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Independent Arizona gubernatorial candidate Teri Ann Hourihan made campaign stops in Apache and Navajo counties on Jan. 10. The link below is for her stop in Apache County, you can also find a story about her stop in Navajo County on our website.
Hourihan visits Apache County, addresses Lava Run and rural priorities
Independent Arizona gubernatorial candidate Teri Ann Hourihan made a campaign stop in Apache County on Jan. 10, including a visit to Springerville and an appearance at the Stop Lava Run
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January 16, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Independent Arizona gubernatorial candidate Teri Ann Hourihan made campaign stops in Apache and Navajo counties on Jan. 10. The link below is for her stop in Apache County, you can also find a story about her stop in Navajo County on our website.
Eagar Town Council’s first regular meeting of 2026, held Jan. 6, opened with introductions and congratulations before turning to a familiar local issue: the Lava Run interconnection line.
Eagar council backs ACC filing on Lava Run interconnection line, welcomes new police chief
Eagar Town Council’s first regular meeting of 2026, held Jan. 6, opened with introductions and congratulations before turning to a familiar local issue: ensuring the town’s concerns are formally part
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January 16, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Eagar Town Council’s first regular meeting of 2026, held Jan. 6, opened with introductions and congratulations before turning to a familiar local issue: the Lava Run interconnection line.
According to the release, the incident occurred during an arrest inside the police department when a subject began fighting with officers and, during the struggle, produced and discharged a firearm.
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Officer-involved shooting in Springerville leaves suspect dead; DPS Major Incident Division leading investigation
An officer-involved shooting on Jan. 14 inside the Round Valley Police Department at 418 E. Main St. in Springerville left a suspect dead and prompted temporary closures and safety precautions.
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January 16, 2026 at 3:25 PM
According to the release, the incident occurred during an arrest inside the police department when a subject began fighting with officers and, during the struggle, produced and discharged a firearm.
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Residents gathered Jan. 10 for a Stop Lava Run rally and public comment workshop aimed at increasing on-the-record opposition to Repsol’s proposed Lava Run interconnection line ahead of a key Feb. 9 hearing before Arizona regulators.
Stop Lava Run rally urges public comments ahead of Feb. 9 line-siting hearing
Residents gathered Jan. 10 for a Stop Lava Run rally and public comment workshop aimed at increasing on-the-record opposition to Repsol’s proposed Lava Run interconnection line ahead of a key
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January 16, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Residents gathered Jan. 10 for a Stop Lava Run rally and public comment workshop aimed at increasing on-the-record opposition to Repsol’s proposed Lava Run interconnection line ahead of a key Feb. 9 hearing before Arizona regulators.
Snowflake looks to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss when the No. 14 Lobos host No. 18 Alchesay on Jan. 16.
Alchesay at Snowflake key 3A East boys basketball battle
Snowflake looks to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss when the No. 14 Lobos (4-4, 1-2 3A East) host No. 18 Alchesay (6-4) on Jan. 16.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Snowflake looks to bounce back from a heartbreaking loss when the No. 14 Lobos host No. 18 Alchesay on Jan. 16.
The Snowflake lady Lobos are 16-1 overall and 9-0 in ranking games. They’re tied for first in the 3A East with No. 4 Show Low in what’s shaping up as another battle between the two teams for the region crown.
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Snowflake No. 1, Show Low No. 4 in girls basketball rankings
Snowflake debuted at No. 1 in the 3A girls basketball rankings released on Jan. 13.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:49 PM
The Snowflake lady Lobos are 16-1 overall and 9-0 in ranking games. They’re tied for first in the 3A East with No. 4 Show Low in what’s shaping up as another battle between the two teams for the region crown.
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Here is the link to the incident in Springerville. Because it is a breaking news story it should be in front of our paywall and accessible to all.
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Officer-involved shooting at Round Valley Police Department prompts closures, brief school shelter-in-place
A law enforcement officer-involved shooting at the Round Valley Police Department at approximately 12:50 p.m. on Jan. 14 prompted temporary safety measures across parts of Springerville, including the...
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January 14, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Here is the link to the incident in Springerville. Because it is a breaking news story it should be in front of our paywall and accessible to all.
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We are working to confirm some of the details about an incident in Round Valley and will have the story up on our website and a link posted to social media shortly.
January 14, 2026 at 9:47 PM
We are working to confirm some of the details about an incident in Round Valley and will have the story up on our website and a link posted to social media shortly.
On the X Diamond Ranch, history isn’t framed on a wall or stored behind glass. It lives in the water channels that still run where they were first cut, in the pasture rotations adjusted season after season and in fences repaired not once, but repeatedly.
Rooted in the White Mountains: Wink Crigler, X Diamond Ranch, and a way of life worth keeping
On the X Diamond Ranch, history isn’t framed on a wall or stored behind glass. It lives in the water channels that still run where they were first cut, in
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January 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
On the X Diamond Ranch, history isn’t framed on a wall or stored behind glass. It lives in the water channels that still run where they were first cut, in the pasture rotations adjusted season after season and in fences repaired not once, but repeatedly.
Playing in a packed home arena, the Falcons outscored the visitors in the second quarter to carry an eight-point lead into the halftime break.
Alchesay pull away from Payson in 64-49 girls basketball win
Kamare Classay scored 14 points to lead Alchesay to a 64-49 girls basketball win over visiting Payson on Jan. 10.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Playing in a packed home arena, the Falcons outscored the visitors in the second quarter to carry an eight-point lead into the halftime break.
Payson’s defense led the way as the stampeding Longhorns beat Alchesay 67-32 in boys basketball in Whiteriver on Saturday night.
