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Poaching In Northern Arizona

Flagstaff, AZ- Over the month of September, Northern Arizona has had three unsolved cases of poaching.
Between the 6th and 8th of September, a 6 by 6 point Bull Elk was found in Unit 10, which is just east of Oliver Tank. Only the antlers were removed, and left with the rest of the elk.  The [...]

Native American Cultural Center Groundbreaking

NAU will soon be breaking ground on a Native American Cultural Center.
The center will house a student lounge and computer center, conference room, outdoor patio and amphitheater,and a 125-person gathering hall.
 
Everyone is invited to join in the groundbreaking ceremony on October 4, 2010 at 1:30 p.m.
It will be taking place at the corner of [...]

NAU Hosts Debate Over Marijuana Legislation

NAU Hosts Debate Over Marijuana Legislation

Steve Hager… Editor of High Times Magazine…and Robert Studman… the most famous narcotic agent in America will go head to head in a debate over the legalization of marijuana.
The debate is to be an interactive forum driven by questions from the audience.
The “Heads vs.Feds” debate is Friday at 7 p.m. in Prochnow Auditoritum on NAU’s [...]

New Coconino School Superintendent Named (Video)

Coconiono County has a new superintendent for its schools. Former Puente de Hozho teacher Robert Kelty was named the new superintedent of Coocnino County schools. Student Reporter Tori Rutigliano met with Kelty to discuss his plans for the future for Coconino County School district.

Williams Fire Continues

The Hobble Fire, eighteen miles northeast of Williams, continues to burn.
The fire has burned 1140 acres from the Hobble Mountains southwest towards Buck Mountain.The fire, which was caused by lightning at the end of August, is expected to last for several more weeks.
All roads are open and accessible, but visitors are encouraged to be aware of [...]

Grand Canyon National Park Waives Entrance Fees on National Public Lands Day

Grand Canyon, A.Z. -  This Saturday, Septerber 25th, 2010, Grand Canyon National Park will join Naional Park Service (NPS) sites around the country in celebrating National Public Lands Day (NPLD) with free admission for park visitors.
While entrance fees and commercial tour fees will be waived for NLPD, Recreation “user fees” such as backcountry permit fees, [...]

Arizona Man Arraigned in Death of Utah Deputy

FLAGSTAFF (AP) — An Arizona man accused of fatally shooting a Utah sheriff’s deputy has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and other charges.
Scott Curley’s attorney entered the plea on his behalf Monday in Coconino County Superior Court.
Authorities allege the 23-year-old Curley used a high-powered scope rifle to kill Kane County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Harris in [...]

Bookmans Update

Bookmans Entertainment Exchange will soon be back in business. . Last winter’s heavy snow fall took a toll on many businesses and homes, including Bookmans. The store which sells previously owned media, has been closed due to a collapsed roof caused by the snow last January. The store will be opening in the same location [...]