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NEW DETAILS: TUCSON POLICE RECRUIT WAS FIGHTING MASKED HOME INVADERS WHEN SHOT‼️

TUCSON, Ariz. — New information is providing a clearer picture of what happened inside the home of 23-year-old Tucson Police recruit Carlos Ramirez before he was shot and killed.

According to newly released court documents, Ramirez’s fiancée told investigators she heard banging outside their bedroom during the early morning hours of August 19. Ramirez entered the bedroom and told her two masked men were inside their home before reportedly confronting and fighting the intruders.

During the struggle, gunfire erupted.

Ramirez was shot in the chest and died from his injuries. His 23-year-old fiancée, a Pima County corrections officer, was shot in the shoulder. She and her unborn baby survived.

Investigators say surveillance footage captured a gray SUV in Ramirez’s neighborhood before the shooting. Additional video and visible tattoos reportedly helped detectives identify 39-year-old Santiago Jorge Rogers, who was later arrested by a SWAT team.

33-year-old Alex James Barnett remains wanted on a first-degree murder warrant as investigators continue working to determine everyone involved in the deadly home invasion.

Ramirez previously served as a corrections officer before entering the Tucson Police Academy and was scheduled to graduate August 27 — just days after his death.

The investigation remains active. CoolFMLive will continue following this case and provide updates as additional confirmed information becomes available.

📸 Photo Credit: 12News

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❤️ COMMUNITY SUPPORT: LET’S STAND WITH GLORIA OLSON ❤️

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. — A local family that has spent years giving back to others is now facing an incredibly difficult journey, and our community has an opportunity to surround them with support.

Gloria Olson, one of the owners of Wicked Limitz, is currently battling Stage 4 peritoneal cancer. According to a GoFundMe organized by her daughter, Krista York, Gloria was diagnosed in February 2026 and is now facing an aggressive fight that requires her to travel out of state for treatment.

For many in Sierra Vista, Gloria and her family are familiar faces. Beyond their local business, Gloria has dedicated countless hours to helping others through A Tree 4 Christmas, an effort that has helped hundreds of families during the holiday season. Now, after years of showing up for others, her family is asking the community to show up for her. ❤️

Gloria’s husband, Rod, has stepped into the role of her primary caretaker and is staying by her side throughout this journey. The family says the costs associated with out-of-state treatment — including medical expenses, travel, lodging and everyday needs — have created a significant financial burden.

A GoFundMe has been established to help Gloria and Rod as they navigate the road ahead.

Every contribution can make a difference, but support doesn’t have to come only through a donation. Sharing Gloria’s story, offering words of encouragement and keeping this family in your thoughts and prayers can mean just as much.

This is one of those moments when we can remind a local family that they do not have to face a difficult chapter without the support of the community around them.

Let’s rally around Gloria, Rod and the entire Olson family and show them just how much Sierra Vista cares.

DONATE OR SHARE GLORIA’S GOFUNDME:
www.gofundme.com/f/support-glorias-fight-against-peritoneal-cancer/cl/o?attribution_id=sl:f7eead9...

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💜✨ AN EVENING TO RELAX, RECHARGE & RECONNECT ✨💜

Heartfelt Healing Center in Sierra Vista is inviting the community to slow things down for an evening and experience its Energy Healing Clinic on September 4.

The evening begins with a 10–15 minute guided meditation, followed by an individual 15–20 minute Energy Healing session with one of the center’s healers.

The event is designed to provide a peaceful environment for those interested in exploring meditation and holistic wellness practices while taking some intentional time for themselves.

ENERGY HEALING CLINIC
📅 September 4
⏰ 6:30–8:30 p.m.
💲 $25
* Only 9 spaces available

📍 Heartfelt Healing Center LLC
3965 E. Foothills Dr., Suite F
Sierra Vista, AZ

📞 520-210-1429

Space is very limited, so those interested are encouraged to reserve their spot early.

Take an evening for yourself, unwind and explore something new right here in Sierra Vista.

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Join Us For The 15th Annual Breakfast in the Garden🪴🪏

Sierra Vista, AZ — The Sierra Vista Community Gardens invites the public to its 15th Annual Breakfast in the Garden on Saturday, August 29, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at 300 E. Wilcox, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635. Guests can enjoy a morning filled with delicious food and drinks, live entertainment, and engaging gardening demonstrations.

Founded in 2012, Sierra Vista Community Gardens has been dedicated to fostering community connections, promoting sustainable gardening, and providing educational opportunities for all ages. This annual breakfast is a celebration of those values and a chance for neighbors to gather in a vibrant, welcoming space.

"Our Breakfast in the Garden is more than just a meal — it’s a tradition that brings people together to share knowledge, laughter, and the beauty of our gardens," said a representative of Sierra Vista Community Gardens.

