April 2010

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Holocaust Survivor Writes Book on Survival (Full Interview)

Holocaust Survivor Writes Book on Survival (Full Interview)

Veronica Padilla sat down with Holocaust survivor Doris Martin. Martin recently finished a book, “Kiss Every Step,” that tells her family’s miraculous story of survival. Martin even spent 3 horrific days in what is perhaps the most famous Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz.
The video below is the complete interview, and runs approximately 30 minutes.

Interstate 40 Reopens

Interstate 40 Reopens

Flagstaff (NAZ Today) – Interstate 40 has reopened this morning after being closed due to strong winds and blowing dust.  The freeway was closed most of Wednesday between Two Guns and Winslow because of limited visibility.  Officials at the Arizona Department of Transportation are closely monitoring the conditions and say if winds and visibility become [...]

City Councilmembers Weigh-In on Immigration Law

SB 10-70 has become a national story, but it’s definitely hitting home here in Flagstaff.
Last night’s city council meeting saw a couple of surprises concerning the new legislation.
NAZ Today’s Gina Ruiz has the story.

Fred Solop Comments on Ariz. Immigration Law

Arizona’s tough new, highly controversial, immigration law, known as senate bill 10-70, is drawing criticism from every direction. Travel and economic boycotts have already begun, and countless lawsuits are expected.
The chair of the department of political science at NAU, Dr. Fred Solop, is one of the many that are strongly opposed to the legislation. But [...]

Odyssey of the Mind Club Goes to World Campionship

Odyssey of the Mind Club Goes to World Campionship

O.M.G. is normally associated with a popular text-message acronym. But for six Flagstaff Middle School seventh graders, it takes on a different meaning.
Patrick Walker had a chance to meet the Odyssey of the Mind girls, or O.M.G’s, and learn about their upcoming trip to a critical thinking competition world championship.

NAZ Today Rides Along with Flag Fire

NAZ Today Rides Along with Flag Fire

Two of NAZ Today’s reporters had the chance to spend 48 hours with the Flagstaff Fire Department.
This will be the first of a two part series, giving us an inside look on why they do what they do.

Lee’s Weather – April 28, 2010

Video Report: The Passing of Flagstaff Police Officer Michael Terrin

Video Report: The Passing of Flagstaff Police Officer Michael Terrin

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I-40 closures

Flagstaff (NAZ Today) I- 40 has closed between Two Guns and Winslow (mile posts 230-252) .  Strong winds and blowing dust have created limited visibility along I-40. Officials advise motorists to use caution when driving in northern Arizona.