The Daily Chirp

Today - A middle-of-the-night rescue from Bisbee’s Lavender Pit has left authorities — and the man at the center of it — wondering how he ended up there in the first place.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Southern Arizona may be missing a voice in Congress, and some say it’s no accident.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A government shutdown may have brought some of Fort Huachuca to a halt, but many essential services remain up and running — for now.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Sierra Vista mother has pleaded guilty to child abuse charges in the 2020 death of her toddler son, ending years of court delays and avoiding a murder trial in exchange for a prison sentence.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A zoning dispute in Hereford could bring weddings and big gatherings at Ramsey Canyon Inn to a halt—at least temporarily.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: A controversial email from Bisbee's mayor has landed him under investigation by the County Attorney’s Office.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s Cochise County Week in Review looks at the local impact of the CD7 special election, with discussion of turnout in Douglas and Bisbee and the absence of a “Kirk bump.” We examine Charlie Kirk’s lasting influence on youth politics and whether a Turning Point USA chapter could take root at Cochise College. We take you to Douglas for the 101st Cochise County Fair, with livestock, rodeo, and plenty of community spirit. Finally, we update two big stories: sentencing in a copper theft tied to the Russian mafia and rising costs at Sierra Vista’s city-owned golf course.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A major overhaul at the Sierra Vista Golf Center is moving ahead — and the city’s now projecting it’ll cost nearly a million dollars less than expected.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - The saga of the Warren Hotel in Bisbee continues to unfold, with tenants now gone, but controversy and uncertainty still lingering.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A historic military site tied to the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers is set for a major revival in Naco, with big plans that blend preservation, education, and community celebration.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A jail suicide earlier this month raised troubling questions — but new details reveal a more complex story of a man in the criminal justice system.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - After four years on the run, a convicted Army child molester who vanished before his court-martial at Fort Huachuca has finally been captured.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Cochise County Week in Review, we break down the latest developments on the proposed jail district tax, revisit the Warren Hotel’s troubles in Bisbee, and look ahead to Tuesday’s CD7 special election. Plus, Lisa Schoff of the Arizona Burners joins us to talk about plans for the return of Saguaro Man in 2026.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A lawsuit settlement that once quieted a major election dispute in Cochise County could now land the same plaintiff back in court — this time as the defendant.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Cochise County’s jail district tax was officially suspended over six weeks ago, but some local businesses are still charging customers as if it’s fully in effect—raising concerns from county officials and consumers alike.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Conservationists are working to defend Arizona’s most endangered species as new stretches of border wall go up across the San Rafael Valley.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Three Cochise County high school football teams faced a tough slate of games Friday night — and unfortunately, all three came up short on the scoreboard, including one that nearly pulled off a thrilling comeback.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 federal scrutiny after a disturbing incident involving the inhumane killing of a steer.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Cochise County Week in Review, we cover five stories making headlines. Sierra Vista’s library café deal has collapsed, leaving the city back at square one. Deputy County Attorney Paul Correa pushes to have charges against him dismissed. Children’s author Edward Dennis visits Wilcox to share his family-inspired books with local students. The Cochise County jail tax election faces new disputes ahead of November’s re-vote. And in True Crime, a fatal motorcycle crash raises questions about how justice was handled.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - One year after a deadly crash near St. David, questions still linger about why the case was never reviewed by the Cochise County Attorney’s Office.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Some Cochise County schools are seeing surprising benefits from stricter cell phone rules — including fewer vaping incidents and more face-to-face conversations.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A brutal attack at a San Simon rest area in February has led to a first-degree murder indictment, with the suspect now the focus of an international manhunt.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Despite new federal visa restrictions, Nogales’ trucking lanes remain steady — and local leaders say there’s no cause for alarm.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Could Sierra Vista’s prized golf course be the key to keeping local home values high — or the reason they could tumble?Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special Saturday edition of This is Cochise County: Week in Review, host Matt Hickman is joined by reporters Terri Jo Neff and Bruce Whetten for three important stories: the search to fill Judge Terry Bannon’s vacant seat as fourteen applicants step forward, a Douglas community memorial honoring Officer Ray Rios two decades after his death in the line of duty, and a lawsuit challenging the approval process behind Benson’s proposed aluminum recycling plant.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A repeat offender, a dropped registration requirement, and a haunting question: could one legal decision have prevented another victim?Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Cochise County Supervisor is now accusing the county’s former top attorney of malpractice—deepening a legal battle that already involves felony charges, $300,000 in legal fees, and questions about who should foot the bill.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A clever mule, a loose gate, and one determined deputy — how Big Red's solo adventures became a Cochise County legend.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Sierra Vista sex offender is headed back to prison after a sharp-eyed probation officer uncovered new crimes — stopping a dangerous cycle in its tracks.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Douglas’s Mayor was honored by Agua Prieta in a show of cross-border collaboration.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Sierra Vista’s Youth Council is facing new challenges after losing a key partnership, but city leaders say they’re determined to keep the program thriving.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Sierra Vista couple is working to bring true community-based recycling back to the region — and they’ve got state support, a solid plan, and a looming deadline.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: A historic hotel in Bisbee is teetering between decay and revival as the community debates its future.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - the Three “Better” programs launched in Sierra Vista over the past few years — Better Bucks, Better Work, and Better Meals — continue to thrive, giving those in need a leg up with compassion, dignity, and a lot of community support.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Bisbee father was murdered in his own home, and ten years later, despite a named suspect and a trail of missed chances, his killer remains free.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we’re hearing from Ernesto Leone with Arizona Sunshine. The group is bringing its first-ever free health clinic to Wilcox this September, offering dental, vision, and medical services to anyone in the community. He spoke to Herald Review Managing Editor, Matt Hickman, about what’s planned and why it matters.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - As Cochise County officials prepare for a critical jail tax vote, a legal battle over a hidden report is raising questions about transparency and trust.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: A failed contingency plan and a state inspection leave Cochise County scrambling to fund urgent fire safety upgrades at the jail.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A new historical society in the Santa Cruz Valley isn’t just preserving the past, it’s bringing it back to life, one marker and one story at a time.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: Seasoned triathlete Kira Stanley made her mark in Sierra Vista, finishing far ahead of the pack at this year’s Hummingbird Triathlon.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: Step onto a desert trail near Hereford and into the footsteps of ancient hunters at one of North America’s most significant Ice Age sites.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: Sierra Vista’s city manager lays out a stark financial picture and a cautious path forward, and it all hinges on shrinking revenue, housing slowdowns, and the future of Fort Huachuca.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: A 60-year-old homicide case is stirring political drama in Cochise County, as a Green Valley man demands millions — or the removal of a sitting supervisor.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: When a police operation left a Sierra Vista man’s fence broken and his water shut off, the fight to get it fixed turned into a days-long ordeal.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: Bisbee’s Warren neighborhood could soon earn a spot on the National Register of Historic Places, but the path to prestige is stirring up some hometown debate.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: A Cochise County judge raised serious concerns over a legal settlement that leaves a severely injured girl with just a sliver of the compensation awarded for the loss of her thumb. Read more: https://www.myheraldreview.com/news/cochise_county/judge-voiced-concern-of-low-payout-in-thumb-amputation-case/article_569266ad-f698-44c3-b871-115ffa1e919e.html Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: A Tombstone deputy’s lawsuit reveals a troubling chain of events inside the city’s K9 program, and raises big questions about accountability in local law enforcement.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: Years after a routine MRI turned tragic, a Sierra Vista mother is still fighting for answers and accountability.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: As drug cartels turn to drones for smuggling and surveillance, soldiers at Fort Huachuca are adapting to a rapidly evolving threat along Arizona’s border.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today: Accusations of deception and unpaid wages have put Bisbee Pride Inc. in the hot seat — and now the attorney general is involved.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A generous gesture and a big “thank you” went to the Willcox Fire Department this week, as the Chamber of Commerce honored their dedication with a $1,000 donation.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.