About Sierra Vista Community Gardens

Established in 2012, Sierra Vista Community Gardens is a nonprofit organization committed to cultivating community spirit through gardening, education, and sustainable practices. The gardens serve as a hub for learning, sharing, and growing together.

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🏈🏈 Friday (and Thursday) Night Lights on CoolFM‼️🏈🏈

Watch these games and updates on all the games around Cochise County on the CoolFM Live Network. 📺

SSVEC - Our Presenting Sports Sponsor! Powering our live youth sports coverage all year long. SSVEC — Serving Our Community.

ED MORSE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP in Sierra Vista invites you to stop in and experience the difference. Cochise County is now backed by Morse.

AMERICAN SOUTHWEST CREDIT UNION is proud to cheer on our hometown athletes. They believe youth sports help build character and create the kind of community spirit that makes us all proud. At American Southwest Credit Union, your money stays local. Member NCUA. Equal Opportunity Lender.

TWN COMMUNICATIONS delivers affordable, reliable, high-speed internet and digital phone service with no data caps ever. Stay connected with the freedom and performance you deserve.

PRESTIGE REMODELING AND RESTORATION LLC in Sierra Vista has pioneered a visionary approach centered on customer service. Visit PrestigeSierraVista.com.

VISTA PROS - Tonight’s live sports coverage is brought to you in part by Vista Pros Heating & Cooling — proud supporters of our local athletes and the community we call home. Vista Pros — local, reliable, professional.

SENIORS HELPING SENIORS - Their caregivers are seniors themselves. They show up ready to exceed expectations. Learn more at SouthernArizonaSHS.com or call 520-487-4246.

DESERT RV in Huachuca City is building more than an RV business. They're giving back through local youth sports sponsorships, veteran support, and community fundraising events. Learn more at DesertRVCenter.com.

BEREAN ACADEMY is proud to support local sports, where skill, strategy, and determination take center stage.

STAN GREER MILLWORKS is Southeastern Arizona's premier supplier of custom doors and windows, with a distinguished history spanning 40 years. With offices in Tucson and Hereford. Pass on a legacy with Stan Greer Millworks. Discover more at stangreermillworks.com

VINNY'S PIZZA OF SIERRA VISTA - Serving the community for 45 years with great pizza, wings, and sandwiches. They're proud to support this live sports coverage right here on Cool FM Live, and they hope to see you soon!

COPPER QUEEN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL of Cochise County's new Physical Therapy department is now open in Hereford. Schedule an appointment with one of their Doctors of Physical Therapy today by calling 520-432-6435.

GRASSHOPPER LANDSCAPING — quality from the ground up. Contact Grasshopper Landscaping for all of your landscaping needs. Find them on Facebook or search Grasshopper Landscaping on Google.

THE SHERRY ETHELL TEAM AT LONG REALTY - Proud supporters of our young athletes all season long. If you're looking to buy or sell, make your first call to the real estate professionals at 717-599-2439.

SONIC SIERRA VISTA - Wednesdays are Wacky Pack Wednesdays, with kids meals for just $2.49. And on Thursdays, corn dogs are only 99 cents!

DURAN PLUMBING - Serving Sierra Vista and Cochise County for more than 10 years on residential and commercial plumbing projects, backed by a lifetime of industry experience. Proud supporters of local sports programs and athletes.

LA SIERRA GRILL AND STEAKHOUSE in Hereford proudly supports all of our athletes and teams throughout Cochise County. They're serving lunch specials from 11 to 3 on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Their new hours are Tuesday from 11 to 7, Wednesday and Thursday from 3 to 7, Friday 11-8, and Saturday from 11 to 9. Visit LaSierraGrillSteakhouse.net. - La Sierra Grill — Where Flavor Lives.

ALLO FIBER is your new home team for internet, TV, and phone service. Visit AlloFiber.com to learn more about the ALLO Fiber difference and become a fiber fan. Now available in Sierra Vista.



SIERRA TOYOTA wants to buy your car, truck, or SUV. Get your vehicle appraised in 30 minutes or less, and no vehicle will be turned away. Sierra Toyota — locally owned, community driven.

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Monday morning arrives with August beginning its final march toward September.

By now, the month may have left a little dust on our boots. Plans shifted. Energy faded. A few days probably wandered off without accomplishing much of anything, apparently taking our motivation along with them.

But the week ahead doesn't need a grand performance.

This Sierra Vista sunset offers a better strategy. Beneath all that weight the light found an opening. It stretched beneath the clouds, spilled across the grasslands, and gave the day one final blaze before surrendering the horizon.

And that might be all we need as well.

