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A high-speed vehicle chase on the Beeline Highway ended Wednesday morning when that vehicle crashed into a truck at the 87 and 260 intersection. Read more
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More than half the state budget goes to education — both K-12 schools and universities. Read more
A whopping 60% of voters support school-boosting Proposition 208 according to a recent poll — but Gov. Doug Ducey last week blasted the measure. Read more
Payson schools faced a daunting challenge — how to bring kids back while mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Read more
Gila County’s moving in the wrong direction when it comes to the pandemic, according to national databases. Read more
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A high-speed vehicle chase on the Beeline Highway ended Wednesday morning when that vehicle crashed into a truck at the 87 and 260 intersection. Read more
Gila County registered voters who want to avoid Election Day lines or drama at the polls have until Friday, Oct. 23 to request an early ballot… Read more
As one of the biggest local donors to the Payson Unified School District, the school board recently recognized the MHA Foundation for its cont… Read more
You won’t zip line over the Mazatzal Hotel & Casino parking lot like you may have at the Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce (RCRCC) … Read more
More than 50 local marchers embraced the theme of the worldwide Women’s March — do not rush to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Read more
As the U.S. moves toward its third COVID-19 spike, mask-wearing remains strangely controversial. Read more
The Gila County Board of Supervisors is astraddle a razor’s edge with the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System. Read more
A monument to the community that gave local school children a place to play, has arisen on the Julia Randall Elementary School grounds. Read more
I would describe myself as an efficient fly fisher. That doesn’t mean I catch a fish on every cast; far from it. There are days that I don’t e… Read more
Christopher Creek has a history that features pioneers, ranchers, cowboys, bootleggers, feudists, attacks and many, many other great stories. … Read more
I spent my Tuesday eavesdropping on a most raucous bunch of folks. The senior dining hall is one of the funniest as well as tasty places to sp… Read more
To celebrate Halloween, Photo Mojo, 804 N. Beeline Highway, Suite B, is hosting a special window display in the Swiss Village. Read more
Through Oct. 30, Payson High School’s student government is recognizing Cancer Awareness Week with various fundraisers to benefit those fighti… Read more
As Payson schools head into the second week of in-person classes, COVID cases have started to surge statewide. Read more
By 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14 Sadie Jo Bingham, Gila County recorder, had her first ballot issue. Read more
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It’s time to talk, said Time Out Domestic Violence Shelter CEO Gwen Zorn to 54 people who gathered for a candlelight vigil and march on Wednes… Read more
Both sides of the debate on Proposition 208 appear to agree that the state is not spending enough on public education. Read more
Payson Town Council candidates Deborah Rose and Jolynn Schinstock have filed reams of financial paperwork over the course of the 2020 election cycle. Read more
After a remarkable 56-year firefighting career, including the last six years in Pine-Strawberry, Gary Morris is officially hanging up his gear… Read more
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I would describe myself as an efficient fly fisher. That doesn’t mean I catch a fish on every cast; far from it. There are days that I don’t e… Read more
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Payson schools faced a daunting challenge — how to bring kids back while mitigating the spread of COVID-19. Read more
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They started by releasing pink balloons in a tribute to those who’ve battled cancer and either lost, won or continue fighting. Read more
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Writer/director Miranda July (got to love a name like that) has a reputation and a following for the handful of films she has made. Here with … Read more
