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On today's newscast: Suspected drunk driver kills one at Navajo Nation parade, North Country HealthCare files for bankruptcy, Diné author Brendan Basham on the enduring inspiration of home, and more.

On today's newscast: Mike Lee targets national parks, Flagstaff climber recovering, Nygren eyes data centers, pot could be back on the ballot, and more.

On today's newscast: lawsuits over forest restoration cuts, teacher of the year nominations, funds for prison oversight, firefighter saves lives, and more.

On today's newscast: the Pentagon's Kelly investigation, the ethics complaint against Nygren, a citizenship question on the U.S. Census, cloud seeding, and more.

On today's newscast: Flagstaff ends its Flock camera program, a Prescott man gets 10 years in prison, a bill could end top speed limits on rural Arizona highways, and more.

On today's newscast: a North Rim reconstruction bill moves forward, GCU restores its non-profit status, a complaint was filed against Nygren's former chief of staff, and more.

On today's newscast: a data center petition in Page is rejected, a bill would make Chiricahua a national park, a state senator proposes schools teach intelligent design, and more.

On today's newscast: Flagstaff rent stabilized in 2025 but still high, group sues to remove Trump photo from national parks pass, Mohave County is one of Arizona's fastest-growing counties, and more.

On today's newscast: Flagstaff Shelter Services opens second hotel-to housing project, Navajo President formally recognizes controller after dispute, lawmakers concerned about state trust land, and more.

On today's newscast: Michelin Guide to expand to Arizona, attorney general calls out energy company for “threats” to Chino Valley homeowners, Tucson man indicted in theft of Gila River Indian Community artifacts, and more.

On today's newscast: National parks' fee-free calendar drops MLK Day and adds Trump's birthday, Prescott Valley mayor says his family was doxed, three indicted in 2020 killing of Navajo man, and more.

On today's newscast: Northern Arizona logs record fall rainfall, Arizona health officials continue to recommend hep B shot for all newborns, ex-Williams police officer charged with assault, and more.

On today's newscast: NAU tuition to decrease slightly next year, regulators cut energy efficiency incentives. Navajo County detectives execute search warrants in death of SoCal farming mogul's ex-wife, and more.

On today's newscast: Grand Canyon hotel paused after pipeline break, Grijalva introduces bill to repeal Oak Flat land swap, federal officials give OK to Arizona's plan to expand high-speed internet access, researchers confirm fifth jaguar in southern Arizona, and more.

On today's newscast: Gallego has concerns over forest staffing, construction paused on a wildlife overpass, Hobbs pushes school voucher reform, a mysterious explosion near Camp Verde, and more.

On today's newscast: Need for veteran housing support in northern Arizona hits high, Senator Kelly says he won't back down despite Pentagon investigation, Fort Mohave 8-year-old arrested for bringing gun to school, and more.

On today's newscast: More Arizona children died from vaccine-preventable diseases in 2024, FBI assists in 300 Arizona cases in focus on Indigenous violence, man arrested in Lake Havasu City church arson, and more.

On today's newscast: Free meals at Grand Canyon build community after shutdown, Flagstaff Shelter Services opens new transitional housing, Sen. Kelly under investigation for urging troops to defy “illegal orders,” and more.

On today's newscast: Grand Canyon employees move to unionize, Navajo speaker sponsors legislation to oust President Nygren, Arizona senators urge more funding for fire recovery on federal lands, and more.

On today's newscast: Measles cases in Arizona-Utah border community tops 200, Navajo council tables confirmation of attorney general pick, Arizona water agency approves desalination proposal, and more.

On today's newscast: Sedona changes warning shot policy, search underway for Cordes Lakes driver swept away in floodwaters, it's officially a crime to feed wild animals in Yavapai County, and more.

On today's newscast: Page residents want a vote on planned data center, Trump administration considers permitting hydropower projects without tribal consent, a forecast from Meteorologist Lee Born on the upcoming storm, and more.

On today's newscast: Hopi Tribe elects new chairman, Rep. Eli Crane to vote for release of Epstein files, advocate says Turquoise Alert system needs changes, and more.

On today's newscast: Map shows Flagstaff short-term rentals, Grand Canyon North Rim closes for season, DPS investigation finds failures in Round Valley Police Department, and more. Plus, KNAU meteorologist Lee Born's forecast for this weekend's storm.

On today's newscast: Colorado River Indian Tribes gives personhood to river, county reports measles exposure at Flagstaff mall, record Colorado City measles outbreak passes 180 cases, northern lights make rare appearance over northern Arizona, and more.

On today's newscast: State leaders call for action on Colorado River negotiations, Sky Harbor Airport impacted again as government shutdown continues, Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva to be sworn in after delay, and more.

On today's newscast: Lowell Observatory cuts research funding, Arizona's senators hold firm on shutdown, a pumping station to bring water to Navajo communities, and more.

