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TweetPinShareBy Katrina Michalak/Cronkite News PHOENIX – Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, the Federal Trade Commission, and other state attorneys general say John Deere’s repair methods hurt local farmers and ranchers. …
Arizona AG Kris Mayes joins lawsuit against John Deere amid fight for farmers’ right to repair Read More
TweetPinShareMeet draws state’s Top 5 individual entrants By Raymundo Frasquillo SAFFORD – The 2025 Safford Rotary Track and Field meet will have some of the state’s top performers in attendance …
Dawgs host Safford Rotary Track meet Read More
TweetPinShareThe annual Safford Spring Festival returns to the Safford City Hall Lawn on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26. This vibrant weekend of celebration will bring together the best …
Safford Spring Festival showcases Southern Arizona wine Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Opening a new business and staying afloat for a year is an accomplishment. Continually running a business successfully for more than 70 years is …
Downtown Association recognizes longtime Downtown businesses at annual luncheon Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a listing of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from April 8 – 14, 2025. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for April 8 – 14 Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy City of Safford SAFFORD — The City of Safford Electric Division has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2024. …
City of Safford Electric Division earns national recognition for safety excellence Read More
TweetPinShareSpace is still available for employer booths By Lori Dugan/EAC THATCHER — Eastern Arizona College’s Career Center will host a Career and Job Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. …
Eastern Arizona College Eastern Arizona College to host Career and Job Fair on April 25 Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports GRAHAM COUNTY – The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Southeastern Arizona, including elevations up to 5,500 feet in southwest Graham County and the …
Fire Weather Watch issued Southeastern Arizona Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Article/Courtesy AZGFD PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) reminds the public to protect themselves and their pets by keeping a safe distance from wildlife, especially animals …
Rabies incidents a reminder to keep pets vaccinated Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD – Ronald Chans Bateman, 33, of Pima, has been charged with three counts of aggravated assault and one count of tampering with physical evidence regarding …
Man charged with running over Thatcher Middle School Principal while she jogged Read More