Dead dogs found in Gila Bend, suspect arrested
Some dogs relied on the bodies of dogs that had died at the facility by feeding them. GILABENDO, Ariz. — The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office said it was one of the most unsettling cases of animal abuse investigated. The suspect was taken into custody after the remains of a dead dog were found on Gilavend’s […]
Flash flood warning issued for Coconino, Gila and Yavapai counties
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Coconino County effective July 16 at 7:20 PM. The warning ends July 16 at 10:30 PM. The warning covers Gila County in east-central Arizona, Coconino County in north-central Arizona, and Yavapai County in west-central Arizona. The National Weather Service also issued a severe thunderstorm warning […]
Northern lights in the Gila Valley
Photo by Brian Brice: In this photo taken by Central's Brian Brice, the Northern Lights were visible over the Gila Valley on Friday night. John Johnson john.johnsonnews@gmail.com GRAHAM COUNTY – The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, was visible in Graham County Friday night and could appear again Saturday and Sunday night. Photo […]
Gila County drive-through donation drive is on March 16
Contributed article Gila County – Gila County Public Health and Community Services partnered with the Cobre Valley Homeless Coalition to collect non-perishable food, water and snacks along with socks, toothpaste and other essentials to assist homeless and low-income recipients . 16:00 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.This is a “drive-through drop-off” event, where volunteers will be […]
Kanon joins Gila County Superior Court
Gila County Superior Court announced the addition of Chief Justice Johnson. Diana Cannon will be sworn in as interim judge on February 5, 2024. Judge Canon attended the University of Arizona James E. Rogers School of Law, graduating magna cum laude in May 2002. She was admitted to the Arizona Bar in October of that […]
AG asked to weigh in on Gila Countyâs regulation of short-term rentals | Arizona News
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AG asked to weigh in on Gila County’s regulation of short-term rentals
Gila County's regulation of short-term rental properties has drawn scrutiny from one of the county's Republican lawmakers, who has asked the attorney general for an opinion on whether the county is following a state law that limits regulation of local rental properties. . Late last year, the Gila County Board of Supervisors 16 page regulations […]
Gila County approves floodplain ordinance changes
Written by David Souders The Gila County Flood Control District Board approved various amendments to the county's floodplain management ordinance after a public hearing Feb. 20, marking the seventh time the ordinance has been amended since its enactment in 1986. There were no comments from the public at the public hearing. . The ordinance had […]
Gila County Presidential Preference Election registration closes February 10
Contributed article/provided by: Gila County Recorder Gila County – Gila County Recorder Sadie Jo Bingham would like to remind Gila County residents that the deadline to register to vote for the 2024 presidential election is approaching. Deadline is midnight on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The new voter registration form is available to anyone who has […]
Happy Birthday to Gila County: Truly the ‘Heart of Arizona’
Submitted photo: Gila County Courthouse, circa 1888. Contributed article by Carol Broeder Gila County – Nicknamed the “Heart of Arizona,” Gila County’s location in the heart of the Grand Canyon State is just one of many reasons. With a population of 53,500 and an area of 4,796 square miles, Gila County enjoys Arizona's best combination […]