On today's newscast: Prescott City Council approves controversial Whiskey Row hotel, Flagstaff Medical Center limits surgeries after sterilizer break, Payson voters reject bond for new community pool, and more.

On today's newscast: Trump's order to resume nuclear testing is ‘a slap in the face' for radiation victims, the Capitol Christmas Tree will stop in Flagstaff, it's Election Day, couple survives plane crash near Sedona, and more.

On today's newscast: Local food banks report record need with government shutdown, Payson fire chief is now the police chief too, APS to build natural-gas power plant west of Gila Bend, and more.

On today's newscast: NAU cancels partnership with Chinese university over national security concerns, former Grand Canyon employees call for parks to close until government reopens and Mohave County measles outbreak grows. Plus, Scott Thybony's Canyon Commentary from Scott Thybony.

On today's newscast: Northern Arizona Healthcare is again considering the location of a new hospital, Yavapai County judge resigns after public urination citation, Hobbs deploys $1.8 million to backfill SNAP cuts, and more.

On today's newscast: Arizona joins lawsuit over SNAP benefits pause, Grand Canyon Conservancy pays to ensure projects continue despite shutdown, deadline to mail ballots has passed, and more.

On today's newscast: Today is the last day to mail back ballots for this year's election, more birds using Colorado River Delta than previously estimated, SRP proposes converting Apache County coal plant into natural gas facility, Prescott to test regional emergency alert, and more.

On today's newscast: Flagstaff council to discuss controversial AI camera program, Hobbs says Arizona lacks resources to replace food stamp cuts, Coconino Sheriff's Office is investigating human remains found north of Sedona, and more.

On today's newscast: Navajo AG rules blood quantum rule violates law, Mohave County measles outbreak reaches 80 cases, men struck by lightning on Humphreys Peak are recovering from their injuries, and more.

On today's newscast: Two struck by lightning on Humphreys Peak, Sedona council appoints interim mayor, six endangered Mexican gray wolves died in the last quarter, most Arizona students are failing standardized tests, and more.

On today's newscast: Navajo President Buu Nygren delivers State of the Nation in writing, parking costs will double in Downtown Flagstaff next year, lawsuit seeks to force swearing in of U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva of Arizona, and more.

On today's newscast: Forecasters warn of warm and dry winter for northern Arizona, Trump administration plans to cut thousands of jobs from the U.S. Department of the Interior, black bear that visited a Page school safely returned to the wild, and more.

On today's newscast: Former Flagstaff broadcaster gets prison for child sex crimes, numerous Navajo Nation chapters have been hard hit by recent flooding, Arizona executes second inmate this year, and more.

On today's newscast: Sedona releases investigation into harassment complaints between the police chief and former mayor, Mohave County supervisors are backing an attempt to undo a rule they say limits local access to public lands, Coconino County steps in to ensure families don't lose access to food assistance during the government shutdown, and more.

On today's newscast: Parking in Downtown Flagstaff is about to get more expensive, Arizona AG threatens House Speaker Mike Johnson for not swearing in Adelita Grijalva, federal officials reject Navajo Transitional Energy Company's bid for coal on public lands, and more.

On today's newscast: Israeli government-backed PR campaign lists two Prescott churches as potential targets, a Flagstaff man charged with manslaughter is an international fugitive after he fled to Germany, judge rejects efforts to void a voter-approved immigration measure, and more.

On today's newscast: Navajo Council deems President Nygren's firing of controller unlawful, Round Valley police chief resigns, Sedona council to fill seat after shakeup, and more.

On today's newscast: Flash flooding risk through Saturday, bill to speed up North Rim reconstruction, Cindy McCain has mild stroke, federal shutdown drags on, and more.

On today's newscast: Increased flash flooding risk through Saturday, two hospitalized amid Mohave County measles outbreak, more bears are being spotted in northern Arizona, state Medicaid program now covers traditional healing services, and more.

On today's newscast: The U.S. Supreme Court will not reconsider Apache Stronghold's effort to save Oak Flat from a copper mining project, thousands of acres closed by the Dragon Bravo Fire are back open, Navajo County investigating jail death, and an extended forecast from meteorologist Lee Born.

On today's newscast: Chino Valley restricts large-scale renewable energy projects, Arizona's GOP representatives urge senators to vote to reopen the federal government, U.S. Supreme Court turns down Oak Flat copper mine case again, and more.

On today's newscast: Firefighter killed in third crash in three weeks for Timber Mesa Fire and Medical District, social services gear up as Grand Canyon staff face shutdown uncertainty, a new state law bans overnight encampments on college campuses, and more.

On today's newscast: Arizona now has AI-powered cameras for fire detection – but where does that leave human lookouts? Plus, groups call on GOP leaders to punish Kingman lawmaker for threat, judge blocks surgery mandate for transgender birth certificate changes, and more.

On today's newscast: shutdown impacts Grand Canyon, Yavapai County manager resigns, Planned Parenthood no longer provides services through Az Medicaid, and more.