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Check back with us this month for more information on how you and your family can get prepared in case of a disaster. Each week we will focus on a new theme with details to help you get ready for […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey chose former US Sen. Jon Kyl to replace the late John McCain in the Senate, the governor said at a news conference Tuesday. Kyl’s appointment means the Republican attorney who had been guiding President Donald […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Ariana Grande performed a moving rendition of Aretha Franklin‘s 1967 hit “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” at the Queen of Soul’s memorial on Friday (Aug. 31) at the Greater Grace Temple in Detroit. Mesmerizing the crowd, Grande had many in tears and transfixed — former […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Sen. John McCain has decided to stop treatment for the brain cancer he has been battling for over a year, his family said Friday in an announcement that precipitated a rare moment of bipartisan empathy in honor of the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Synthpop duo Soft Cell released “Northern Lights” exclusively through The Guardian on Tuesday, Aug. 21. The track marks the duo’s first new single in 15 years. Mark Almond, the group’s vocalist, described the track as “a celebration of northern soul,” alluding to their northern soul […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The backlash was swift for Madonna’s rambling, egocentric tribute to Aretha Franklin at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York on Monday night (Aug. 20), with media and Queen-of-Soul fans wondering why she got the gig in the first place. Dressed in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The countdown to the 2019 season has begun with the announcement of a new cookie. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday they are adding the Caramel Chocolate Chip to this season’s line up. The chewy Caramel Chocolate Chip cookie […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
***Prescribed Burn*** The Lakeside Ranger District will be burning slash piles along Lone Pine Dam Road, west of Show Low Creek, in Show Low this morning. The ignitions shouldn’t last long, but smoke will be visible from southern County […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A woman has been charged with 11 felonies stemming from the hacking of the email of Selena Gomez and one of the singer’s associates. Los Angeles County prosecutors said Friday (July13) that 21-year-old Susan Antrach of Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, has been […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
After a reported dream proposal in paradise, Hailey Baldwin wasn’t shy about flashing her massive new engagement ring from Justin Bieber. On Sunday (July 8), one the day after the proposal, the couple was spotted at Nippers Bar and Grille in the Bahamas. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Last weekend’s rained-out White Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival has been rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 13, according to Tony Alba, community services manager for the Town of Pinetop-Lakeside. The balloon festival was postponed due to heavy thunderstorms caused […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
We wanted to let everyone know that even though we have received some rainfall, there are not going to be any changes in the fire restrictions any time soon. The chances for a catastrophic wildfire are still present. It is […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Discovered: Monday, June 4, 2018 Location: 5 miles northeast of Heber/Overgaard, Arizona Percent contained: 55% Size: 4833 acres Cause: Human Caused Vegetation: Pinyon-Juniper, grass understory Personnel Assigned: 280 Update: Crews working on the 377 fire faced weather related challenges today including low humidity, gusty winds, blowing ash […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
377 Fire Update 6/5/18 at 10:22 a.m. Size: 1,500 acres Containment: 0% Crews worked throughout the night to create fire lines and protect structures. Chris Johnson’s Type 3 Team took over command at 7 a.m. this morning. The blaze, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Harry Styles is no stranger to fancy suits, be they mariachi-inspired, floral-printed or bell-bottomed ensembles. He’s partial to Gucci when it comes to filling his tour wardrobe, so it was only a matter of time before the Italian fashion house […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for today across Northern Arizona due to low relative humidity (5%) and sustained high winds. Wind speeds will be 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. The […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The crude building is Show Low’s first jail, built around 1935 by Deputy Sheriff Ray Butler, who worked under Sheriff Divelbess at the time. Butler is said to have also built the Pinetop jail. The jail has a single cell. […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
As the threat of wildfire continues to escalate and one of the biggest outdoor recreation holidays of the year approaches, authorities this week stiffened fire restrictions and the Forest Service announced some limited closures are being planned. Apache County […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A wildfire that started Wednesday about a mile south the Hon-Dah Casino off of Highway 73 on the White Mountain Apache reservation was nearly extinguished on Thursday morning. Candy Lupe with Bureau of Indian Affairs fire management said the Oliver […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
