KNAU Local News Now highlights the day’s headlines and top stories from northern and central Arizona. Tune in every weekday morning on knau.org or wherever you get your podcasts.
On today's newscast: Arizona and other states brace for Colorado River rules, downtown Flagstaff parking costs to double, water levels at nation's two largest reservoirs hit record low, and more.
On today's newscast: Severe fire season raises questions about federal preparedness, Yavapai County confirms first measles case, team assessing environmental impacts of Pocket Fire, and more.
On today's newscast: Prescott Valley man sentenced for selling guns to be used in a mass shooting, Lake Powell approaches critical level, crews winding down operations on the Pocket Fire, and more.
On today's newscast: Trump cuts size of two national monuments, measles virus detected in Sedona wastewater samples, protections for Grand Canyon native fish in limbo, and more.
On today's newscast: SR 89A reopens between Sedona and Flagstaff, Trump expected to shrink national monuments, state regulators deny gold mining permit for Bradshaw Mountain sites, and more.
On today's newscast: Feds investigate illnesses afflicting Grand Canyon boaters, lawsuit challenging transgender student-athlete ban dropped, DOJ threatens prosecutions if noncitizens found on voter rolls, and more.
On today's newscast: Grand Canyon river guide sets record for California to Hawaii row, Pocket Fire containment approaches 50%, powerful El Niño could bring much-needed moisture this winter, and more.
On today's newscast: Crews make progress on Pocket Fire, Arizona firefighter killed in Colorado remembered for bravery, Lake Powell water levels fall to lowest point this year, and more.
On today's newscast: Pocket Fire containment up to 20%, NIFC ups national preparedness level with elevated wildfire potential, Arizona to vote on transgender students' bathroom use, and more.
On today's newscast: Kaibab firefighter killed in blaze, anniversary of deadly Yarnell Hill Fire, wildfire causing bad air quality for Flastaff-area, guilty verdict for polygamous sect leader, and more.
On today's newscast: The latest updates on the Pocket Fire burning north of Sedona toward Flagstaff.
On today's newscast: Fire crews on Pocket Fire brace for winds, U.S. House committee advances mine cleanup legislation, Scott Thybony's Canyon Commentary, and more.
On today's newscast: Pocket Fire grows, APS could shut off power Saturday due to wildfire risk, dark sky lighting installed along I-40 and 17, and more.
On today's newscast: Pocket Fire evacuations lifted, Native American boarding school project nearly finished, Nancy Guthrie reported dead in months-old ransom note, and more.
On today's newscast: Pocket Fire threatens Oak Creek Canyon properties, three hikers die of heat-related causes in Grand Canyon, Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes 88 bills in a single day, and more.
On today's newscast: Scientists detect forever chemicals in Grand Canyon springs, two lightning-caused wildfires in northwestern Arizona, Flagstaff company plans robotic space rescue mission to save telescope, and more.
On today's newscast: Crews work to contain two wildfires in northwestern Arizona, governor signs off on $18 billion state budget, exhibit reveals history of northern Arizona's Black lumberjacks, and more.
On today's newscast: Ex-Prescott officer guilty in shooting of unarmed man, Navajo Nation controller first to testify on ZenniHome, man dies in rappelling fall near Sedona, and more.
On today's newscast: State lawmakers advanced $18 billion bipartisan budget proposal, Mohave County measles outbreak declared over, Navajo officials approve emergency drought declaration, and more.
On today's newscast: Containment hits 25% on Papa Fire near Flagstaff, lawmakers want to ban transportation of Mexican gray wolf pups, meteorologist Lee Born with the weekly forecast, and more.
On today's newscast: Papa Fire grows to 133 acres, Prescott council considers eminent domain to acquire property near airport, unease in Grand Canyon rafting community as water levels dwindle, and more.
On today's newscast: 18-year-old dies on Grand Canyon trail, officials target 'mid- to late summer' for Colorado River plan, USFS proposes thinning dead trees from North Rim fires, and more.
On today's newscast: Lovers of the North Rim get first look after Dragon Bravo Fire, report says Colorado River leaders must act now, demand for minerals for manufacturing driving Arizona mining boom, and more.
On today's newscast: June fire outlook shows high wildfire risk, plans to update North Rim water systems move forward, meteorologist Lee Born with the weekend weather forecast, and more.
On today's newscast: Mohave County resident dies from hantavirus, Flagstaff mom charged with infant's murder pleads not guilty, Katie Hobbs completes visits to Arizona's 22 tribal nations, and more.
