Mark Finchem invokes legislative immunity to get out of speeding ticket
Prescott Police say Finchem was pulled over on Jan. 25 for speeding. Two days later, Finchem sent a letter to the police chief, asking that the citation be "voided and stricken from the record." Finchem cited legislative immunity because the Arizona Legislature is currently in session. Police made a motion to dismiss the speeding ticket without prejudice, meaning the case could be refiled.
Cats rescued from Prescott Valley house fire
Two cats had to be rescued from a burning mobile home in Prescott Valley over the weekend. It happened Sunday just before 4:30 p.m. Crews say the cats were trapped inside when they arrived, but firefighters were able to get them out safely. The cats were thankfully OK.
Dog rescued from Yavapai County house fire
Dramatic new video shows deputies rescuing a dog from a Yavapai County house fire. It happened Sunday night in Cordes Lakes. The deputy saw the flames while on patrol and quickly arrived to check on the homeowner. He then ran in finding a dog in a kennel. He was able to use a bolt cutter to rescue the dog.
Man arrested in Prescott Valley teen's fatal bicycle crash
A man has been arrested months after a teenager was hit and killed while riding a bicycle in a Prescott Valley neighborhood.
Navajo Scouts deploy to battle California wildfires
A team of Navajo firefighters is headed to southern California to battle the several wildfires that have broken out.
Peyote sacred to Native Americans threatened by psychedelic renaissance and development
Peyote, a cactus that contains mescaline, a hallucinogen, grows naturally in South Texas and northern Mexico.
Arizona's Canyon de Chelly becomes latest national park unit to ban commercial air tours
Supporters of the tours say they offer an exciting experience and allow older people and those with disabilities to see and enjoy the parks. Critics say the flights are an unnecessarily dangerous way to view some of the most stunning public lands in the United States.
A Native American tribe is closer to acquiring more land in Arizona after decades of delay
Federal officials have joined with the state of Arizona to begin fulfilling a settlement agreement that was reached with the Hopi Tribe nearly three decades ago, marking what tribal officials described as a historic day.
Harassment investigation clears Navajo Nation president
The tribe has been mired in political upheaval since April, when Navajo Vice President Richelle Montoya publicly outlined allegations of intimidation and sexual harassment against President Buu Nygren, stemming from interactions at an August 2023 meeting in Nygren’s office.
Crash leaves 2 people dead on US 93 in Yavapai County
Troopers are investigating a crash that left two people dead on US 93 in Yavapai County.
Prescott Valley Police announce large drug bust with help of K9 officer 'Odin'
Prescott Valley Police announced a drug bust conducted on Dec. 3 that yielded 40,000 fentanyl pills and other drugs seized.
