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TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego completed a wide-ranging, multi-stop tour of Graham County on Tuesday, Aug. 11, marking his first official visit to the region …
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego Visits Graham County, Outlines Priorities for Rural Arizona Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports SAFFORD — A 45-year-old Safford man is currently being held in the Graham County Jail on a $50,000 bond following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations …
Safford man held on $50K bond for sexual exploitation of a minor Read More
TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from Aug. 1 – 10, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for August 1 – 10 Read More
TweetPinShare ‘This recognition again reflects the hard work of my team and our commitment to ensuring Southern Arizona has a seat at the table in Washington.’ Rep. Juan Ciscomani Contributed …
Congressman Ciscomani Named Arizona’s Most Bipartisan Member of Congress Read More
TweetPinShareGila Herald Staff Reports TUCSON — A major boost to Arizona’s mining industry was announced last week, featuring a $1 billion investment in a Pinal County copper project and $180 …
Ciscomani, Arizona leaders praise $1 billion copper investment and $180 million for mining education Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY — State authorities are searching for a driver who fled the scene after striking and killing a pedestrian Friday evening on State Route 266, …
Pedestrian Killed in SR 266 Hit-and-Run South of Safford Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY — A severe monsoon thunderstorm swept across the Gila Valley on Wednesday evening, leaving a trail of uprooted trees, dented trampolines, damaged roofs, fallen …
Powerful monsoon storm wreaks havoc across Graham County, slamming Pima with heavy wind and hail Read More
TweetPinShareBy Jon Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com SAFFORD — A 45-year-old local man will spend the rest of his life behind bars after being sentenced in Graham County Superior Court on Tuesday, Aug. …
Higinio Cordova Jr. sentenced to life in prison following guilty plea to sexual conduct with a minor Read More
TweetPinShareBy Gila Herald Staff SAFFORD — The Safford Community Pool announced an abrupt end to its summer season on Tuesday, Aug. 4, canceling all remaining open swim days due to …
Safford Pool abruptly closes for the season due to lifeguard shortage as school resumes Read More TweetPinShareThe following is a list of bookings from the Graham County Adult Detention Facility from July 14 – 31, 2026. All information is gathered from the jail’s booking roster. While …
Jail Booking Report for July 14 – 31, 2026 Read More