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Contributed Article/Courtesy SPD SAFFORD – On Thursday, Aug. 21, at approximately 8:30 a.m., the Safford Police Department responded to a report of a student on the Safford High School campus …
False report of weapon at Safford High School quickly resolved Read More
Staff Reports PIMA, AZ — On July 21, at approximately 3:46 p.m., local authorities were alerted to a juvenile problem after two teenagers, a 15-year-old boy and his 14-year-old female …
Two juveniles found after running away from workplace in Pima Read More
Dawgs boast a 36-12-1 advantage since 1945 By Raymundo Frasquillo MORENCI – The Frankie Gonzalez-coached Morenci Wildcats open their 2025 football campaign by hosting the Safford Bulldogs on Friday, Aug. …
Wildcats welcome Bulldogs for 2025 grid opener Read More
Sports fans often talk about the thrill of a big punch or the roar of the crowd. But behind every dramatic moment in a fight is something less visible: strategy. …
How Real-Time Fight Odds Reveal the Strategy Behind Every Bout Read More
Loses 131 pounds in 7 months of incarceration By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Appearing in front of Graham County Superior Court Judge Pro Tem Travis W. Ragland on Tuesday, …
Man who says jail saved his life given 5-year prison sentence for drugs Read More
Contributed Article THATCHER – The Eastern Arizona College (EAC) Gila Monsters men’s soccer team is gearing up for an electrifying start to their 2025-26 home season as they face off …
EAC men’s soccer set to kick off home season against Pima Community College on Saturday Read More
Staff Reports BYLAS – The Goodwin Fire, which has been burning 12 miles southwest of Bylas since Aug. 6, is now 45% contained, with management transitioning back to the San …
Final Goodwin Fire update and Bronco Fire progress report: San Carlos Apache Tribe takes over management Read More
CSA scores are a crucial metric for all U.S. truck driving companies. They provide insight into how effectively and safely a company operates. The criteria and scores are calculated by …
How to Manage CSA Scores and Prevent FMCSA Rating Deterioration Read More
By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A Thatcher man faces a minimum of 69.5 years and an aggravated maximum of 140 years in prison if convicted on all the charges …
Man faces 69 to 140 years in prison for horse, house, and car shooting Read More
Column By John Young Not one in 100 Americans can tell you what “Abscam” stands for. Make that one in a thousand. It meant a lot in 1978 – an …
Editorial: Unchecked: a president on the take Read More