Flagstaff News
Prescribed Burns This Week Near Williams
There is a prescribed burn scheduled this week near Williams in the Kiabab National Forest. Officials say burning operations will take place south of Bill Williams Mountain in the Twin project areas. The burns are meant to protect the Williams watershed and to remove hazardous fuels in the area. The burn area will be aroundFull Story
City Of Flagstaff To Hold Telephone Town Hall Today
The City of Flagstaff will hold the first Flagstaff Telephone Town Hall on road repair and street safety tonday. Nearly ten-thousand registered Flagstaff voters will receive a call inviting them to participate in the meeting with Flagstaff City Manager Kevin Burke and NAIPTA General Manager Jeff Meilbek. Participants will be able to ask questions, commentsFull Story
Flagstaff Firefighters Make A Pair Of Rescues On Mount Elden
Flagstaff firefighters had a busy weekend around Mount Elden near Flagstaff. Multiple firefighters had to rescue a hiker from a steep angle in the area of Mount Elden Sunday. The hiker reported minor injuries to firefighters at the scene. There were two instances where hikers had to be treated near the mountain. Fire officials remindFull Story
NAU Upsets Second-Ranked Eastern Washington
The NAU Lumberjacks pulled of one of their biggest wins in recent memory as they upset second-ranked Eastern Washington Saturday, 28-27, on homecoming. NAU called on backup quarterback Jordan Perry, who hadn’t taken a snap in a game in over two years, to lead the Jacks on their final drive with 47-seconds to play. AfterFull Story
Flagstaff Wins, Coconino Loses, Sets Up City Championship Friday
Both the Flagstaff Eagles and Coconino Panthers football teams will go into this week’s Flagstaff City Championship with identical 2-7 records. The Eagles scored on a Austin Rhoda touchdown run in the first half and that’s all Flagstaff needed as they beat the Kingman Bulldogs, 6-0, at the NAU Skydome Friday night. The Coconino PanthersFull Story
Crews Burn 115 Acres Near Lake Mary
Another prescribed burn is taking place near Flagstaff. Coconino National Forest crews are burning around 115 acres south of Flagstaff and west of Lake Mary near Lake Mary Meadows. Smoke will move to the northeast and it may settle in the overnight hours around Lake Mary Road, Walnut Canyon, I-40 and areas around Flagstaff likeFull Story
Seniors Cautioned To Beware Of Unsolicited Requests For Personal Info
A new scam could be making its way around Northern Arizona. Prescott Valley Police say a resident has reported receiving a business reply mail postcard recently regarding a possible scam involving life insurance benefits for seniors. The postcard reads “New 2014 Benefit Update For Arizona Residents Only.” The letter targets seniors age 50-to-85 and saysFull Story
Gas Prices Are Near A Three-Year Low
Gas prices in Arizona are nearing a three-year low. Triple-A says the average price of unleaded in the state is $3.04 a gallon, which is eight cents lower from last week. Flagstaff remains the state’s high, but the average price of gas is $3.36 a gallon, with a few stations at $3.09 a gallon. TheFull Story
NAU Homecoming Saturday
It’s homecoming week at NAU with plenty of things going on tomorrow in Flagstaff. Alumns are invited to start the day at the Hotel Weatherford for Café au Louie. Cost is ten-dollars a piece for a breakfast buffet and prime viewing for the homecoming parade. Speaking of the parade that starts at 10 a.m. atFull Story
Last Day To Request An Early Ballot Is Friday
Friday is the last day you can request an early ballot for the November 4th general election. Early voting is underway across the state. Voters can vote at seven different satellite centers across Coconino County, or voters can request an early ballot by mail. You have until Friday to request a ballot by mail. Full Story