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TweetPinShareFirefighters are preparing for critical fire weather on Monday and Tuesday By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com FORT THOMAS — Despite the frightening image above, firefighters managed to keep the Bryce Fire …
Bryce Fire lines holding through Fort Thomas Read More
TweetPinShareFort Thomas Schools closed on Monday By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com FORT THOMAS – Firefighters from throughout the state descended upon Fort Thomas on Saturday to help fight the Bryce Fire …
Bryce Fire roughly at 3,000 acres Read More
TweetPinShareFire command is being transferred to the Southeast Zone Type 3 Incident Management Team Upgraded from READY to SET at 11:25 a.m. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com FORT THOMAS – The …
Fort Thomas given ‘SET’ evacuation status for Bryce Fire Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com EDEN—Late Tuesday afternoon, multiple local and state fire agencies collaborated to battle a quick-moving wildfire in the Hot Springs area, north of Pima and east of …
Firefighters battle wildfire in Hot Springs Read More
TweetPinShareSan Manuel Band of Mission Indians provides a $2.6 million grant for four new classrooms Contributed Article/Courtesy FTUSD FORT THOMAS – The San Carlos Apache Tribe is excited to announce …
Grant funding secured to expand Mt. Turnbull Elementary School Read More
TweetPinShareKats gain experience before inventorying equipment By Raymundo Frasquillo DUNCAN – The Brad Roof-coached Duncan Wildkats missed out on the 2025 post-season, ending as No. 25 during the final rankings. The Wildkats opened the season listing two reserves, added one, then another …
Apaches host No. 23 Antelope on Friday Read More
TweetPinShareDuncan girls welcome Lobos for Play-in Round By Raymundo Frasquillo FORT THOMAS – The No. 2 Lee Haws-coached Fort Thomas Apaches (15-3 seeding, 12.8723 rating) host the No. 25 Colorado City El Capitan Eagles (5-9, minus 11.1776) on Thursday, Feb. …
Fort Thomas girls host Eagles on Thursday Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports FORT THOMAS — In a twist that can only be described as alarming and enlightening, a woman turned an evening of experimental tea into a potential case study …
Mushroom madness or mental health miracle? A trippy tale from Fort Thomas Read More
TweetPinShareChase ends peacefully in Fort Thomas By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PIMA — On Wednesday, Jan. 8, a high-speed chase concluded without injury in the parking lot of Fort Thomas High …
Inattentive commercial truck driver causes police pursuit Read More
TweetPinShareBy Raymundo Frasquillo THATCHER – The second day of the boy’s 61st Eastern Arizona Holiday Tournament will be held at three different sites on Friday, Dec. 20. It also has …
Boys 61st EA Holiday tourney has three sites on Friday Read More