5 monthly rainfall records set in July in northern Arizona

Last month, Show Low had 8.79 inches of rain although the city usually averages 2.35 inches in July, meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Flagstaff said.

Some Arizona city facilities again will have mask mandates

As the CDC released a state-wide new mask mandate for vaccinated and non-vaccinated, some Arizona cities started to follow.

Newsmaker Saturday: Will Humble & Andy Bertelsen
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This week on Newsmaker Saturday, we speak with Will Humble about the new Delta variant of COVID-19. We also check in with Flagstaff Public Works Director, Andy Bertelsen, about the cleanup efforts following flooding in the area.

Hundreds of thousands of sandbags have been deployed in Flagstaff amid ongoing flash flooding threats

Recent rain events have caused flooding in areas affected by the 2019 Museum Fire in the Flagstaff area, with flash flooding taking place near in the burn scars left behind by the Museum Fire.

Hiker dies on Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon

The victim became unresponsive near Mile-and-Half Resthouse after returning from a day trip to Plateau Point. Witnesses at the scene performed CPR until rescue crews arrived. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Over a century later, few things have changed at large Northern Arizona ranch

Babbitt Ranches began when five brothers struck out from their home in Ohio, and founded a business in Arizona back in 1886. 135 years have passed since then, but the ranch still operates in much the same way it did back in the day.

Forests in Arizona lifting, reducing some fire restrictions

Forests announcing changes effective July 16 included Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab Prescott and Tonto. Some of those forests said they still have closures and restrictions in effect in some areas due to active wildfires and other circumstances.

Louisiana man dies while hiking Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon

Rodney Hatfield, from Washington, Louisiana, had reportedly been on a multi-day hiking trip and was returning from Phantom Ranch when he started having trouble hiking up Bright Angel Trail.

Flash flooding sweeps Arizona; 1 rafter dead in Grand Canyon

At the Grand Canyon, a torrent of water rushed through a slot canyon and washed away the camp where two commercial rafts with 30 passengers pulled off the river to stay Wednesday evening, said Grand Canyon spokeswoman Joelle Baird.

Excessive heat warning issued for 6 Arizona counties

Coconino, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Yavapai, Pinal and Yuma Counties are included in the warning.

Arizona Snowbowl reopening for summer fun activities

Get ready for some summer fun with friends and family in Flagstaff, Arizona at the Arizona Snowbowl as it reopens to the public.

National forests in Arizona reopen after wildfire closures

The Coconino, Kaibab, Apache-Sitgreaves, Tonto, and Prescott National Forests have been reopened after being closed due to extreme fire dangers, dry conditions and the risk of high wildfire activity.

Tribe becomes key water player with drought aid to Arizona

As Arizona faces cuts in its Colorado River supply a few tribes become a major key part in the future of water.

2021 Map: Every wildfire burning in Arizona

Arizona firefighters across the state are battling multiple wildfires, some resulting in evacuations, the closure of national forests, and shut down highways.

What to know about the Rafael Fire: Evacuations lifted, roads open

Firefighters are working to starve the Rafael Fire of fuels using natural features and purposely setting fire to the landscape. The lightning-caused fire is one of several that are burning across Arizona.