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Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: Safford Police responded to a residence the morning of Aug. 22 and located a 22-year-old New Mexico man who had apparently choked and died after …
New Mexico man dead after a night out drinking in Safford Read More
Photo By Omar Sobhani/Reuters Column By Mike Bibb After only seven months in office, President Joe Biden has managed to make a mess of nearly everything he’s touched. Actually, in …
Editorial: Just another day at the office Read More
Photo By James Anderson/Cronkite News: Standardized test scores in Arizona from the last school year fell, a not-unexpected result that was attributed to “learning disruptions from COVID-19” and a sharp …
The results are in: Standardized test scores fell during pandemic year Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Shandy Nielson has been charged with assault, disorderly conduct, and criminal damage. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – In the majority of domestic violence situations, the male …
Woman jailed after domestic incident Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection: An agent recovers a seized AK-47 assault rifle that was found behind a vehicle’s tail light. Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection …
CBP officers seize assault weapons and ammunition at DeConcini Port of Entry Read More
Individuals who have not applied urged to do so; pending applications will be processed Supreme Court ruling ending eviction moratorium does not impact access to funding Contributed Article PHOENIX – …
Rental assistance funds are still available Read More
Photo By James Franks/Cronkite News: Once sports gambling becomes legal in Arizona on Sept. 9, fans can walk up to places like the FanDuel Sportsbook at Footprint Center, or they …
Have app, will gamble: Arizona online sports betting sites open registration Read More
A referendum to overturn a BOS vote on a zoning change to allow cannabis cultivation at a NatureSweet greenhouse has enough signature to appear on the 2022 November General Election …
Referendum to overturn Graham County BOS approval of cannabis cultivation at NatureSweet site signatures verified to be on November 2022 ballot Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy ADOT: The Pinto Creek Bridge replacement project is scheduled for a full closure of U.S. Highway 60 from Sept. 12 – 17. Full closure scheduled to shift highway …
Plan ahead for U.S. 60 closure Sept. 12-17 between Superior and Miami Read More
Stan Bonifacio Sports Photography: The Thatcher Eagles ran all over the Sahuarita Mustangs on Friday night en route to a 53-7 opening night win. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – …
Thatcher opens season with big win over Sahuarita Read More