With COVID-19 affecting so many businesses adversely, it is surprising when a business does so well; like RV campgrounds. The uptake in RV sales due to COVID-19 precautions, has affected campgrounds and sales associates alike. Many outdoor retailers have seen booms in sales since the pandemi…
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans’ term is ending, but she doesn’t plan on slowing down. Hired to Senator-elect Mark Kelly’s transition team, Evans said she is hoping to help set Kelly up for success, which includes keeping northern Arizona’s best interests in mind. READ MORE
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Earlier this month, Arizona voters passed Proposition 208, a ballot measure that taxes top earners in Arizona and redirects the funds to public education. FUSD Superintendent Mike Penca says this will be about $940 million statewide per year, and Flagstaff will receive about $6.3 million per… READ MORE
A 3-year-old boy who was killed in an accident in 2015 has become a brand new superhero! Zaadii was killed by a distracted driver and, ever since, his mother, Rachel Tso Cox, has worked to turn his impact on his family into a positive message for others. Gail Simone, known for her work on DC… READ MORE
Friday, November 13, 2020
It might seem like nothing would scare a snake handler, a window washer, or a bull fighter. But, ADOT says one thing terrifies them: distracted driving. READ MORE
In an interview with Li Cui, marketer for Arizona Snowbowl. He talks about the plan to open up Snowbowl. Li also talks about the covid plan when Snowbowl finally opens up on November 20th. READ MORE
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Even though most of Flagstaff’s local bars didn’t participate in Tequila Sunrise this year, many Flagstaff residents and NAU students found their own way to celebrate. READ MORE
Wednesday, November 04, 2020
NAU researcher Paul Deasy is Flagstaff's next mayor. He defeated long time council member Charlie Odegaard. READ MORE
With polls closed and ballots being counted, the question on many people's mind: How was voter turnout? NAZ Today's Kaytlin Stevens spoke with representatives from PIRG and Head Count about registering voters and turnout at the polls across Arizona. READ MORE
Tuesday, November 03, 2020
Arizona has been deemed a swing state in the last couple elections, meaning that the votes could go either way in terms of the Electoral College. READ MORE
In Flagstaff (and the majority of Arizona), voting went without a hitch. There were no major reports of voter intimidation or suppression. And sometimes, no news is good news. READ MORE
As of late this afternoon, about 9,400 voters had cast their ballots at the polling stations around Flagstaff today. Coconino County Recorder Patty Hansen says about 53,000 early ballots have already been received and counted, and the totals will be announced at 8 p.m. followed by votes cast today. READ MORE
Saturday, October 31, 2020
¡Feliz Día de los Muertos! Día de los Muertos es un día festivo donde celebramos y honramos a nuestros seres queridos que han fallecido. Este año, la celebracion sera diferente. Xavier Smith de NAZ Today tiene la información. READ MORE
Friday, October 30, 2020
With four days until Election Day, Vice President Mike Pence stopped in Flagstaff and Tucson to campaign for President Trump. Among the topics discussed were the military, religion, the economy and COVID. READ MORE
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
With Flagstaff’s current mayor, Coral Evans running for Arizona House of Representatives, many residents are now left with the task of electing a new mayor this upcoming election. READ MORE
As the end of October, and what would have been NAU's Homecoming fast approaches, the thing on many students' minds is 'Tequila Sunrise'. READ MORE
Cold weather is thought to have played a role in the deaths of 61-year-old Timothy Begay, and 39-year-old Ferric C. Poleahla, two men believed to be homeless, who were both found dead in Flagstaff yesterday. READ MORE
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Since the outbreak of COVID in March, the mayor stopped parking fees downtown to keep shoppers coming into businesses. This has continued to benefit Flagstaff businesses, according to Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance Executive Director Terry Madeksza. People are more inclined to shop whe… READ MORE
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
With the COVID-19 Pandemic, many voters are looking for alternative methods to submit their ballots. One such method is the ballot boxes being set up throughout Coconino County, as in other counties throughout the United States. READ MORE
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Mountain Line bus system has not been charging fares to use any routes. Starting October 21, fares will be back. READ MORE
Thursday, October 15, 2020
The now closed Hotel Aspen has been part of a new partnership with Flagstaff Shelter Services, which focuses on trying to provide shelter to people who test positive for COVID-19 but do not have stable housing. NAZ Today’s Christian Ayala spoke with Flagstaff Shelter Services Executive Direc… READ MORE
As Halloween approaches and with Covid-19 still affecting our daily lives, many might be wondering how Halloween will look this year. READ MORE
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Flu season is here, and with the added pandemic, questions loom about the flu shot. NAZ Today's Nicholas Bratcher reports on the options available, and what students are saying about the current flu season. READ MORE
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake occurred about 3 miles east of Flagstaff at around 9 a.m. Tuesday morning. Aftershocks may be felt for hours, days or even weeks longer. READ MORE
The North Pole Experience, ran out of Little America Hotel, has postponed its holiday festivities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although safety and health regulations were maintained upon opening, Little America Hotel decided to honor tickets purchased this 2020 season for the 2021 season. READ MORE
With the general election less than a month away, we talked to the Flagstaff Police Department about how they’re preparing for election day. Sgt. Charles Hernandez says that FPD expects all voters to act responsibly and in line with the law. READ MORE
Wednesday, October 07, 2020
This past Tuesday the Flagstaff Unified School District governing board decided that they will transition to in-person learning throughout all schools in Flagstaff. The board approved covid-19 benchmarks that must be met before any face to face learning occurs. NAZ Today’s Christian Ayala sp… READ MORE
Tuesday, October 06, 2020
