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🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT: WESTBOUND I-10 CLOSED AT MILEPOST 301 🚨

COCHISE COUNTY, Ariz. — Motorists traveling westbound on Interstate 10 should prepare for significant traffic impacts due to an accident near milepost 301.

According to information provided by the Arizona Department of Public Safety, both westbound lanes of I-10 are currently shut down until further notice.

Westbound traffic will be diverted around the accident, and motorists should expect heavy delays and congestion in the area.

Drivers are encouraged to use caution, allow additional travel time, and watch for first responders and traffic-control personnel.

We will provide additional information as it becomes available.

Please avoid the area if possible and give emergency crews plenty of room to work.

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WIN UP TP $500 FOR FREE PLAYING THE DOGOLOTTO!

This is your LAST CHANCE to pick your numbers for tomorrow's Dogolotto drawing (Monday, August 17th)

PICK YOUR NUMBERS FOR NEXT WEEK FREE:
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Presenting Sponsor: Sierra Toyota

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❤️ LET’S RALLY BEHIND ONE OF SIERRA VISTA’S OWN — GUNNY & CHRISTINA!

If you’ve spent any time around Sierra Vista, there’s a good chance you know Gunny from Gunny’s BBQ — and now we have a fun opportunity to show him and his Wife some hometown support!

The couple is competing in America’s Favorite Couple, and they are currently sitting in 2nd place in the Wildcard round! Voting for this round ends TODAY, Sunday, August 16, at 7:00 p.m. PDT, so every vote counts.

Their story began right here in Southern Arizona after meeting through the Southern Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Gunny was catering a mixer with his Puerto Rican food, and what began as an acquaintance eventually grew into something much more. Their relationship is built around faith, love, communication, honor and respect.

And there’s a pretty incredible prize on the line: the winning couple will receive $20,000, be featured in Variety, and enjoy a triple date with Jeff & Emilie Goldblum and Charlie Day & Mary Elizabeth Ellis!

Gunny and his Wife say that if they win, they hope to use the $20,000 toward an overseas Christian mission trip and beginning their ministry journey together.

Cochise County, let’s do what we do best and support our own!

Voting is available through the official America’s Favorite Couple page, including a free daily vote. Let’s see if Sierra Vista can help push Gunny and his Wife into that 1 spot!

👉 VOTE FOR GUNNY & HIS WIFE HERE: americasfavcouple.org/2026/louie?fbclid=IwdGRjcATuoMVwZG9mBWZkaWQWUMk7ozdn_f27VumoOExMLcP2VyU_7mV...

Share this post, spread the word, and LET’S GET THEM TO 1!

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DOUGLAS RESIDENTS FEEL EARTHQUAKE TREMORS EARLY SUNDAY MORNING 08/16/2026 2:57AM.

DID YOU FEEL IT⁉️

This post brought to you by Vista Pros Heating & Cooling Local Reliable Professional.

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❤️🐶 PET OF THE WEEK: MEET CHUY! 🐶❤️

Sponsored by Sierra Toyota | Locally Owned • Community Driven

CoolFMLive is excited to introduce you to Chuy — a sweet, goofy, energetic young pup who is ready to leave his past behind and find the loving forever home he deserves!

Available at Bisbee Animal Shelter

Chuy arrived at the shelter after his owner was arrested and, sadly, he was never reclaimed. Now, at around 2 years old, Chuy is getting a fresh start and hoping the right family will give him his second chance. ❤️

Meet Chuy:
• Around 2 years old
• Sweet, goofy, and upbeat personality
• Full of youthful energy and enthusiasm
• Great on walks
• Seems to do well with other friendly dogs
• Would do best in a cat-free home
• Ready for an active family to call his own!

Chuy has plenty of energy to match his young age and would thrive with a family that enjoys staying active and understands that a young pup sometimes needs a little extra patience, consistency, and guidance.

And there’s an added bonus!

Chuy’s adoption fee includes TWO FREE training classes to help Chuy and his new family start their life together on the right foot!

This is a very sweet boy with so much potential. With the right family, some positive reinforcement, and plenty of love, Chuy has everything he needs to become an incredible companion.

Chuy’s Perfect Home:
* An active family ready for a young, energetic dog
* A cat-free household
* Plenty of opportunities for exercise and play
* Patience and consistency as he continues learning
* Lots of love for a goofy boy with a big personality!

Available at the Bisbee Animal Shelter:

📍 938 Toveraville Rd., Bisbee, AZ 85603

📞 (520) 432-6020

💻 Apply Online:
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Even if you can’t adopt right now, PLEASE SHARE Chuy’s story! Someone scrolling through their feed could be the active, loving family he has been waiting for.

Let’s help Chuy put the past behind him and begin an exciting new chapter with a family of his own. ❤️🐾

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YES IT’S TRUE‼️ Sonic Drive-In will be open 24 hours a day starting this Thursday August 20th! Now you can enjoy all your favorites anytime of the day or night!

Don't forget Wednesdays are Wacky Pack Wednesdays, with kids meals for just $2.49. And on Thursdays, corn dogs are only $.99 cents!

Don't miss their new $1.99 menu including the Jr Bacon Cheeseburger, Garlic Parmesan Ranch Crispy Tender Wrap, Cheesy Baja Crispy Tender Wrap, Small Barqs Rootbeer Float and a Vanilla Soft Serve Cup just $1.99 each till further notice at SONIC!

AND the $7 Meal which includes Cheeseburger, chicken bites, side and drink for only $7‼️Anytime!

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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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