Navajo man loses latest bid to delay federal execution
His attorneys sought a delay from the U.S. District Court in Arizona where he was sentenced in the 2001 slayings of a 63-year-old fellow Navajo tribal member and her 9-year-old granddaughter. They argued the execution must be performed under Arizona law.
His attorneys sought a delay from the U.S. District Court in Arizona where he was sentenced in the 2001 slayings of a 63-year-old fellow Navajo tribal member and her 9-year-old granddaughter. They argued the execution must be performed under Arizona law.
Navajo Nation reports 22 more COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths
Navajo Department of Health officials said 86,759 people have been tested for the coronavirus and 6,920 have recovered as of Aug. 12.
Navajo Department of Health officials said 86,759 people have been tested for the coronavirus and 6,920 have recovered as of Aug. 12.
Native American man seeks further delay of federal execution
Lezmond Mitchell, who is Navajo, is set to be put to death on Aug. 26. He’s among the first inmates whose executions were scheduled after the U.S. Justice Department said that it would resume carrying out capital punishment for the first time since 2003.
Lezmond Mitchell, who is Navajo, is set to be put to death on Aug. 26. He’s among the first inmates whose executions were scheduled after the U.S. Justice Department said that it would resume carrying out capital punishment for the first time since 2003.
Man wanted in Washington on felony warrant found in Arizona
Asael Paul Coronado, 36, was arrested in Prescott Valley on August 11 after being wanted in the state of Washington.
Asael Paul Coronado, 36, was arrested in Prescott Valley on August 11 after being wanted in the state of Washington.
Cottonwood man who impersonated peace officer gets prison term
The man was accused of claiming to be an FBI agent in a phone call to the Yavapai County jail in October 2019.
The man was accused of claiming to be an FBI agent in a phone call to the Yavapai County jail in October 2019.
Navajo Nation reporting 15 new COVID-19 cases
Officials with the Navajo Nation are reporting 15 more cases of COVID-19
Officials with the Navajo Nation are reporting 15 more cases of COVID-19
Arizona fire crews responding to brush fire burning near I-17 and Sunset Point
Arizona fire crews are fighting a rapidly spreading brush fire west of the I-17 and Bumble Bee Road, officials said on Aug. 7.
Arizona fire crews are fighting a rapidly spreading brush fire west of the I-17 and Bumble Bee Road, officials said on Aug. 7.
Man accused in Prescott bomb threat case arrested in Colorado
Jake Ruether is facing charges of making terrorist threats after calling in a bomb threat to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center in July.
Jake Ruether is facing charges of making terrorist threats after calling in a bomb threat to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center in July.
Inmate at Arizona prison in Winslow dies; suicide suspected
Winslow corrections officials say Patrick Pruitt, 23, had apparently committed suicide in the prison's shower area.
Winslow corrections officials say Patrick Pruitt, 23, had apparently committed suicide in the prison's shower area.
ADOT: Brush fire caused freeway closure, heavy traffic backup on I-17
ADOT officials reported heavy backup on a portion of I-17 as a result of a brush fire.
ADOT officials reported heavy backup on a portion of I-17 as a result of a brush fire.
Execution set for sole Native American on federal death row
Despite the grisly nature of the killings, tribal officials and even the victims’ family opposed the death penalty. Native American tribes for decades have been able to tell federal prosecutors if they want a death sentence considered for certain crimes on their land. Nearly all, including the Navajo Nation, have rejected that option.
Despite the grisly nature of the killings, tribal officials and even the victims’ family opposed the death penalty. Native American tribes for decades have been able to tell federal prosecutors if they want a death sentence considered for certain crimes on their land. Nearly all, including the Navajo Nation, have rejected that option.
Arizona ghost town up for sale | Drone Zone
For people who may want a little bit more space, how about an entire town? SkyFOX Drone takes a look at Cleator, which is up for sale.
For people who may want a little bit more space, how about an entire town? SkyFOX Drone takes a look at Cleator, which is up for sale.
Navajo Nation reports 54 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths
The latest weekend lockdown that includes the closure of businesses began after sunset on July 24 and ended on the morning of July 27. The tribe also has implemented daily and nighttime curfews.
The latest weekend lockdown that includes the closure of businesses began after sunset on July 24 and ended on the morning of July 27. The tribe also has implemented daily and nighttime curfews.
Navajo Nation reports 69 new COVID-19 cases, but no deaths
Tribal health officials said 76,902 people have undergone testing and 6,525 have recovered from the virus.
Tribal health officials said 76,902 people have undergone testing and 6,525 have recovered from the virus.
Navajo casino employees might stop receiving paychecks
The tribe’s three casinos in northwestern New Mexico and one east of Flagstaff, Arizona, have been shuttered since March 17 because of the coronavirus.
The tribe’s three casinos in northwestern New Mexico and one east of Flagstaff, Arizona, have been shuttered since March 17 because of the coronavirus.
Navajo Nation extends closure of government offices, citing COVID-19
Executive branch divisions, departments and offices in the Navajo Nation will stay closed until Aug. 16.
Executive branch divisions, departments and offices in the Navajo Nation will stay closed until Aug. 16.
Navajo lawmakers to take up coronavirus-related bills
Tribal lawmakers approved a bill in April to cancel the tribe’s primary election and decide the winner by plurality vote in the November general election. Tribal President Jonathan Nez later vetoed the action and urged lawmakers and election officials to come up with alternatives to preserve tribal members’ rights to vote.
Tribal lawmakers approved a bill in April to cancel the tribe’s primary election and decide the winner by plurality vote in the November general election. Tribal President Jonathan Nez later vetoed the action and urged lawmakers and election officials to come up with alternatives to preserve tribal members’ rights to vote.
Kit Carson RV Park in Flagstaff sparks petition for new name
The petition calling for a name change for Kit Carson RV Park has garnered more than 800 signatures since its creation.
The petition calling for a name change for Kit Carson RV Park has garnered more than 800 signatures since its creation.
Two arrested on suspicion of several drug charges after K-9 officer finds meth, weed
A man and woman were arrested on July 5 for reportedly having drugs inside their car as well as packaging materials that police say are indicative drug sales.
A man and woman were arrested on July 5 for reportedly having drugs inside their car as well as packaging materials that police say are indicative drug sales.
Prescott Police warn of potential phone scam after couple purchases $13,000 in gift cards
The police department is urging the community to remain vigilant about scams after a local couple bought thousands of dollars worth of gift cards after a caller said their accounts had been hacked.
The police department is urging the community to remain vigilant about scams after a local couple bought thousands of dollars worth of gift cards after a caller said their accounts had been hacked.