BISBEE — Cochise Health and Social Services has not charged for certain reproductive health services over the years, but now is looking to introduce nominal fees for people who are above 150 percent of the poverty level on a sliding scale.
BISBEE — Cochise Health and Social Services has not charged for certain reproductive health services over the years, but now is looking to introduce nominal fees for people who are above 150 percent of the poverty level on a sliding scale.
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WILLCOX — Willcox locals Susan Pater and Dwayne Owen have been working alongside the city of Willcox to guide the cash donation process from local businesses seeking to help fund the $800,000-$900,000 construction cost of the new “Farm, Ranch and Youth Event Center” at Quail Park arena.
BISBEE — A new medical marijuana grow and infusion facility on Fort Grant Road in Willcox will move forward after the Board of Supervisors reversed its decision on an appeal to deny a special use authorization granted by the Planning and Zoning Commission’s to Willcox OC LLC.
BOWIE — Bowie Unified School District’s long-time superintendent, Wendy Conger, will be resigning from her position on June 30, at which time her contract is set to expire.
Courts and Crime
- Argument between two men leads to fatal shooting, SV police say
- Trial date set in traffic homicide case after multiple delays
- Voucher program to help needy aiming for Oct. 1 launch
- Settlement conference sought in accused child molester case
- County releases video of DPS officer-involved shooting incident
- Filing seeks to dismiss bid to access audit documents
- Police arrest local man on sexual exploitation of a minor charges
- Tentative trial date set in Mescal murder case
- Bicyclist struck on State Route 80 at Lavender Pit dies, police say
- Cyclist struck by hit-and-run motorist on State Route 80 at pit, driver arrested, police say
- Judge orders text messages released in child abuse civil complaint
- Evidence in child molestation case will not be suppressed, judge rules
- Supreme Court rules against immigrants with temporary status
- Accused child molester sentenced for DUI probation violation
- AZ Supreme Court bans Tucson AG office from handling murder case
- Douglas border station sees steady number of illegal crossings, officials say
- Local man arrested on child abuse charges
- SV police, residents victims of 'swatting' call
- Plea deal on the table in accused child killer case
- Fort, Lori's Place combine to help victims of sexual assault, abuse
WHETSTONE — An impaired motorist accused of causing a crash that killed his 9-year-old stepson and also left a woman and her toddler injured has been charged with first degree murder, the Cochise County State Attorney's Office said Tuesday.
BISBEE — If you have been putting off getting vaccinated thinking the county might provide some incentive program as has been done in other counties, it is not going to happen.
BISBEE — In the June 15 meeting, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors approved a number of special districts tentative budgets as well as the tentative budget for Cochise County.
WHETSTONE — A pickup truck going the wrong way on State Route 90 caused a two-vehicle fatality crash around milepost 297 at 6:23 p.m. Friday, according to the Department of Public Safety.
On the weekend, Bisbee Pride filled the bars, hotels and shops of Bisbee in place of the usual parade. Many people remarked there were less people than past years, but that the city still felt busy.
SIERRA VISTA — SEACOM, the area’s emergency dispatch communications center, has a new leader, and the board of directors of the facility found him in their own backyard.
The second of a three-part series.
COCHISE COUNTY — Local nature sanctuaries advise residents to be cautious of impending safety hazards from monsoon season. According to the National Weather Service’s “Monsoon Awareness Week” campaign, monsoon season started on June 15.
FORT HUACHUCA — Shovels plunged into the dirt Monday afternoon at a groundbreaking ceremony for a project that had been halted last year by the Trump administration.
HUACHUCA CITY — Tombstone Unified School District opened its Wednesday board meeting with a moment of silence in remembrance of TUSD school board member and former football coach Mike Hayhurst.
BISBEE — Though a number of area residents voiced their concerns and disapproval about a 30—acre parcel being rezoned for a 248—space, mobile home and RV park in Willcox, the county Planning and Zoning Commission agreed to send a recommendation of approval to the Board of Supervisors, though…
BISBEE — The “Law Matters” radio show in Tucson recognizes the work done by men and women in law enforcement from every agency, and last week Cochise County Sheriff’s Office Detective Carl Larimer and K–9 deputy Manny were recognized by Sherry Harrison, president of the show’s board, for the…
The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, has awarded a $4,000 grant to the Cochise College Libraries. The monies will be used to provide currently enrolled students with Wi-Fi hotspots.
NACO — A $57,000 gift from a generous benefactor has allowed the volunteer fire department here to purchase new gear and radios that were long overdue.
The first of a three-part series.
The American Legion Post 52, American Legion Riders, Combat Vets Motorcycle Association, Nomaden Motorcycle Club and the Forgotten Sons Motorcycle Club co-hosted a fund raiser for Cochise Serving Veterans in support of needy veterans last month.
WILLCOX (AP) — What is it with bears making visits to Cochise County cities recently?
BISBEE — A step forward has been taken by the county Board of Supervisors to work with the Humane Society of Southern Arizona in developing a facility for stray and abandoned animals in Bisbee.
WILLCOX— The third-party company Willdan sent associates to present a gas rate study at the end of the Wilcox City Council special meeting on June 3.
WILLCOX— Willcox City Council members discussed the use of the Community Development Block Grant Funds on June 3 during a special meeting. Prior to their discussion, there was a two-minute public hearing in which not a single member of the public was present to comment on the lengthy list of…
COCHISE COUNTY — School leaders across Cochise County reflect on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the graduation rates of their districts.
BISBEE — On Wednesday morning, the new, improved Cochise County website was rolled out after six months of extensive work by the county’s Internet Technology team led by Chief Information Officer Joe Casey.
NACO — A bi-national oasis has opened in the desert, a place where cultures can unite through art, language, music and a little coffee.
BISBEE — As of June 7, Cochise County has dispensed 102,354 doses of vaccine resulting in 44.4 percent of the county’s population reaching full vaccination, a rate higher than the state’s at 36.9 percent.
Justices of the Arizona Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week on a two-year-old lawsuit filed by a Sierra Vista resident against two current Cochise County supervisors.