
Morenci cross country girls qualify for state meet Read More
Pima visits No. 3 Santa Cruz as No. 5 By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – The No. 2 Thatcher Eagles (7-2 seeding, 16.5863 rating, 2-1 region) visit the No. 24 Morenci …
Lawson Stadium has No. 2 at No. 24 on Friday Read More
Column By Mike Bibb I’ve no intention of bad-mouthing Elon Musk’s electric-powered marvel — Tesla. He’s responsible, although not the original inventor, for popularizing battery vehicles. Plus, he’s made a …
Editorial: Wow, can an electric car be hacked? Read More
By Kris McBride/EAC THATCHER – The Arizona Supreme Court will visit Eastern Arizona College (EAC) on Thursday, Nov. 21, to hear oral arguments in two cases. The Hon. Michael D. …
Arizona Supreme Court session at Eastern Arizona College open to the public Read More