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Wreckage from a 1956 midair collision sits on the floor of the Grand Canyon.

Two planes collided over the Grand Canyon and forever changed aviation

In the back of Flagstaff Citizen’s Cemetery hides a memorial for what was once the deadliest commercial airline disaster in U.S. history.
The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area in Cochise County, Arizona.

Conservation windfall in Arizona: America the Beautiful Challenge funds key initiatives

Statewide grant recipients develop nature-based solutions

Robert McDonald: Photographer

We join renowned landscape photographer Robert McDonald and his 1977 Ford Bronco on a shoot in the San Francisco Peaks near Flagstaff.
A vacant lot is used as a place to stack and assemble sandbags for use by residents whose properties are at risk of flooding.

The Buzz: A strong monsoon brings road closures and floods

Why does some infrastructure get overwhelmed by above-average summer rain?
A U.S. flag on the uniform of a member of the National Guard.

Arizona National Guard fills sandbags to help prevent floods

Officials are worried about flooding in areas recently burned by wildfire.
Smoke from wildfires in Flagstaff billows over the San Francisco mountains. June 13, 2022

Northern Arizona watches winds as Western wildfires blaze

Three fires are burning near Flagstaff.
Photo posted to a government incident tracking website of firefighting crews working on the containment line of the Museum Fire, July 28, 2019.

Flagstaff wildfire forces evacuations

Officials arrest a man in connection with the fire.
Interstate 17 near Flagstaff, Arizona, United States. The San Francisco Peaks are in the background.

Flagstaff delays construction of USGS facilities

The issue is rising costs.
Flagstaff residents voted on a measure in 2016 to raise the minimum wage in the city to $15 by 2021.

Judge sides with Flagstaff over state in minimum wage fight

A judge has blocked Arizona from collecting $1.1 million from the city of Flagstaff to compensate for its minimum wage that is higher than the state's rate.
Jeffrey Lee, Navajo County

Navajo County health boss indicted on theft, fraud charges

Indictment alleges Jeffrey Lee misused county funds
The Tucson Skyline. October 23, 2019.

News roundup: High daily case count due to new reporting methods, apartments near UA to close pools, gyms

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Sept. 17.
File image of downtown Flagstaff.

Flagstaff sees tourism decline during pandemic

The city is still welcoming visitors but wants them to take precautions to prevent spreading the coronavirus.
View of the San Francisco Peaks from the east.

The 89-90 Trip: Greetings from downtown Panguitch

Road Tripping through Northern Arizona and Utah.
Dierdra McDowell performing as Eartha Kitt in her one-woman show, "Down to Eartha">

Getting "Down to Eartha".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Hear a "StoryCorps: One Small Step" conversation from Kansas City; "The 89-90 Trip" heads to Flagstaff; and learning to read the secrets of the trees.
A photo of the Museum Fire, burning near Flagstaff, taken Sunday, July 21, 2019 posted on theNational Wildfire Coordinating Group's inciweb site.

Officials: Spark from equipment striking rock likely caused wildfire

The fire, which burned 3 square miles near Flagstaff, wasn't due to negligence, according to officials.
Photo posted to a government incident tracking website of firefighting crews working on the containment line of the Museum Fire, July 28, 2019.

Wildfire burning in northern Arizona now 82% contained

Officials say the fire has scorched more than 3 square miles near Flagstaff.

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