Cottonwood teen arrested, accused of posting threats against high school to social media
Police in Cottonwood say they arrested a high school student for allegedly posting threats against other students at his high school on social media.
Police in Cottonwood say they arrested a high school student for allegedly posting threats against other students at his high school on social media.
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.
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.
Pilot makes emergency landing in Yavapai County after engine loses power
A pilot made an emergency landing in Yavapai County after the engine lost power on May 22. He is OK and wasn't injured.
A pilot made an emergency landing in Yavapai County after the engine lost power on May 22. He is OK and wasn't injured.
Missing Mingus Mountain hiker found dead, his dog alive with him
A missing hiker was found dead, his dog alive and lying next to him, in rugged forest in north-central Arizona almost a week after reporting he was lost.
A missing hiker was found dead, his dog alive and lying next to him, in rugged forest in north-central Arizona almost a week after reporting he was lost.
Arizona man shoots, kills his girlfriend then drives her to the hospital, police say
A woman was killed by her boyfriend when he shot her, but police say he still attempted to get medical help for her by taking her to the hospital.
A woman was killed by her boyfriend when he shot her, but police say he still attempted to get medical help for her by taking her to the hospital.
Crooks Fire in Yavapai County: What to know about the now extinguished wildfire
The Crooks Fire burned more than 9,000 acres, and officials believe it was human-caused. Containment is at 100%.
The Crooks Fire burned more than 9,000 acres, and officials believe it was human-caused. Containment is at 100%.
2 children OK after ATV crash kills woman: YCSO
Two children are OK, according to officials with the Yavapai County Sheriff's office, after an ATV crash that claimed the life of a Prescott woman.
Two children are OK, according to officials with the Yavapai County Sheriff's office, after an ATV crash that claimed the life of a Prescott woman.
Tribes credited with elevating vaccinations in rural Arizona
In a pandemic that has seen sharp divides between urban and rural vaccination rates nationwide, Arizona is the only state where rural vaccine rates outpaced more populated counties, the CDC says.
In a pandemic that has seen sharp divides between urban and rural vaccination rates nationwide, Arizona is the only state where rural vaccine rates outpaced more populated counties, the CDC says.
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
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
Arizona troopers find fentanyl pills concealed inside unicorn backpack
Troopers found cocaine and 37.5 pounds of suspected fentanyl pills inside a unicorn backpack. A loaded AK-47-style pistol was also found in the car.
Troopers found cocaine and 37.5 pounds of suspected fentanyl pills inside a unicorn backpack. A loaded AK-47-style pistol was also found in the car.
Yavapai County investigators looking into mysterious case involving possible gunshot victim
Officials with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office say they are looking for the driver and passenger involved in a mysterious cased that involved a possible gunshot victim on April 26.
Officials with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office say they are looking for the driver and passenger involved in a mysterious cased that involved a possible gunshot victim on April 26.
Prescott playground set on fire; arson investigation underway
No injuries were reported after a playground in Prescott was set on fire. Investigators said evidence of arson was found at the scene.
No injuries were reported after a playground in Prescott was set on fire. Investigators said evidence of arson was found at the scene.
23 years later, double murder in Yavapai County remains unsolved
On April 23, 1999, two bodies were found along Highway 93 between Wickenburg and Wikieup, and both of them had gunshot wounds to the head.
On April 23, 1999, two bodies were found along Highway 93 between Wickenburg and Wikieup, and both of them had gunshot wounds to the head.
Cottonwood man threatened to fly plane into police dispatch center, officials say
Police say 60-year-old Ryan Thomas called 911 anonymously several times on April 7 complaining about local law enforcement because he was parking his RV on state land without a valid permit.
Police say 60-year-old Ryan Thomas called 911 anonymously several times on April 7 complaining about local law enforcement because he was parking his RV on state land without a valid permit.
'The calling is still there': Arizona sergeant recovering after being shot in Camp Verde
A tribal police officer continues to make progress in his recovery more than two months after being shot in the line of duty near Camp Verde.
A tribal police officer continues to make progress in his recovery more than two months after being shot in the line of duty near Camp Verde.
Wickenburg man accused of trying to kill his mother
Police say John Watts' mother was waving for help outside a home and said her son tried to kill her with a knife. Court documents state she was bleeding from the face, arms, and back of her head.
Police say John Watts' mother was waving for help outside a home and said her son tried to kill her with a knife. Court documents state she was bleeding from the face, arms, and back of her head.
'Nobody saw us': Rural Navajo Nation homes get electricity for the first time after decades of asking
SRP donated two crews to volunteer with teams from 10 other states to electrify more than two dozen homes on the Navajo Nation that have been asking for power for decades.
SRP donated two crews to volunteer with teams from 10 other states to electrify more than two dozen homes on the Navajo Nation that have been asking for power for decades.
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.
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.
2 suspected fentanyl suppliers arrested in northern Arizona
The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT), said they received tips about the suspected drug dealers from Chino Valley and Prescott.
The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT), said they received tips about the suspected drug dealers from Chino Valley and Prescott.
Yavapai-Apache officer released from rehab center months after being shot by suspect
On April 12, Sgt. Brogdon was released from the rehab facility, as his brothers and sisters in blue from other Arizona law enforcement agencies lined the hallways, showing their support for him as he made his way to the car for his caravan home.
On April 12, Sgt. Brogdon was released from the rehab facility, as his brothers and sisters in blue from other Arizona law enforcement agencies lined the hallways, showing their support for him as he made his way to the car for his caravan home.