I’ve long wanted to stand fearfully on this spot where 19 young men from the Granite Mountain Hotshots made their last stand against fire. Read moreAn unforgettable trail – the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park
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The Walnut Spring Boulevard-Walnut Canyon Culvert Replacement project in Punkin Center, began Monday, March 18 and continues through the week … Read moreCulvert replacement project underway in Punkin Center
A group of ASU students from the School of Public Policy introduced capstone projects they’re working on related to Payson problems to the cou… Read moreASU graduate students take a stab at some of Payson’s issues
Congress last week adopted a bill to require the Border Patrol to continually update its policies designed to prevent the smuggling of lethal … Read moreDrug overdose deaths continue to plague Gila County
Mike Foil saved two Payson residents when he walked up to their burning home in Alpine Heights and knocked on the garage. Read morePayson fre present Citizens Lifesaving Award to resident
The grounds and buildings of Pine-Strawberry School hummed with unusual activity last week. There was at least one helicopter landing and a la… Read moreNative Air in critical response exercise
Young Schools spend more per student than almost any school in the state, but students have test scores below the statewide average, concluded… Read moreYoung Schools spending $43,000 per student
A man who shot and killed a dog in a Payson neighborhood earlier this month has been released by authorities. Read moreMan who shot dog released, ordered to stay away from victim
I’ve long wanted to stand fearfully on this spot where 19 young men from the Granite Mountain Hotshots made their last stand against fire. Read moreAn unforgettable trail – the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park
As I get older, it is very apparent that my circles are getting smaller when it comes to hiking one of the National Forest within an hour’s dr… Read moreThe Tonto National Forest can be one trashy place
Danny Diggs plans to use trail work to earn his Eagle Scout rank. Read morePine Strawberry Fuel Reduction trail team helps future Eagle Scout
PHOENIX – Ignoring pleas from Democrats that victims could be caught up in harsh sentencing, Republican lawmakers on Monday sent a measure to … Read moreBill giving sex traffickers life sentences goes to voters
PHOENIX – Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed the "Starter Homes Act" Monday, saying the bipartisan bill promoted as making housing more affordable is "a … Read moreGov. vetoes "affordable" housing bill designed to override city zoning laws
PHOENIX – The very wet and extended winter is going to cause fire havoc in much of Arizona's grasslands, the state's chief fire management off… Read moreState fire experts: wet winter could lead to higher wildfire potential
PHOENIX – Uncle Sam is entitled to a share of the rebates that Arizona issued last year to families with dependents, lawyers for the Internal … Read moreFight over Arizona family tax rebate hits the courts
I’ve long wanted to stand fearfully on this spot where 19 young men from the Granite Mountain Hotshots made their last stand against fire. Read moreAn unforgettable trail – the Granite Mountain Hotshots Memorial State Park
After a long COVID-induced hiatus, the Northern Gila County Genealogical Society resumes meetings on the fourth Saturday of most months. Read moreGenealogy group resumes meetings with guest speaker
Heavy rain led to the cancelation of the Gracie Lee Haught Softball Classic scheduled for March 15-16 in Payson. The tournament will not be made up. Read moreRain cancels Payson's Gracie Lee Haught Softball Classic
The Payson Public Library, 328 N. McLane Road, plans a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration a 1 p.m., Friday, March 15. Read moreLibrary celebrates St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at library, church