The Daily Chirp

Today - A June confrontation over a microphone at a Tombstone campaign event is now headed to court, with a local man facing misdemeanor assault and disorderly conduct charges.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A federal agency is now leading the investigation into a deadly Mescal house fire, as an autopsy leaves unanswered questions about exactly how the homeowner died.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A sexual assault case involving two boys and a religious community south of Tubac has ended abruptly after the alleged victim told the court he no longer wanted to testify.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - The University of Arizona is offering the Arizona Folklore Preserve five more years in its Ramsey Canyon theater — but keeping the doors open could come with a price the nonprofit isn’t sure it can afford.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Could welcoming visitors to working farms help keep agriculture alive in Cochise County? A new grant program is putting money behind that idea, while one St. David pecan farmer is already testing what agritourism could mean for both his business and his neighbors.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Bisbee institution is getting a new address, as the original Bisbee Breakfast Club prepares to leave Lowell and open a new chapter in the heart of Old Bisbee.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A new sheriff’s investigation is providing the clearest picture yet of the moments before a fatal haul-truck crash at the Morenci mine, where heavy dust and reduced visibility were significant factors.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A newly remodeled Douglas Walmart is showing off a fresh look — while putting more than ten thousand dollars back into the community.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Vanquish Air’s growing footprint at the Sierra Vista Municipal Airport traces back to an ambitious 2023 proposal, but city officials say the agreement in place today came from a separate process that began nearly two years later.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A proposal aimed at keeping unauthorized civil immigration enforcement operations off Bisbee-controlled property has quietly died — not with a vote, but because no council member was willing to make a motion.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - In Douglas, a redevelopment project promising more than a million dollars in investment and as many as 100 jobs unraveled just five days after the City Council selected a buyer for the former Food City building.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Bisbee teenagers have been arrested in connection with the vandalism that caused extensive damage at Douglas High School’s Armando De Lucas Stadium earlier this month.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A six-year fight over whether some Sierra Vista residents can live permanently in RVs is headed back to the Arizona Court of Appeals, where judges will hear the dispute for a third time.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A dispute over secrecy surrounding Douglas’ proposed sale of the former Food City building is sharpening, with the city manager now confirming that nondisclosure agreements were signed — while rejecting the mayor’s claims that they kept the public or city officials in the dark.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - One year into Sierra Vista’s latest strategic plan, city officials say nearly every major objective is either on schedule or continuing as an ongoing priority.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A proposed agritourism operation in St. David is drawing pushback from neighbors who worry farm stays, retreats and other visitor activities could change the character of their rural community.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - An Arizona appeals court has thrown out the murder convictions of a man sentenced to life for a deadly Interstate 10 rollover, ruling that a detective violated his right to remain silent while questioning him in the hospital.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A campaign fight over school visits is raising new questions about where Arizona’s education candidates can — and cannot — take their message to voters.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A long-running criminal case involving Cochise County Supervisor Tom Crosby may now stretch into 2027, as his attorneys push to unseal grand jury transcripts they say could undermine the credibility of a former state investigator.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Vandalism at Douglas High School’s football stadium and a separate security concern at Bisbee High School have shaken up rivalry week just days before the Bulldogs and Pumas are scheduled to meet.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Benson is standing by automated license plate readers, even as other Arizona cities reconsider the technology — and city leaders say their support comes down largely to trust in the local police department.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A fatal shooting outside a St. David home remains under investigation after authorities identified the man who died as 67-year-old Daniel L. Elzy.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Two Sierra Vista bodybuilders took their training, discipline and a little stage sparkle to Phoenix — and came home with an impressive collection of podium finishes.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A federal lawsuit over a Tombstone police K9 attack has reached a critical stage, with a judge now being asked to decide whether some claims can be resolved before trial.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Rex Allen Days organizers are fighting to save one of Willcox’s signature traditions after discovering that nearly 48-thousand dollars is suspected to be missing — leaving just 46 dollars and 52 cents in the organization’s bank account.