March 2009

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Northern Arizona Man Sentenced in Shooting Case

PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge has sentenced a northern Arizona man to five years in prison for shooting a man in the face.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Phoenix says 33-year-old Philbert Johnson Slim of Teesto pleaded Dec. 10, to possession of a firearm during a crime of violence on the Navajo Nation.
Court papers say [...]

Park and recreation meeting

VIDEO REPORT
The Coconino County Parks and Recreation Commission will be taking action on the parks and open space program at a meeting this week…

Photo Auction Ending Soon

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An outstanding piece of art or a photo could be yours, but not for much longer…

Mythbuster Grant Imahara Visits Flagstaff

Video report with interview.

Fire Awareness

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A fire awareness fair will be held later this week…

Cuts Forcing Ariz. Universities to Seek Surcharges

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Board of Regents will once again consider a tuition surcharge or adding higher fees for certain academic programs to make up for lost funding.
On Tuesday, the presidents of Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University are expected to make their case for potential increases before a [...]

Arizona House Democrats Pitch Their Budget Plan

PHOENIX (AP) — A budget plan by Democrats in the Arizona House would raise state income taxes for households making $250,000 or more, hire more people to collect delinquent income taxes and suspend two tax credits.
Democratic leaders said the plan would serve as a starting point for negotiations with the Republican majority to close the [...]

Arizona Boy Arrested After Explosion at School Yard

QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. (AP) — A 15-year-old boy was arrested after a device made of drain cleaner exploded in an Arizona school yard Monday, injuring him and eight other students.
Pinal County Sheriff’s spokeswoman Lt. Tamatha Villar said the boy told investigators he has been building such devices with different chemicals and reactive agents to see [...]

Art Leaders Attend Summit, Plan Future

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Leaders of the local art community gathered Friday morning to discuss the future of art and its impact on Flagstaff’s economy.