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UPDATE 07/04/2026 AZDPS Highway Patrol is now confirming 2 deaths and one injured.

UPDATE: 10:30PM-Officers on scene tell Coolfmlive that*UPDATE*
8:40 p.m. Friday, July 3

Eastbound I-10 remains closed at milepost 291 due to a crash; all traffic is being detoured onto southbound State Route 83. Motorists can take that highway to eastbound SR 90, then west on SR 90 to reconnect with eastbound I-10.

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* EASTBOUND I-10 CLOSED - VAIL AREA *
6:41 p.m. Friday, July 3

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 are closed at milepost 291 (about 12 miles east of Vail) due to a crash. All traffic is being detoured onto State Route 83.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route. There is no estimated time to reopen the eastbound lanes.

The westbound la*UPDATE*
8:40 p.m. Friday, July 3

Eastbound I-10 remains closed at milepost 291 due to a crash; all traffic is being detoured onto southbound State Route 83. Motorists can take that highway to eastbound SR 90, then west on SR 90 to reconnect with eastbound I-10.

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* EASTBOUND I-10 CLOSED - VAIL AREA *
6:41 p.m. Friday, July 3

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 are closed at milepost 291 (about 12 miles east of Vail) due to a crash. All traffic is being detoured onto State Route 83.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route. There is no estimated time to reopen the eastbound lanes.

Th*UPDATE*
8:40 p.m. Friday, July 3

Eastbound I-10 remains closed at milepost 291 due to a crash; all traffic is being detoured onto southbound State Route 83. Motorists can take that highway to eastbound SR 90, then west on SR 90 to reconnect with eastbound I-10.

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* EASTBOUND I-10 CLOSED - VAIL AREA *
6:41 p.m. Friday, July 3

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 are closed at milepost 291 (about 12 miles east of Vail) due to a crash. All traffic is being detoured onto State Route 83.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route. There is no estimated time to reopen the eastbound lanes.

The westbound lanes are not affecte

Below is the original reporting as it occured in real time.

🚨TRAFFIC ALERT🚨 A major traffic collision has occurred on Eastbound Interstate 10 about 12 miles east of Vail at Marsh Station Entrance (MP 289) resulting in confirmed injuries according to DPS. (They did not confirm any fatalities to us yet however) Early reports indicated an unconfirmed fatality. It appears a vehicle collided into the back of a semi, causing a fire with at least three people inside, possibly a father and his two children. Emergency responders, including fire, rescue, and law enforcement crews, are on the scene.

*UPDATE*
9:38 p.m. Friday, July 3

Eastbound I-10 remains closed at milepost 291 due to a crash; all traffic is being detoured onto southbound State Route 83. Motorists can take that highway to eastbound SR 90, then west on SR 90 to reconnect with eastbound I-10.

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* EASTBOUND I-10 CLOSED - VAIL AREA *
6:41 p.m. Friday, July 3

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 are closed at milepost 291 (about 12 miles east of Vail) due to a crash. All traffic is being detoured onto State Route 83.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route. There is no estimated time to reopen the eastbound lanes.

The westbound lanes are not affected.
Click here for further updates: www.facebook.com/share/p/1RAK1vWpzM/

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* EASTBOUND I-10 CLOSED - VAIL AREA *
6:41 p.m. Friday, July 3

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 are closed at milepost 291 (about 12 miles east of Vail) due to a crash. All traffic is being detoured onto State Route 83.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route. There is no estimated time to reopen the eastbound lanes.

A follower is reporting to Coolfmlive they just went Eastbound on Marsh Station. The freeway is open past the Marsh Station on ramp, I-10 is still closed.

07/03/2026 6:41pm

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LOCAL TEAMS ADVANCE TO STATE‼️Congrats to the teams pictured below who each won the District 8 tournament to now advance to Arizona State Tournament play starting Monday July 6th for some teams and the following days for the rest. The state tournament for softball and baseball will be held in Marana, Cottonwood, Mesa and Avondale Arizona!! Coolfmlive will be broadcasting as many games as we can this year! A reminder that the 10-12 Majors Baseball has a chance to move on to get to the Little League World Series as well.

List of results for District 8 Winners below⬇️

Little League Boys Baseball District 8 winners:

1) Mt Graham Majors Baseball 10-12 yrs Champions

2) Douglas Minors 8-10yrs Baseball Champions

3) Santa Cruz 9-11yrs Baseball Champions

4) Douglas Juniors Boys Baseball Champions

Little League Girls Softball District 8 winners below⬇️

1) Sierra Vista Ponytail Seniors Girls Champions

2) Douglas Juniors Girls Softball Champions

3) Willcox Majors Girls Softball Champions

4) Mt Graham Girls Softball Minors Champions

This years Little League baseball District 8 regional tournament was hosted all three age divisions this year for the first time at Stone Sports Complex and it was a great success!

Sierra Vista Little League Baseball President Cheryl Voss made the following wrap up statement about this year's tournament in Sierra Vista AZ:

" Minus a few weather delays, we couldn’t have asked for a better outcome 🙌

Our tournament team made Sierra Vista Little League history! This was the first tournament team to successfully host three All-Star divisions concurrently.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors, we raised enough funds during the regular season to purchase and install permanent fencing on Stone Fields 3 and 4. That investment made a significant difference during the District Tournament, allowing us to expand the number of playable fields and provide every visiting team with a complete, tournament-ready playing experience. It's a lasting improvement that will benefit our league and the community for years to come.

We were also incredibly grateful for the support of Chief Heiser and the Sierra Vista Police Department Officers who maintained a presence at every game throughout the tournament. Their commitment helped provide a safe environment for our players, families, and visitors, while offering reassurance to the community following the threats made toward the fields at the start of the tournament.

And of course, I'd be remiss if I didn't thank the Coolfmlive crew for spending countless hours at the fields, often broadcasting games live well into the evening. For some of these players, this tournament may be the pinnacle of their baseball journey, while for others it could be the beginning of something even greater. Regardless of where their path leads, having your team there to showcase their hard work made every player feel seen, included, and proud to be apart of something bigger than themselves. Those are memories they'll carry with them long after the final out"

Good luck to our area teams from American Southwest Credit Union and Ed Morse Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Sierra Vista

Follow Cool FM LIVE - Sports for all the action when possible!

Pics of all the winners shown below! Let's give them all a thumbs 👍

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🚨 BREAKING: Crash Reported at Buffalo Soldier Trail & Cherokee Avenue 🚨

Emergency crews are currently responding to a traffic collision at the intersection of S. Cherokee Avenue and S. Buffalo Soldier Trail in Sierra Vista.

The incident was dispatched at approximately 5:55 p.m. on Thursday, July 2. First responders from the Sierra Vista Fire & Medical Services are on scene. Cherokee Avenue is currently blocked off at Buffalo Soldier Trail, and no traffic is being allowed through the area.

A street light has also been taken down as a result of the crash, and no one was transported to the hospital with injuries.

Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling through the area, expect possible delays, and move over for emergency personnel working at the scene.

At this time, no additional information regarding injuries, the cause of the collision, or potential lane closures has been released.

CoolFMLive will continue to monitor the incident and provide updates as more confirmed information becomes available.

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HAPPY 250TH BIRTHDAY AMERICA 🇺🇸 Check out this patriotic display at 1685 Moonflower Way in Sierra Vista AZ! Thank you Jeff and Nancy Bhe.

This post courtesy of Vista Pros Heating & Cooling

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