The Daily Chirp

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 - 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.

Today - Sierra Vista voters will get another chance this November to decide the city’s long-range future, as the updated Vista 2040 General Plan heads to the ballot.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Safford has approved hundreds of thousands of dollars in emergency funding to keep the Mt. Graham Golf Course operating, but council members say they want far fewer surprises in the future.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Ramsey Canyon residents are watching closely after Cochise County supervisors rejected a proposed settlement involving the historic Ramsey Canyon Inn.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - The Santa Cruz Humane Society is preparing to close after more than four decades, leaving staff, volunteers and local officials racing to find homes for the animals still in its care.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gang violence tied to a local youth feud is drawing a wider law enforcement response, as U.S. Marshals join the search for an armed and dangerous suspect wanted in an April drive-by shooting in Sierra Vista.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Bisbee is keeping 100-thousand dollars available for the Lavender Pit shared-use path, but the decision has raised fresh questions about public trust, tourism funding and whether the council’s vote was enough to move the money legally.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supervisors in Cochise County are debating who should be in the room when they meet behind closed doors — and whether staff and attorneys are there to help, or to hover.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - The future of a planned aluminum recycling plant in Benson appears to be fading, as legal pressure, community opposition, and stalled construction cast new doubt over the project.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A former Cochise County constable candidate says privileged testimony may have tainted the grand jury proceedings behind his election fraud indictment.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Douglas and Sierra Vista are rising to the top as Cochise County leaders weigh where future Opportunity Zone investment could have the biggest impact.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A former Benson teacher and softball coach is facing both a felony criminal trial and a civil lawsuit that accuses school officials of failing to protect a student athlete.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Tombstone shooting that began with a dispute over child care has left one man hospitalized, another jailed on felony charges, and a 5-year-old girl listed as a victim in the case.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Fort Huachuca marked Memorial Day with a solemn ceremony at its post cemetery, honoring fallen service members and the families forever changed by their sacrifice.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Willcox High School’s Class of 2026 marked commencement Cowboy style, with family, tradition, and a message to carry the moment forward.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A former Santa Cruz County Attorney’s Office employee, once praised for his public service, is now facing felony charges tied to an alleged theft of more than $190,000 from county accounts.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Parents of a Sierra Vista-area girl say a disturbing encounter at a Target store has become a call for stronger protections for children in Arizona.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - After 22 years chasing a national title, Nogales High School graduate Karloz Chavez finally found his moment on pool’s biggest stage.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A former Cochise County Attorney’s Office employee has pleaded guilty to evidence tampering, while sex-related misdemeanor charges tied to a Sierra Vista Target incident have been dropped.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Cochise County judge has ordered a mental evaluation for a Pomerene man accused of setting fire to a bag of Cheetos outside The Trump Store in Tombstone.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Nogales councilman says his lengthy public questions were about transparency — while city officials say most of them could have been handled outside the meeting.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bisbee’s Memorial Day weekend is getting a dose of rhinestones, glamour and showgirl history as a three-day burlesque festival takes over Old Bisbee.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A woman accused of turning Tombstone’s historic Bella Union into a free-for-all giveaway now awaits her next court hearing in Cochise County.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - The Sierra Vista Unified School District is moving ahead with another major campus closure as part of a broader plan to reshape schools across the district.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nogales International Film Festival returns this week with border stories, Indigenous horror and free screenings on both sides of the border.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Cochise County murder case is headed back for resentencing after an appeals court found errors in how the judge handled the punishment phase.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Cochise County supervisors are pulling out of a regional tourism partnership, while Sheriff Mark Dannels says his office is still fighting to recruit and keep deputies in a tight budget year.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bisbee’s Lavender Pit multi-use path is facing a roughly $600,000 to $800,000 funding gap after construction bids came in far higher than expected, putting the yearslong project in jeopardy. Supporters told the City Council that if construction doesn’t start by July, the project could lose key federal funding, and city officials said they’re searching for options but can’t cover the full shortfall.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Huachuca Mountain Elementary is celebrating a major statewide honor, after earning Arizona’s A+ School of Excellence designation for its academics, leadership and strong school culture.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Former Cochise County Supervisor Peggy Judd is spending a new chapter of her life far from home, serving an 18-month mission in Mexico after a final stretch in public office marked by personal loss and legal trouble tied to Cochise County’s 2022 election certification.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - A Cochise County judge is facing sharp criticism from the Arizona Court of Appeals after a ruling involving a young Native American boy, federal child welfare law, and comments the appellate court called racially charged. Tickets for Casino Night with Sierra Vista Kiwanis Just Kids, Inc.: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/casino-night-presented-by-just-kids-inc-at-docs-watering-holeSupport the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A public records dispute over a Cochise County jail report is now turning into a request for nearly 77-thousand dollars in attorney’s fees and sanctions.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A young Bisbee woman is heading to Canada, taking with her a lifelong calling, deep family support, and a message she says has shaped her whole life.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today - Bisbee City Hall was supposed to hear public comment — but for one night, it became an open mic.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What began as a late-summer tragedy on a dark stretch of Cochise County roadway has now moved into a more formal, and potentially costly, phase, with the family of a Benson-area woman who drowned during a September flash flood filing a $3 million notice of claim that raises difficult questions about road design, public safety and how much responsibility government bears when nature and infrastructure collide.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bisbee has chosen a new direction for tourism marketing, but the debate behind that decision showed the city is still working through larger questions about cost, structure, and who should shape its future image.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What started with Tom Crosby’s vote in Cochise County’s disputed 2022 election canvass has stretched into a long-running legal battle, with repeated delays now making it unlikely his felony case will go to trial before early 2027.Support the show: https://www.myheraldreview.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.