Flash flood warnings for Coconino County, including Grand Canyon

Staff report |Republic of Arizona The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Coconino County, including Grand Canyon National Park, which will be held until 1:15am on August 17th. The Doppler Radar showed thunderstorms that caused heavy rain over the Grand Canyon. 1-2 inches of rain herbs have fallen. Flash floods are […]
News Flash • Maricopa County Air Quality Departments Launche

PHOENIX (May 7, 2024) – In celebration of Air Pollution Awareness Week, the Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) is pleased to launch this summer’s ‘Keep Ozone Away, Just One Day!’ campaign, which aims to reduce the harmful effects of ground-level ozone on air quality and public health by encouraging individuals to take action at […]
News Flash • Attacker Gets Three Consecutive Life Sentences

[Corrected Version] (Phoenix, AZ) – Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced three life sentences without the possibility of release for Brandon Michael Lujan (DOB: January 1987), who was convicted of murdering his parents and siblings in their downtown Phoenix home in June. The deadly attack occurred in 2021. Phoenix police were called to a local […]
News Flash • Maricopa County Makes Significant Investments i

PHOENIX, AZ (July 24, 2024) – During a formal meeting earlier today, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved more than $130,000 in funding for the East Valley Dark Sky Discovery Center, trail improvements, early childhood education training and heat protection initiatives. “Over the past few years, the East Valley has experienced significant growth and […]
News Flash • #2 Pontoon Boat Capsizes in Navajo Canyon Resul

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 27, 2024 Contact: Adam Simonsen, Coconino County Sheriff's Office Deputy PIO (928) 607-6590, [email protected] Mary Plumb, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Public Information Officer [email protected] Pontoon boat capsizes in Navajo Valley, killing several PAGE, ARIZONA – At approximately 3:18 p.m. on July 26, 2024, the National Park Service (NPS) Glen Canyon […]
Flash flood warning issued for Maricopa County

Flood warning issued for Maricopa County Local Sports Things to do Politics Travel advertise Obituary Electronic Newspaper law Staff Report Arizona Republic The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Maricopa County effective July 23 at 7:23 PM. The warning ends July 23 at 10:15 PM. For the latest warnings and alerts, Weather […]
News Flash • The Grand 75th Annual Coconino County Fair is F

The Coconino County Fair's 75th anniversary will take place over Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 30 through Sept. 2. The fair is the largest event in northern Arizona and showcases the region's traditions of agriculture, education and local talent. The fair supports exhibits in agriculture and horticulture, art, home economics, hobbies and collectibles, floriculture, schools, youth […]
News Flash • Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for Tuesda

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has issued a High Ozone Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County. Tuesday, July 23rd and Wednesday, July 24thThis HPA is because ozone concentrations are expected to accumulate to levels that exceed federal ozone health standards. Ground-level ozone forms when emissions from vehicles, gasoline and diesel equipment, industrial and […]
News Flash • Maricopa County Launches Heat Relief Toolkit

Maricopa County is providing the community with all-new resources to help prevent heatstroke deaths this summer. Today, the County unveiled its most comprehensive heatstroke prevention toolkit ever, a collection of visual materials that provide accurate, up-to-date information to residents who may be at risk in extreme heat. In 2023, Maricopa County saw a record 645 […]
News Flash • 2024 Coconino County Teacher of the Year Winner

Under the bright lights of recognition and applause, the 2024 Coconino County Teacher of the Year Awards Ceremony was a huge success, honoring educators whose dedication and innovation have lit the way to educational excellence. Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Cheryl Mungo Padgett will proudly announce the 2024 recipients. Teacher of the Year: Jeremiah Smith, […]