Gila Bend News

In this column, I'm more than content to color within the lines when discussing transportation in the East Valley.

Police and fire officials are investigating a farm accident off Old U.S. 80 near Gila Bend.

MOBILE, AZ a ' A fire destroyed a man's collection of vintage aircraft and motorcycles Monday in the outskirts of Mobile, about 14 miles west of Maricopa.

Pima County Sheriff's detectives have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with the death of a 7-year-old girl found in a wash in Ajo on Thursday evening.

A Maricopa County Superior Court judge will decide whether the Arizona Corporation Commission exceeded its authority by requiring public electric utilities get 15 percent of their energy from renewable sources by 2025.

When you hear "ghost town," chances are images of abandoned buildings and dusty streets littered with tumbleweeds come to mind.

An Arizona tribe has cleared a major hurdle toward establishing a reservation and a casino near Glendale's sports and entertainment district.

This is in regard to a letter headlined "Change needed at county fair" by Dave Paschall.

Attracting quality employers to Arizona should be one of our highest priorities, especially in these trying economic times.

Cows huddle under shade and fans May 15 in south Chandler as temperatures hit highs across the Valley.

University of Arizona students Jacob Butler and Lauren Slosky, both 20, enjoy ice cream at the UA Mall on Tuesday afternoon.

PHOENIX a ' A Spanish company is to announce plans today to build a solar power plant in northwest Arizona that could power 70,000 homes.

Trying to boost Arizona's solar economy, Phoenix next month is expected to seek bids from private companies to build the Valley's first large-scale solar plant.The proposed project would be constructed on up to 1,200 acres at the city's only active landfill, just off Arizona 85 between the towns of Buckeye and Gila Bend.

El Mirage Mayor Fred Waterman's statement on Luke Air Force Base: "I would like to take a moment to explain tonight's resolution and my vote in favor of that resolution.

Junior Evans pitched five strong innings to lead Yuma Catholic past Gila Bend 8-2 on Thursday.

The Valley Metro Board of Directors approved aA planA to increase fares, on bus and light rail.A A One-ride fares would go up $.50.A A A Other changes would include offering a discount to riders purchasing one-day passes off of the bus.

The Yuma Catholic softball team scored five runs on a two-out rally in the seventh inning to top Gila Bend 15-11 Thursday.

Transportation in the archives Silent Sentinel Tucson celebrates the 129th anniversary of the railroad's arrival with a vintage piece of equipment gone high-tech Dave Devine Jim Staggs stands in front of the solar-powered semaphore.

Antelope left the Gila Bend tournament on Friday with a 2-2 record. The Rams defeated Williams 5-4 and lost to the host.

Yumans traveling to and from Phoenix may experience traffic delays on State Route 85 as work continues to widen a portion of the roadway for additional lanes, the state Department of Transportation said.