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A former Customs and Border Protection officer already serving a lengthy federal prison sentence has now entered no-contest pleas to state charges stemming from the 2022 kidnapping and sexual assault of a Douglas middle school student.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Cochise County wrote its first rules for data centers less than five months ago, and now supervisors are asking whether those rules are strong enough before a major project ever arrives.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A sharp Medicaid payment gap is raising a difficult question in Cochise County: Can rural Arizona support its safety-net health centers without putting independent doctors at a disadvantage?Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A proposed thousand-acre solar farm on Sierra Vista’s south side is drawing strong opposition from neighbors, but the biggest question — whether the project is allowed there at all — has already been settled.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Sierra Vista man who raised a sword at police while officers tried to arrest him is headed to prison for 17 years, with lifetime probation and sex-offender registration to follow.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Florida man released from the Cochise County Jail is searching for answers about the golden retriever he says was adopted while he was behind bars.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels says Arizona’s southern border is now “manageable,” as state and local officials seek more than 902 million dollars in federal reimbursement for years of border-security spending.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Douglas City Council met behind closed doors for nearly an hour to discuss bids for the former Food City property on North San Antonio Avenue, but took no public action afterward. The executive session focused on legal advice and the city’s negotiating position regarding the property.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - JoAnna Mendoza and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes brought their campaign message to Sierra Vista, focusing on veterans, the VA and concerns about federal cuts.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Castle & Cooke may be gone from Sierra Vista, but the developer’s unfinished business is still shaping the city’s economic future — from housing and retail to golf, water and even plans for a spaceport.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - The Douglas Area Food Bank is serving the community once again after a year-and-a-half closure, with new leadership, renewed partnerships and volunteers working to make food assistance easier to access.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Sierra Vista man is being held on a half-million-dollar bond after police say a report from a school employee led investigators to allegations involving multiple dangerous crimes against children.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Cochise County Attorney Lori Zucco has fired former county attorney Brian McIntyre from his position as chief criminal deputy, following questions surrounding a high-profile case that was again postponed just as trial was set to begin.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Douglas fundraiser brought the community together in a big way, helping local Special Olympics athletes cover the costs of competing, traveling and representing their hometown.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A former Cochise County attorney has received probation for deleting evidence involving a young girl, even as a separate sheriff’s investigation continues.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A trial involving a retired Border Patrol supervisor accused in a nearly 25-year-old Bisbee sexual assault case has been delayed once again.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A record-setting crowd in Douglas received more than 1,500 backpacks as the community came together to help local students begin the school year prepared.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A major federal investment is bringing Cochise County back into the fight against one of the livestock industry’s most destructive pests.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A homegrown chess program that now reaches more than 800 people across Cochise County is making its next move: searching for the county’s oldest chess set.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Benson leaders are pressing the company managing the San Pedro Golf Course for a clearer plan to address years of financial losses, deteriorating conditions and questions about the course’s future.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A state ombudsman ruling sends an investigation initiated by Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes back to the Cochise County Board of Supervisors, reopening questions about the county’s handling of the case and what happens next.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Fourteen new Cochise College paramedics are stepping into the field with the training, credentials and compassion needed to answer some of the community’s most urgent calls.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Pearce educator is taking her Mrs. Arizona American crown to the national stage, carrying with her a deeply personal mission to help survivors of domestic violence.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A candid debate over legal trust is prompting Cochise County supervisors to rethink when the board should be able to hire an outside attorney.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Amy Burkert’s months of neighborhood meetings and campaign outreach paid off with an outright victory, giving Bisbee’s mayor-elect 19 weeks to prepare for office instead of another four months on the campaign trail.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bradley Dever is stepping into the top job at Sierra Vista Fire and Medical Services, carrying forward a tradition of community service while preparing a new generation of department leaders.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.