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Photo By ADOT Annual national condition analysis gives state’s bridges positive review Contributed Article PHOENIX – Bridges in Arizona have again been ranked among the best in the nation in …
Arizona highway bridges rated among best in nation Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy TPD: The male black bear was treed in Thatcher before being tranquilized and removed by the Arizona Game & Fish Department. The bear was then euthanized per department …
Juvenile male black bear extricated from Thatcher neighborhood Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com THATCHER – A 17-year-old female skateboarder was hospitalized Monday, April 27, after being struck by a Jeep Cherokee while she was …
Skateboarder struck by Jeep Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Agents seized 11 kilograms of cocaine that was dropped from a drone. Contributed Article By U.S. Customs and Border Protection YUMA – Yuma …
Yuma Sector agents intercept narcotics dropped from drones Read More
The “Invest in Safford Gift Certificate Stimulus Program” has been renewed to include businesses throughout Graham County. Contributed Article Safford – The popular “Invest in Safford Gift Certificate Stimulus Program” …
‘Invest in Safford Gift Certificate Program’ renewed to include all of Graham County Read More
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announces phase 1 reopening procedures for Arizona. “Arizona is headed in the right direction. Get your haircut, get something to eat, and head home. That’s where …
Governor Ducey says retail stores and salons can reopen May 8; restaurants allowed dine-in service starting May 11 Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Eric William Lopez, 46, was sentenced April 28 to 14 years in prison for possession of a dangerous drug for sale, possession of a dangerous drug, and …
Meth dealer sentenced to 14 years in prison Read More
Contributed Photo/Courtesy SPD: By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – A Safford officer arrested two drivers on Tuesday, April 28, in separate DUI traffic stops. The first stop came at about …
Safford Police continue to take allegedly impaired drivers off the streets Read More
Jon Johnson File Photo/Gila Herald Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act makes grants available Contributed Article PHOENIX – The Arizona Department of Transportation has received a $36.2 million grant …
ADOT awarded $36.2 million in emergency funds for rural transit Read More
Cronkite News still image By Alexa Fuenmayor/Cronkite News PHOENIX – Despite the federal government’s unprecedented efforts to aid businesses threatened by the COVID-19 pandemic, small farms are being left further …
Small farms struggle to get federal relief funds or emergency help from USDA Read More