The Daily Chirp

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.

Today - A former Douglas police sergeant has pleaded guilty to resisting arrest following a prolonged pursuit that began during a mental health crisis last fall.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bisbee City Council will consider a tourism marketing agreement with the Gordley Group aimed at promoting the city and attracting more visitors.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Cochise County is bringing its building standards into the modern era while keeping special protections for the rural construction practices local residents rely on.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Cochise County felony trial ended before a jury could even be seated, after a prosecutor’s comment prompted the judge to declare a mistrial.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Cochise College is preparing to launch a new commercial drone training program designed to give students both the credentials and the hands-on skills needed to enter a growing industry.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Cochise County supervisors are asking whether Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes overstepped her authority in dealings with local businesses, but Mayes’ office says the investigation will show she acted within the law.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A teenager who spent more than two and a half years inside a controversial religious community in Tumacácori says one phone call finally gave him his freedom.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Sierra Vista Mayor Clea McCaa is remembering his mother, Julia, as a woman of faith, quiet strength and enduring devotion to her family and community.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Bisbee’s Lavender Pit shared-use path now has a $100,000 city backstop, but whether that money is ever used will depend on what the next round of bids brings.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A newly released exchange between Arizona’s attorney general and the state environmental agency shows how tense the permitting fight over Aluminum Dynamics’ planned Benson project had become before the company walked away.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A historic Douglas landmark has a fresh new look, and the work behind it carries a special meaning for the crew that brought Bulldog pride back to Veterans Memorial Field House.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - The family of a Texas woman fatally shot by a state trooper near Benson is calling for transparency and answers.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Sierra Vista veteran and longtime pastor is marking 104 years of a life shaped by war, faith, family and service.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Fort Huachuca has a new garrison commander, as Col. Margaret Hughes takes the reins from Col. Michael Childs after two years of rapid change on post.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Cochise County is moving ahead with a major step toward creating a centrally located animal shelter in Huachuca City.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The historic Ramsey Canyon Inn has changed hands, and a zoning-related lawsuit tied to its former owners is now expected to come to an end.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A former Cochise College standout who began his American basketball journey in Douglas is now getting his shot with the Houston Rockets.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cochise County’s housing crunch is not just one problem — it is renters stretched thin, aging homes, rural infrastructure gaps and a difficult debate over what affordable housing should look like.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A new statewide water study says Cochise County’s future water security may depend, in part, on capturing more rainfall before it disappears back into the desert air.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A smuggling death near Douglas has led to federal charges against a 19-year-old man, after investigators say he agreed to help guide the group across the border to cover his own fee.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The future of Benson’s San Pedro Golf Course is back in the spotlight, as city leaders approve a new budget while asking tougher questions about how much public money should continue supporting the course.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Dewey the steer has been part of one Hereford family’s daily routine for nearly two decades — and at 21 years old, he is still going strong.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A scandal surrounding former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb is testing how far President Donald Trump’s endorsement can carry a loyal MAGA candidate when controversy hits the campaign trail.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Plans for an aluminum recycling plant in Benson are officially off the table, and some of the residents and advocates who fought the project are calling it a major victory for the community.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Safford doctor has been cleared of wrongful death claims after a Graham County jury weighed allegations tied to a young woman’s fatal cervical cancer diagnosis.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A new coffee stop inside Douglas’ historic Gadsden Hotel opened to such strong demand that it temporarily sold out of ingredients just days after launch.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Lavender, wine and summer crowds helped turn a Willcox farm into one of southeastern Arizona’s standout agritourism destinations.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.