Our Neighbors Farm & Pantry receives a $69,000 boost from United Way of Graham and Greenlee Counties
Photo by: Graham County and Greenlee County presenting and receiving a check for $69,000 from United Way. From left, on behalf of United Way, are Executive Director Denise Benton and Grant Manager Amanda, Our Neighbors Farm. Represented by Executive Director Kai Littrell and Pantry Manager Dana Larchick and Americorp Vista’s Kymberlynn Tessman. staff report The […]
Mayes to take action on Saudi farm deal
PHOENIX — Democracy Prosecutor General Chris Mays said in his campaign promises that he would take action “within the next few weeks.” That is to curb the companies that have free access to groundwater on state land to grow alfalfa for export to Saudi Arabia. “I can do something about it,” Mays said in an […]
A hazardous spill near Tucson closes down I-10 and forces an evacuation : NPR
An accident involving a commercial tank truck leaked hazardous materials onto Interstate 10 outside Tucson, Arizona on Tuesday, prompting state police to block traffic on the highway. Arizona Department of Public Safety via AP hide caption toggle caption Arizona Department of Public Safety via AP An accident involving a commercial tank truck leaked hazardous materials […]
New Yavapai County Chief Adult Probation Officer Appointed
open audio article player To staff | | upon October 8, 2022 Yavapai County Superior Court Audio of the article was made possible by the CAST11 Prescott Podcast Network. Production of Talking Glass Media. Chief Judge John Knapper and Deputy Chief Judge Christa Kerman elected Brian Prieto as Yavapai County Adult Probation Officer, effective October […]
Eagle Valley Library director leaving after 10 years
Linda TilsonPhoto provided Linda Tilson, Eagle Valley Library District Director, will move in early March to become Director of the Coconino County Public Library in Flagstaff. Tilson has been the director of EVLD for 10 years. During her tenure, she worked with what she describes as a “truly outstanding and dedicated staff” to address the […]
Maricopa County Official Says Threats Are Part of Life: ‘It Shouldn’t Be’
Bill Gates, chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, said at a press conference that while providing an update on Arizona’s vote numbers, threats to election officials are “a part of life for me and my colleagues.” He said that it has become Gates, along with county recorder Stephen Richer, responded to questions about […]
Two in Hancock County Jail after meth-related arrest during traffic stop – Muddy River News
An Iowa man and an Illinois woman are in Hancock County Jail after a methamphetamine-related arrest resulting from a traffic stop in Hancock County. Hancock County Sheriff’s Department agents pulled a 1999 Gold Oldsmobile at 96, Illinois into traffic at 11:20 pm on Friday, February 10, for speeding. West Burlington, Iowa driver Anthony L. Baker, […]
Somerton High School receives donation for athletic equipment | Somerton
Somerton — The YUHSD Board has accepted a donation of $21,879.25 from Somerton Education, Inc. at its February 8, 2023 monthly meeting. The funds will be used to purchase exercise equipment for Summerton High School, which is scheduled to open in the fall. SHS Principal Lucky Alviso was present at the meeting to accept donations. […]
Former NFL defensive back Eric Johnson arrested on human trafficking and gang charges
Eric Johnson blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown in the Raiders’ Super Bowl loss to the Buccaneers 20 years ago. (Photo credit: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) Former NFL defensive back Eric Johnson is one of eight people charged with human trafficking in Georgia. The eight arrested face a variety of charges, including human […]
Deputy shoots woman whom cops say fled RPB traffic stop
Pictures of Palm Beach Post File ROYAL PALM BEACH — A Palm Beach County sheriff’s deputy shot a woman in the leg during a traffic stop in Royal Palm Beach early Sunday morning after she tried to flee in a stolen pickup truck. The stolen U-Haul pickup truck was stopped by an attendant on the […]