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.
Arizona man accused of plan to set police station on fire
Reed is being held on suspicion of using the internet and telephone to willfully threaten to unlawfully damage or destroy a building by fire.
Reed is being held on suspicion of using the internet and telephone to willfully threaten to unlawfully damage or destroy a building by fire.
Flagstaff Police: California man accused of murder, victim identified
Flagstaff Police officials say an arrest has been made, in connection with the death of a man whose body was discovered on Sunday.
Flagstaff Police officials say an arrest has been made, in connection with the death of a man whose body was discovered on Sunday.
Governor Ducey's curfew order will not be enforced in parts of Arizona
Following Governor Doug Ducey's announcement of a weeklong, limited curfew in the aftermath of unrest in various Arizona cities, some government officials have voiced their concerns over the decision.
Following Governor Doug Ducey's announcement of a weeklong, limited curfew in the aftermath of unrest in various Arizona cities, some government officials have voiced their concerns over the decision.
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.
Grand Canyon partially reopens to the public daily starting May 29
As Arizona's stay-at-home order came to an end, the Grand Canyon has continued to expand recreational access to some parts of the South Rim.
As Arizona's stay-at-home order came to an end, the Grand Canyon has continued to expand recreational access to some parts of the South Rim.
Environmentalists lose bid to halt uranium mine near Grand Canyon
The Canyon Mine will continue to operate -- despite the argued environmental and cultural risks uranium mining poses.
The Canyon Mine will continue to operate -- despite the argued environmental and cultural risks uranium mining poses.
Trio of Montana orphaned grizzly cubs heading to Bearizona
The bears will be placed at Bearizona Wildlife Park in Williams, Arizona. The facility is accredited by the Zoological Association of America and is home to 39 black bears and other species of North American wildlife.
The bears will be placed at Bearizona Wildlife Park in Williams, Arizona. The facility is accredited by the Zoological Association of America and is home to 39 black bears and other species of North American wildlife.
Arizona casinos to reopen with new sanitation and distancing measures
Several Arizona casinos have partially reopened with new sanitizing protocols and social distancing measures in place about two months after slot machines were shut down and gaming rooms were closed to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Several Arizona casinos have partially reopened with new sanitizing protocols and social distancing measures in place about two months after slot machines were shut down and gaming rooms were closed to help slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Sedona businesses see tourism increase as Arizona begins to reopen during pandemic
Arizona is working to get back in business, and one area in the state that relies heavily on tourism is Sedona.
Arizona is working to get back in business, and one area in the state that relies heavily on tourism is Sedona.
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.
Tourists enter reopened Grand Canyon despite virus concerns
Tourists appeared ready to roam Grand Canyon National Park again after it partially reopened Friday.
Tourists appeared ready to roam Grand Canyon National Park again after it partially reopened Friday.
Navajo Nation leaders urge NPS to keep Grand Canyon closed
Navajo Nation leaders are urging National Park Service officials to keep the Grand Canyon closed.
Navajo Nation leaders are urging National Park Service officials to keep the Grand Canyon closed.
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests see record amount of litter amid COVID-19
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests have become a popular spot for campers and hikers in the last couple of weeks amid the coronavirus, however, the area is also seeing a lot of leftover trash.
Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests have become a popular spot for campers and hikers in the last couple of weeks amid the coronavirus, however, the area is also seeing a lot of leftover trash.
NAU students celebrate graduation virtually amid COVID-19 pandemic
With graduation ceremonies cancelled in Arizona and across the country as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many institutions have quickly put together virtual ceremonies.
With graduation ceremonies cancelled in Arizona and across the country as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many institutions have quickly put together virtual ceremonies.
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.