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Coconino National ForestArizona fire officials on Monday briefed Gov. Katie Hobbs on what could shape up to be a very active wildfire season ahead throughout the state. -
Coconino County Detention FacilityThe Flagstaff Police Department says KAFF news director Dave Zorn was arrested in a multiagency operation led by the North Star Task Force. -
www.visitarizona.comShort-term rentals have helped create a lack of affordable housing in northern Arizona, including Williams, where city officials say the issue is impacting their Section 8 housing program. -
J. Baird/NPSWriting assignments have their share of misadventures. In his latest Canyon Commentary, author Scott Thybony recalls how the haunting music recorded in a deep, stone chamber made the difficulties worth the effort.
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"Wearable robots” might sound like science fiction, but a research lab at Northern Arizona University is perfecting an ankle exoskeleton to help people who have trouble walking. -
The Dilophosaurus is probably the best-known dinosaur whose fossil remains have been found in Arizona. That’s because the movie "Jurassic Park” made it famous — or at least a version of it. -
More than 80 protesters gathered outside Flagstaff’s downtown library Monday, calling on Congressman Eli Crane to hold local public meetings. -
Arizona lawmakers want to outlaw the spraying of chemicals into the atmosphere to reduce heat. The practice known as geoengineering has been the subject of unproven conspiracy theories. -
Legislation giving Arizona's electric utilities protections from lawsuits for wildfires sparked by their equipment has been pared down as lawmakers debate the measure. -
The historically dry northern Arizona winter has made forest officials nervous for the fire season. Conditions improved after March storms brought significant snow and rain to the region.
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Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced plans for her visit after U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited a U.S. air base in Greenland last week and accused Denmark of underinvesting in the territory. -
Brazil's foreign ministry revealed that the administration of Jair Bolsonaro, the right-wing predecessor of current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, had conducted espionage against Paraguay. -
Republicans won special elections in two Florida Congressional districts. The margins of victory in the heavily-Republican districts were significantly narrower than in November. -
Domestic violence shelters have long kept their locations secret to protect victims. But some say being more open is actually safer, and easier on victims.
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Staff that administer programs to help the elderly, disabled people and poor families with basic needs lost their jobs amid the Trump administration's layoffs.
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An extended period of cold, wintry weather in the works. Rain and snow showers will become widespread midday Wednesday into the Thursday morning, 2-5” of snow is forecast above 6000’, lighter amounts to 4500’. The storm stalls over AZ with snow and rain showers daily into Friday, shifting into far eastern AZ Saturday. Over the several days a quarter to half inch of rain for lower elevations, up to an inch of water for the higher terrain, welcome moisture on the way.
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