Navajo Nation president balks at reopening tribal roads to visitors
Nez said that he vetoed the resolution approved by the Navajo Nation Council because COVID-19 variants are spreading in the region and because more people need to be vaccinated “to move closer to herd immunity and this will take time.”
Nez said that he vetoed the resolution approved by the Navajo Nation Council because COVID-19 variants are spreading in the region and because more people need to be vaccinated “to move closer to herd immunity and this will take time.”
First confirmed case of COVID-19 variant on Navajo Nation
The variant was first identified in the state of California and has since been detected across the southwest U.S.
The variant was first identified in the state of California and has since been detected across the southwest U.S.
Skateboarder on Navajo Nation goes viral with her video
So far, Naiomi Glasses' video on social media has reached 1.8 million views, and she is working to raise awareness of problems faced by the Navajo Nation.
So far, Naiomi Glasses' video on social media has reached 1.8 million views, and she is working to raise awareness of problems faced by the Navajo Nation.
Navajo Nation has no COVID-19 deaths for 6th time in 11 days
Tribal health officials said the latest figures bring the total number of cases since the pandemic started to 30,095 with the known death toll remaining at 1,247.
Tribal health officials said the latest figures bring the total number of cases since the pandemic started to 30,095 with the known death toll remaining at 1,247.
COVID-19 variant identified in Britain found on Navajo Nation
The United Kingdom strain was confirmed in a sample obtained in the western part of the Navajo Nation reservation.
The United Kingdom strain was confirmed in a sample obtained in the western part of the Navajo Nation reservation.
Father, son busted for meth possession following hospital trip, YCSO officials say
A father and his son are accused of drug-related offences, after the two were investigated while at the Verde Valley Medical Center.
A father and his son are accused of drug-related offences, after the two were investigated while at the Verde Valley Medical Center.
Navajo Nation reports 9 new coronavirus cases and 8 more deaths
The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s numbers to 30,031 cases and 1,243 known deaths since the pandemic began.
The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s numbers to 30,031 cases and 1,243 known deaths since the pandemic began.
After 3 days with no coronavirus deaths, Navajo Nation reports 2
The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s numbers to 30,021 cases and 1,235 known deaths since the pandemic began.
The latest numbers pushed the tribe’s numbers to 30,021 cases and 1,235 known deaths since the pandemic began.
Navajo Nation reports no COVID-related deaths for 3rd day in a row
The death toll remains at 1,233 since the pandemic began with the number of confirmed cases at 30,010 on the vast reservation that covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.
The death toll remains at 1,233 since the pandemic began with the number of confirmed cases at 30,010 on the vast reservation that covers parts of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah.
YCSO: Armed and dangerous fugitive killed after suspect opened fire on deputies in Prescott Valley
A fugitive wanted in an Arizona shooting incident and a parole violation in Oregon has been killed.
A fugitive wanted in an Arizona shooting incident and a parole violation in Oregon has been killed.
Navajo Nation reports no new coronavirus cases, no deaths
"Once again, the Navajo Nation is exemplifying what can be accomplished when we listen to the public health experts and work together. Our hard work is paying off and our prayers are being answered," tribal President Jonathan Nez said in a statement.
"Once again, the Navajo Nation is exemplifying what can be accomplished when we listen to the public health experts and work together. Our hard work is paying off and our prayers are being answered," tribal President Jonathan Nez said in a statement.
Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Kindness Arizona caravan touring Arizona to spread some kindness
The Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Kindness Arizona caravan is making 25 stops in the metro Phoenix area, Flagstaff, Prescott and Tucson over the next five days to give away some special surprises to communities across the state. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.
The Desert Financial Fiesta Bowl Kindness Arizona caravan is making 25 stops in the metro Phoenix area, Flagstaff, Prescott and Tucson over the next five days to give away some special surprises to communities across the state. FOX 10's Ty Brennan reports.
'Thirst for Justice': Documentary follows Navajo mother and contaminated water in her son's school
"Thirst for Justice" starts in Sanders, Arizona, and follows Jeanne Yazzie as she searches for the source of contamination in her son's school's water.
"Thirst for Justice" starts in Sanders, Arizona, and follows Jeanne Yazzie as she searches for the source of contamination in her son's school's water.
Navajo Nation officials to allow ‘soft reopening’ of some businesses
Navajo Nation officials cited a declining number of new COVID-19 cases and other improving conditions as reasons to allow some businesses to reopen under certain circumstances.
Navajo Nation officials cited a declining number of new COVID-19 cases and other improving conditions as reasons to allow some businesses to reopen under certain circumstances.
CVS expands COVID-19 vaccination sites in Arizona
CVS Pharmacy is adding nine new vaccination locations, bringing the total to 18 in Arizona. The locations are in Maricopa, Mohave, Pinal, Pima, Yavapai, and Yuma counties. Anyone eligible under state guidelines can register at https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine.
CVS Pharmacy is adding nine new vaccination locations, bringing the total to 18 in Arizona. The locations are in Maricopa, Mohave, Pinal, Pima, Yavapai, and Yuma counties. Anyone eligible under state guidelines can register at https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine.
Navajo police: 9-year-old girl who did not return home from school found
"Officers and search teams have verified and made contact with Franchescia," police said on March 10. "Additional details will be provided as soon as they become available."
"Officers and search teams have verified and made contact with Franchescia," police said on March 10. "Additional details will be provided as soon as they become available."
Arizona Adventures: Out of Africa Wildlife Park
FOX 10's Tom Fergus checks out Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Camp Verde. More information at https://outofafricapark.com/.
FOX 10's Tom Fergus checks out Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Camp Verde. More information at https://outofafricapark.com/.
Forecasters: Above-normal wildfire threat on tap for Arizona
“The entire state of Arizona is then forecast to have above-normal significant wildland fire potential by June,” the outlook said.
“The entire state of Arizona is then forecast to have above-normal significant wildland fire potential by June,” the outlook said.
Person rescued from a ravine off I-17, fire crews say
A person had to be rescued after a car went off the I-17 and landed in a ravine about 200 feet below the freeway.
A person had to be rescued after a car went off the I-17 and landed in a ravine about 200 feet below the freeway.
Yavapai Co. Sheriff expresses surprise after DEA labels county's opioid epidemic a great threat to Arizona
Yavapai County's top law enforcement official is speaking out, after officials with the DEA labeled the county's opioid epidemic a threat to public health and safety in Arizona.
Yavapai County's top law enforcement official is speaking out, after officials with the DEA labeled the county's opioid epidemic a threat to public health and safety in Arizona.