Local News in Flagstaff

Human remains found in Colorado River weeks after Grand Canyon flash flood

The National Park Service says human remains were found on the Colorado River near Crystal Rapid Monday, more than two weeks after a deadly flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon.

First Read of Proposed Building, Energy and Fire Code Updates Scheduled for Sept. 15

Arizona's minimum wage to increase by 50 cents in January and even more in Flagstaff

The state minimum wage will increase to $15.65 starting January 1st and up to $19 an hour in Flagstaff.

Boys cross-country team laces up for 2026

Program looks toward growing team by developing up-and-coming middle schoolers The Sedona Red Rock High School boys varsity cross-country team’s 2026 season started on Aug. 29, at the Peaks Invitational in Flagstaff’s Buffalo Park. This year’s roster is freshmen Aarav Bhakta,…

Update - Flagstaff Minimum Wage $18.95 per Hour Starting Jan. 1, 2027

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Years of Colorado River talks failed to produce a deal. How much should the public see?

States that share the Colorado River have been meeting behind closed doors. But as they've failed to forge a deal for the river's future, more are questioning the negotiation process itself.

Was the Dragon Bravo Fire actually to blame for the flash flooding in Grand Canyon?

Last year’s Dragon Bravo Fire increased runoff on the North Rim, but experts say it had only a limited impact on August’s deadly flooding.

Survey shows Utahns support restoring Bears Ears and Grand Staircase national monuments

The survey comes days before a ban on new mining claims within the monuments is set to expire.

2026 Business Retention & Expansion Incentive

Applications for the Business Retention & Expansion Incentives are being accepted now through October 31, 2026.

Grand Canyon National Park officials say South Rim water to be restored in 'weeks, not months'

Grand Canyon National Park officials say they expect to restore water to the South Rim in the coming weeks after flash flooding destroyed parts of the park’s water system last month.

Arizona health officials give nod to flu vaccines despite federal inaction

In lieu of federal action, the Arizona Department of Health Services issued a special order allowing pharmacists to administer the latest influenza vaccinations.