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OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND | WALSTON HOMES – ESTATES II AT HOLIDAY

Come see quality new construction by Walston Homes as seen on CoolFMLive at 3507 Perry Pl, Sierra Vista! This beautiful 4-bedroom home combines modern finishes, energy-efficient construction, and a fantastic location in Estates II of the Holiday subdivision.

Date: SATURDAY | 11 AM–1 PM and SUNDAY | 1–3 PM

3507 Perry Pl, Sierra Vista, AZ
4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 1,904 SF 3-Car Garage

Step inside to a spacious, modern floor plan featuring a gorgeous kitchen with dark wood cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, pantry, and dining nook. The generous primary suite includes a walk-in closet and ensuite bath with dual vanity, tiled shower, and separate soaking tub.

Outside, enjoy a covered patio—and you’re within walking distance of community pools, playgrounds, an activity center, and miles of biking and hiking paths. Shopping, restaurants, and Fort Huachuca are just minutes away.

NEW CONSTRUCTION. QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP. MOVE-IN READY.

Stop by this weekend and see what Walston Homes has to offer! Meet Candace Sanchez the builder preferred lender from Cross Country Mortgage!

Sherry Ethell | 717-599-2439
Dion Ethell | 602-228-0490
Randy Wise | 520-255-0037
Sherry Ethell Team at Long Realty

Real Integrity. Real Results.
We make success stories for a living.

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UPDATE 8:30PM from Cochise County Sheriff's Office - Mark J. Dannels Sheriff

On Friday, August 14, 2026, at approximately 4:55 pm, the Cochise County Sheriff's Office and Fry Fire were advised of a medical emergency at Carr Canyon Falls.

The information provided was regarding a 15-year-old male subject who had fallen approximately 30 feet near the bottom of the falls and was face down in the water.

Family members were on scene when the incident occurred, and others began providing initial medical treatment prior to public safety arrival. Fry Fire medical personnel took over medical treatment on scene.

Cochise County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue responded along with AZDPS Ranger for air support.

The male subject was rescued from the area using a short haul, and Ranger helicopter transported him directly to a Tucson hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the fall as well as the medical issue.

The investigation is being continued by the Cochise County Sheriff's Office.

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🚨 ACTIVE SEARCH & RESCUE OPERATION — CARR CANYON 🚨

**UPDATE: Rescue has been completed. Individual has been transported to Banner in Tucson, AZ**

CARR CANYON, Ariz. — First responders are currently handling an active search and rescue operation in the Carr Canyon area.

Community members and visitors are encouraged to avoid Carr Canyon if possible, particularly the canyon area where emergency personnel are actively working.

Please give first responders plenty of room to safely conduct their operation and avoid unnecessary traffic in the area.

Details remain limited at this time. CoolFMLive will provide additional information as it becomes available.

Please use caution and allow emergency crews to do their work safely.

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DEA INVESTIGATION INVOLVING COCHISE COUNTY DEPUTY FOR DRUG OFFENSES‼️

COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. — A federal investigation involving a Cochise County Sheriff’s deputy included court-authorized tracking of the deputy’s cellphone after concerns were raised about possible drug-related activity. The DEA now says the investigation is being closed after investigators found no evidence of drug offenses.

The investigation began after Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels contacted the Phoenix Field Division of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration regarding suspicions that a county employee could be involved in drug offenses.

As part of the investigation, a DEA special agent submitted an affidavit to Cochise County Judge Anne Borowiec on July 17 seeking a search warrant to track the deputy’s cellphone.

According to the affidavit, the agent had spoken with two Cochise County deputies in April regarding allegations that a fellow deputy may have been involved in selling cocaine both while on and off duty. Both deputies provided sworn written statements.

The affidavit also detailed information reportedly provided by one of those deputies regarding a concerned citizen. According to the information presented to the court, the citizen had raised concerns in April that the deputy appeared to be under the influence of a substance other than alcohol and allegedly offered some of the substance to the citizen.

Those claims were allegations presented as part of the investigation and warrant process.

Following additional inquiry, investigators sought authorization to use GPS and other cellphone-location technology to determine the location of the deputy’s phone for a period not exceeding 60 days.

The warrant request also included authorization to use cell-site and sector information, as well as a Signal Information Collection System. The technology can simulate a cellular tower, allowing nearby devices to connect and provide identifying and location information. The DEA agent stated in the affidavit that it would be used in a manner intended to minimize interference with devices that were not targets of the investigation.

Judge Borowiec signed the search warrant on July 17.

Despite the allegations that prompted the investigation and the subsequent investigative measures, the DEA says investigators ultimately did not uncover evidence of drug offenses.

