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Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Three people died in a UTV crash coming down Frye Mesa Road on Friday. Shown is the Frye Mesa Reservoir. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com FRYE …
Three deceased in UTV crash coming down Frye Mesa Read More
Contributed File Photo/Courtesy GCSO: William Nicholson is pictured in this 2021 booking photo. Nicholson was arrested late Wednesday night after allegedly committing assault and theft of means of transportation in …
Suspect assaults victim and steals car over drugged driving concerns Read More
Outsmarted again, Wile E. Coyote applies his brakes too late to avoid going over the cliff. VP Kamala Harris may soon find herself in a similar free-fall situation. Column By …
Editorial: Commander-in-Chief Kamala Harris Read More
Contributed Photo: San Carlos is inundated with smoke on Friday morning. The Tribe has called for a State of Emergency for the Watch Fire that has destroyed at least 13 …
Tribe declares state of emergency, requests disaster assistance due to Watch Fire Read More
Contributed Photo: Parts of San Carlos are being evacuated due to wildfire. Staff Reports SAN CARLOS – Residents on the San Carlos Apache Reservation are being evacuated due to the …
San Carlos issues evacuation notification for Watch Fire Read More
Jon Johson File Photo/Gila Herald: Rep. Juan Ciscomani, right, shown here with Greenlee County Supervisor David Gomez, left, has come through with water infrastructure funding for Graham County. Award part …
Ciscomani preliminarily secures $1.2 million for Graham County water line project Read More
Contributed Article/Courtesy City of Safford SAFFORD – The City of Safford wants input from local builders and developers. The City of Safford will host its second “Spotlight” series focusing on …
The City of Safford to host its second Spotlight on Development Program Read More
Photo by Stella Subasic/Cronkite News: Lowell Elementary School is a K-8 school in Phoenix that has adopted guidelines restricting the use of wireless communication devices in the classroom. By Lauren De …
Arizona schools combat phone use in the classroom, see effect on youth mental health Read More
Farmers today face many challenges, from rising costs to unpredictable weather. But there’s a bright spot on the horizon: solar power. This clean and renewable energy source offers more than …
Economic Benefits of Solar Power for Agriculture Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: A tree is broken in two by wind during a storm that swept through the Pima area in June. The National Weather Service advises of …
Severe thunderstorms possible today/Excessive Heat Warning in effect Read More