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Authorities Find Body of Missing Flagstaff Man
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities say the body of a Flagstaff man reported missing in July has been found near Fredonia.
The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office says the body of 30-year-old Richard Clay Branham in a parked car about 14 miles south of Fredonia.
Arizona Game and Fish Law Enforcement officers discovered the body while [...]
Settlement Provides Funds for Navajo Mine Cleanup
FLAGSTAFF (AP) — By: Felicia Fonseca – Federal and Navajo officials say that $14.5 million from a bankruptcy settlement with a chemical company will help address uranium contamination at dozens of mine sites on the reservation.
The money is part of a $270 million nationwide settlement with Tronox, an Oklahoma City-based company that sought bankruptcy protection [...]
Chino Valley Teen Arrested for Murder
Chino Valley (NAZ Today) – Authorities with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office say they have arrested 18 year old Patrick Williams of Chino Valley for the murder of his 67 year old neighbor Stella Streppa.
On the afternoon of December 5th, deputies were called to perform a welfare check on the victim, after family members became [...]
Flagstaff Pile Burns
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Flagstaff fire crews plan to conduct 20 acres of pile burns on the west side of the city Monday.
The Flagstaff Fire Department tells The Arizona Daily Sun the pile burns will be at the U.S. Naval Observatory off West Route 66.
The wood piles are the result of forest thinning activities meant to reduce the risk of wildfire and to restore forest health.
Fire crews expect smoke from the controlled burn to disperse to the east and switch to the south Monday afternoon.
Snow And Rain Keep Emergency Workers Busy
Coconino County – (NAZ Today) Snow and Rain made a grand enterence in the north country Sunday, leaving behind a slew of wrecks and disabled vehicles along the busy roadways. Drivers both skilled and novice at winter driving had a difficult time dealing with Mother Natures wrath.
Between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm Sunday, Arizona Department of Public Safety Officers had already responded to more than 20 weather related accidents, and they fear the worst was yet to come. “The wet roadways will likely turn into black ice, causing even more accidents,” said one officer.
As of 6:00 pm no serious injuries had been reported, but at least 10 people had been taken to area hospitals as result of accidents.
Flagstaff Schools Warn Parents of Overweight Kids
FLAGSTAFF (AP) — The Flagstaff school district will be sending letters to parents whose elementary school children are overweight or headed in that direction.
“These are serious, serious problems going on inside of these children now, and we have to do drastic things to make them better,” pediatrician Nina Souders told the Flagstaff Unified School District [...]
Local Hero Matthew Broehm’s Remains Return Home
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today) – Family and friends of a fallen soldier from Williams received their loved one Thursday afternoon.
After arriving at Flagstaff Pullium Airport, a hero’s procession led the body of Marine Lance Corporal Matthew Broehm through Flagstaff.
Broehm, 22, was killed November 4th while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan , according to the [...]
Local Monuments Waive Fees on Veteran’s Day
Tomorrow, the Flagstaff area national monuments will be joining national park units around the country as they waive entrance fees for all visitors in honor of Veterans Day.
This includes the Grand Canyon, Red Rock, Sunset Crater Volcano, Walnut Canyon, and several more.
For more information reguarding fee waivers at the Flagstaff Area National monuments:
Wupatki at (928) [...]
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