Find the opening.
Finish the task waiting longest.
Make the call.
Take the walk.
Offer kindness.
Move one stubborn thing from “someday” to “done.”

August still has eight days left with plenty of light ahead.

Have a great Monday, a productive week, and polish off the month of August on our own terms.

Let’s finish the month glowing.

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🚨 BREAKING: SECOND SIERRA VISTA TEEN ARRESTED IN TUCSON HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION 🚨

TUCSON, Ariz. — A second Sierra Vista teenager has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 33-year-old man in Tucson.

Derek Walker Poff, 19, of Sierra Vista, was arrested at his Sierra Vista home Friday, August 21, as investigators continued working the homicide case involving the death of Eddie Lopez.

Poff’s arrest comes after Angel Francisco Valenzuela, 18, of Sierra Vista, was arrested Wednesday, August 19, in connection with the same investigation. CoolFMLive previously reported on Valenzuela’s arrest.

Lopez was found fatally shot near the area of 29th Street and Craycroft Road in Tucson on Monday, August 17.

Following his arrest, Poff was transported to Tucson and made his first court appearance Saturday. He is facing charges of first-degree murder, armed robbery and discharging a firearm within city limits. His bond was set at $1 million.

Investigators allege the deadly encounter stemmed from an arranged transaction involving the sale of a handgun. Court records allege the transaction turned into a planned robbery, during which Lopez was shot multiple times.

Valenzuela is also facing charges of first-degree murder, armed robbery and discharging a firearm within city limits. His bond was previously set at $1.1 million.

Both teens remain in custody as the case moves forward.

The charges are allegations, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

CoolFMLive will continue following this developing case and provide additional information as it becomes available.

🔗 To CoolFMLive Story on the arrest of Angel Valenzuela: www.facebook.com/share/1MKnvufoXe/?mibextid=wwXIfr

*This arrested is not associated with the homicide of the Tucson PD recruit *

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🦈🥣 FEAST MODE: ACTIVATED! 🥣🦈

When one bowl just isn’t enough, it’s time to build the ultimate spread at UNCLE SHARKII POKE BAR in Sierra Vista!

Fresh ingredients, tender proteins, crisp green onions, vibrant toppings and plenty of flavor — build your bowl just the way YOU want it.

Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or bringing the whole family together, Uncle Sharkii is all about Food. Family. Simplicity.

🥣 Fresh ingredients
🦈 Bowls loaded your way
🥢 Plenty of flavors and toppings
❤️ Something for the whole family

📍 1048 E. Fry Blvd., Suite D, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
📞 (520) 685-3023 (Uncle Sharkii Poke Bar)

What’s your go-to sauce combo when building your bowl?

Drop it in the comments and give someone their next order idea!

Come hungry. Leave in FEAST MODE!

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‼️BIG NEWS: A NEW CHAPTER FOR COOLFMLIVE & LOCAL RADIO‼️

COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. — CoolFMLive is taking a major step into the future of local radio!

CoolFMLive LLC is excited to announce that it has secured funding for the planned acquisition of 97.7 FM, 104.1 FM in Benson/Sierra Vista and 96.5 FM in Douglas from Red Rock Media, pending final approval by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

For CoolFMLive owner Todd Ryen, this is the realization of a dream decades in the making.

“This is a near lifelong dream of mine to own my own radio stations. I’m incredibly excited about what the future holds and what we can build for the communities we serve.” — Todd Ryen

CoolFMLive sincerely thanks Red Rock Media and owner Tom Troland for an incredible partnership over the past three years. While this acquisition begins a new chapter, our companies look forward to continuing to work together on future projects.

📻 IT’S TIME TO BRING THE FUN BACK TO LOCAL RADIO!

Our vision is bigger than simply owning radio stations.

We want to create radio that truly feels LOCAL — more community involvement, more local voices, more support for businesses and nonprofits, more local events and more ways to connect Cochise County.

By combining the reach of traditional radio with CoolFMLive’s digital, social media and live coverage platforms, we believe we can build something truly special for Southern Arizona.

📣 LOCAL BUSINESSES — GROW WITH US!

To celebrate this next chapter, CoolFMLive will be offering a special introductory Radio + Social Media advertising package for businesses interested in reaching audiences across both platforms.

📧 : todd@coolfmonline.com
📞 : (520) 510-3900

❤️ LOCAL NONPROFITS — WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Local nonprofits are also encouraged to contact us about opportunities for promotional radio spots highlighting your organization, mission and community events.

Pending final FCC approval, CoolFMLive hopes to officially take over operation of the stations in November 2026.

This is a major milestone for CoolFMLive, but we believe it’s only the beginning.

Cochise County, let’s rally around local radio and build something incredible together.

Stay tuned. The future is LOCAL.

