Grand Canyon tragedies: A list of incidents, deaths at Arizona's landmark
Every year, millions of people visit the Grand Canyon in Arizona, and incidents, some resulting in tragedies, happen from time to time. Here's a look at some of the incidents that have happened in the area in recent years.
Every year, millions of people visit the Grand Canyon in Arizona, and incidents, some resulting in tragedies, happen from time to time. Here's a look at some of the incidents that have happened in the area in recent years.
E. coli found in water near Grand Canyon's Phantom Ranch
On Sept. 6, the advisory was lifted after officials said testing confirmed that the water is safe to drink and cook with.
On Sept. 6, the advisory was lifted after officials said testing confirmed that the water is safe to drink and cook with.
Water conservation measures announced for Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park announced Tuesday that it is reimplementing mandatory water conservation measures again for the South Rim due to diminished supplies.
Grand Canyon National Park announced Tuesday that it is reimplementing mandatory water conservation measures again for the South Rim due to diminished supplies.
Grand Canyon urges people to conserve water
People living at the Grand Canyon and visitors are being asked to conserve water. The National Park Service says it's unable to pump water right now from Roaring Springs to the South rim because of diminished supplies and difficulties treating the water. Hikers are being urged to carry their own water or treat water themselves.
People living at the Grand Canyon and visitors are being asked to conserve water. The National Park Service says it's unable to pump water right now from Roaring Springs to the South rim because of diminished supplies and difficulties treating the water. Hikers are being urged to carry their own water or treat water themselves.
Flagstaff flood prevention | Drone Zone
It has been a relatively calm monsoon season so far, and that is good news for parts of Flagstaff that were impacted by the Pipeline Fire in 2022. In this week's edition of Drone Zone, FOX 10 Drone Pilots Brian Kae and Joe Tillman show us how Coconino County, along with local residents, worked together to reduce the impact of burn scar flooding on their homes.
It has been a relatively calm monsoon season so far, and that is good news for parts of Flagstaff that were impacted by the Pipeline Fire in 2022. In this week's edition of Drone Zone, FOX 10 Drone Pilots Brian Kae and Joe Tillman show us how Coconino County, along with local residents, worked together to reduce the impact of burn scar flooding on their homes.
Sedona hiker killed on Utah hike remembered as beloved mother, teacher
Jeanne Roblez Howell is being remembered as a beloved mother of 2 and a teacher who touched the lives of hundreds at Valley Verde School. She was found dead in Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park after a thunderstorm and flash flooding hit the area.
Jeanne Roblez Howell is being remembered as a beloved mother of 2 and a teacher who touched the lives of hundreds at Valley Verde School. She was found dead in Utah's Bryce Canyon National Park after a thunderstorm and flash flooding hit the area.
Arizona's high country experiencing salamander invasion of sorts: 'It smells like death'
Residents in Arizona's high country are seeing an unusual amount of salamanders in their area - and one woman saw piles of the dead critters inside her family's home.
Residents in Arizona's high country are seeing an unusual amount of salamanders in their area - and one woman saw piles of the dead critters inside her family's home.
Major flooding in Tusayan and Grand Canyon damages several homes, businesses
There's major flooding in Tusayan, but the National Park Service says the Highway 64 south entrance into the Grand Canyon has reopened Tuesday night. Tusayan is just outside the park's entrance.
There's major flooding in Tusayan, but the National Park Service says the Highway 64 south entrance into the Grand Canyon has reopened Tuesday night. Tusayan is just outside the park's entrance.
Mother Road Brewery | Made In Arizona
In Arizona, there are about 130 breweries spread out across the state, and many of them have a deep connection to the state's rich history, including one brewery in Flagstaff. FOX 10 Photojournalist Joe Tillman has more on Mother Road Brewery, whose name pays homage to the 'mother of all roads' in our state, in this week's edition of Made In Arizona.
In Arizona, there are about 130 breweries spread out across the state, and many of them have a deep connection to the state's rich history, including one brewery in Flagstaff. FOX 10 Photojournalist Joe Tillman has more on Mother Road Brewery, whose name pays homage to the 'mother of all roads' in our state, in this week's edition of Made In Arizona.
