911, phone lines, internet were down for a part of Arizona; a man died because of it, officials say

For those living in St. Johns, Eagar, Springerville, Pinetop, Lakeside and Concho, they had a brief communications outage impacting the 911 service, and authorities say a man died because of this.

Memorial service held for slain White Mountain Apache officer

One White Mountain Apache officer was killed and another was injured after a traffic stop in Whiteriver, according to Navajo County officials. The suspect was also shot and killed.

2 dead following plane crash in Show Low area; NTSB investigating

The pilot was identified as 53-year-old Anthony Greco of Maricopa, and his passenger, 38-year-old Derek Deutscher of Phoenix.

New Mexico man accused of killing mother of his child arrested in Arizona

Lovington Police Chief David Miranda told KOB-TV in Albuquerque as he was driving back from Holbrook, Arizona, Monday that 26-year-old Zion Gibson killed the victim as the 3-1/2-year-old girl was nearby.

Heightened Arizona wildfire threat prompts stricter forest restrictions

Along with restricting campfires and smoking, the forests’ heightened restrictions prohibit or impose limits on activities such as shooting, welding, using chain saws, running generators and driving motor vehicles off roads.

Fire restrictions for Arizona national forests begin May 5

Stage 1 fire restrictions for the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab, and Tonto National Forests begin at 8 a.m. The restrictions will also be in effect on the Williams and Tusayan districts of the Kaibab National Forest

Alabama sex crimes suspect captured in Arizona, DPS says

A man wanted for sex crimes in Alabama was found on April 13 in Winslow, Arizona, authorities said. He is accused of rape and incest.

SRP crews connecting homes on the Navajo Nation to power grid for the first time
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Crews from nearly a dozen states are working hard in some of the most remote parts of Arizona, as part of a volunteer effort to help being power to homes on the Native American nation. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.

Arizona highways along White Mountains reopen after winter closures

The Arizona Dept. of Transportation reopened State Routes 261, 273 and 473 on April 14. They all lead to lakes in the White Mountains and are normally closed every winter season.

Former CEO sentenced after stealing $2.2M from Winslow credit union

According to a statement by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Susan Romero worked for the Winslow Santa Fe Credit Union for more than 30 years in mostly leadership roles, including as manager, president and CEO. 

Rim Country Project: Plan paves way for more Arizona forest restoration projects

The U.S. Forest Service released documents for the Rim Country Project that’s part of an effort to reduce the risk of wildfire on Arizona forest. Known as the Four Forest Restoration Initiative, it’s the largest of its kind.

Arizona storm brings rain, wind, snow and dangerous driving conditions

As a winter storm is impacting nearly all parts of Arizona, bringing wet and snowy weather, we have what you can expect and how to stay safe as wind gusts, lightning and dangerous driving conditions are expected.

Tennessee murder suspect arrested after Arizona chase on I-40

The chase began Wednesday morning when a trooper with the Arizona Department of Public Safety tried to pull over a SUV for traffic violations and the driver failed to stop.

Ex-Arizona county official out of jail due to COVID-19

A Coconino County judge granted Jeffrey Preston Lee’s request to temporarily carry out his sentence at home because of COVID-19 spread.

Court: Minutes-long assault didn’t justify Arizona man's kidnapping charge

In a separate but related decision, the court upheld Giordano Jackson’s convictions for first-degree murder and other crimes in his fatal beating of the same woman, Alvina Nez, in September 2017.

FBI arrests Snowflake man who refused to give up live grenade: sheriff

Mark Blake allegedly refused to give up the live grenade, saying he would just make another one if it was seized by authorities.

2 planes aborted Show Low airport runway approaches before 1 crashed: report

A National Transportation Safety Board preliminary report said both pilots aborted their approaches after a Show Low Regional Airport employee got on the radio after seeing the two planes "near each other.:"