Your trusted source for news of the Gila Valley and more.
Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is accepting applications for 2026 hunt permit-tags issued through the draw process for deer, turkey, javelina, bighorn sheep, …
AZGFD accepting applications for 2026 fall hunts Read More
Staff Reports SUPERIOR – A small aircraft made an unexpected but safe landing on U.S. Highway 60 near Superior on Sunday afternoon, May 10, after experiencing a malfunction shortly after …
Emergency landing on U.S. Highway 60: Cessna C150 touches down safely after takeoff malfunction Read More
AZGFD portal account is needed to access draw results Contributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — For hunters planning to apply for hunt permit-tags issued through the upcoming 2026 Fall Draw for …
Prepare now for the upcoming 2026 Fall Draw Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — The Safford City Council unanimously voted Monday night, May 11, to hire Eric Bejarano as the city’s permanent City Manager following interviews with three …
Safford promotes from within, selects Eric Bejarano as new city manager Read More
Survival games have a way of convincing players they need things they don’t — and Last Z is no exception. The tension of low resources, the hunger to upgrade faster, …
Last Z Shop Comparison: Which Store Items Are Actually Worth Your Money? Read More
Don’t drag chains or park in dry grass Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT PHOENIX – As summer nears, temperatures are rising in Arizona, and with that comes an increased potential for brush …
ADOT shares tips to help motorists reduce the risk of sparking wildfires Read More
Column By John Young Before getting to what a brazen billionaire has in mind for CBS News and CNN, let’s talk about Stephen Colbert. Colbert’s show goes off the air …
Editorial: ‘Useful idiots’: news media edition Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM and GREENLEE COUNTIES – Youth swimming opportunities are heating up this summer in Safford, Thatcher, Pima, and Morenci. In the Gila Valley, families can sign …
Beat the heat and join a swim team! Read More
For many athletes, a career in sports does not last forever. Whether due to injury, age, or changing priorities, most eventually move into new paths, often while they are still …
How Athletic Backgrounds Can Open Doors in Digital Entertainment Read More
By Shay Moloney/Cronkite News PHOENIX – Sierra and Sophia Smith, two catalysts behind Arizona State’s new women’s club flag football team, are far from the school’s most recognizable or celebrated female …
No pads, no problem: Arizona is powering the rise of women’s flag football Read More