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Payson incumbent Mayor Tom Morrissey will face off in a November runoff with current Vice Mayor Chris Higgins — who fell just short of enough … Read more
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Motorists traveling on State Route 260 between Heber-Overgaard and Payson should plan for daytime delays of up to 30 minutes for the next five… Read more
School launched with a flurry this week. Read more
A 46-year-old Tucson man was killed in a vehicle accident last week near Roosevelt Lake. Read more
Going against a narrow margin of support from the Gila County Planning & Zoning Commission, the board of supervisors denied a conditional … Read more
Friday night, July 29, there was a lightning strike at the brush pile in the Buckhead Mesa Landfill, northeast of Payson. The lightning set th… Read more
With more than 10 inches of welcomed rain, Christopher Creek resembles a rain forest. Read more
The monsoon has settled in over northern Arizona, bringing with it isolated flooding in portions of Rim Country. Read more
The Arizona state House race in the redrawn District 7 turned into a Republican Party nail-biter. Read more
The Payson council race could mean more support for a deal with the MHA Foundation to build a community center with aquatics, less conflict on… Read more
Incumbent District 1 Gila County Supervisor Steve Christensen faced two challengers in his bid to remain on the board. He emerged from the Aug… Read more
The 2022 elections have continued Gila County’s transformation into a deep red Republican bastion. Read more
Often month or years of planning goes into the birth of a baby. Most often, this turns out to be a normal, wonderful experience. Read more
Jo Thomas read the ingredients in the bubble bath she was about to pour into the tub for her grandkids’ baths. Read more
Schools opened this week with COVID still widespread — and school responses just as confusing as ever. Read more
A man fell to his death near Water Wheel early Thursday morning during a monsoon storm. Read more
The only clear winners in the Star Valley Town Council races Tuesday night were the two uncontested races. Read more
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Payson incumbent Mayor Tom Morrissey will face off in a November runoff with current Vice Mayor Chris Higgins — who fell just short of enough … Read more
Former Navy SEAL, celebrity businessman and election denier Eli Crane on Wednesday held a commanding lead in the Republican primary in Congres… Read more
District 7 state Sen. Wendy Rogers easily won the Republican nomination, despite a challenge from Republican Sen. Kelly Townsend. Read more
PAYSON MAYOR’S RACE: Election results posted late Tuesday night show Chris Higgins with a small lead against incumbent Mayor Tom Morrissey. Re… Read more
The good times continue to roll for the Town of Payson, with better-than-expected sales tax revenue from restaurants, retail stores, bars, hot… Read more
The 2022 Payson Book Festival had nearly 400 guests at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Saturday, July 23. Read more
Ever had a hankering to herd wolves? Read more
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Ever had a hankering to herd wolves? Read more
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PHOENIX – Arizona Public Service Co. (APS) is helping local teachers get ready for the upcoming academic year with grants for classroom resources. Marking its fifth year, the APS Supply My Class program will award 500 K-12 Title 1 public or charter school teachers with $500 grants. Read more
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Two years ago, Tammara Gressley started the Payson High School Swim Club. Read more
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The 2022 Payson Book Festival had nearly 400 guests at the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Saturday, July 23. Read more
