The Daily Chirp

A packed council chamber and two hours of pointed testimony have pushed Sierra Vista toward ending its contract for license plate reader cameras and rethinking how the city uses surveillance technology.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - In Bisbee, a bar owner says anti-ICE flyers pasted across his 1898 building crossed the line from protest into vandalism.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - An internal misconduct investigation involving the lead agent in the case against Cochise County Supervisor Tom Crosby has delayed his upcoming felony trial.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Border pay disparities are driving officers away from Nogales, leaving the city’s police department short-staffed and leaning heavily on overtime to keep up.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Benson officials face a March 6 deadline to answer state investigators as the Attorney General’s office keeps digging into whether the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission followed Arizona’s open meeting rules during key votes on the Aluminum Dynamics permit.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Bisbee leaders are trying to put clearer rules around how the city markets itself, after a reset vote forced them back to square one on tourism contracting. Read more: https://www.myheraldreview.com/news/bisbee/bisbee-council-revisits-tourism-rfp-after-reset-vote/article_6075a278-12c3-4793-9607-a419b16ff0db.htmlSupport the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Willcox man will spend the next 13 years in federal prison for robbing a Safford bank, while his alleged accomplice prepares to stand trial next month.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Bisbee teenager who once faced decades in prison is now awaiting sentencing after reaching a last-minute plea deal in an assault case that hinged on his claim of self-defense.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Cochise County leaders say the community is at a turning point as they weigh large-scale solar farms and data centers against shrinking state revenue and an aging population.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly a year after a police standoff closed part of Fry Boulevard, the Sierra Vista property owner at the center of the incident remains in legal limbo as his case moves through the courts.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: Sierra Vista’s sales tax revenues have gone flat, and city leaders say that timing makes the upcoming budget year tougher.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - ALA’s former coach says a hallway confrontation that looked like choking on video was a misunderstanding — but police say the images, injuries, and witness accounts tell a different story.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Cochise County slaughterhouse is under fire again after a federal investigation uncovered another disturbing case of inhumane animal handling — its second major violation in less than six months.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a town built on shootouts and tall tales, the Tombstone Film Festival handed out one top prize—and one big opportunity.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Cochise County murder trial is on hold after a defense team shakeup uncovers a troubling link between a legal assistant and a key witness.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - More than a hundred Santa Cruz County residents gathered feet from the border to protest the latest immigration visit from top federal officials — including DHS Secretary Kristi Noem — raising their voices and their signs in a spirited show of local resistance.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Cochise County, a case defined by betrayal and violence reaches its conclusion in court. We break down how Rynn James Prairie-Rocca—already on probation—was sentenced to life in prison plus 15 years for the murder of David McKeon and the assault and kidnapping of a woman taken from the same home in Pearce.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we’re looking at the legal effort to get a former county official out of jail before trial — and what it could reveal about Arizona’s pretrial system.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Presented by Synergy HomeCare of Sierra Vista, Dave and Paul break down the official AIA rankings, check in on winter sports as the regular season winds down, and look ahead to the postseason. Plus: ALA keeps rolling behind CJ Williams, it’s time for Quizzy for Pizzy, and Dave's diatribe.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A suspected smuggler’s desert shootout with Border Patrol agents reveals a violent past, a family’s disowning, and a web of federal charges now coming to light.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A key investigator in the case against Supervisor Tom Crosby is now under scrutiny himself, raising fresh questions ahead of trial.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A serious car crash involving a Tucson attorney has slowed progress in a federal civil rights lawsuit against two Cochise County deputies, leaving the case in a holding pattern as a judge considers whether to extend critical deadlines.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sierra Vista may be small, but it’s becoming a powerful hub for Black entrepreneurship in rural Arizona—and the reasons behind that momentum are rooted in history, opportunity, and a strong sense of community.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Arizona just reclaimed $15 million in electric vehicle charging funds after a federal judge ruled the U.S. Department of Transportation broke the law by holding the money back.