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Ty O'Neil/APSnowpack was nearly nonexistent in parts of Arizona and across the U.S. this winter, and vegetation remains tinder dry — all ingredients for elevated wildfire risks. -
Matt York/AP PhotoA Hispanic immigrant rights group is leading the fight in asking a judge to block Proposition 314 from taking effect. -
www.visitarizona.comAs Williams landlords continue to convert their properties to short-term rentals, officials in that city want to transfer its rental assistance vouchers to Flagstaff. -
Kristen M. Caldon/NPSThe Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival is underway and among the films playing is About Damn Time, the story of how women broke into the male-dominated world of Grand Canyon river guiding.
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Writing 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. -
"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.
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Employers added 228,000 jobs in March, showcasing a solid labor market. But uncertainty over tariffs and tepid consumer spending may weigh on job growth in the months to come. -
We celebrate the NBC mockumentary by listening back to archival interviews with Carell, Gervais, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, Rainn Wilson, Mindy Kaling and executive producer Greg Daniels.
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Analysts say the escalating trade tensions between the U.S and China will make a near-term deal to end the trade war "highly unlikely". -
President Trump's new tariffs are expected to take effect tomorrow. Small retailers are bracing for the impact. And, Trump denies reports of Laura Loomer's influence in yesterday's NSC firings. -
A new study suggests genetic changes allow horses to produce more energy, while minimizing the toll the energy takes on cells.
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Another round of region wide rain and snow showers this Friday afternoon, snow levels near 6000’ in elevation, snowfall accumulations will generally be an inch or less. Saturday showers continue across far eastern AZ, with a mostly sunny and cool day elsewhere. Spring warmth then builds Sunday into next week.
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