Navajo Nation president: Some relaxing guard against COVID-19
“A lot of the new cases we are seeing on the Navajo Nation are due to family and social gatherings where people let their guard down and don’t wear masks,” tribal President Jonathan Nez said in a statement.
“A lot of the new cases we are seeing on the Navajo Nation are due to family and social gatherings where people let their guard down and don’t wear masks,” tribal President Jonathan Nez said in a statement.
Navajo Nation pleads feds for infrastructure funding
The Navajo Nation has a majority of its roads unpaved, causing impassable roads during monsoon season. Now, the federal government is looking at how it can help the tribal land through infrastructure funding.
The Navajo Nation has a majority of its roads unpaved, causing impassable roads during monsoon season. Now, the federal government is looking at how it can help the tribal land through infrastructure funding.
Body of Faith Moore found near Cottonwood 4 days after being washed away
The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office says the body of Faith Moore was found near where she was washed away by floodwaters on July 24.
The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office says the body of Faith Moore was found near where she was washed away by floodwaters on July 24.
Navajo Nation: No COVID-related deaths for 7th time in 9 days
The latest numbers brought the total number of COVID-19 cases on the vast reservation to 31,305 since the pandemic began more than a year ago. The number of known deaths remained at 1,372.
The latest numbers brought the total number of COVID-19 cases on the vast reservation to 31,305 since the pandemic began more than a year ago. The number of known deaths remained at 1,372.
Navajo Nation faces extreme flood conditions as most roads are made of dirt
Many in the Navajo Nation are having to choose between work and safety when driving on flooded rodes after monsoon storms wreaked havoc on unpaved areas.
Many in the Navajo Nation are having to choose between work and safety when driving on flooded rodes after monsoon storms wreaked havoc on unpaved areas.
Arizona senators announce $2.2 million investment in drinking water and wastewater infrastructure
A new senate deal was announced by Senators Sinema and Kelly to help Arizona's water infrastructure.
A new senate deal was announced by Senators Sinema and Kelly to help Arizona's water infrastructure.
Flash Flood Watch in effect for 13 Arizona counties; monsoon storms flood the Valley
A large portion of Arizona, including all of the Phoenix area, will be under a Flash Flood Watch starting July 22 until July 25.
A large portion of Arizona, including all of the Phoenix area, will be under a Flash Flood Watch starting July 22 until July 25.
2 drivers killed in Prescott Valley head-on crash
Two people died after a head-on crash in Prescott Valley on Wednesday. Their names haven't been released, but the victims are in their 60s.
Two people died after a head-on crash in Prescott Valley on Wednesday. Their names haven't been released, but the victims are in their 60s.
Navajo Nation: 21 new COVID cases, no deaths 4th day in row
Latest numbers in the Navajo Nation reported 21 new COVID-19 cases with no deaths in its fourth consecutive day.
Latest numbers in the Navajo Nation reported 21 new COVID-19 cases with no deaths in its fourth consecutive day.
Arizona man who donned Gladiator costume and filmed melee for mom during Capitol Riot arrested
An Arizona man who was reportedly wearing a Roman gladiator costume during the U.S. Capitol Riot in January 2021 has been arrested, according to authorities.
An Arizona man who was reportedly wearing a Roman gladiator costume during the U.S. Capitol Riot in January 2021 has been arrested, according to authorities.
Navajo Nation revives horse ride for new council
The Navajo Nation Council honors tribal leaders in traditional horse riding after a year of cancellation due to the pandemic.
The Navajo Nation Council honors tribal leaders in traditional horse riding after a year of cancellation due to the pandemic.
‘Satellite constellations’ are filling the Arizona night sky
One hundred thousand new satellites are planned by companies like SpaceX, Amazon, and OneWeb. Their intent is to bring Internet to underserved rural areas like the Navajo Nation.
One hundred thousand new satellites are planned by companies like SpaceX, Amazon, and OneWeb. Their intent is to bring Internet to underserved rural areas like the Navajo Nation.
Gas pump goes up in flames in Black Canyon City
Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical responded to a gas pump fire at a Chevron gas station in Black canyon City on July 17.
Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical responded to a gas pump fire at a Chevron gas station in Black canyon City on July 17.
Forests in Arizona lifting, reducing some fire restrictions
Forests announcing changes effective July 16 included Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab Prescott and Tonto. Some of those forests said they still have closures and restrictions in effect in some areas due to active wildfires and other circumstances.
Forests announcing changes effective July 16 included Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab Prescott and Tonto. Some of those forests said they still have closures and restrictions in effect in some areas due to active wildfires and other circumstances.
What to know about the Tiger Fire: Evacuations lifted, roads reopen
Prescott National Forest officials said the wildfire is burning about 11 miles east of the community of Crown King.
Prescott National Forest officials said the wildfire is burning about 11 miles east of the community of Crown King.
Navajo Nation reports 16 new COVID-19 cases and 1 more death
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Navajo Nation has increased to 31,132 since the pandemic. The death toll stands at 1,362
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the Navajo Nation has increased to 31,132 since the pandemic. The death toll stands at 1,362
Excessive heat blankets the West as several wildfires rage
Several cities in the region are hitting record or near-record high temps as firefighters struggle to contain several wildfires that continue to grow in size.
Several cities in the region are hitting record or near-record high temps as firefighters struggle to contain several wildfires that continue to grow in size.
Excessive heat warning issued for 6 Arizona counties
Coconino, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Yavapai, Pinal and Yuma Counties are included in the warning.
Coconino, La Paz, Maricopa, Mohave, Yavapai, Pinal and Yuma Counties are included in the warning.
Woman arrested after more than 150 animals rescued from Prescott home
A total of 62 small-breed dogs were removed from the property and taken to the Yavapai Humane Society, where they will be placed up for adoption.
A total of 62 small-breed dogs were removed from the property and taken to the Yavapai Humane Society, where they will be placed up for adoption.
National forests in Arizona reopen after wildfire closures
The Coconino, Kaibab, Apache-Sitgreaves, Tonto, and Prescott National Forests have been reopened after being closed due to extreme fire dangers, dry conditions and the risk of high wildfire activity.
The Coconino, Kaibab, Apache-Sitgreaves, Tonto, and Prescott National Forests have been reopened after being closed due to extreme fire dangers, dry conditions and the risk of high wildfire activity.