10 Arizona counties meet health benchmarks to resume in-person learning at schools
The Arizona Department of Health Services announced on Sept. 3 that six Arizona counties, including Maricopa, have joined four others in meeting the benchmarks for hybrid learning -- a combination of in-person and virtual learning in schools amid COVID-19.
The Arizona Department of Health Services announced on Sept. 3 that six Arizona counties, including Maricopa, have joined four others in meeting the benchmarks for hybrid learning -- a combination of in-person and virtual learning in schools amid COVID-19.
David Blaine successfully pulls off death-defying balloon flight stunt 'Ascension' in Arizona desert
Blaine was in Page, Arizona on September 2 to perform "Ascension" where he ascended into the air and rose to more than 20,000 feet before parachuting back down to the ground safely.
Blaine was in Page, Arizona on September 2 to perform "Ascension" where he ascended into the air and rose to more than 20,000 feet before parachuting back down to the ground safely.
Northern Arizona University reopened for in-person classes
Northern Arizona University has reopened for in-person classes, welcoming students for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic closed the Flagstaff campus in March.
Northern Arizona University has reopened for in-person classes, welcoming students for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic closed the Flagstaff campus in March.
Man injured after crashing small plane on Arizona highway near Grand Canyon
The crash briefly blocked traffic on Highway 64 near milepost 236, between the southern entrance to the Grand Canyon and Tusayan.
The crash briefly blocked traffic on Highway 64 near milepost 236, between the southern entrance to the Grand Canyon and Tusayan.
As bars reopen, owners ask customers and other bars to stick to COVID-19 safety guidelines
As bars reopen in Maricopa County, owners are asking their customers and other bar owners to adhere to safety guidelines as they can't afford another shut down.
As bars reopen in Maricopa County, owners are asking their customers and other bar owners to adhere to safety guidelines as they can't afford another shut down.
Gyms aim to open in Phoenix, Tucson as virus cases ebb
State guidelines drafted by Christ’s department say gyms can reopen at 25% capacity once a county hits moderate transmission rates but must commit to implementing strategies to prevent the spread of the virus. Gyms are also urged to use a reservation system. Bars and nightclubs also can open at 50% occupancy levels, but only if they convert to restaurant service and implement stringent health department guidelines. Bars with no food service must remain closed.
State guidelines drafted by Christ’s department say gyms can reopen at 25% capacity once a county hits moderate transmission rates but must commit to implementing strategies to prevent the spread of the virus. Gyms are also urged to use a reservation system. Bars and nightclubs also can open at 50% occupancy levels, but only if they convert to restaurant service and implement stringent health department guidelines. Bars with no food service must remain closed.
Brother of airman charged with murder resolves Arizona case
Samuel Gooch pleaded guilty on August 25 to a reduced charge of facilitation to commit hindering prosecution, which carries a maximum of two years in prison. Under the agreement with prosecutors, Gooch would receive probation.
Samuel Gooch pleaded guilty on August 25 to a reduced charge of facilitation to commit hindering prosecution, which carries a maximum of two years in prison. Under the agreement with prosecutors, Gooch would receive probation.
All Harkins Theatres in Arizona to reopen Aug. 28 with COVID-19 safety guidelines
All Harkins Theatres locations across Arizona will reopen Aug. 28, according to company officials.
All Harkins Theatres locations across Arizona will reopen Aug. 28, according to company officials.
Northern Arizona military site eyed for economic development
Pending legislation in Congress would allow the U.S. Army to transfer about 4.7 square miles of land at Camp Navajo to the state Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.
Pending legislation in Congress would allow the U.S. Army to transfer about 4.7 square miles of land at Camp Navajo to the state Department of Emergency and Military Affairs.
Family of starved Flagstaff boy plead not guilty again in case
Elizabeth Archibeque and Anthony Martinez, the boy’s parents, and Ann Martinez, his grandmother, entered their pleas on August 17 in Coconino County Superior Court. A new indictment issued earlier this month expands the description of the crimes they’ve been charged with — first-degree murder and two counts each of kidnapping and child abuse.
