Northern Arizona forests set to tighten fire restrictions amid wildfires
The Coconino and Kaibab national forests will implement restrictions June 13 that include the campfire ban but also limit where visitors can smoke and the use of internal combustion power tools like chainsaws. The move is in line with what’s already in place across much of Arizona.
The Coconino and Kaibab national forests will implement restrictions June 13 that include the campfire ban but also limit where visitors can smoke and the use of internal combustion power tools like chainsaws. The move is in line with what’s already in place across much of Arizona.
Northern Arizona University to start school year early
The university plans to increase cleaning and sanitation measures, require facial coverings in common areas and maintain social distancing guidelines and protocols for testing and screening.
The university plans to increase cleaning and sanitation measures, require facial coverings in common areas and maintain social distancing guidelines and protocols for testing and screening.
Autopsy report: 6-year-old Flagstaff boy died of starvation
The boy's parents, Elizabeth Archibeque and Anthony Martinez, and his grandmother, Ann Martinez, have been charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping and child abuse charges in his death. They have pleaded not guilty.
The boy's parents, Elizabeth Archibeque and Anthony Martinez, and his grandmother, Ann Martinez, have been charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping and child abuse charges in his death. They have pleaded not guilty.
Man charged in Mennonite woman's death grew up in the faith
A U.S. Air Force airman stationed near Phoenix has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges. Raised in a Mennonite family in Wisconsin, Mark Gooch joined the military to escape what he told investigators was a difficult, sheltered and restricted life, according to sheriff's records.
A U.S. Air Force airman stationed near Phoenix has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges. Raised in a Mennonite family in Wisconsin, Mark Gooch joined the military to escape what he told investigators was a difficult, sheltered and restricted life, according to sheriff's records.
Navajo Nation casinos remain closed amid COVID-19 pandemic
The tribe has three casinos in New Mexico near Farmington, Shiprock and Gallup, and one in Arizona east of Flagstaff. They have been closed since mid-March and will remain shuttered until at least June 7
The tribe has three casinos in New Mexico near Farmington, Shiprock and Gallup, and one in Arizona east of Flagstaff. They have been closed since mid-March and will remain shuttered until at least June 7
NWS: 'Hold on to your hats!' Wind advisories, red flag warnings in effect for northern Arizona
If you're headed up north to escape the heat, the National Weather Service says winter weather isn't quite over yet in the high country.
If you're headed up north to escape the heat, the National Weather Service says winter weather isn't quite over yet in the high country.
Detective: Cellphone records led to woman’s alleged killer
Authorities used cellphone records to track down an airman who they believe shot and killed a Sunday school teacher and left her body off a forest road in northern Arizona.
Authorities used cellphone records to track down an airman who they believe shot and killed a Sunday school teacher and left her body off a forest road in northern Arizona.
Virus sweeps through Northern Arizona homeless shelter
Nearly one-third of the people staying at the largest emergency homeless shelter in northern Arizona have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the shelter's director.
Nearly one-third of the people staying at the largest emergency homeless shelter in northern Arizona have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to the shelter's director.
Valley high school districts release plans for graduation ceremonies
While schools across Arizona are closed through the end of the academic school year as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some Valley high school districts are making plans to honor this year's graduating seniors with graduation ceremonies.
While schools across Arizona are closed through the end of the academic school year as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some Valley high school districts are making plans to honor this year's graduating seniors with graduation ceremonies.
Prosecutors mulling death penalty in Flagstaff boy's death
Prosecutors will have more time to weigh asking that the parents and grandmother of a 6-year-old Flagstaff boy who died in their care receive the death penalty.
Prosecutors will have more time to weigh asking that the parents and grandmother of a 6-year-old Flagstaff boy who died in their care receive the death penalty.
Airman charged with murder in death of Sunday school teacher
Prosecutors in Arizona have filed murder, kidnapping and theft charges against a U.S. Air Force airman suspected in the death of a Sunday school teacher who had been living in New Mexico.
Prosecutors in Arizona have filed murder, kidnapping and theft charges against a U.S. Air Force airman suspected in the death of a Sunday school teacher who had been living in New Mexico.
Tribes sue over distribution of coronavirus relief funding
Several Native American tribes sued the federal government Friday, seeking to keep any of the $8 billion in federal coronavirus relief for tribes kept out of the hands of for-profit Alaska Native corporations.
Several Native American tribes sued the federal government Friday, seeking to keep any of the $8 billion in federal coronavirus relief for tribes kept out of the hands of for-profit Alaska Native corporations.
Flagstaff Medical Center coping with rising number of COVID-19 cases in Northern Arizona
One area that has been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona is Northern Arizona, with multiple cases and deaths reported in Coconino County and the Navajo Nation.
One area that has been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona is Northern Arizona, with multiple cases and deaths reported in Coconino County and the Navajo Nation.
Flagstaff mayor closes salons, says complaint unmerited
The mayor of Flagstaff said her decision to close nail salons and beauty parlors is not barred by the governor’s order blocking cities from expanding his list of essential businesses.
The mayor of Flagstaff said her decision to close nail salons and beauty parlors is not barred by the governor’s order blocking cities from expanding his list of essential businesses.
Are salons essential businesses? Some don't seen to agree
At least one salon owner says she should not be allowed to open her business during the COVID-19 crisis. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.
At least one salon owner says she should not be allowed to open her business during the COVID-19 crisis. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo reports.
Tribes take measures to slow spread of new coronavirus
Officials on the Navajo Nation broadened a stay-at-home order from Chilchinbeto to the entire reservation: No visitors in, and residents can't leave their homes except for essential tasks, including to get food and medical supplies.
Officials on the Navajo Nation broadened a stay-at-home order from Chilchinbeto to the entire reservation: No visitors in, and residents can't leave their homes except for essential tasks, including to get food and medical supplies.
Arizona DHS confirms 17 new COVID-19 cases overnight, 1st case reported in Yavapai County; Navajo Nation cases jump to 14
Arizona now has 17 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to 44, according to the state health department.
Arizona now has 17 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to 44, according to the state health department.
Arizona cities declare state of emergencies for COVID-19; order closures of bars, restaurants, gyms and more
Cities and counties across the state have declared states of emergency and some have even ordered closures to combat the threat of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Cities and counties across the state have declared states of emergency and some have even ordered closures to combat the threat of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Storm drops heavy snow on northern Arizona on first day of spring
Plows were clearing roads on parts of northwest Arizona on the first day of spring after a storm dropped heavy snow and created backups on one major highway.
Plows were clearing roads on parts of northwest Arizona on the first day of spring after a storm dropped heavy snow and created backups on one major highway.
1st presumptive positive coronavirus case reported in Coconino County
Officials with Coconino County say the first presumptive positive case of coronavirus has been identified in the Northern Arizona county.
Officials with Coconino County say the first presumptive positive case of coronavirus has been identified in the Northern Arizona county.