Uncategorized
Eagle Rock Fire Update: 3,420 Acres, 80% Contained
WILLIAMS (NAZ Today)– Firefighters are close to fully containing the Eagle Rock Fire northeast of Williams.
Officials are expecting to reach 100 percent containment on the fire by Friday. The fire has burned 3,420 acres near Spring Valley. Crews will be focusing on mopping up (getting water onto the remaining hot spots) and finishing fire line [...]
6 PM UPDATE: Schultz Fire now 14,000 Acres
CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO UPDATE FROM THE FIRE LINES
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– Another warm and dry was in store for firefighters as they fought the 14,000 acre Schultz Fire north of Flagstaff.
The Schultz Fire is now listed at 20 percent contained. Firefighters conducted burnouts last night on the south side of the fire, and worked [...]
I-40 East of Flagstaff Reopened
8:15 p.m. Update: The Arizona Department of Transportation is reporting that Interstate-40 East of Flagstaff has reopened.
Flagstaff (NAZ Today)- Interstate 40 has again closed due to limited visibility caused by blowing dust. The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) began closing the freeway at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Sunday evening. The interstate will [...]
Gas Prices in Ariz. Hit 17-Month High
PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona gasoline prices are at a 17-month high and keep inching closer to the $3 a gallon mark at the pump.
Officials with Triple-A Arizona said Thursday that motorists are currently paying $2.89 on average across the state for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline. That’s up 1.8 cents from last week.
The nationwide [...]
Grand Canyon To Be Designed On New Quarter
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Mint has unveiled design of new quarters featuring four national parks and a national forest.
Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and mint director Ed Moy on Wednesday unveiled designs for quarters featuring the four oldest national parks: Hot Springs, Yellowstone, Yosemite and Grand Canyon, as well as Mount Hood National Forest.
Coins commemorating [...]
Rollover Crash
FLAGSTAFF (AP) - On a Sunday afternoon four people were sent to the hospital due to a three car accident. This accident occurred at the intersection of Butler Ave. and San Fransisco St. around 1 p.m.
The driver of the truck that rolled over was sent to Flagstaff Medical Center in serious condition. Everyone else suffered from [...]
Watch the Mayoral Debate – Live!
Watch the mayoral debate live here from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. tonight, February 24! Also join other web viewers in a live chat to discuss the issues your candidates discuss. .
Coconino Supervisors Pullback on Cell Phone Law
FLAGSTAFF (AP) — Coconino County is letting the state take the lead in banning text messaging while driving.
The Coconino County Board of Supervisors Tuesday decided not to enact a sweeping proposal from an advisory board aimed at blocking text messaging, speaking on a cell phone, or using a two-way radio while driving.
The county’s Board of [...]
Navajo Lawmakers special session
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — Navajo lawmakers are scheduled to meet in a special session tomorrow to consider overriding two presidential vetoes.
Lawmakers approved a measure by a 67-6 vote to turn over power reserved for the tribe’s attorney general to the legislative counsel last month .
The tribe also favored a bill that prohibits the tribal [...]
NAU Brings on the Jazz
Northern Arizona University will hold The 48th Annual NAU Jazz Festival on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Ardrey Memorial Auditorium.
Jazz pianist Jim McNeely, this year’s guest artist, will perform in concert with NAU Jazz Ensemble on Friday at 8 PM.
In addition, more than 50 student bands will perform throughout the festival at no cost.
Friday’s [...]
Recently Posted Comments