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Contributed Photo/Courtesy Inciweb: The Pinnacle Fire has grown to 15,801 acres but is primarily burning rocky, inaccessible terrain in the Santa Teresa Wilderness. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SANTA TERESA MOUNTAINS …
Pinnacle Fire moves northward but eastward progression essentially stopped Read More
Contributed Photo: The Telegraph Fire has grown to 148,299 acres, with 59% containment as of Wednesday morning. Fire expected to grow to the south of SR 77 and El Capitan …
Telegraph Fire moves east to meet Mescal Fire Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy Cochise County SAR: A dive team with the Cochise County SAR searches Roper Lake to recover the body of a 16-year-old drowning victim. The victim will undergo an …
Autopsy scheduled for Roper Lake teen drowning victim Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from June 8 – June 14, 2021. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for June 8 – 14 Read More
Contributed Photo: Senator Kelly visits American Red Cross evacuation location for families and pets. Contributed Article GILA COUNTY – Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Tom O’Halleran (D-AZ-01) recently toured areas …
Senator Kelly, Representative O’Halleran tour wildfire areas Read More
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed an Executive Order on Tuesday prohibiting public colleges or universities from mandating students receive the COVID-19 vaccine. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PHOENIX – Vaccine requirements …
Ducey signs executive order prohibiting universities or colleges from mandating students receive the COVID-19 vaccine Read More
Raymundo Frasquillo Photo/Gila Herald: Grant Ashby stretches out for a pass against Morenci junior Derek Saenz. The Pima junior was one of several student-athletes taking advantage of the 7-on-7 passing …
Off-season: a time for individual improvement geared for 2021 campaign Read More
Contributed Photo: The Pinnacle Fire was listed at 13,054 acres with 0% containment as of Tuesday morning. Fire listed at 13,054 acres with 0% containment By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM …
Pinnacle Fire continues to produce smoky conditions throughout the Gila Valley Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy Telegraph Fire Information: A tanker drops retardant on the Telegraph Fire. As of Tuesday, the fire has grown to 123,078 acres with 68% containment. Blaze now at 123,078 …
Telegraph Fire prompts another round of evacuations Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: This trailer burned Monday afternoon in Safford. There were no injuries reported. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A trailer caught fire and burned to a …
Fire burns trailer home in Safford Read More