Defense leads Payson past Alchesay in boys basketball
Payson’s defense led the way as the stampeding Longhorns beat Alchesay 67-32 in boys basketball in Whiteriver on Saturday night.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Payson’s defense led the way as the stampeding Longhorns beat Alchesay 67-32 in boys basketball in Whiteriver on Saturday night.
The St. Johns boys and Round Valley girls wrestling teams took home the prize this weekend at the Shelby Ray Memorial Wresting Tournament.
Shelby Ray Memorial Wrestling Tournament honors Round Valley tradition
The Round Valley Elks hosted the Second Annual Shelby Ray Memorial Wrestling Tournament at Tot Workman Dome on Jan. 9-10.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM
The St. Johns boys and Round Valley girls wrestling teams took home the prize this weekend at the Shelby Ray Memorial Wresting Tournament.
Navajo County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Show Low man on Jan. 5, 2026 after he allegedly attempted to rob the same home twice.
NCSO nabs repeat burglar with help of Show Low Police
Navajo County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Show Low man on Jan. 5, 2026 after he allegedly attempted to rob the same home twice.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Navajo County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Show Low man on Jan. 5, 2026 after he allegedly attempted to rob the same home twice.
A Show Low man, who killed two people with his vehicle, was sentenced to 24 years in prison on Jan. 8 after pleading guilty to first degree murder and aggravated assault.
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Show Low Man sentenced to 24 years for killing two people with vehicle
A Show Low man, who killed two people with his vehicle, was sentenced to 24 years in prison on Jan. 8 after pleading guilty to first degree murder and aggravated
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January 13, 2026 at 5:18 PM
A Show Low man, who killed two people with his vehicle, was sentenced to 24 years in prison on Jan. 8 after pleading guilty to first degree murder and aggravated assault.
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BREAKING: Democratic Senator Mark Kelly is suing the Pentagon, saying it tried to punish him for warning troops about illegal orders.
Sen. Kelly sues the Pentagon over attempts to punish him for his warnings about illegal orders
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly has sued the Pentagon over attempts to punish him for his warnings about illegal orders.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:20 PM
BREAKING: Democratic Senator Mark Kelly is suing the Pentagon, saying it tried to punish him for warning troops about illegal orders.
Despite winter’s chill settling over Arizona’s White Mountains, communities in Apache and Navajo counties are preparing for the 2026 Point-in-Time Count, an annual survey of people experiencing homelessness.
2026 PIT survey brings compassion, care to White Mountains' unhoused community
Despite winter’s chill settling over Arizona’s White Mountains, communities in Apache and Navajo counties are preparing for the 2026 Point-in-Time Count, an annual survey of people experiencing…
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January 12, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Despite winter’s chill settling over Arizona’s White Mountains, communities in Apache and Navajo counties are preparing for the 2026 Point-in-Time Count, an annual survey of people experiencing homelessness.
Show Low Sports Center price tag grows
Show Low Sports Center price tag grows
A $56.4 million Show Low Sports and Events Center moved another step closer to reality at the Show Low City Council meeting on Jan. 6 as city leaders also wrestled
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January 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Show Low Sports Center price tag grows
A massive black bear now greets visitors in the parking lot of the White Mountain Nature Center in Lakeside, but this is no ordinary wildlife sculpture.
Obsidian bear finds new home
A massive black bear now greets visitors in the parking lot of the White Mountain Nature Center in Lakeside, but this is no ordinary wildlife sculpture. Carved from expanded obsidian,
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January 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
A massive black bear now greets visitors in the parking lot of the White Mountain Nature Center in Lakeside, but this is no ordinary wildlife sculpture.
Filipino-Apache Intercultural Night celebrates the spirit of Christmas
Filipino-Apache Intercultural Night celebrates the spirit of Christmas
Students, families and educators gathered at McNary Elementary School on Dec. 11 for the Filipino-Apache Intercultural Night, a celebration of cultural unity and the spirit of Christmas.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Filipino-Apache Intercultural Night celebrates the spirit of Christmas
McNary fourth grader keeping community spirit aglow
McNary fourth grader keeping community spirit aglow
In November, Miss McNary, Na’Neah Case, participated in Rock your Moccs walk, walking one mile with her family, then passed along turkeys and pies to 65 elders in Hon-Dah and
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January 10, 2026 at 10:01 PM
McNary fourth grader keeping community spirit aglow
El Camino closure marks end of a long-standing St. Johns institution
El Camino closure marks end of a long-standing St. Johns institution
The closure of El Camino Mexican Restaurant in December marked the end of a business that operated in St. Johns for more than 40 years and had become a familiar
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January 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
El Camino closure marks end of a long-standing St. Johns institution
‘Where the land still works’: Wolves beyond I-40
‘Where the land still works’: Wolves beyond I-40
Asha, a Mexican gray wolf born wild in Arizona in 2021 to the Rocky Prairie Pack, did what wolves have always done: she followed the land. Her northward journeys, into
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January 10, 2026 at 1:00 AM
‘Where the land still works’: Wolves beyond I-40
House committees eye technology and rural economies
House committees eye technology and rural economies
The Arizona legislature this year will set up two new committees to figure out how Arizona’s high-tech boom can strengthen the tourist-dependent economics of rural areas.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:01 PM
House committees eye technology and rural economies
Judge denies request from Phoenix TV station to unseal victim statements in Abatti case
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Judge denies request from Phoenix TV station to unseal victim statements in Abatti case
On Jan. 9, Navajo County Superior Court Judge Joseph Clark upheld a gag order and a court order sealing from public view statements made in court by some of the
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January 9, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Judge denies request from Phoenix TV station to unseal victim statements in Abatti case
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Keeping energy costs from soaring
Keeping energy costs from soaring
Jan. 10 is National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, and for residents of Arizona’s White Mountains, where winter mornings often start with a frost-covered windshield, it is a timely reminder
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January 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Keeping energy costs from soaring