A DEA spokesperson said Sheriff Dannels had contacted the agency about the suspicions and confirmed the agency investigated the matter. According to the DEA, the investigation is now in the process of being closed because no evidence of drug offenses was discovered.

The deputy has not been criminally charged and is not being identified in this report.

The Cochise County Sheriff’s Office declined to provide additional comment beyond the information provided by the DEA.

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SPLIT VOTE HALTS RAMSEY CANYON SHARED-USE PATH PROJECT

COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. — A proposed shared-use path project in the Ramsey Canyon area will not move forward under its planned funding agreement following a split vote by the Cochise County Board of Supervisors this week.

During the Board’s August 11, 2026 meeting, supervisors considered an intergovernmental agreement between Cochise County and the Arizona Department of Transportation related to the Newman Trail/Ramsey Canyon shared-use path project. The project was intended to expand pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure in the area and provide connections with existing multi-use paths near Sierra Vista.

The proposed project carried an estimated cost of approximately $2.2 million, with the majority expected to be covered through federal transportation funding administered through ADOT and related transportation programs.

According to planning documents, the Ramsey Canyon trail concept has been under consideration for years. Cochise County’s long-range transportation planning has previously identified a multi-use path along Ramsey Canyon Road as a potential future pedestrian facility.

The most recent proposal would have required Cochise County to enter into the agreement with ADOT in order for the project to proceed.

During Tuesday’s vote, District 2 Supervisor Kathleen Gomez voted in favor of the agreement, while District 1 Supervisor Tom Crosby voted against it. District 3 Supervisor and Board Chairman Frank Antenori was absent.

With only two supervisors present and the vote split 1-1, the agreement failed to receive the approval necessary to move forward.

The result effectively stops the project from proceeding under the proposed funding arrangement.

County officials indicated Cochise County would have been required to provide approximately $134,000 to secure the funding package. With the agreement not approved, that contribution will not be made, and there is not another vote scheduled. This decision is final.

The decision is significant because much of the project’s cost was expected to be covered by outside transportation funding rather than directly by Cochise County. With the agreement not approved, those funds will not be utilized for the Ramsey Canyon project as proposed.

This proposed project has been in the works since 2015.

The August 11 meeting was one of the Board of Supervisors’ regularly scheduled meetings for 2026.

For residents in the Ramsey Canyon, Hereford and Sierra Vista areas, the vote means the proposed expansion of the regional pedestrian and bicycle pathway network will remain on hold unless another funding or project proposal is brought forward in the future.

CoolFMLive will continue to follow the issue and provide updates if additional plans for the project are presented.

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SIERRA VISTA MAKING NATIONAL HEADLINES: SENIOR HELPERS FEATURED BY READER’S DIGEST!

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. — This is something our community can be proud of!

Senior Helpers Sierra Vista is receiving national attention through a feature published by Reader’s Digest, highlighting the work being done to rethink how home care reaches seniors living in some of America’s most rural and isolated communities.

The article, titled “Where the Road Ends: Tehjan Prendiville’s Mission to Reimagine Home Care for America’s Most Isolated Communities,” shines a spotlight on the challenges of providing dependable in-home care in rural areas — something especially relevant here in Southern Arizona, where distance and geography can make accessing services considerably more difficult.

And we’re especially excited to recognize that the Sierra Vista Senior Helpers team played a role in making this national feature happen!

A big congratulations goes to Lisa Metcalf, Sierra Vista Branch Manager for Senior Helpers, and the entire local team for helping bring attention to the important work being done for seniors and families in rural communities.

For organizations serving areas like Cochise County, providing home care can mean going well beyond the boundaries of a traditional city. Rural seniors may live miles from services, healthcare providers and other resources, making dependable support at home especially meaningful.

That’s why seeing Sierra Vista represented in a national publication like Reader's Digest is such an exciting accomplishment.

This isn’t just recognition for one organization — it’s another opportunity to showcase the people right here in Southern Arizona who are working every day to serve others and find solutions to challenges facing rural communities.

Congratulations to Lisa Metcalf and the entire Senior Helpers Sierra Vista team on helping make this feature possible and bringing national attention to an issue that matters deeply to rural America!

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT SENIOR HELPERS?

If you or someone you love could benefit from additional support at home, Lisa and the Senior Helpers Sierra Vista team encourage you to reach out or stop by their local office. Their team can answer questions, explain the services Senior Helpers provides and help families better understand the care options that may be available for their loved ones.

📍 Senior Helpers Sierra Vista: 1100 S. Hwy 92. Sierra Vista, Az 85635

📞 Call: (520) 685-8083

Whether you’re exploring care for a parent, grandparent, spouse or another loved one, the local Senior Helpers team is here in our community and ready to help you learn more.

📖 READ THE READER’S DIGEST FEATURE HERE:
www.rd.com/contributor-content/where-the-road-ends-tehjan-prendivilles-mission-to-reimagine-home-...

