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Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: The Morenci Wildcats return to Lawson Stadium for a home game with Willcox on Friday, Sept. 16. The game features two unbeaten teams no longer in the same region. Josh Smith …
Undefeated gridders clash in Lawson Stadium Friday Read More
Contributed Photo: This aerial view shows the Tri County Materials cement truck on its side after hitting a berm when its brakes failed. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – The …
Tri County Materials found liable in Morenci mine fatality Read More
Photo By Shutterstock: A sign marks the water line last year at Lake Mead, which has since fallen to historically low levels. That triggered a water conservation plan for states …
Angry at other states, Arizona towns, and tribes rethink planned water cuts Read More
Photo By Samantha Chow/Cronkite News: A Western Diamondback rattlesnake “tastes” the air at the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary in north Scottsdale on Aug. 29. By Olivia Dow/Cronkite News SCOTTSDALE – This summer’s …
Slither and bound: Rattlesnakes and toads get busy during the monsoon season Read More
Cleo D. Jones peacefully passed away at home with his loving wife and family by his side on Sept. 8, 2022, at the age 89. He was born May 14, …
Obituary for Cleo D. Jones Read More
Photo By Diane Drobka: A Vermilion Flycatcher takes in the view at the 12th hole of the Mt. Graham Municipal Golf Course. Today is the last day to signup for …
Birders to meet in Safford Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy ADOT Protect yourself with these MVD tips PHOENIX – Ready to buy a used car? Don’t be deceived. The Arizona Department of Transportation-Motor Vehicle Division encourages consumers to …
Buying or selling a used vehicle? Read More
Photo By Bonnie Briscoe: The local DAR Gila Valley Chapter is preparing for its Constitution Week program. Pictured are, back, from left, Peggy Moon, Bonnie Briscoe, Susan Syfert, Paula Price, …
DAR set to celebrate Constitution Week Read More
Photo By Ted Shaffrey/AP/Shutterstock: Workers replace old lead pipes with copper at a Newark, New Jersey, apartment building in 2021. Some critics say Arizona is getting more for lead pipe …
Federal funds for water projects are a fraction of what Arizona says it needs Read More
Video Still: Rioters break into the Capitol. Column By John Young “We’re not letting the Capitol fall.” Bravery before the imponderable – our democracy besieged by our own. They are …
Editorial: MAGA’s war on public servants Read More