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Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: This picture of the Gila River at the 8th Avenue Bridge was taken at about 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 23. The river is swollen here, …
Gila River flooding closes Sanchez Road Read More
Eva Lou Warner, age 93, passed away on Aug. 13, 2022, at her home in Thatcher, Arizona, with loved ones around her. Eva Lou was born in Thatcher on Nov. …
Obituary for Eva Lou Warner Read More
Arizona senators Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly recently announced new funding for San Carlos Apache Tribe wastewater sanitation. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs law led by Sinema and shaped by Kelly …
Kelly, Sinema announce historic investment in wastewater sanitation for San Carlos Apache Tribe from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Read More
This mock-up shows what the ‘the Calvine incident’ is said to have looked like. Column By Mike Bibb If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard more UFO stories than you …
Editorial: UFOs and other intriguing stuff Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: This is what the Gila River looked like at about 2 p.m. as it crossed the 8th Avenue Bridge in Safford. Staff Reports GRAHAM COUNTY – …
Health department warns of possible Gila River flooding in Graham County Read More
Smugglers still at large Jon Johnson File Photo: A traffic violation led to the breakup of a human smuggling operation traveling through Graham County early Monday morning. By Jon Johnson …
GCSO thwarts human smuggling attempt Read More
Photo By Ryan Knappenberger/Cronkite News: Carl and Marsha Mueller speak outside the federal courthouse in Alexandria, Va., where El Shafee Elsheikh was sentenced for his part in the kidnapping and …
Final ISIS kidnapper sentenced to life for role in Kayla Mueller’s death Read More
Photo By Stan Ellis/Dynamicpointdrone: The Gila River has crested in Duncan and has spilled out into the town., prompting flooding evacuations. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com DUNCAN – The Duncan Valley …
Duncan being evacuated due to Gila River flooding Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Michael Casiillas makes a move. Casillas finished with two TDs as Morenci defeated Scottsdale Christian, 30-6. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com MORENCI – The visiting Scottsdale Christian …
Morenci opens season feasting on Eagles Read More
Photo By Walt Mares Do not be ignorant, arrogant, or stupid Column By Walt Mares Some hard rain has been falling recently in Greenlee and Graham counties. The hills and …
Flood waters in channels can become fatal Read More