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A passenger who was ejected from an SUV in a rollover on Safford/Bryce Road on Thursday and was found deceased at the scene has been identified as Rene Richard Villescas, …
Safford/Bryce Road fatal crash victim identified Read More
Campfire and smoking restrictions begin Friday in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Contributed Article/Courtesy Forest Service SPRINGERVILLE – Campfire and smoking restrictions will be implemented at 12:01 a.m. on May 7 …
Apache-Sitgreaves Stage 1 Fire Restrictions begin Friday Read More
Phillip Otto Prey, of Thatcher, Arizona passed away with family around him on May 3, 2021, at the age of 86. He was born on Dec. 13, 1934, in Columbus, …
Obituary for Phillip Prey Read More
Jon Johnson Photo/Gila Herald: Despite reports and actions to the contrary, Pima Town Manager Sean Lewis advises he isn’t leaving his position. “Sean is, to me, is probably the best …
Pima Town Manager Sean Lewis ‘isn’t going anywhere’ Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald: The GCSO is investigating a second fatal single-vehicle rollover crash involving an ejection this week. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – The Graham County …
Graham County sees second fatal single-vehicle rollover crash in less than a week Read More
Photo By Alberto Mariani/Cronkite News: Chris Luna chants traditional hymns at a protest in Phoenix in February, when members of the group Apache Stronghold rallied on the eve of a hearing …
Fight over Oak Flat mine draws support of diverse religious groups Read More
Dr. Hugh Newell Weech, DVM, passed away at his home in Poway, California on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. He was 82 years old. In 1967, “Doc” Weech opened the first …
Obituary for Dr. Hugh Weech Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Deryk Martinez, 30, was arrested and booked into jail on charges of possession of a narcotic drug for sale, and possession of drug paraphernalia. By Jon Johnson …
Alleged fentanyl dealer arrested at local hotel Read More
Following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from April 27 – May 4, 2021. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for April 27 – May 4 Read More
Courtesy ADOT Traffic will be routed off and on I-10 using the exit and entrance ramps Contributed Article/Courtesy ADOT WILLCOX – Motorists on both east- and westbound Interstate 10 near …
I-10 to close in both directions near Willcox on May 7-10 Read More