Grim western fire season starts much drier than record 2020
The soil in the West is record dry for this time of year. In much of the region, plants that fuel fires are also the driest scientists have seen. The vegetation is primed to ignite, especially in the Southwest where dead juniper trees are full of flammable needles.
The soil in the West is record dry for this time of year. In much of the region, plants that fuel fires are also the driest scientists have seen. The vegetation is primed to ignite, especially in the Southwest where dead juniper trees are full of flammable needles.
NAU students determined to return Arizona forest to its former glory, one tree at a time
Salt River Project and Northern Arizona University are teaming up to make some big changes to the forests in our state to keep the water flowing to your faucet.
Salt River Project and Northern Arizona University are teaming up to make some big changes to the forests in our state to keep the water flowing to your faucet.
Arizona sites now offering Pfizer vaccine to children ages 12 to 15
Following the CDC's recommendation, parents are now able to bring children ages 12 to 15 to state-run sites in Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff.
Following the CDC's recommendation, parents are now able to bring children ages 12 to 15 to state-run sites in Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff.
More forests in Arizona impose fire, smoking restrictions
The Coconino, Kaibab and Tonto national forests issued coordinated statements announcing that those forests were joining the Apache-Sitgreaves and Prescott forests in imposing restrictions, with the latest ones taking effect Friday.
The Coconino, Kaibab and Tonto national forests issued coordinated statements announcing that those forests were joining the Apache-Sitgreaves and Prescott forests in imposing restrictions, with the latest ones taking effect Friday.
Man accused of planning 153-person Grand Canyon hike
Joseph Don Mount spent months planning the Grand Canyon hike despite park officials repeatedly telling him it violated their COVID-19 restrictions.
Joseph Don Mount spent months planning the Grand Canyon hike despite park officials repeatedly telling him it violated their COVID-19 restrictions.
Chance to shoot bison at Grand Canyon draws 45k applicants
The National Park Service opened a rare opportunity for skilled shooters to kill bison at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, and more than 45,000 people have applied.
The National Park Service opened a rare opportunity for skilled shooters to kill bison at the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, and more than 45,000 people have applied.
Mormon Lake Lodge opens for 2021 season ahead of Arizona heat
Northern Arizona's Mormon Lake Lodge has officially opened its doors for the 2021 season just before Arizona's infamous heat arrives.
Northern Arizona's Mormon Lake Lodge has officially opened its doors for the 2021 season just before Arizona's infamous heat arrives.
Grand Canyon gateway seeks bigger tie to national park
A heavily traveled highway junction near Arizona’s most well-known tourist attraction could be getting a new name if some residents have their say.
A heavily traveled highway junction near Arizona’s most well-known tourist attraction could be getting a new name if some residents have their say.
Grand Canyon opens lottery for shooting bison in the park
Potential volunteers will have 48 hours to submit an application to kill some of the bison at Grand Canyon National Park this fall.
Potential volunteers will have 48 hours to submit an application to kill some of the bison at Grand Canyon National Park this fall.
Oregon woman found dead at Arizona campsite; suspect jailed
Authorities said Melisa Rose Wheeler was found dead at the campsite. Details about how she died weren’t immediately released.
Authorities said Melisa Rose Wheeler was found dead at the campsite. Details about how she died weren’t immediately released.
Gov. Ducey calls for US action on water contamination near bases
Ducey called for sharing of data and taking other steps to protect public drinking water systems, including stopping spread of underground plumes of contaminants.
Ducey called for sharing of data and taking other steps to protect public drinking water systems, including stopping spread of underground plumes of contaminants.
Woman killed, 2 injured in Grand Canyon boat crash on the Colorado River
A woman was killed and 2 others were hurt when a boat overturned on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park on April 26, says the National Park Service.
A woman was killed and 2 others were hurt when a boat overturned on the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park on April 26, says the National Park Service.
Woman accidentally gets wrong coordinates inked for tattoo
Bri Pritchett took a trip to Sedona and wanted to commemorate the trip by getting a tattoo of the town's coordinates on her shoulder. She mistakenly wrote down "north" instead of "south" for the first line of the location.
Bri Pritchett took a trip to Sedona and wanted to commemorate the trip by getting a tattoo of the town's coordinates on her shoulder. She mistakenly wrote down "north" instead of "south" for the first line of the location.
Supporters, opponents of police defunding gather at city hall in Flagstaff
Members of the group say they want to see a portion of funding that goes to the city's police department spent on other matters concerning the community. Meanwhile, opponents of the proposal are speaking out.
Members of the group say they want to see a portion of funding that goes to the city's police department spent on other matters concerning the community. Meanwhile, opponents of the proposal are speaking out.
Flagstaff city council to hold special meeting on budgeting and policing
An activist group called Flag Stats wants the city to reduce the Flagstaff Police Department's budget by 55 percent and use the extra money to fund other agencies.
An activist group called Flag Stats wants the city to reduce the Flagstaff Police Department's budget by 55 percent and use the extra money to fund other agencies.
Small plane crashes while landing at Sedona Airport; 2 hurt
Two people suffered minor injuries after a small plane crashed while landing at the Sedona Airport in northern Arizona.
Two people suffered minor injuries after a small plane crashed while landing at the Sedona Airport in northern Arizona.
Some Arizona residents to use new phone dialing procedure
Residents with area codes 480, 520 and 928 should begin dialing area codes with phone numbers beginning this weekend before the transition is permanent starting Oct. 24.
Residents with area codes 480, 520 and 928 should begin dialing area codes with phone numbers beginning this weekend before the transition is permanent starting Oct. 24.
Arizona Adventures: Bearizona Wildlife Park
FOX 10's Cory McCloskey is checking out the wildlife at Bearizona in Williams, Arizona.
FOX 10's Cory McCloskey is checking out the wildlife at Bearizona in Williams, Arizona.
2 dead in plane crash near Williams airport
The two passengers were identified as 38-year-old Roseann Kamalu and 37-year-old Timothy Michael Gill, both of Vista, California.
The two passengers were identified as 38-year-old Roseann Kamalu and 37-year-old Timothy Michael Gill, both of Vista, California.
Dog survives after falling off 200 foot cliff near Sedona
We've all heard cats have nine lives, but an Arizona dog has at least two. He took a treacherous tumble down a steep cliff, but now after two weeks at a veterinarian's office, he's back home. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.
We've all heard cats have nine lives, but an Arizona dog has at least two. He took a treacherous tumble down a steep cliff, but now after two weeks at a veterinarian's office, he's back home. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.