NAZ Today’s Tori Smith reports on the dry conditions around all of northern Arizona have led to quicker spreading fires caused by human activity. Neil Chapman, Forest Health Supervisor explains they have not conducted any prescribed fires, and are not planning on it due to COVID and the rapi… READ MORE
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Local businesses are an important part of the Flagstaff community, and among the hardest hit by the COVID pandemic. In the first of a series of profiles on local businesses, we start off with a downtown boutique called the Rainbow’s End. Store owner and founder Miranda Sweet came to Flagstaf… READ MORE
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Within Flagstaff, the police department has responded to an unusually high number of drug cases involving blue M-30 pills. These pills contain fentanyl, and some people are even dying by overdosing. READ MORE
Following Northern Arizona University’s reopening and switch to in-person instruction, members of the Flagstaff community have reacted in different ways. Vice Mayor, Adam Shimoni, participated in several community protests during the Summer season, and has been a large voice in the safety dr… READ MORE
NAZ Today’s Tori Smith brings us the latest on the newest addition to Snowbowl. The new Agassiz chairlift. The original chairlift has been there since 1961 and has been replaced three times. The new lift will be called a “combination lift” and consist of gondolas and open chairs. Snowbowl Ge… READ MORE
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Residents were allowed back in their homes this morning after a fire broke out last night in the Doney Park area. The blaze reignited mid-morning, but firefighters were able squash the fire once more. READ MORE
School is back in session for NAU, but in a different way than ever before. A new program called NAUFlex now allows students to attend classes virtually, in person, or both. This is NAU’s solution to keeping students and faculty safe during COVID. READ MORE
Monday, April 13, 2020
While most people are staying inside to protect themselves and others from the virus, it can be hard for some essential personnel to practice social distancing. NAZ Today's Aaron Vitatoe spoke with Flagstaff Police about how they're managing to fight crime -- while still keeping a safe distance. READ MORE
Flagstaff Unified School District wants to encourage students to keep learning through launching a new online resource called the Digital Learning Hub. The Hub is open to the public and will be updated with new resources for each grade level every Monday. NAZ Today's Cristiana Ramos spoke wi… READ MORE
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
The first COVID-19 related death has been confirmed by the Coconino County Health and Human Services. They said that "the individual was a male in his 50s with underlying health conditions". READ MORE
BREAKING -- The Coconino National Forest has just announced it is closing recreation areas and day-use sites due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Here is the news release: READ MORE
NAZ Today's Aaron Vitatoe gives an update on the spread on the Coronavirus in Coconino County, as well as recent restrictions. As of Tuesday (3/26) afternoon, the Arizona Department of Health Services has reported 326 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the state, with 18 of those in Coconino… READ MORE
Monday, March 16, 2020
Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans issued a sweeping proclamation Monday night that orders the closure of entertainment venues, dine-in restaurants, bars, libraries, museums, bowling alleys, gyms, coffee houses, food courts and similar businesses. The move comes as cities and states across the coun… READ MORE
It didn't last long, but the fire at I-40 and Butler Avenue sent flames high into the sky Monday night. NAZ Today's Aaron Vitatoe Shot this video. READ MORE
A gasoline tanker caught fire on eastbound I-40 near the Butler overpass Monday night, with flames visible throughout the city. DPS officers say the driver made it out beforehand and is okay. Her husband joined her in the hospital. Eastbound traffic is now open on the freeway. READ MORE
NAU is poised to join Arizona State and the University of Arizona in moving classes online for the rest of the semester. NAU President Rita Cheng announced last week that classes would be canceled for at least two weeks after this week's spring break. Today, NAU's COVID website announced tha… READ MORE
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Flagstaff is declaring a State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The city issued the following news release this afternoon: READ MORE
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and as state officials have reported 3 more diagnosed cases of COVID-19 in Arizona, Gov. Doug Ducey has declared a public health emergency. Arizona State University President Michael Crow says all in-person classes wherever poss… READ MORE
The AZ Student Association held a rally on NAU’s campus to protest House Bill 2461, a bill aimed at college students. The bill in question was introduced by Flagstaff State Representative Bob Thorpe with the intention of redefining residency to exclude dormitories or temporary addresses. Kyl… READ MORE
As a result of the Coronavirus spreading across the globe, universities are having to compensate. NAU is saying that if the coronavirus makes its way to Flagstaff, the university will shut down. All in-person classes will be switched to online. This threat is being closely monitored, but stu… READ MORE
Monday, March 09, 2020
More updates on the heartbreaking child abuse case that left 6-year-old Deshaun Jayden dead. NAZ Today's Crisitana Ramos learned Deshaun's grandmother, one of the suspects arrested in the case, was the one who made the 9-1-1 call to police. READ MORE
Thursday, March 05, 2020
Flagstaff Police are still unraveling a child abuse case that left 6-year-old Deshaun Jayden dead. The boy was found malnourished and in a closet. The three suspects involving his mother, father and grandmother were arrested Monday afternoon for first-degree felony homicide and two counts of… READ MORE
NAU President Rita Cheng hosted her spring forum to discuss the urgency of being prepared for the possible arrival of the Coronavirus to Flagstaff. Inviting a panel of community health specialists they discuss exactly what is being done here at NAU and Coconino County. READ MORE
Wednesday, March 04, 2020
Three Flagstaff residents are in jail following the death of a six year old boy. A call was placed to the cops around noon on Monday about the child being unresponsive. He was pronounced dead on the scene later on. The boy was found in a closet with his seven-year-old brother, both appearing… READ MORE