Yavapai County

Fifth Arizona state lawmaker infected with coronavirus

November 20, 2020 7:49am MST

Rep. Arlando Teller from the Navajo Nation has tested positive for the coronavirus, making him the fifth Arizona lawmaker to have the disease.

Native American votes helped secure Biden’s win in Arizona

November 20, 2020 5:19am MST

Native American voter turnout surged in Arizona, helping Joe Biden win a state that hadn’t supported a Democratic in a White House contest since 1996.

Navajo Nation under 3-week stay-at-home lockdown as COVID-19 cases rise

November 18, 2020 5:07am MST

The Navajo Nation issued another lockdown for the reservation on Nov. 16 as officials have continued to report uncontrolled community spread of the coronavirus.

Cottonwood man arrested after guns, drugs were found in his home

November 17, 2020 3:53pm MST

A Cottonwood man has been arrested after illegal guns and more than 100 fentanyl pills were found in his home.

ADOT: Vehicle fire prompts closure of northbound I-17

November 17, 2020 4:34am MST

A portion of the I-17 was closed north of Phoenix, according to officials with the Arizona Department of Transportation.

Hung jury in case of Arizona man charged in killing of ex-girlfriend

November 15, 2020 11:52am MST

A jury decided it could not reach a verdict in the case of an Arizona man charged in the 1997 shooting and killing of his ex-girlfriend.

Navajo Nation orders new three-week stay-at-home lockdown

November 15, 2020 11:37am MST

Due to rising COVID-19 cases, the lockdown goes into effect Monday for a three-week period, tribal officials announced Friday night.

Arizona school districts’ responses vary to growing outbreak

November 14, 2020 7:31am MST

School districts across Arizona are considering the possibility of either reverting to online learning or continuing remote instruction into next year as COVID-19 cases rise.

Arizona jury gets case of man accused of killing teen girl

November 13, 2020 4:58am MST

Prosecutors said Cecilio Cruz could face more than 40 years in prison if convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend and his unborn child.

Uncontrolled COVID-19 spread reported in 34 Navajo Nation communities

November 12, 2020 4:53am MST

Navajo Nation residents are being warned of 34 communities that have experienced an "uncontrolled spread" of coronavirus.

2020 Election: Arizona voters return all incumbent US House members to Congress

November 10, 2020 9:12pm MST

Arizona voters has returned all nine U.S. House incumbents to office.

Dropping of marijuana-related charges a relief to some in Arizona following Prop 207's approval

November 10, 2020 5:32pm MST

For some, decisions by various county attorneys in Arizona to not pursue marijuana-related charges comes as a relief.

Yavapai County Sheriff’s deputy fatally shoots armed woman

November 10, 2020 6:19am MST

County Sheriff’s officials said 56-year-old Wendy Jones was pronounced dead at the scene on Saturday.

Some farms aren't seeing less business for Thanksgiving despite ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

November 9, 2020 6:14pm MST

Thanksgiving might be looking a bit different for 2020, but that doesn't mean farms in Arizona are seeing less turkeys being sold.

Navajo Nation reports 124 additional coronavirus cases, 2 deaths

November 9, 2020 10:24am MST

In all, the tribe has reported more than 12,000 known cases and 593 deaths from the virus since the pandemic began.

Arizonans react to Joe Biden's projected win in 2020 presidential race

November 7, 2020 9:15pm MST

Arizona residents are expressing a mix of disbelief and joy at Biden's projected win in the 2020 election.

Navajo Nation warns of ‘uncontrolled’ COVID-19 spread

November 5, 2020 10:42am MST

The Navajo Nation Department of Health has issued a health advisory after 29 communities were affected by "uncontrolled" COVID-19 spread.

Navajo Nation lawmakers approve casino reopening plan

November 3, 2020 5:40am MST

Navajo Nation lawmakers approved legislation to reopen the tribe’s four casinos, even as the tribe’s health director warned that the coronavirus is spreading uncontrollably.