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Richard Bencomo Lopez By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A Safford man who was found deceased along the Gila River on July 17 died from exposure, with underlying health issues …
Safford man found deceased at river died from exposure, with health issues and drug use contributing factors, says medical report Read More
John McCain Contributed Article WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, on the three-year anniversary of former Senator John McCain’s passing, Congressman Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01) issued the following statement: “Today, Arizonans share their …
On three-year anniversary of passing, O’Halleran remembers Senator John McCain Read More
Photo By James Franks/Cronkite News: Could Sun Devil Stadium be the site of a future Arizona State-Ohio State game? Or an ASU-Clemson meeting? Both are possibilities with the alliance the …
ASU vs. Ohio State? ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12 alliance could change the landscape of college football Read More
Column By Mike Bibb Similar to his FUBAR* efforts along our southern border, President Joe Biden has once again shown he has no inkling what he is doing, even when …
Editorial: Another big Biden blunder Read More
Contributed File Photo/Courtesy ADOT: The Pinto Creek Bridge replacement project will cause alternating lane closures Thursday, Aug. 26. Workers install the girders for the bridge in this photo. Extended closure …
Alternating lane closures on U.S. 60 on Thursday for the Pinto Creek Bridge project Read More
Description: Arizona has its pros and cons, just like any other state in the U.S. However, it’s still a good place to be a young family if you are looking …
Why Arizona is a perfect state for young families Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Mikell Higgs, left, and William Rogers-Prince were booked into jail on drug, DUI, and child abuse charges. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A Safford couple was …
Couple arrested on a litany of drug, DUI, and child abuse charges after traffic stop Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy DPS: From left, Suspects Robert Flores, 37, of Phoenix, Michael Salazar, 41, of Mesa, and Dina Peralta, 50, of Mesa, were all arrested and booked into jail on …
DPS continues to make large hard drug busts Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo: Alternative fuel vehicles, such as these Tesla electric cars charging up in a garage in Scottsdale, will see an increase in the state’s vehicle license tax. …
Vehicle license tax formula for alternative fuel cars changing in 2022 Read More
The Graham County Department of Health and Human Services now lists the county’s active COVID-19 cases at 342. Graham County reports 148 new positive tests for COVID-19 By Jon Johnson …
COVID-19 cases continue to spike in Graham, Greenlee counties Read More