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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A pedestrian was struck and killed while attempting to cross Highway 70 east of Safford early Wednesday evening. The collision reportedly occurred in …
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TweetPinShareWestbound freeway traffic routed through Duncan and Safford By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com COCHISE COUNTY – Three people died at the scene and two others were hospitalized in a two-vehicle collision …
Three killed in I-10 crash near New Mexico Read More
TweetPinShareThe DPS is investigating a fatal head-on collision on Highway 70 in Solomon on Saturday morning for criminal charges as the at-fault driver was believed to be impaired. Impairment believed …
Fatal head-on collision on Highway 70 in Solomon investigated for DUI Read More
TweetPinShareNo growth was listed in the Toyo Fire overnight. Total acreage burned is listed at 1,778, with 38% containment. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com PERIDOT – The fire that closed down …
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TweetPinSharePhoto Courtesy San Carlos Apache Forest Resources Program: The Toyo Fire is burning southeast of Peridot and was listed at 1,711 acres as of Monday morning. Listed at 0% …
Toyo Fire burning southeast of Peridot Read More
TweetPinShareJon Johnson File Photo: The Toyo Fire in Peridot has forced the closure of Highway 70 for at least the next two days. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAN CARLOS APACHE …
Highway 70 shut down across the San Carlos Apache Reservation due to Toyo Fire Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: George Lopez was arrested and booked into jail on a charge of disorderly conduct/reckless display of a weapon. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A man …
Camper arrested after allegedly threatening rock collectors with a gun Read More
TweetPinShareContributed Photo: Two Thatcher residents died Tuesday in a single-vehicle rollover off U.S. Highway 70 east of Safford. Children transported to hospitals By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – Two …
Two Thatcher residents deceased after crash on Highway 70 east of Safford Read More
TweetPinShareStaff Reports Photo By Shaela Waggoner: A white truck sits on its side after being involved in a collision at the intersection of U.S. Highway 191 and U.S. Highway 70 …
Collision at Highways 70 and 191 Read More
TweetPinShareAn intoxicated man found lying on the highway bleeding from his head was treated at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center on Tuesday. By Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – A …
Bloodied man found lying on the road Read More