Delays on Highway 60 for Pinto Creek Bridge replacement
GLOBE — Gila Valley residents traveling to Phoenix over the next few weeks should add extra time to their travel plans. Arizona Department of Transportation…
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Chamber taking its case for more money to Thatcher Council on Monday
THATCHER — The second stop on the Graham County Chamber of Commerce’s roll-out of its proposed changes in funding will take place Monday when the…
BLS: Arizona women earning 3/4 what men earn
PHOENIX — Women in Arizona earn slightly less than 79 percent than their male counterparts in the same field. That’s according to data released Thursday…
Graham, Greenlee see more coronavirus deaths
SAFFORD — For the third day in a row the Gila Valley has experienced a coronavirus-related death. Graham County Health Department reported the death Thursday,…
Graham County’s flu cases 95 percent below average
SAFFORD — The flu season continues to be extraordinarily mild this year, with Graham County experiencing just nine confirmed cases through Feb. 13. Graham County…
Special Olympics starting focus groups on relationship, sex education
PHOENIX — Special Olympics Arizona is beginning a new program focusing on sex education and healthy relationships for its athletes. To determine the needs of…
Freeport bonuses good for local economy
SAFFORD — Employees at Freeport McMoRan’s Safford and Morenci mining operations were recently informed that financial bonuses are resuming in 2021. “It’s no secret that,…
4 new coronavirus deaths — 2 in Graham, 2 in Greenlee
SAFFORD — It’s been a rough week in both Graham and Greenlee counties when it comes to coronavirus, with four new deaths across the two…
Rush Limbaugh dies
Premiere Networks announced Wednesday that radio legend Rush Limbaugh died. Limbaugh’s wife confirmed his passing due to Stage 4 lung cancer during Wednesday’s broadcast. Limbaugh…
Highway 191 north of Morenci to close overnights
MORENCI — Overnight road closures are scheduled to take place on U.S. Highway 191, north of the Morenci, starting Tuesday, February 16, and run through…
