The Daily Chirp

A Sierra Vista man’s lawsuit was dismissed for being filed one day late, but he says the delay wasn’t his fault. Now he’s asking the Arizona Court of Appeals to weigh in on whether the state’s fee waiver system unfairly penalizes low-income litigants, raising broader questions about equal access to justice.

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Today - Some of Cochise County’s most scenic public lands could be up for sale—but not without a fight.

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A new plan from the U.S. Forest Service lays out how to protect and manage the Arizona National Scenic Trail—an 807-mile path that stretches from Mexico to Utah. We look at the trail’s origins, what the plan includes, and why it matters for the future of public lands in the Southwest.

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Today - In Willcox, where groundwater once seemed plentiful, one man is now hauling his family’s water by hand — and warning others that a crisis has already arrived.

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Today - A Sierra Vista gun shop is at the center of a federal firearms trafficking case, with prosecutors outlining a scheme involving straw purchasers, military-grade weapons, and suspected cartel ties.

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Fort Huachuca’s Electronic Proving Ground may lose nearly half its civilian staff, a move Arizona lawmakers say would weaken electronic-warfare readiness and hit Cochise County jobs; we unpack what makes this desert test range irreplaceable and why its fate hinges on the Army’s upcoming budget decisions.

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A Hereford bed-and-breakfast says Cochise County’s zoning crackdown has cost it millions and dozens of jobs. After a two-year paper trail of citations, canceled weddings, and mounting legal fees, the owners of Ramsey Canyon Inn have filed an $18.5 million notice of claim and are demanding sweeping reforms at county hall. We dig into the 41-page filing, the county’s counter-suit, and what both sides mean by “government overreach.” Plus, Mark Hays has today’s forecast.

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District 1 Supervisor Tom Crosby has filed a formal claim asking Cochise County to reimburse $300,000 in legal expenses tied to felony charges stemming from his actions after the 2022 election, reigniting debate over when public officials should be financially protected.

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Terri Romo has officially stepped in as interim superintendent of the Sierra Vista Unified School District, taking the reins during a pivotal year. With school closures, budget shortfalls, and restructuring on the horizon, Romo draws on her deep local roots and decades of experience to guide the district through change — with a focus on stability, communication, and student success.

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Sharon Cunha-Clyne has pleaded guilty to tampering with evidence in a complex legal battle over her late husband’s $1.2 million estate, ending years of civil and criminal proceedings marked by forged documents and family conflict.

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