On today's newscast: Researchers question Colorado River use data, authorities investigating Cathedral Rock vandalism, Grand Canyon adds conservation K-9 to reduce human-wildlife conflicts, and more.
On today's newscast: No new measles cases in Mohave County outbreak, two Colt Grill employees plead guilty following ICE raid, Grand Canyon water system to get a major upgrade, and more.
On today's newscast: Researchers urge lawmakers to implement building codes to reduce wildfire threat, Hobbs says Colorado River negotiators should look to Hoover Dam, ex-North Country HealthCare executives want fraud allegations dismissed, and more.
On today's newscast: North Rim preps for floods after Dragon Bravo Fire, Prescott implements fee for DUI crashes, dozens of illegal campfires on the Coconino National Forest over holiday weekend, and more.
On today's newscast: Flagstaff council renames Columbus Avenue, falling water levels at Lake Mead could up electricity costs, tribe finalizes Interior Department deal to streamline energy future, and more.
On today's newscast: New Colorado River plan could force talks every 2 years, Flagstaff voters approve regional plan, police searching for a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting Cottonwood teen, and more.
On today's newscast: Colorado River users call for $2 billion in federal drought funding, Flagstaff mother arrested in death of infant, fire at historic Prescott Valley home accidental.
On today's newscast: Uranium mine owner wants regulators to OK higher arsenic levels, fire restrictions announced ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Flagstaff police investigate infant found dead in hotel room, and more.
On today's newscast: Grand Canyon North Rim reopens after Dragon Bravo Fire, special prosecutor to refile charges against Navajo president, AG asks judge to remove Navajo County recorder, and more.
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On today's newscast: the body of a missing man is recovered 250' below the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, a red flag fire warning is issued due to critical conditions, a Navajo/Hopi/Pima former miner advocates for removing barriers to federal funding of black lung treatment, an elusive jaguar is caught on trail-cam video in the Sky Islands south of Tucson and more.
On today's newscast: The Trump administration examines hunting restrictions, Navajo committee okays pipeline, crews contain fire near Jacob Lake, and more.
On today's newscast: Uranium ore truck crashes on Navajo Nation, Flagstaff council considers zoning changes to limit data center development, Ashfork-area truck and rail heists point to organized crime, and more.
On today's newscast: Sedona sues over Cultural Park ballot proposition, dry and hot conditions set region up for early fire season, Flagstaff can still meet water demand despite dry winter, and more.
On today's newscast: Second measles case of the year confirmed in Coconino County, Arizona Supreme Court denies hand count immunity for Mohave County supervisor, Gov. Hobbs to sign repeal of César Chávez holiday, and more.
On today's newscast: Thousands take part in No Kings protests in Flagstaff, Arizona fire officials brace for active wildfire season, grand jury indicts one in Flagstaff hazing death, and more.
On today's newscast: ICE reportedly considering office space to station agents in Flagstaff, Navajo Council unanimously opposes SAVE America Act, Scott Thybony's Canyon Commentary, and more.
On today's newscast: APS says rate hike is needed after higher costs, the North Rim reopens in May, the Indian Health Service builds new facilities, Badger Mountain sale is called off, and more.
On today's newscast: Sedona officials disappointed short-term rental legislation skips housing affordability, arrest made in 1987 Flagstaff cold case murder, Utah woman arrested in connection with deadly 2024 Yavapai County crash, and more.
On today's newscast: NASA chief wants Pluto reinstated as planet, record-breaking heat continues in northern Arizona, state preps for court battle as Colorado River water cuts enter third year, and more.
On today's newscast: Coconino County confirms first measles case of the year, Grand Canyon National Park visitation dropped in 2025, Navajo Nation primary moved to match state's revised schedule, and more.
On today's newscast: Colorado River negotiations continue, lawmakers want teachers to train with firearms, Attorney General challenges raising utility rates, and more.
On today's newscast: Numerous northern Arizona cities smash record-high temperatures, Sedona makes list of most welcoming cities, U.S. House OKs bill to make Chiricahua National Monument a national park, and more.
On today's newscast: Record high temperatures across northern Arizona, state lawmakers split on affordability, former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo on the value of poetry as a social force, and more.
On today's newscast: A bill could speed up reconstruction of Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim following last year's Dragon Bravo Fire, San Carlos Apache women have made a last-ditch appeal to the Supreme Court to stop a federal land swap of Oak Flat, a tribal sacred site in central Arizona, and, the bison population on Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim has likely grown by up to 30 percent.
On today's newscast: Prescott can't stop sale of Badger Mountain parcel, judges clear way for Oak Flat transfer to mining company, Arizona law to require penny-rounding at checkout, and more.
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