BENSON -- For several of the 41 Benson Digital Learning Center graduates, graduation completed a full circle of Benson Public Schools education when they received their diplomas on Wednesday, May 20, in the James R. Driggers Gymnasium from their principal, Shannon Sherman, in her 20th year a… Read moreBenson Digital Learning Center Graduates 41 Seniors
ST. DAVID -- The lack of air conditioning in St. David High School’s Bary Judd & Orland Merrill Gymnasium did not come close to hampering the excitement and positive energy reverberating through the Tigers’ graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 21, where family and friends enjoyed an even…
Arizona DPS is investigating a fatal trooper-involved shooting that occurred during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 near Benson Monday morning.
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Miguel Angel Astorga of Whetstone now awaits trial on 18 felonies including 2nd degree murder after allegedly driving into a motorcyclist at nearly 90 mph last October near St. David.
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BENSON -- The 111th Benson High School graduation took place on Friday, May 22, at the Jerry P. Lee Athletic Complex football field, honoring and celebrating the 73 members of the class of 2026 who worked diligently for the last 13 years for this significant moment in their lives.
Douglas voters approved several city charter amendments while Benson voters recalled three council members amid continuing controversy over the proposed ADI plant.
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Three Benson City Council incumbents have been recalled by challengers Derrick Fenn, Ross Kaplowitch, and Mark Boyle in a May 19 special election but when they take office is unknown.
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Butterfield RV Resort & Observatory in Benson received Arizona’s 2026 Medium-Size Park of the Year award for hospitality, amenities and astronomy programming.
If ballots cast by about 1,000 early voters in Benson’s city council recall election are predictive of overall voting, then two councilmen and the vice mayor will be voted out.
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Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative (SSVEC) members will begin seeing a new line item labeled “ACC Environmental Credit (REST)” on their monthly electric bills starting in June. The line item reflects the return of Renewable Energy Standard Tariff (REST) funds directly back to member…
Benson outhit Scottsdale Christian but committed five errors in a costly third inning, falling 7-3 in the Class 2A state championship game.
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LISTEN to Dave Davies call tonight's Class 2A state championship on the San Pedro Valley News Facebook page. First pitch is set for 7 p.m. from Tempe Diablo Stadium.
The Benson Bobcats return to the Arizona 2A state baseball semifinals for the fifth time in six years as they prepare to face the San Tan Charter Roadrunners on Friday at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Benson enters the matchup riding strong playoff momentum behind an explosive offense led by Kellen Deskins, while San Tan Charter comes in with one of the state’s top overall records and a dominant pitching staff. The winner advances to the 2A state championship game.
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