PINETOP-LAKESIDE — The Pinetop Fire District has announced a leadership transition as longtime Fire Chief Jim Morgan is out after 12 years of service, and Joshua Livermore steps into the role as the district's new fire chief. This leadership change signals a swift executive decision that had been boiling over for months and finally came to a close on May 25.
HEBER-OVERGAARD — More than two months after 4-year-old Oliver Crook was reportedly last seen, his father, Jaylen Crook, continues searching for him. Court records reviewed by Mountain Daily Star indicate concerns that Oliver may be in danger and is being withheld in violation of court orders. Crook has sought assistance from law enforcement, the courts, and the public in hopes of locating and reuniting with his son.
SHOW LOW — Take 5 Oil Change has opened its first location in Show Low, bringing its stay-in-your-car oil change service to the White Mountains. Learn how to grab your $25.00 coupon in this article.Â
PINETOP-LAKESIDE — The Pinetop Fire District officially welcomed Joshua Livermore as its new fire chief during a swearing-in ceremony held June 15, 2026.
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PINETOP-LAKESIDE — Harry Turner is running for mayor of Pinetop-Lakeside and will face Town Council Member Taber Heisler in the race for the town's top elected office.
PINETOP-LAKESIDE — The future direction of Pinetop-Lakeside will soon be in the hands of voters. As Election Day approaches, mayoral candidate Taber Heisler is sharing his vision for the town and the priorities he would bring to the mayor's office if elected. Watch the exclusive preview video here.
EAGAR — From the small town of Eagar in rural eastern Arizona, mountain pride echoed under the bright lights of the football field at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe. The Round Valley Elks captured their eighth state football title, defeating the top-seeded Benjamin Franklin Chargers 13–10 to claim the 2025 3A state football championship.
SHOW LOW — Take 5 Oil Change has opened its first location in Show Low, bringing its stay-in-your-car oil change service to the White Mountains. Learn how to grab your $25.00 coupon in this article.Â
PINETOP-LAKESIDE — The Pinetop Fire District officially welcomed Joshua Livermore as its new fire chief during a swearing-in ceremony held June 15, 2026.
HEBER-OVERGAARD — More than two months after 4-year-old Oliver Crook was reportedly last seen, his father, Jaylen Crook, continues searching for him. Court records reviewed by Mountain Daily Star indicate concerns that Oliver may be in danger and is being withheld in violation of court orders. Crook has sought assistance from law enforcement, the courts, and the public in hopes of locating and reuniting with his son.
PINETOP-LAKESIDE — Harry Turner is running for mayor of Pinetop-Lakeside and will face Town Council Member Taber Heisler in the race for the town's top elected office.
PINETOP-LAKESIDE — The Pinetop Fire District has announced a leadership transition as longtime Fire Chief Jim Morgan is out after 12 years of service, and Joshua Livermore steps into the role as the district's new fire chief. This leadership change signals a swift executive decision that had been boiling over for months and finally came to a close on May 25.