Coconino County Creates Task Force for Unidentified Remains
Coconino County Launches Task Force for Unidentified Remains Coconino County has formed a new task force focused on addressing cold cases involving unidentified remains within its borders. The goal is to reconnect these individuals with their families. This task force brings together a variety of specialists from different sectors, including the examination room, the Department […]
Coconino County Attorney’s Office Creates Conviction Integrity Unit
Coconino County’s New Conviction Integrity Unit The Coconino County Attorney’s Office has launched a Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) to address claims that arise after a conviction. This unit will evaluate allegations of actual innocence and provide recommendations to the county attorney based on the validity of these claims. “In Arizona, prosecutors have a unique obligation […]
Coconino County resident passes away from plague infection, marking the first death since 2007
Plague Death Reported in Arizona FLAGSTAFF, Arizona – Health officials in northern Arizona have confirmed the death of a Coconino County resident due to pneumonia, which marks the first plague-related death in the county since 2007. The bacteria responsible for plague, Yersinia pestis, can infect animals through bites from fleas that carry the bacteria, according […]
Two significant wildfires affect the Grand Canyon and northern Coconino County.
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Coconino County resident passes away due to pneumonic plague
Plague-Related Death Reported in Coconino County On July 11, officials from the Coconino County Health Department confirmed the death of a resident due to pneumonia plague, which is a serious lung infection resulting from the Yersinia Pestis bacteria. This unfortunate incident is not linked to a recent case involving a prairie dog in the Townsendwinona […]
Tim Carter Appointed as the New Director of Coconino County Emergency Management
Coconino County Appoints New Emergency Management Director Coconino County has announced that Tim Carter has been appointed as the new director of emergency management, effective retroactively from August 1. Carter has a long history with the county, having worked there for 13 years in various capacities, particularly in emergency management as an expert and assistant […]
Coconino County Increases Fire Restrictions, Red Flag Warning Issued for Kaibab Plateau
Coconino County is collaborating with the North Kaibab and Tusayan Ranger districts to implement stage 2 fire restrictions across all undeveloped areas of the Coconino National Forest starting at 6 a.m. on Friday, August 8th. The county’s Emergency Management agency, along with the National Weather Service, is alerting residents of the Kaibab Plateau about potential […]
Coconino Humane Association Pet Adoption Day
Adoption Event at Center Court Fireplace Join the Coconino Humane Society for a puppy adoption event at the Center Court Fireplace. The event is happening from 10 AM to 2 PM. It’s a great opportunity to find a new furry friend!
Camp Colley in Coconino County has been a lasting summer camp in Phoenix for many years. Here’s the story.
Camp Collie Returns to Outdoor Activities for Kids The Camp Collie summer program in Phoenix is back outdoors this year after taking a break, much to the delight of many. It’s great to see initiatives like this gaining ground, especially as kids seek relief from the hot summer months. For over two decades, the Phoenix […]
The Phoenix camp in Coconino County has lasted for many years. Here’s how it has done so.
Camp Collie Reopens with New Focus on Inclusion The children’s Camp Collie in Phoenix is back for another summer after facing multiple closures. This time, it’s addressing the needs of children with disabilities more specifically. Run by the Heart Center, a nonprofit that emphasizes inclusive education, the camp offers programs for kids aged 7 to […]