State Route 377 will be closed between Holbrook and the junction with State Route 277, about 5 miles northeast of Heber-Overgaard, during the week of May 14 while the Apache Railway Co. replaces a railroad crossing, according to the Arizona […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Location: Southeast of Whiteriver Acres: 25,966 Containment: 63% Team transition: Yesterday the Rattlesnake Fire transitioned from the Incident Management Team 5, IC Jeff Andrews, to two Type 3 Incident Management Teams, IC Chris Johnson and IC Keith Burnett. Fire activity: The northern half of the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
According to an email from Blue Ridge Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Michael Wright, the District will close beginning Thursday, April 26, until further notice. Sports activities under AIA will continue and NAVIT activities. Meals will also be available students […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Location: Southeast of Whiteriver Size: 16, 891 acres Containment: 25% Cause: Human caused, under investigation Fire activity: On Sunday aerial ignitions were utilized to successfully burn out the largest unburned interior island west of Forest Road 25. Increased acreage reported […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Pinetop PD lost their last K-9 due to Health Issues… There is a Go Fund Me account set up to help them and the community acquire a new K-9 Officer… Help if you can… CLICK HERE
Area fire crews quickly responded to and were able to put out a fire near Rainbow Lake. One unoccupied structure burned, an old cabin, according to a witness. “No one was injured and nobody or any occupied structures were ever […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The National Weather Service has issued a RED FLAG WARNING for April 12, 2018 until 8:00 PM. Only the National Weather Service can issue a Red Flag Warning. The term Red Flag Warning is used by fire weather forecasters to alert […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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A variety of outdoor enthusiasts and people generally wanting to learn more about how to survive in desert and mountain conditions filled the room March 31 to hear from expert Cody Lundin at the White Mountain Nature Center. Lundin was […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The White Mountain Apache Tribe made its own history Wednesday night when its people elected their first-ever tribal chairwoman. Gwendena Lee-Gatewood, executive assistant to the tribal chairman and the tribe’s public information officer, won WMAT’s popular vote to lead the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Location: Black Mesa Ranger District of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests Navajo County, Arizona Approximately 5 miles south of Heber-Overgaard, Arizona Start Date: Monday, March 26, 2018 Size: 8.7 acres Cause: Under Investigation Vegetation: Timber – heavy dead […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Saying they are frustrated, angry and exhausted, three Show Low teachers have been organizing with the #Wear Red for Ed, a grassroots movement for higher teacher pay. #Wear Red for Ed participants in the Phoenix metro sponsored a march earlier […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Marc Vest, the only internal candidate for the position of president of Northland Pioneer College has been selected to replace Jeanne Swarthout, who is retiring. Vest, the current vice president for learning and student services, was announced as the board’s […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Congrats to Connie B…!!! She was our Find The #5 winner… I did a surprise visit and was at Classic Cookware when she came in… She won 2 tix to WME Theaters, A Family 4 Pak of RenFest Tix […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Arizona Department of Transportation: Drivers should plan for road work on SR 260 between Show Low and Pinetop-Lakeside that begins March 19, 2018. Expect lane restrictions in work zone. Arizona Department of Transportation crews are performing road-maintenance work on SR 260 […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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The Apache trout, one of Arizona’s two native trout, are returning to lakes and streams in the White Mountains by May. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is scheduled to stock around 55,000 Apache trout of a catchable size from […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Ready, Set, Go! (RSG), a nationwide program adopted by the 15 Arizona Sheriffs, educates residents about proactive measures to take before an emergency and actions to follow when communities are threatened. The program’s three tenets encourage Arizonans to get READY […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Voice season 14 returned for night two of the Blind Auditions Tuesday, with coaches Blake Shelton, Adam Levine, Alicia Keys and Kelly Clarkson all vying for artists. Heading into the night, Shelton and Keys had already used their blocks […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Today Sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Tonight Snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Low around 23. South southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
For the first time in 25 years the Boys Basketball team will play for the 3A State Championship Today at 5:00pm, at Glendale’s Gila River Arena.