Baker turns dream into reality by opening a bakery in Benson
BENSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A Tucson bakery is bringing Benson home with a new Wake and Bake bakery. Earlier this month, Skye Maddux launched a business that sells pastries, sandwiches and coffee. “Once I got into culinary school, I realized I had a knack for baking bread and a feel for dough, and that seemed […]
Benson counselor pioneers ‘Counseling in the Streets’ program in Cochise County
Shawley Curtis, a counselor and psychology lecturer at Cochise University, said it all started with a trip to Cambodia in February 2020. “Of course, as a mental health counselor, I’m always fascinated by the different types of conflict that people go through around the world,” Curtis told AZPM. What kind of services do you offer? […]
Adams Robles Complex Fire burning near Benson grows to 3500 acres
Cochis County, Arizona (KGUN) — updated at 12:15 p.m. Together, the two blazes, now called the Adams-Roblesse fires, expanded to 3,500 acres as of noon Thursday, according to the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Administration. The fires were not merged and are being managed as a single incident. SET evacuation status is maintained and […]
Adams and Robles wildfires burning near Benson | News
Two wildfires raged in Cochise County Thursday morning. Cochise County, Arizona (KVOA) – Two wildfires raged in Cochise County Thursday morning. The Adams Peak and Robles fires continue to burn just 25 miles east of Benson. Fires are burning on both sides of Interstate 10 between Dragoon Road and Touchstone Road. The […]
Benson Visitor Center honored with Governor’s Award
Benson, Arizona (KGUN) — A virtual road trip video tour of the city of Benson along historic Highway 80 earned top honors from the Governor’s Office for partnering with neighboring cities. “This is the only one we have gotten from the state,” said tourism supervisor Bob Neilson. In 2018, Mr. Neilson saw ADOT installing historic […]
Benson High School teacher charged with child sex crimes
BENSON, Arizona (KGUN) — Charles Ramsey, 65, was charged with multiple child sex crimes on Friday, July 7. Benson High School teacher Ramsey is being held in Cochise County Jail on $500,000 bail, according to the Benson Police Department. Ramsey is accused of: sexual activity with minors child sex trafficking sexual abuse seducing minors for […]
Actress Ashley Benson Announces Engagement To Oil Heir
Pretty Little Liars actress Ashley Benson unveiled a giant sparkler on Instagram on Friday to announce her engagement to oil tycoon Brandon Davis. Benson responded to Davis, who wrote, “The love of my life,” by posting a photo of a giant diamond ring with the caption, “My best friend, I love you.” Davis is 43 […]
Cochise County cities, including Bisbee and Benson, holding big July 4th events
Cochise County will be dazzled by fireworks on Independence Day this year. Wherever you look after the sun has set, you’ll see a dazzling array of colors and lights unfolding before your eyes. If you’re in Tucson, visiting one of these spots might make a great day trip. If you’re already in Cochise County, you […]
Crews working to protect infrastructure in Post Fire near Benson
Updated June 23rd at 9:43am According to the Arizona Forestry and Fire Administration, the crew is working to protect the infrastructure. AZDFFM warns that fire activity may increase today. It has remained within its range overnight, but the internal pocket continues to burn. The fire covers 1,200 acres and has a fire suppression rate of […]
Benson Visitor Center certified as an Autism Center
The Benson Visitor Center is the first organization in Cochise County to become an accredited Autism Center through the International Board of Credentials and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Kathy Lara, social media manager at Benson Visitor’s Center, better serves the spectrum of people drawn to the center’s train simulator, which is connected to a remotely […]
