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.

Arizona Air National Guard holding flyover across Navajo Nation for COVID-19 frontline workers

The Arizona Air National Guard is conducting a flyover on May 7 over the Navajo Nation and other communities in northern Arizona in appreciation for those on the frontlines against COVID-19.

Sedona hotel owner talks impact of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry

It's no secret COVID-19 has affected small businesses tremendously, but how is it affecting the hospitality industry with not many people traveling right now?

Havasupai Tribe extends tourism closure until further notice

A small northern Arizona reservation known for its blue-green waterfalls will remain closed to tourists until further notice.

Brother of suspect in murder of Mennonite woman arrested in Phoenix

Officials with the Coconino County Sheriff's Office say another arrest has been made in connection with the murder of a Mennonite woman whose body was found off a forest road in northern Arizona.

Navajo Nation leader urges unity after Page mayor’s alcoholism comment

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez called on elected officials in reservation border towns to work with the tribe to combat the coronavirus after one mayor made a comment he said was insensitive.

CCSO: Missing woman out of Phoenix found dead at Forest Lakes

A Phoenix woman who was reported missing earlier in April was found dead in Coconino County, according to sheriff's officials.

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.

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.

National forests across Arizona impose campfire restrictions amid COVID-19 outbreak

All six national forests around Arizona are imposing campfire restrictions that officials are intended to protect the health and safety of employees and communities during the coronavirus outbreak.

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.

Advocates urge release of prisoners as Arizona fights coronavirus

As the coronavirus surfaces in Arizona prisons, advocates for inmates worry that they’re running out of time to persuade Gov. Doug Ducey to avoid a larger outbreak by releasing some of the 42,000 people who live in close quarters behind bars.

Winslow Police: Arts store owner cited for violating state's stay at home order

Winslow Police officials say an arts store owner has been cited for violating the state's executive order that was issued in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Grand Canyon National Park closed due to COVID-19 pandemic

Officials with the National Park Service say Grand Canyon National Park will be closed until further notice.