Investment provides high-speed internet to rural Arizona communities
Bipartisan infrastructure law aimed at helping rural residents, businesses and farms in Arizona (KYMA, KECY) – More than $28.4 million will be invested in high-speed internet for rural communities, businesses and farms in Arizona. The $28,485,976 investment comes from a bipartisan infrastructure bill led by Senator Kirsten Cinema and formulated by Senator Mark Kelly. The […]
Safford armed robbery suspect apprehended after high-speed police chase
by John Johnson jonjohnsonnews@gmail.com Safford – A suspected robbery in Safford was taken into custody Friday night after lead officers chased him at speed down Highway 70 towards Thatcher. Police were dispatched to Dollar General at 1640 W. Thatcher Blvd. at about 8:13 p.m., according to a Safford news release. about armed robbery. Before police […]
Are L.A.’s high-speed, high-adrenaline car chases worth the risks?
At approximately 7:30 pm on January 31, police received a call regarding the theft of a Toyota truck. They found it quickly, but as they approached, the driver fired his engine and fled, and a chase began in the San Fernando Valley. Los Angeles Police Department officers pursued the pickup at speeds up to 79 […]
Woman brings 10-year-old son on high-speed chase from law enforcement
Graham County — A woman with her 10-year-old son in her car reportedly refused to obey a traffic stop and led law enforcement in pursuit of multiple communities at speeds of over 90 miles per hour. The Graham County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, July 10 at Paterson Mesa Road and U.S. Route […]
Yuma County’s new project to give communities reliable high-speed internet
Yuma, AZ (KYMA, KECY-TV) – New Yuma County Broadband Project Officially Underway It will also ensure that all communities in Yuma County have reliable Internet access. This project will provide fast, reliable, and affordable Internet service to local residents throughout the county. Specifically, the project will make a big difference in what the city says […]
Man jailed after stealing work truck while drunk and leading police on a high-speed chase
Contributed Photo/Courtesy GCSO: Justin Smith, 20, has been charged with illegal flying, stolen transportation, and underage DUI in pursuit of law enforcement. John Johnson john johnson news@gmail.com Thatcher – An electrical contractor was shocked to learn he was not in Mexico after being arrested by Thatcher police after being chased by car and on foot […]
Arizona gets $17M in funding for 2 rural high-speed internet projects
PHOENIX — Two regional cities in Arizona have received about $17.1 million in funding from the federal government for investments in high-speed internet projects, the US Department of Agriculture announced Thursday. The Navajo Tribal Utility Authority received just over $7 million and the Tohono O’odham Utility Authority used a $10 million grant to invest in […]