Semi-truck crash closes I-40 in Flagstaff
An overturned semi-truck shut down the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 in Flagstaff on Aug. 21. It's unknown what caused the crash or if anyone was hurt.
An overturned semi-truck shut down the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 in Flagstaff on Aug. 21. It's unknown what caused the crash or if anyone was hurt.
Hurricane Hilary: Where Arizonans can get sandbags ahead of possible flooding in parts of the state
As Hurricane Hilary is raising concerns for flooding in Arizona, various county and city governments are making sand and sandbags available for residents who want to protect their homes from potential floodwaters.
As Hurricane Hilary is raising concerns for flooding in Arizona, various county and city governments are making sand and sandbags available for residents who want to protect their homes from potential floodwaters.
Flagstaff to lift fire restrictions
Beginning at 8 a.m. on Aug. 15, the city of Flagstaff will lift current fire restrictions and return to Stage 0. Smoking will remain prohibited in public places, but fires will be allowed for fire pits, barbecues and campfires.
Beginning at 8 a.m. on Aug. 15, the city of Flagstaff will lift current fire restrictions and return to Stage 0. Smoking will remain prohibited in public places, but fires will be allowed for fire pits, barbecues and campfires.
Kane Fire burns near Jacob Lake
A lightning-sparked wildfire has burned 2,854 acres southeast of Jacob Lake in the Kaibab National Forest. The fire is 38% contained.
A lightning-sparked wildfire has burned 2,854 acres southeast of Jacob Lake in the Kaibab National Forest. The fire is 38% contained.
Teen in stable condition following fall along the Grand Canyon's North Rim
A teenage boy remains in stable condition, according to officials with Grand Canyon National Park, following a fall along the North Rim earlier in the week.
A teenage boy remains in stable condition, according to officials with Grand Canyon National Park, following a fall along the North Rim earlier in the week.
Biden visits Arizona, announces historic Grand Canyon monument designation
Coming as Biden is on a three-state Western trip, the move will help preserve about 1,562 square miles just to the north and south of Grand Canyon National Park. It was Biden’s fifth monument designation.
Coming as Biden is on a three-state Western trip, the move will help preserve about 1,562 square miles just to the north and south of Grand Canyon National Park. It was Biden’s fifth monument designation.
Kane Fire burns in northern Arizona
A lightning-sparked wildfire has burned nearly 1,600 acres in the Kaibab National Forest. Dozens of firefighters are on the front lines working to contain the fire.
A lightning-sparked wildfire has burned nearly 1,600 acres in the Kaibab National Forest. Dozens of firefighters are on the front lines working to contain the fire.
Biden to designate Grand Canyon as national monument: report
The Washington Post reports that President Joe Biden may designate a vast area near the Grand Canyon as a national monument, and that would safeguard it from uranium mining. The report says Biden's announcement could be made next week when the president visits Arizona.
The Washington Post reports that President Joe Biden may designate a vast area near the Grand Canyon as a national monument, and that would safeguard it from uranium mining. The report says Biden's announcement could be made next week when the president visits Arizona.
Coconino County deputy seizes 40K fentanyl pills during I-17 traffic stop
Officials say the deputy used a K-9 to “sniff" out the vehicle, and it detected more than 40,000 blue M30 pills hidden inside the passenger side door.
Officials say the deputy used a K-9 to “sniff" out the vehicle, and it detected more than 40,000 blue M30 pills hidden inside the passenger side door.
Grand Canyon West reopens attractions a day after fatal tour bus rollover
Grand Canyon West is in northern Mohave County at the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. It is run by the tribe but has no operational ties to Grand Canyon National Park, which is managed by the National Park Service.
Grand Canyon West is in northern Mohave County at the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. It is run by the tribe but has no operational ties to Grand Canyon National Park, which is managed by the National Park Service.
Nightly Roundup: Dozens hurt in fatal tour bus accident; happy ending to search for stolen service dog
From a deadly crash in Northern Arizona that also left dozens injured, to a happy ending in the search for a stolen service dog in the East Valley, here's a look at some of our top stories tonight.
From a deadly crash in Northern Arizona that also left dozens injured, to a happy ending in the search for a stolen service dog in the East Valley, here's a look at some of our top stories tonight.