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Photo by Kevinjonah Paguio/Cronkite News: Ashton Johnson uses his drip torch during a prescribed burn operation in Kaibab National Forest on Oct. 5, 2023. Fire crews planned to burn around 2,300 …
Fighting fire with fire: How prescribed burns protect forests in northern Arizona Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Tristen Sanchez and the Morenci Wildcats rolled over the Benjamin Franklin Chargers in the opening round of the 3A State Football Playoffs on Friday night, 35-7. …
‘On to Round 2’: Morenci defends The Hill with a 35-7 victory over Benjamin Franklin in playoff opener Read More
Steve Carter Photo/Special to the Gila Herald: Josh Wilkins has repeated as the 2A Black Region Coach of the Year and Jaxon John has repeated as the 2A Black Region …
Pima’s Wilkins, John repeat as Region Coach, Player of the Year Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties Executive Director Denise Barton, front, left, and Pima Vice Mayor Sherrill Teeter finish cutting the ribbon for the re-dedication …
Pima re-dedicates improved and expanded soccer fields as Carsen Gary Brown Field Read More
Photo Courtesy GCSO: Dominic Maldonado is now looking at 5 years in prison after leading police on an early-morning, high-speed chase through Safford. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – An …
Twin who got probation in firearm burglary arrested after high-speed chase Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo File Photo/Gila Herald: The Morenci Wildcats will host an opening-round playoff game on Friday night. Thatcher and Pima will also host opening-round games, while Safford will go on …
It’s playoff time! Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy Brando Quinn: Budapest Parliament at night. This was one of the many sights on the Seven Rivers trip, Contributed Travel Column By Brando Quinn/Brando’s Fun N’Sun Travel & …
The Seven Rivers of Europe Journey Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection: In one of several seizures over the weekend, CBP officers found narcotics hidden in a vehicle’s spare tire. Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and …
San Diego CBP officers seized nearly $10 million in narcotics over the weekend Read More
People have always been captivated by the tantalizing prospect of striking it rich in the blink of an eye. The allure of winning fast money has an irresistible appeal, drawing …
Tales of extraordinary Lottery wins Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Toys for Tots coordinator Greg St. Hilaire poses with a stack of toys in his warehouse. St. Hilaire urges the community to sign up for …
Time to sign up for Toys for Tots Read More