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

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

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

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

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

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

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

With Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein behind bars, many people are asking one question: was justice served? After being acquitted on two of the most serious charges, many believe the verdict did not do the survivors justice. However, Daisy Ornelas, a local expert in Flagstaff and a surviv… READ MORE

Jerrad Bigman was arrested after allegedly being combative and ramming a police car three times during a chase through Flagstaff neighborhoods. Police said Bigman was suspected of being intoxicated and trying to start fights in a strip mall parking lot before the car chase. NAZ Today’s Chris… READ MORE

Coconino National Forest has updated a forest order that restricts an additional 25,000 acres near residential areas from camping and camp fires. Reporter Cristiana Ramos talked to Public Affairs officer Brady Smith who says the forest order will help reduce the number of wildfires in Flagst… READ MORE

The two-lane bridge over I-40 on Fourth Street in Flagstaff will soon be transformed to a more pedestrian-friendly, five-lane bridge. The city is working with the Arizona Department of Transportation to expand the bridge and make it similar to the existing bridge that sits over the train tra… READ MORE

Yesterday was the sentencing hearing for Steven Jones, a former NAU student who shot and killed Collin Brough, and injured 3 other students in 2015. NAZ Today Reporter Quannah Arnold was at the Courthouse and spoke with Defense Attorney Burges Mccowan about the case. READ MORE

After more than four years since the shooting on NAU's campus left three injured and one dead, the shooter was sentenced to six years in prison. Steven Jones took a plea deal last month that negated the need for a second trial, after the first one ended with a hung jury more than two years ago. READ MORE

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) awarded Northern Arizona's public transit "Mountain Line" an $87,000 grant to fund human trafficking awareness and prevention efforts. CEO and General Manager of Mountain Line Erika Mazza says the grant will be used to educate the public and transit o… READ MORE

A single shot was fired last Saturday into the store, and no injuries were reported. Authorities are still looking for a suspect and say they have no motive. A bullet fragment was recovered in the store, but the store manager believes that the bullet was fired randomly with no intended target. READ MORE

NAU hosted a statewide Climate Summit partnering with ASU and UArizona this past weekend. The summit brought together indigenous leaders, students, and researchers to fight climate change for the next seven generations. ASU Senior Sustainability Scientist Jennifer Vanos says that issues can'… READ MORE

Bearizona has a new resident in Cleo the Fennec fox. She's learning positive reinforcement training with help from staff at the wildlife park. Super worm rewards are motivating Cleo to have safe behavior around visitors.  READ MORE

The Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival, better known as FlagShakes, is putting on shows in the historic Riordan Mansion starting this weekend. READ MORE

Lowell Observatory is celebrating its 125th year by adding new ways for the public to look at the stars. A new building will have six new telescopes and it will roll on rails every evening to reveal the telescopes. Dannielle Adams, Deputy Director of Marketing and Communication at Lowell Obs… READ MORE

Scouts BSA Troop 142 at Corner Elementary School now includes girls.The organization known for decades as the Boy Scouts, now calls itself Scouts BSA. READ MORE

The Coconino High School Drama Club has spent their whole semester preparing the classic play Arsenic and Old Lace. The comedy is focuses on a family that takes some wildly unexpected turns. READ MORE

This is Water Awareness Month, and Flagstaff is doing its part to increase awareness of the need save water. Flagstaff Water Conservation Manager Tamara Lawless says the city is hosting rainwater harvesting workshops, spreading the word on social media and meeting with the public at local events. READ MORE

Immigration activists are urging city of Flagstaff to adopt the Keep Families Free and Together Ordinance. The goal of the ordinance is to protect residents with undocumented status by preventing local police from cooperating with Federal immigration agents. READ MORE

Teacher of the week, Christine Sapio, expresses to her students that science is fun. To accomplish this she likes to change up the curriculum and have her students participate, which are key components. Sapio said, that if students don't have that "Eureka" moment that they won't have anythin… READ MORE

This Week's Pet of the Week is Darla who was brought to High Country Humane few weeks ago. She is a seven-year-old shepherd mix, and is looking for a forever home. READ MORE

This week NAZ Today salutes Cromer Elementary's Michelle Weidinger, who says collaboration is a key to student success. She works with each class to shape the curriculum to focus on what students want to learn. READ MORE

Coconino High school’s robotics team, the Coconuts, traveled to California to receive an engineering inspiration award granted by NASA. The team won this award for motivating others in STEM education. Later this month the team will be traveling to Houston to compete with other robotics stude… READ MORE

The Anti-Defamation League is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whomever is responsible for vandalizing the Molly Blank Jewish Community Center. The crime occurred over the weekend when the Chabad of Flagstaff was broken into and symbols resembl… READ MORE

This week's Teacher of the Week is someone who believes in gettiing out of her comfort zone, accepting tough challenges to grow. Killip Elementary's Linda Hart says she wants her students to keep learning by challenging themselves. She leads by example. READ MORE

 Wednesday evening Flagstaff’s Murdoch Center hosted a meet and greet for the City Manager candidates, directly addressing citizens and City Council members. Mayor Coral Evans explains the significance of the position as well as community engagement in the process. The last four potential ca… READ MORE

Reba is an active female Shar-Pei/Terrier mix whot loves to play and be active with people. Although she is young, Reba is well behaved and suited for a family with older children. All she needs now is a forever home. Reba is available for adoption at High Country Humane READ MORE

While some families and kids head out of town for spring break, many will be looking for something for their children to do during school hours. Museum of Northern Arizona have special programs planned for those staying in Flagstaff over spring break. Jennifer Glennon, Discovery Program Mana… READ MORE

Glass blower George Averbeck is building a collection of hand-crafted “moon globes” to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 READ MORE

The Flagstaff Director of Public Works Andrew L. Bertelsen is the city's 2018 Director of the year. Bertelsen is the 10th director to be honored for outstanding work as a city director. READ MORE

Ash Wednesday is a time of sacrifice until Easter. Father Matt Lowry said Ash Wednesday is more than just putting ash on your forehead. It is a reminder for Catholics that God is always there and to turn back because he has more blessings to give. This day is a reminder for people to be humb… READ MORE

An elementary school teacher is create new ways for comfortable and enjoyable seating in Flagstaff. READ MORE

Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans visited the 6th graders of Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy (FALA). She wanted the students to understand that the youth have representation too, and that their voice matters.  READ MORE