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broadcasting live from the Sierra Vista Golf Center — where Dave Davies declared it “not chilly out here today,” immediately removed his jacket, and compared the driving range favorably to Top Golf “because it’s a lot cheaper” — Davies and Paul Corder sprinted through a full Cochise County winter sports roundup, pausing only to endorse VISTA cards, lament missing stat uploads, and remind everyone that high school sports are apparently a weekly referendum on whether the AIA respects southeastern Arizona. Spoiler: they do not. According to Dave and Paul, anyway. And honestly? They make a persuasive case.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A former county attorney’s arrest leads to deeper concerns — from deleted evidence to possible perjury.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Tom Crosby wants reporters to take the witness stand in his upcoming trial, but prosecutors say they have no business being there.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Big federal dollars could soon be heading to Cochise County, thanks to a spending package just passed by the U.S. House.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A state grant will still bring license plate readers to Cochise County — but not from the company some privacy advocates feared most.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A major hiring push is moving forward at Benson’s new aluminum recycling facility, even as a legal challenge looms over the center.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dave and Paul cover coaching changes across Cochise County, review the MLK Classic, and discuss region play starting for all winter sports. The episode also includes Quizzly for Pizzly and Dave’s Diatribe. Presented by Synergy HomeCare.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A community walk, powerful stories, and a message of hope marked Sierra Vista’s celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A former Douglas police sergeant accused of leading officers on a high-speed chase and resisting arrest will remain out of custody—for now—after a judge quashed his arrest warrant.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A mysterious urn left at Val Kilmer’s Tombstone memorial sparked questions — until a Tennessee man came forward with the story behind it.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A long-awaited arrest brings a sense of justice to one Douglas family following the murder of a mother of five in Agua Prieta.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A string of troubling dog-related cases in the Benson area has sparked concern, but investigators say there’s still no clear link tying them all together.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for our Cochise County basketball preview show with Dave and Paul, presented by Synergy HomeCare.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A notorious outlaw with ties to Tombstone and a violent criminal history that spanned more than half a century has died in prison at the age of 95.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A notorious Cochise County killer who terrorized Sierra Vista in the late 1960s has once again been denied a chance at freedom.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A landmark $11 million settlement aims to bring relief to residents of Sulphur Springs Valley, as Riverview Dairy and the Arizona Attorney General take a new approach to easing groundwater tensions in Cochise County.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Security footage from a Sierra Vista Target may tell a different story than what a former county attorney told police.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A former top county prosecutor pleads not guilty to charges stemming from an alleged incident at a Sierra Vista Target — and he did it by phone from jail.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A new compilation album celebrates Bisbee through the voices of local musicians, with songs that capture the town’s bars, legends, and even its plumbing.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Cochise County man convicted in the brutal killing of a family dog will be released from jail later this month, closing a case that sparked outrage across the community and drew attention to the limitations of animal cruelty laws.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A new animal shelter may soon take root in Huachuca City — and it could be a major game-changer for animal care across Cochise County.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! Today - A local grocery and community hub in Sierra Vista is preparing to close its doors after just over a year, but its founders say the story isn’t over yet.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - As Fort Huachuca competes to bring a new Space Force mission to Sierra Vista, Congressman Juan Ciscomani says a final decision could come as soon as next month.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - It was more than a ride—it was a tribute. Cyclists in Cochise County came together to honor a beloved veteran and carry forward a mission built on wheels and camaraderie.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Cochise County man accused in a fatal high-speed crash that left a motorcyclist dismembered — and who fled the scene after throwing the victim’s severed arm from the vehicle — is now asking to be released from jail before trial.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A giant dragon named Harold is ready to light up Tombstone Canyon and dance his way into the New Year as part of Bisbee’s most whimsical celebration yet.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Bisbee property dispute has turned into both a civil lawsuit and a criminal case, as investigators allege a Sierra Vista woman used forged documents to take ownership of a longtime home.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.