Let’s show Senior Helpers Sierra Vista, Lisa Metcalf and the entire local team some hometown support and congratulate them on this exciting national recognition!

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🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT: HEAD-ON COLLISION BLOCKING ROADWAY IN SIERRA VISTA 🚨

**UPDATE: Roadway has been cleared and is now back open**

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. — First responders are on the scene of a head-on collision at S. Buffalo Soldier Trail and Avenida Cochise.

The collision was reported at approximately 8:21 a.m. Friday, August 14, and is currently blocking the roadway.

⚠️ Expect traffic delays and avoid the area if possible. Motorists approaching the scene should slow down, watch for emergency personnel and follow directions from first responders handling traffic control.

The extent of any injuries is not known at this time.

CoolFMLive will provide additional information as it becomes available.

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💔 FIVE TEENAGE FRIENDS KILLED IN CRASH JUST DAYS BEFORE A NEW SCHOOL YEAR

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. — Five friends. Five 17-year-old boys. Five families now facing a loss no parent should ever have to endure.

A heartbreaking tragedy in Colorado is hitting especially hard as teenagers across the country — including so many right here in Cochise County — return to school and begin another year with their friends.

Five teenage boys were killed after the vehicle they were traveling in went off a cliff and crashed into a hillside late Saturday night in Grand Junction, Colorado.

The Mesa County Coroner’s Office identified the teenagers as Tristan Tucker, William Simms, Tyler Kersey-Huffman, Titus Gould and Braden Taylor. All five were just 17 years old. Three attended Grand Junction High School, while the other two also had connections to the local school district.

Instead of walking back through the doors of school with their classmates, there will now be five empty places where young men with their entire futures ahead of them should have been.

According to authorities, all five died from injuries sustained in the crash. Police said three occupants, including the driver and front-seat passenger, were wearing seat belts. Two were not and were ejected from the vehicle. Investigators have said speed may have been a factor, although the investigation remains ongoing.

As students return to Grand Junction High School, mental health professionals are being made available to students and staff as the school community begins processing an unimaginable loss.

While this tragedy happened hundreds of miles away, its message reaches every community.

Here in Cochise County, thousands of teenagers are driving themselves to school, practices, jobs and friends’ homes every day. Many are experiencing the freedom of driving for the first time.

Parents, talk to your teenagers. Teenagers, talk to your friends.

Wear your seat belt every single time. Slow down. Don’t let a friend drive dangerously. Speak up when something doesn’t feel safe. And remember that getting somewhere a few minutes sooner is never worth risking a life.

A normal night with friends can change in seconds.

Our hearts go out to the families of Tristan, William, Tyler, Titus and Braden, their friends, classmates, teachers and the entire Grand Junction community.

May these five young men be remembered not simply for how their lives ended, but for the friendships, memories and lives they shared during the 17 years they were here.

Five friends who should have been starting another school year together. Five families who will carry them in their hearts forever.

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Gomez will address Data Centers and Solar Panel Farms along with addressing false accusations made against her specifically recently on social media and the board in general. Join us for an open honest discussion with your questions welcome at 3pm Friday August 14th here on Coolfmlive

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B-1 LANCER SPOTTED OVER SIERRA VISTA & FORT HUACHUCA! 🇺🇸

SIERRA VISTA, Ariz. — Cochise County skywatchers were treated to an impressive sight today, Thursday, August 13, as a U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer was spotted flying in the skies above the Sierra Vista and Fort Huachuca area. The B-1 was in the area Thursday supporting the Joint Interoperability Test Command exercise Purple Thunder!

Known as the “Bone,” the B-1B Lancer is a long-range, supersonic heavy bomber and one of the most recognizable aircraft in the U.S. Air Force inventory. With its distinctive variable-sweep wings and four powerful engines, seeing one overhead is certainly enough to make you stop and look up!

DID YOU SEE IT?

If you spotted the B-1 today and managed to capture a photo or video, we want to see it! Drop your pictures in the comments below and let us know where you were when you saw it.

It’s not every day you look up over Sierra Vista and see a B-1 Lancer passing through our Southern Arizona skies!

📸 Photo Credit: Tyler Cook

Sponsored by American Southwest Credit Union.

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🏍️🤠 BIG BIKE NIGHT & PUB CRAWL COMING TO TOMBSTONE! 🎶🍻

TOMBSTONE, Ariz. — Get ready for a BIG afternoon in the Town Too Tough to Die! Bike Night & Pub Crawl is rolling into historic Tombstone on Saturday, August 29, and this is shaping up to be one heck of an event!

