Council Approves PD Purchase For Carbine Launchers

Council Approves PD Purchase For Carbine Launchers

The Bisbee Police Department will be purchasing 14 Semi-Automatic Carbine Launchers and pepper balls to have in their vehicles as a non-lethal option enhancing public and officer safety in certain situations. Bisbee Police Chief Tim Cox told the City Council, carbine launchers can be used from a distance, therefore promoting officer safety by not putting…

Bisbee Dark Skies Launched Efforts To Become Arizona Dark Sky Location

Bisbee Dark Skies Launched Efforts To Become Arizona Dark Sky Location

The people of Bisbee know how special nature is within and around the small city in the Mule Mountains. They know how extraordinary stargazing is from anywhere in town. Now, the city is on a global radar for recently becoming Dark Sky International’s 21st certified Dark Sky location in Arizona. And with the Four Corners…

Bomb Threat At County Elections Department, Complex Evacuateded

Bomb Threat At County Elections Department, Complex Evacuateded

A bomb threat made against the Cochise County Elections Department Tuesday evening caused the evacuation of the County complex on Melody Lane in Bisbee, causing a delay in the release of election result. According to the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) the threat was made to the Elections office around 7:07 p.m. As a result…

The Next Chapter of Bisbee Books & Music Is Yet To Be Written

The Next Chapter of Bisbee Books & Music Is Yet To Be Written

Books are important to society. They offer an enjoyable escape from the world. They take humans to places they may not otherwise be able to go. They open minds and broaden perspectives. They teach empathy and understanding. Now, imagine Bisbee without a place to buy books. That is soon about to be a reality, as…

City Can’t Collect $1 Million For Feeding Those In Need, Grant Will Go To Area Non-profit

City Can’t Collect $1 Million For Feeding Those In Need, Grant Will Go To Area Non-profit

Bisbee Mayor Ken Budge announced the city cannot receive the $1 million set aside in the Arizona State budget because the city is not a non-profit, but did say the funds will still come to the area. The $1 million secured by State Representative Consuelo Hernandez that were announced to the public back in July…

Bisbee man enters into plea agreement for aggravated assault after July arrest

Bisbee man enters into plea agreement for aggravated assault after July arrest

A Bisbee man who was taken into custody in late July on charges related to alleged sexual abuse has entered a plea agreement for aggravated assault. According to the plea agreement filed September 25, Miguel Meneses will plead no contest to aggravated assault. The plea agreement states, Meneses on or about July 26, 2024, knowingly…

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