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Livermore Takes Helm of Pinetop Fire District

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.

Local Father Turns to...

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.

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Turner to Challenge Heisler for Pinetop-Lakeside Mayor

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.

Heber Horse Data | The USFS Got It Right-2

HEBER, Ariz — Newly obtained photographs and videos of free-roaming horses and activists on the Sitgreaves National Forest are intensifying debate over the condition and action of the controversial Heber herd, as federal officials argue in court that portions of the expanding population are already suffering from declining health, resource shortages, and deteriorating habitat conditions.

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Politics

Turner to Challenge Heisler for Pinetop-Lakeside Mayor

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.

Exclusive Interview with Taber Heisler | Coming Soon

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.

Sports

Round Valley Elk’s Win the 3A State Football Championship

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 Cougars WIN | Football

The Show Low Cougars win against the Blue Ridge Yellow Jackets 18-21. The Show Low Cougars will head to the playoffs.

D-backs are Going to the World Series!

The D-backs beat the Phillies to win the National League pennant for the first time since 2001.

A Friday Night Showdown in the White Mountains

Snowflake Lobos win 55-17 against Show Low Cougars.

White Mountain Nature Center is Hosting an E-Bike Event.

Get ready to learn about E-bike policy.

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Winter weather expected to hit Northern Arizona this weekend.

WEATHER-According to the National Weather Service, cold temps and some mixed precipitation are expected to enter our area Friday and Saturday. 
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Local Father Turns to Public for Help Finding Missing Son

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.

Turner to Challenge Heisler for Pinetop-Lakeside Mayor

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.

Livermore Takes Helm of Pinetop Fire District

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.

Exclusive Interview with Taber Heisler | Coming Soon

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.

One Dead After Early Morning House Fire in Pinetop

Pinetop, AZ -One person is dead, and another remains hospitalized following a residential structure fire early Sunday morning in Pinetop.
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