Flagstaff poised to have meetings take note of Native lands

The Flagstaff City Council is poised to begin its meetings with an acknowledgement honoring the ancestral homelands of Native tribes in the region.

Police seek Navajo Nation woman missing since Oct. 6

Navajo Nation authorities are asking for the public's help to find a woman who was last seen in the town of Chilchinbeto on Oct. 6.

Navajo Nation: No COVID-19 deaths for 18th time in 26 days

Based on cases from Oct. 8-21, the Navajo Department of Health issued an advisory notice for 48 communities due to uncontrolled spread of COVID-19.

Navajo Nation: No COVID-related deaths for 14th time in 20 days

The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s totals to 34,999 confirmed COVID-19 cases from the virus since the pandemic began more than a year ago.

Arizona court ruling: Victims can’t refuse pretrial talk with prosecution

The court issued its ruling in a Yavapai County case involving a woman who is awaiting trial on a charge of luring a minor for sexual exploitation after allegedly sending a "suggestive photo" to a boy who was 14 years old at the time.

Navajo Nation reports no COVID-19 deaths for 3rd day in row

The Navajo Nation has reported 35 more COVID-19 cases, but no additional deaths for the third consecutive day. Navajo officials are urging people to get vaccinated, wear masks while in public and minimize their travel.

YCSO: Ex-dentist arrested in Black Canyon City for performing unlicensed dentistry out of his home

"One victim had 13 teeth removed and the other had 11 faulty dental crowns put on, where Froehlich then abandoned both victims refusing to fix or finish the work he started," the sheriff's office said in a statement on Oct. 1.

Petito case renews call to spotlight missing people of color

Many families and advocates for missing people of color are glad the attention paid to Gabby Petito's disappearance has helped unearth clues that likely led to the tragic discovery of her body and they mourn with her family. But some also question why the public spotlight so important to finding missing people has left other cases shrouded in uncertainty.

Police investigating possible attempted abduction of 2 children in Prescott Valley

As the children were riding home, the girl saw a red station wagon following them. The driver then slowed down, asked the children if they needed a ride home, and asked them questions about their parents.

$40,000 goes missing from Camp Verde Little League fund

The Camp Verde Marshal's Office is searching for Jacquilynn Renee Hedges, who is a subject of interest in the investigation but has not been located.

Crash involving semi resulted in traffic delays on I-17 North

A crash near Sunset Point has blocked the right hand lane of northbound I-17 for some time on Sept. 3, according to ADOT officials.

Bureau of Indian Education issues vaccine mandate

The mandate covers more than 2,800 faculty and staff at 53 schools and dormitories operated directly by the U.S. Bureau of Education in states including Arizona, New Mexico and the Dakotas.

Monsoon storm making its way over Arizona once again

Rain began to fall across counties in Arizona on Wednesday and the Flood Control District of Maricopa County said it saw impressive rainfall totals already by the afternoon as rain is expected to continue through the night.

YCSO: Deputy took distressed hikers to safety by foot after helicopter failed

Officials with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office say a rescue helicopter pilot took two hikers to safety by foot last week, after the helicopter failed during a rescue.

Navajo Nation mandates COVID-19 vaccine for government workers

All Navajo Nation executive branch employees must be vaccinated by Sept. 29, President Jonathan Nez announced, hoping to help prevent the nation from becoming a hot spot again.

Traffic on I-17 near Black Canyon City begins to flow again, ADOT says

Drivers on I-17 near Black Canyon City saw traffic backed up for several miles on Sunday afternoon due to a crash, the Arizona Department of Transportation said.