Queen Creek Man Arrested for Manslaughter After Fatal Flagstaff Pedestrian Collision

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Flagstaff Police have released additional details regarding a fatal vehicle-pedestrian collision Flagscanner reported on as the incident was unfolding Friday night. According to the Flagstaff Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 7:49 p.m. on September 4 to the 1300 block of South Plaza Way for a reported collision involving a vehicle […]

UPDATE: 21-Year-Old Flagstaff Man Dies After Drowning at Frances Short Pond; Second Drowning Call of the Day

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A 21-year-old Flagstaff man died after being pulled from Frances Short Pond late Thursday night, marking the second drowning emergency Flagstaff-area first responders handled in less than 16 hours. According to the Flagstaff Police Department, officers and firefighters were dispatched to Frances Short Pond, 755 N. Bonito St., at approximately 11:09 p.m. […]

Coconino County Emergency Management Director Named Professional of the Year

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County Emergency Management Director Tim Carter has been named Emergency Management Professional of the Year by the Arizona Association of Emergency Managers, recognizing his leadership during a year marked by several major emergencies across northern Arizona. The award recognizes Carter’s work in emergency preparedness, countywide emergency notifications and coordination among local, […]

Free Environmental Assessments Available to Northern Arizona Property Owners

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Property owners across northern Arizona still have an opportunity to receive free environmental assessments aimed at helping properties return to productive use and supporting future redevelopment. More than 36 properties in Coconino, Mohave, Navajo and Yavapai counties have already received assessments through the Northern Arizona Property Revitalization Program. The voluntary program provides […]

Construction to Begin Along a Section of Meade Lane

The City of Flagstaff will begin a major utility and roadway improvement project along Meade Lane on Monday, August 31. The Meade Lane Utility Improvements Project will take place between Highway 180/Fort Valley Road and the Rio de Flag bridge. Work will include upgrades to stormwater infrastructure, replacement of aging water and sewer lines, improvements […]

Multi-Agency Response Leads to Arrest of Kidnapping Suspect

OFFICIAL UPDATE FROM CCSO: COCONINO COUNTY, Ariz. — At approximately 12:36 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office responded to a request for assistance from the Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZ DPS) and the Camp Verde Marshal’s Office regarding a pursuit involving a kidnapping suspect traveling northbound on Interstate 17 from […]