Parts of Arizona Snowbowl now open to skiiers, snowboarders

After missing its initial opening date of Nov. 18 due to a lack of snow, officials with Arizona Snowbowl opened up a portion of the ski area to skiiers and snowboarders on Nov. 24.

Lowell Observatory backs off from seeking change on land use

The land on a mesa overlooking downtown Flagstaff would provide Lowell room to grow, but according to the 1910 congressional restriction, could only be used for “observatory purposes."

North Pole Experience in Flagstaff
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FOX 10's Cory McCloskey heads to Flagstaff to check out the North Pole Experience at Fort Tuthill.

Ex-Arizona county official gets jail for public funds misuse

A former Coconino County official who went on to oversee Navajo County’s health department was sentenced to nine months in jail for misusing public money.

Program to kill Grand Canyon bison nets 4 animals, criticism

Critics say rather than killing the bison, the animals should be relocated to other areas or given to Native American tribes under an existing effort.

US allocates $54M for forest restoration work in northern Arizona

The $54 million allocation for the recently started federal fiscal year will pay for work to protect communities and watersheds from wildfires.

Flagstaff poised to have meetings take note of Native lands

The Flagstaff City Council is poised to begin its meetings with an acknowledgement honoring the ancestral homelands of Native tribes in the region.

Explainer: How wildfires impact wildlife, their habitat

Wildlife centers in the U.S. West are caring for animals that weren't able to flee the flames or are looking for food in burned-over places.

10-digit dialing to be required in some Arizona area codes

In Arizona, the new requirement applies to local calls in the 480, 520 and 928 area codes but not in the 602 and 623 area codes.

Arizona company restoring forests while creating wood products for industries

A company based out of Mesa is hoping to help prevent catastrophic wildfires, while at the same time help construction companies stay fully stocked during a lumber shortage.

Northern Arizona University to hold in-person commencement

Northern Arizona University's fall commencement will be held Dec. 10 at Walkup Skydome on the university’s campus in Flagstaff.

ASU, UArizona, NAU to require COVID-19 vaccinations for employees

This follows an executive order issued by President Biden in September requiring vaccine mandates for employers with more than 100 workers.

Arizona laying fiber optic conduit along highways to connect rural areas

The state Department of Transportation this week began laying fiber-optic conduit along southbound Interstate 17 in northern Arizona between Flagstaff and Sedona.

Flagstaff group rolls out 'Leaf-O-Meter' to help people find the best fall colors locations
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Flagstaff is one of the best places in Arizona to check out the fall colors, but whether people know where's the best place to go is another story. We spoke with Lori Pappas with Discover Flagstaff on a tool they have rolled out to help people figure out where they should go to see those beautiful, seasonal sceneries.

Arizona jury convicts airman in death of Mennonite woman

Mark Gooch faces life in prison on the murder charge. He also was found guilty of kidnapping Sasha Krause in January 2020 from the Farmington Mennonite Church where she was gathering material for Sunday school.

Phoenix area ski shops getting early business rush amid cooler weather

Phoenix saw its coldest high temperature since March on Oct. 12. That, coupled with snow in Flagstaff, meant people were heading to ski shops to get ready for the upcoming ski season.

Arizona Snowbowl sees 3 inches of snow in past 24 hours
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The Arizona High Country received its first snowfall of the year, and that includes Snowbowl in the Flagstaff area. FOX 10's Christina Carilla spoke with Snowbowl General Manager Rob Lind about what the snowfall could mean for this ski season.