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The City of Globe, Town of Miami, and Gila County are still working to determine exactly how many homes were impacted by last month’s devastating storms and floods. Miami City Manager …

Various parts of Globe have been without water due to damaged city water lines following the weekend’s storms and flooding.  The city's public works department has been handling three …

US 60 has reopened between Superior and the Globe area east of the Valley with traffic alternating in one lane through a flood-damaged stretch at milepost 241.  Drivers should heed signs to reduce speed at milepost 241, which is about 3 miles west of Miami, and follow instructions to use the available lane one direction at a time. This interim configuration will remain until a project completes repairs needed to restore two lanes in this section. 

Resolution Copper has committed $1 million to the Globe-Miami community for flood relief:   • $650,000 for businesses • $300,000 for residential assistance …

As incoming storms keep a flood watch in place for Gila County, Globe City Mayor Al Gameros issues an update for the City of Globe.

The Santee Street to U.S. 70 Project is expected to last through early 2026, imposing speed and lane restrictions, with paving work on the horizon

Severe thunderstorms hit Miami hard Thursday and Friday. The storm brought lightning, heavy wind, and torrential rainfall, flooding downtown Miami and parts of Claypool. 

The Chihuahua races this year were lightly attended, but those who did show up seemed ready to compete!

  Miami, AZ — When Freeport announced plans to renovate the historic Ben Franklin School, LeeAnn Powers and Phil Stewart reached out to architect Don Ryden with an invitation to …

Black bears driven from the woods ravage an apple orchard. The Billy Fire, 15 miles south of Young and roughly five miles north of Roosevelt Lake, is more than 70 percent contained after burning for nearly two months …

Every year, leaders from Arizona’s 91 incorporated cities and towns convene to discuss some of the most important issues and policies affecting Arizona communities, including Globe, Miami and …

Stairizona Trail Receives Tourism Award The Stairizona Trail, launched just four years ago, has now earned a significant honor from the Arizona Office of Tourism, organizers announced. Regina …

The Arizona Department of Transportation’s U.S. 60 pavement rehabilitation project from Santee Street to the intersection with U.S. 70 is tentatively scheduled to last through early 2026. The …

  Jordin Ashberry and Wil Bowen (left), who run the cat and dog rescue for High Desert Humane Society, hosted an adoption event at CAL Ranch in Globe recently, which was well received! …

  The main parking lot to the Gila County Courthouse will remain closed through the second week of October while the parking lot is rebuilt and repaved. Courthouse staff and visitors will …

After abruptly halting operations of the Arizona Silver Belt at the beginning of August, along with dozens of other rural publications nationwide, News Media Corporation has found a new buyer that …

 Supervisors Support Yavapai Apache Nation Water Settlement Tanya Lewis, Chairwoman of the Yavapai Apache Nation, presented on the Nation’s long-negotiated water rights …

On August 6, 2025, News Media Corporation—the parent company of the Arizona Silver Belt and Copper Country News —shut down all operations without warning. Employees were told the company was …

By: Ted Thayer   To the casual observer east of Claypool, it looked like the Freeport-McMoRan Mine Rod Plant on US 60 was on fire. Truth be told, a work trailer being pulled by a truck belonging …

The Flood of 2025 began with severe thunderstorms that hit Miami Thursday and Friday. The storm brought lightning, heavy wind, and torrential rainfall, flooding downtown Miami and parts of …

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