Wyatt Earp's Oriental Saloon & Theater & Crystal Palace, in collaboration with Live to Ride Motorcycle Events, are bringing the community together for an afternoon filled with motorcycles, live music, local establishments and plenty of Tombstone fun

BIKE NIGHT & PUB CRAWL
📅 Saturday, August 29
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Meet at the Crystal Palace in Tombstone

• LIVE MUSIC
• PUB CRAWL
• MOTORCYCLES
• BOOTS & HELMET GIVEAWAY
•AND A WHOLE LOT OF TOMBSTONE FUN!

Whether you ride or simply want to come out and enjoy the atmosphere, this is a great opportunity to spend an afternoon in historic Tombstone while supporting the local businesses that help make this community such a unique destination.

Events like this bring visitors into town, support our local establishments and showcase everything that makes Tombstone and Cochise County special.

Riders — get those bikes ready! Grab your friends, make your plans and head to Tombstone on August 29 for an afternoon you won’t want to miss.

And even if you don’t ride, everyone is encouraged to come out, enjoy the live music and festivities, and support local!

TAG YOUR RIDING CREW & SHARE THIS POST! Let’s help spread the word and make this a HUGE Bike Night in Tombstone!

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS: EILEEN MARIE SMITH FOUND GUILTY IN $119,000 FRAUD AND THEFT CASE 🚨

COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. — Cochise County Attorney Lori Zucco has announced that Eileen Marie Smith has been found guilty on two counts of Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices & Theft in a case involving funds belonging to the trust of a vulnerable adult.

Following the guilty verdict, Smith is currently being booked into the Cochise County Jail, where she will remain pending sentencing. She faces a required prison term ranging from three to five years. Sentencing is scheduled for September 25 at 11:00 a.m.

The following information was released directly by the Cochise County Attorney's Office:

“Cochise County Attorney Lori Zucco announced the guilty verdict of Eileen Marie Smith on two counts of Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices & Theft in connection with funds belonging to the trust of a vulnerable adult.

The case originated from a February 22, 2024, fraud report to the Sierra Vista Police Department. According to the report, an Adult Protective Services (APS) employee advised officers that Smith had served as the victim’s caretaker, held power of attorney, and became trustee of Blair’s trust after Blair’s declining health and incapacity.

The report elaborates Smith misappropriated a little over $119,000 for her own personal benefit. The victim’s son was identified as the beneficiary who was to receive 100 percent of the trust, but APS reported that he had not received any of the funds.

The County Attorney’s Office remains committed to ensuring public safety and protecting vulnerable members of our community. County Attorney Lori Zucco firmly stands against financial exploitation and fraud, and her office will continue to work closely with law enforcement to hold accountable those who unlawfully take advantage of others.

This case was investigated by Detective John Papatrefon of the Sierra Vista Police Department and the jury trial prosecuted by Deputy County Attorney Michael Powell with Paralegal Naara Dominguez.

*Please note, this content may reference individuals or allegations under investigation. All such individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.”

CoolFMLive will continue to follow this case and provide additional information as it becomes available, including from Smith’s sentencing on September 25.

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HOT SUMMER NIGHTS DINNER & SHOW COMING TO BENSON! 🍗🎸

Get ready for a fun Saturday evening of great food, live music, and community at the Benson Eagles Club #3593!

On Saturday, August 22, everyone in the area is invited to come out and enjoy a Chicken & Rib Dinner with dessert, followed by an evening of live entertainment featuring the Dave Owens Two Man Jam Band!

Live Entertainment: Dave Owens Two Man Jam Band, bringing a fun mix of country, rock, and dance classics.

Chicken & Rib Dinner + Dessert: 5 PM – 7 PM
🎶 Live Music: 5 PM – 8 PM
📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
📍 Benson Eagles Club #3593
750 E. 4th St., Benson, AZ

Dinner Show: $16 single | $28 couple

520-586-3043

This is a great opportunity to support the Benson Eagles, enjoy a delicious meal, listen to some live music, and spend an evening with friends and neighbors.

Everyone is welcome, so grab a friend, bring your appetite, and come enjoy a Hot Summer Night in Benson!

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FLASH FLOOD WARNING — WESTERN COCHISE COUNTY 🚨

The Cochise County Sheriff's Office - Mark J. Dannels Sheriff states thre are currently at least two motor vehicle accidents in Cochise County that list a cause as hydroplaning.

The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Flash Flood Warning until 3:30 PM today, August 13, for portions of western Cochise County.

Heavy thunderstorms are producing significant rainfall, and flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Areas impacted include Sierra Vista, Huachuca City, and Fort Huachuca, along with portions of State Routes 90 and 92.

Residents are encouraged to use caution, especially near washes, low-lying areas, creeks, underpasses, and flooded roadways.

Never attempt to drive through a flooded roadway. Turn around, don’t drown.

This weather update is sponsored by Desert Rv

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