On Friday, Jan. 2, 2026, a helicopter carrying four people crashed in the mountains near Telegraph Canyon close to Superior. Pinal County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies responded and visually located a single crashed private helicopter that had departed...
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Wreaths Across America events held in Mammoth and Oracle
Remember – Honor – Teach. These words describe the mission of Wreaths Across America. Remember the fallen. Honor those who serve. Teach the next generation the value of freedom. Local community members joined together at cemeteries in Mammoth and Oracle to support...
All four Copper Corridor football teams are heading to the playoffs!
All the games are played and the rankings announced: all four high school football teams are heading into the post season. Last Friday marked the end of the regular 8-man football season. The top 12 teams in the 1A division will now start their playoff journeys. ...
Ray, Superior eighth grade ladies claim top two spots in CJHL championship
The Central Junior High League hosted its 2025 Volleyball Championship tournament at Hayden High School on Saturday. The top six schools for seventh and eighth grade teams were in attendance. For the seventh grade there was: #6 Superior, #5 Ray, #4 High Desert...
Meet the 2025 Fiesta Queen, Camilla Sandoval
The Parish of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Superior will crown its 2025 Fiesta Queen, Camilla Sandoval, during this year’s celebration, set for this coming Saturday. Camilla, a third-grade student at John F. Kennedy Elementary School, was chosen for...
Copper Corridor sports is gearing up for fall 2025
Those Friday night lights are about to turn on and our boys of fall are gearing up for another season on the gridiron. What have the teams been up to over the summer? Superior Panthers The Superior High School football team is preparing for their 2025 season....
New Panther Drive Bridge opens in Superior, ushering in a new era of connectivity and safety
With the snip of ceremonial scissors and the cheers of proud community members, the Town of Superior celebrated the official grand opening of the new Panther Drive Bridge on Tuesday, marking a major milestone in the community’s ongoing infrastructure improvements. ...
Local woman bakes up Parradise in sourdough bread
Tucked away in a little corner on Parradise Ranch, you will find Baking Parradise, a cottage bakery. Inside, you will smell the aroma of fresh locally baked sourdough, and will be greeted by the owner, Justine Parra. She is the granddaughter of Parradise Ranch...
Supreme Court announces it will not hear Apache Stronghold religious freedom case
The United States Supreme Court issued its announcement that the highest court in the United States will not hear the Apache Stronghold religious freedom case. The case was entered into the court in September of 2024. This announcement means that the original...
Fires force evacuation of Oracle
The community of Oracle has always been a community prepared for fire and residents in the area know to be prepared. Oracle Fire Department is one of the most recognized departments in the state known for practicing and maintaining Firewise protocols. On Tuesday,...