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Multiple Accidents on I-17 Southbound
MUNDS PARK (NAZ Today)– A series of accidents is causing traffic to back up in the southbound lanes of I-17 near Munds Park.
NAZ Today’s Matt Tantau is reporting that at least three separate accidents, with one involving a semi, have brought traffic to a stop in some places and a line of cars about a [...]
VIDEO: Flights for Life
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– They say every time you donate blood, you save three lives.
Somehow, that blood has to get to its final destination– sometimes in a hurry. That’s where one non-profit organization, Flights for Life, comes in. NAZ Today’s Patrick Walker had a chance to get to know veteran Flights for Life pilot Mac McClure.
City Budget Cuts Affect Local Firefighters
The Flagstaff City Council and city staff have been in all-day budget sessions for the last week negotiating a budget for the next fiscal year, which starts July 1st.
All of the departments are facing an eleven percent cut. But for some, like the fire department, those cuts could have a big impact.
NAZ Today’s Patrick Walker [...]
Fresh Snow Blankets Much Of Northern Arizona
FLAGSTAFF (AP) — Residents of northern Arizona awoke to a thick blanket of snow Monday morning, and forecasters say more is expected throughout the day.
Winter storm warnings and advisories are in effect around much of the state. The National Weather Service says the storm could leave more than a foot of snow in the higher [...]
90-year-old Flagstaff Man Still Game In Tennis
BETSEY BRUNER,Arizona Daily Sun
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — George Jobin sat on a bench on the sidelines of a tennis court Friday morning inside Flagstaff Athletic Club East. Fully suited to play, he sat out a set and watched his wife, Maggie, volley with three other players, all women.
Up until about six months ago, he was [...]
Skiers Rescued After Avalanche On Ariz. Mountain
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Coconino County authorities say a skier has been rescued after being briefly trapped in an avalanche on the north side of Fremont Peak.
The county Sheriff’s Department says the 36-year-old Flagstaff man was dragged more than a quarter mile and dropped approximately 900 feet in elevation.
Emergency communications officials received a distress call [...]
Locally-Owned Sports Store Closes Doors
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)–A year ago this week, the Cardinals were set to play in the Superbowl. Business at Just Sports inside the Flagstaff Mall was booming. Today, amidst the recession, it’s a much different story.
DPS Discourages Travel to Northern Arizona
PHOENIX (NAZ Today)– The Department of Public Safety is urging motorists to avoid travelling to and around northern Arizona. Heavy snow at the higher elevations and heavy rain south of the Mogollon Rim has made it extremely difficult for ADOT crews to keep some roads open.
In northern Arizona, heavy snow has caused Interstate 17 to [...]
NAU Closes Campus for Thursday
FLAGSTAFF (NAZ Today)– After initially cancelling the first two classes of the morning, as was the case Wednesday, Northern Arizona University made the decision to close the Flagstaff campus for the day Thursday. NAU announced the decision via E-mail and the university’s homepage just after 8 am Thursday morning.
Officials cited “worsening conditions” in their decision [...]
