A fast-growing wildfire west of Flagstaff has prompted fire officials to tell residents of several communities to prepare to evacuate immediately. The Bravo Fire has charred 200 acres of Ponderosa Pine and grass since popping up about 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, in the Coconino National Forest. The communities of Bellemont North, Bellemont South, Village […]
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Remains found near Flagstaff identified as Mark Austin Dunne, missing since 2017
In the fall of 2019, a hiker discovered human skeletal remains at the base of Mount Elden, a heavily wooded area northeast of Flagstaff in Coconino County. Initial efforts by investigators to identify the remains were unsuccessful. Five years later, officials from the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office were finally able to identify the remains as […]
Flagstaff father convicted of first-degree murder after 6-year-old son starved in closet
Anthony Martinez was convicted Thursday of the 2020 murder of his son after authorities say he deprived his two children of water and food and kept them locked in a closet. Coconino County jurors found the death of 6-year-old Deshaun Martinez was caused by his father locking the boy in a bedroom closet in their […]
Flagstaff father convicted of first-degree murder after 6-year-old son starved in closet
Anthony Martinez was convicted Thursday of the 2020 murder of his son after authorities say he deprived his two children of water and food and kept them locked in a closet. Coconino County jurors found the death of 6-year-old Deshaun Martinez was caused by his father locking the boy in a bedroom closet in their […]
Flagstaff City Council approves $3.3M for 139 affordable rental units downtown
FLAGSTAFF — In the latest attempt to address northern Arizona’s affordable housing crisis, Flagstaff City Council approved $3.3 million to assist in building 139 affordable rental units in downtown Flagstaff. The funding will be utilized by the Foundation for Senior Living for two new apartment buildings. The San Francisco Square Apartments will serve seniors earning […]
How much snow did Flagstaff and northern Arizona get from storm? See the totals
While metro Phoenix was enjoying a drizzly day on Friday, northern Arizona was facing one of the final storms of winter. The storm system, which moved into Arizona on Friday, brought 4-12 inches to the high country. Several major northern Arizona roads, including State Routes 87 and 89A, were closed due to crashes and snow […]
Flagstaff is under a snow squall warning. What is a snow squall and why is it dangerous?
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff issued a snow squall warning for Coconino County Wednesday as a winter storm moves through. Near zero visibility whiteout conditions with gusty winds up to 35 mph and intense bursts of heavy snow is expected to affect Flagstaff, Kachina Village, Mountainaire, and Pine Del. But what is a snow […]
Sister Wives’ Kody and Robyn Brown’s House Reportedly Visited by Flagstaff CARE Unit After Son Garrison’s Death
Sister Wives stars Kody and Robyn Brown‘s home was reportedly visited by a Flagstaff, Arizona, CARE team on the night of Thursday, March 7, two days after his son Robert Garrison Brown was found dead at his home from an apparent suicide. Without a Crystal Ball’s Katie Paulson reported that a neighbor of the couple […]
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Remaining Flagstaff Road murder defendant sentenced to 26 years in prison
Jan. 10—The last remaining defendant charged in the death of Alexis Baca on Flagstaff Road in 2022 has been sentenced to 26 years in prison. Cody Lee Hobirk, 45, pleaded guilty to felony murder on Aug. 10 as part of a plea deal. His charges of first-degree murder after deliberation, aggravated robbery, tampering with evidence, […]