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Douglas council member files open meeting law complaint with Attorney General

The council member claims that an item was removed from the agenda without a motion

Sierra Vista City Council approves decision to issue bonds to charter schools located in other areas

One charter school is located in Phoenix and the other is in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Douglas' current downtown along G Avenue, which includes the historic Gadsden Hotel. July 10, 2023.

Douglas Downtown Revitalization Project adjustments, gain criticism from locals

Petitions have circulated against the city's plan to update infastructure of the downtown area.

Members from the Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs, and members from the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance, hosted a hearing Tuesday at Cochise College relating to the Biden Administration's approach to mitigating illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border. Congressman Juan Ciscomani (R-Arizona) (right) attended the meeting. Congressman Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) (second from the left) talks about his perspective on the matter. August 8, 2023.

Border is an “Existential Crisis” to House Republicans

Five Congressional Republicans condemned President Biden’s border policy at a subcommittee hearing Tuesday afternoon in Cochise County.

Demetria Warren, President of the Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers (right), read the 1948 executive order signed by President Harry Truman to integrate the armed forces during the celebration of Buffalo Soldiers Day at Camp Naco. August 5, 2023. *Photo by Summer Hom, AZPM News.*

Buffalo Soldier Day celebration at Camp Naco

The day celebrates the history of the Buffalo Soldiers

A Speckled Rattlesnake on display during the annual Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival. Vice President of the Huachuca Area Herpetological Association Robert Troupe said that this snake is found in the lower desert mountain ranges, which include areas in northwestern Arizona, southern Nevada, Mexico, west-side of Tucson and Phoenix and the California cost. August 3, 2023.

Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival returns for 32nd year

The four-day long event offers field trips and free wildlife and nature talks

College College unveiled its new ambulance and mixed reality simulators by Simleader. The simulators are designed to train first responders to provide medical treatment both inside and outside the ambulance. July 31, 2023.

Cochise College debuts Simleader Ambulance simulator with mixed reality

The simulator features an abulance with an interactive mannequin, VR headset and a driving station

Sierra Vista Police Department officers test-run the new driving track for Cochise College's First Responders Academy Monday ahead of the ribbon-cutting ceremony. July 31, 2023. *Photo by Summer Hom, AZPM News.*

Cochise College unveils new driving track for First Responders Academy

The nearly five-acre track will be used by the college and the City of Sierra Vista

Ballot question to remove Douglas AMA is thrown out

Cochise County officials said a lawsuit brought by the EDF forced the decision.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs announced that Cochise County will be receiving $41 million dollars from the state to enhance border security during a press conference at Cochise College's Sierra Vista campus Wednesday. July 19, 2023.

Hobbs announces more than $41 million in state funds to Cochise County for border security

The funds came from the state's border security fund

Cochise Supervisors' quest for conducting 100% hand count continues in court

The board appealed the previous ruling that prevented the board from hand-counting all the ballots in the 2022 General Election

City Hall in Bisbee, AZ. January 7, 2020

Bisbee City Hall heading towards reconstruction

The city manager said that inflation and supply chain issues contributed to delays

Cities looking to increase employee wages in budgets for new fiscal year

The goal is to make salaries more competitive and help retain employees

The first panel at The Buzz Live event on July 10, 2023 with guests (from left) Sonia Gasho, Ash Dahlke and Mark Apel and host Christopher Conover (right).

The Buzz Live! Water Conservation and AMAs in Cochise County

The area's agriculture industry copes with a possible future as a recall vote looms.

Douglas AMA challengers get AMA back on the ballot

The existence of the Douglas AMA will go back to voters in 2023 General Election

Cochise County Supervisors eye new contract for "ballot fraud countermeasures"

The supervisors put the vote on hold until July 25 so clarification regarding funding source may be made available.

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