Elizabeth Archibeque and Anthony Martinez, the boy’s parents, and Ann Martinez, his grandmother, entered their pleas on August 17 in Coconino County Superior Court. A new indictment issued earlier this month expands the description of the crimes they’ve been charged with — first-degree murder and two counts each of kidnapping and child abuse.
Popular tourist sites on the Navajo Nation can reopen soon
Popular tourist destinations on the Navajo Nation, including Canyon de Chelly, can welcome back tourists under the tribe's reopening plan.
Popular tourist destinations on the Navajo Nation, including Canyon de Chelly, can welcome back tourists under the tribe's reopening plan.
Arizona Snowbowl to replace Agassiz chairlift
FOX 10's Tom Fergus is getting out of the Phoenix heat and spending some time in Flagstaff at the Arizona Snowbowl.
FOX 10's Tom Fergus is getting out of the Phoenix heat and spending some time in Flagstaff at the Arizona Snowbowl.
Taste of the Town: Brandy's
FOX 10 photojournalist Tom Fergus checks out the breakfast at Brandy's Restaurant in Flagstaff.
FOX 10 photojournalist Tom Fergus checks out the breakfast at Brandy's Restaurant in Flagstaff.
2 more Arizona forests plan to implement fire restrictions
The Coconino and Kaibab national forests plan to re-implement fire restrictions due to a lack of rain during the current monsoon.
The Coconino and Kaibab national forests plan to re-implement fire restrictions due to a lack of rain during the current monsoon.
Authorities identify arrested man who died after refusing medical care
The 32-year-old man died in late July after he was arrested by DPS.
The 32-year-old man died in late July after he was arrested by DPS.
$2M cash-only bond for airman charged with murder in Arizona
Mark Gooch became eligible for bond after the deadline passed for prosecutors to pursue the death penalty in the case. Gooch is facing life in prison if convicted of first-degree murder and other charges in the death of Sasha Krause.
Mark Gooch became eligible for bond after the deadline passed for prosecutors to pursue the death penalty in the case. Gooch is facing life in prison if convicted of first-degree murder and other charges in the death of Sasha Krause.
Contractor spills up to 20K gallons of sewage into Oak Creek in Sedona
According to a news release from the City of Sedona, the spill happened on the night of August 4 near State Route 179. "Untreated liquid effluent" was reportedly coming out of a manhole in front of the Hillside Sedona Shopping Center and flowed into a storm drain, which drained into Oak Creek at a rate of 150 gallons per minute.
According to a news release from the City of Sedona, the spill happened on the night of August 4 near State Route 179. "Untreated liquid effluent" was reportedly coming out of a manhole in front of the Hillside Sedona Shopping Center and flowed into a storm drain, which drained into Oak Creek at a rate of 150 gallons per minute.
Death of northern Arizona inmate who had strange cut on finger under investigation
The Coconino County inmate reportedly had a strange cut on his finger that was "red, swollen, and hot to the touch.”
The Coconino County inmate reportedly had a strange cut on his finger that was "red, swollen, and hot to the touch.”
Execution set for sole Native American on federal death row
Despite the grisly nature of the killings, tribal officials and even the victims’ family opposed the death penalty. Native American tribes for decades have been able to tell federal prosecutors if they want a death sentence considered for certain crimes on their land. Nearly all, including the Navajo Nation, have rejected that option.
Despite the grisly nature of the killings, tribal officials and even the victims’ family opposed the death penalty. Native American tribes for decades have been able to tell federal prosecutors if they want a death sentence considered for certain crimes on their land. Nearly all, including the Navajo Nation, have rejected that option.
Lawsuit seeks education reform at Native American schools
The case centers on Havasupai Elementary School deep in a gorge off the Grand Canyon. It is one of the most remote schools in the continental U.S. and among the lowest performing among the bureau-run schools.
The case centers on Havasupai Elementary School deep in a gorge off the Grand Canyon. It is one of the most remote schools in the continental U.S. and among the lowest performing among the bureau-run schools.