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🚨 MISSING PERSON ALERT — INFORMATION NEEDED 🚨

WILLCOX, Ariz. — The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating 71-year-old Danny Catano, who was reported missing on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from the Willcox area.

Catano was last seen at approximately 5:00 a.m. near East Kimsey Road and Kansas Settlement Road. Authorities report that he has advanced Alzheimer’s, making locating him as quickly as possible especially important.

MISSING PERSON INFORMATION:
• Name: Danny Catano
• Age: 71
• Sex: Male
• Height: 5’10”
• Weight: Approximately 200 lbs.
• Hair: Brown/gray
• Eyes: Brown
• Last known area: East Kimsey Road/Kansas Settlement Road near Willcox

He may be wearing a flower-patterned shirt, black or white jacket, blue jeans and black shoes.

⚠️ PLEASE SHARE: Anyone who lives, works or travels in the Willcox/Kansas Settlement area is encouraged to keep an eye out and share this information. Please check your property and any available security or doorbell camera footage that may help authorities determine where he traveled.

Anyone with information regarding Danny Catano’s whereabouts should immediately contact the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office at (520) 803-3550 or call 9-1-1.

Please help spread the word and bring Danny home safely.

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CELEBRATING OUR SENIOR COMMUNITY!

Northern Cochise Community Hospital, in partnership with the City of Willcox - Government and other amazing community partners, is excited to celebrate our senior community this August!

Join us for the Aging Well Expo & Brunch on August 27 at Willcox Theater and Arts!

Health Resources • Vendors • Brunch

More information can be found on the flyer.
We hope to see you there!

This announcement is proudly sponsored by Senior Helpers- Senior Care, Only Better!

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MORE DAYS TO SHOP AT THE TOY FORT! 🎮🧸

Great news for toy lovers, collectors and families across Sierra Vista — The Toy Fort has expanded its hours and is NOW OPEN MONDAYS & TUESDAYS!

That means you now have six days a week to stop in, explore and see what treasures are waiting inside.

🕚 NEW HOURS
Monday – Saturday | 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday | Closed

Located at 1502 E. Fry Blvd. in Sierra Vista, The Toy Fort is a locally owned shop packed with toys, collectibles and plenty of nostalgia. Whether you’re searching for something to add to your collection, hunting for a unique gift, shopping for the kids or simply want to see what’s new, there’s always something fun to discover.

And when you shop at a place like The Toy Fort, you’re doing more than finding something cool — you’re supporting a locally owned Sierra Vista business and helping keep your dollars right here in our community.

If you haven’t stopped in lately, now you have even more opportunities!

📍The Toy Fort
1502 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista
⏰ Monday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Stop by, say hello, browse the shelves and SHOP LOCAL! You never know what you might find at The Toy Fort.

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HERO BEHIND THE WHEEL: BUS DRIVER’S QUICK ACTIONS HELP GET STUDENTS TO SAFETY

PALOMINAS, Ariz. — Palominas School District bus driver Tina Rice Carbajal is being recognized for her quick actions after helping five students safely escape a school bus moments before it went up in flames Monday, August 17.

Tina has spent 11 years as a school bus driver, including three years with Palominas School District on the same route. She says she had never experienced anything like this.

Near the end of her route, with only three stops remaining, Tina noticed an unusual smell and felt that the brakes didn’t feel right. Trusting her instincts, she pulled over in a safe location and radioed for another bus.

“I knew something wasn’t right so I radioed in to let them know. I then found a safe place to park it so they can come get it. It began to smoke, then we heard a loud explosion from rear of bus. That’s when I had students evacuate bus.” — Tina Rice Carbajal

Tina quickly got all five students off the bus. The bus then became engulfed in flames, with three explosions occurring during the incident.

Everyone made it out safely, and no injuries were reported.

Tina also credits nearby neighbors who came running to help comfort the children and provided juice for a diabetic child.

“Humble…I just did my job and so thankful we got out safely,” Tina said.

About five minutes later, another bus arrived. Tina got aboard with the children and personally finished the route, making sure they made it safely home.

The following day, Coronado Elementary had a counselor available for the students, and Tina was there to help reassure the children, including one younger student who was still processing what happened.

Chef Tony from Sierra Vista Melty wanted to give a $50 gift card to her (Pictured) And the Palominas School District also recognized Tina this past week for her actions.

Tina may humbly say she was simply doing her job, but her experience, instincts and quick response helped get five children safely away from a dangerous situation before it became much worse.

Thank you, Tina — and thank you to the neighbors who stepped up when these children needed you most. ❤️

This positive community spotlight is brought to you by Desert Rv, Vista Pros Heating & Cooling, Ed Morse Nissan Sierra Vista, and American Southwest Credit Union proudly supporting the people who make our communities stronger.

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