Critics call charge against Sheriff Joe Arpaio comeuppance
PHOENIX (AP) — The longtime sheriff of metro Phoenix has walked away from criminal investigations in the past without facing charges and still has managed…
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John McCain withdraws support for Trump
Phoenix, AZ– John McCain issued the following statement today withdrawing his support of Donald Trump: “In addition to my well known differences with Donald Trump on…
Official says Phoenix VA Health Care System has improved
PHOENIX (AP) — Despite a new report raising serious questions about the quality of care within the Phoenix VA Health Care System, a top official…
The Old West still resonates historically for Germans in Tombstone
By KYLE KOCHEVAR Arizona Sonora News “We came here for the cowboy shows,” said Dieter Fuchs, a tourist who was visiting Tombstone with his family…
In the desert, a rat by any other name is still … well, it’s probably a packrat
September 22, 2016 Alexis Wright Mr. Pack Rat, packrats, paqckrat damage, rattlesnakes By ALEXIS WRIGHT Arizona Sonora News Service Don’t be fooled by the white-throated…
The stars at night, they’re not so bright. Deep in the heart of Tucson.
September 22, 2016 Mikayla Mace By MIKAYLA MACE Arizona Sonora News Service The sun sets in Tucson; street lights blink on; storefronts glow. From downtown,…
Convicted human smuggler who held teen for ransom sentenced to nearly three years in prison
Contributed Article PHOENIX – A convicted human smuggler from Mexico who held a teenage boy for ransom was sentenced Monday to 30 months in federal…
National Park Admission Free Tomorrow to Celebrate Public Lands Day
The Grand Canyon and many other public-lands sites will be admission-free tomorrow, for National Public Lands Day. (Mmainco/morguefile) PHOENIX – Tomorrow is National Public Lands…
Chamber of Commerce offers insight to recreational marijuana and minimum wage increase measures
brooke@gilavalleycentral.net SAFFORD – Recreational marijuana and higher paid wages – two sensitive ballot issues that are on the mind of Arizona voters – were the…
Poll: 82 Percent Support Greater Grand Canyon National Monument
Courtesy of Public News Service. The watershed for the Grand Canyon would be protected under a proposed Greater Grand Canyon National Monument. (Thomas O’Keefe) PHOENIX…
