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U.S. 191 North still closed due to Bear Fire in Greenlee County By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com BYLAS – The storm that caused havoc in Central on Monday also brought rain …
Possible lightning-caused wildfire sparks near Bylas Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: A large tree was blown down during the storm and knocked out a utility pole, causing a power disruption for the Central area. By Jon Johnson …
Severe thunderstorm causes damage in Central, knocks out power Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: A home still under construction in Central was struck by lightning and burned to the ground during a severe thunderstorm on Monday afternoon. By Jon Johnson …
Lightning burns down home in Central Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Aaron Sean Maddock, 25, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling fentanyl. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A man who sold a large number …
Fentanyl dealer sentenced to 10 years in prison Read More
Contributed Article/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agents, consulates, and coroner work together to identify deceased migrant found in the desert YUMA – Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents spent the …
More migrant deaths occur in Arizona’s desert in June Read More
Contributed Photo: Graham County Deputy County Attorney Garet Kartchner was presented with the Rising Star Award by the APAAC. Contributed Article PHOENIX – On June 24, 2021, at its annual …
Graham County prosecutor receives Rising Star Award Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy ADOT Plates are being produced, delivered in regular time frame Contributed Article PHOENIX – Following a temporary halt in license plate production because of an aluminum supply-chain issue, …
License plate production caught up after eliminating aluminum supply-chain delay Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Alexander Aranda, 26,was arrested for DUI, possession of a dangerous drug, and possession of drug paraphernalia. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Officers are used to hearing …
Man busted for DUI claims he does meth to stay awake to catch his fiancé cheating Read More
Contributed Photo: The Mescal Fire and Telegraph Fire have burned more than 250,000 acres and have forced thousands of evacuations. Contributed Article WASHINGTON D.C. – On Monday, U.S. Senators Mark …
Kelly, Romney, Curtis introduce Legislation to improve wildfire policy Read More
Video Still: Rioters break into the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Column By Mike Bibb It’s been nearly six months since the riots at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, …
Editorial: Why is there little information regarding the Capitol shooting? Read More