FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS), in partnership with state and federal partners, is responding to the recent increase in monkeypox illness in the United States. Although no cases have been identified in Coconino County, 102 monkeypox cases have been reported in Arizona as of August 5, 2022, and more than 7,000 […]

Ponderosa FD: Saturday around 7:00 pm Ponderosa Fire was dispatched to the Bellemont overpass for a tractor-trailer on fire. Crews knocked the fire down quickly preventing the spread to other areas. We would like to thank all our mutual aid partners for their help. Camp Navajo Fire and CCSO.  

On 08/03/2022 at approximately 12:45 AM, Flagstaff Police responded to 1000 N Beaver St for reports of a shooting. Two apartments were struck by gunfire, both of which were occupied at the time of the shooting.  Nobody was injured as a result of the gunfire. During the investigation, a suspect was identified as a former […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Coconino County’s jail system is administered and operated through a Jail District (District) by the Coconino County Sheriff, who is delegated by Arizona Revised Statutes as keeper of the jail. The District is currently funded by a half-cent excise tax, which expires in 2027. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors serves as […]

FLAGSTAFF, Az. – On August 4th at about 9:40 AM, a fatal collision occurred between a Motorcycle and a Tractor Trailer.  The collision occurred as both vehicles were exiting the Interstate 40 freeway and making a left turn onto westbound Country Club Drive.  While making the turn the motorcycle was struck by the back of […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Aug. 3, 2022 — Grant applications are being accepted now by the Coconino Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) for forest health and restoration projects that can be funded under the authority of the Secure Rural Schools and Communities Self-Determination Act. The primary location for projects must be on federal lands within Coconino County, which includes […]

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The National Association of Counties (NACo) held its 2022 Annual Conference in Adams County, Colorado at the end of July. The Board of Supervisors advanced policy resolutions, accepted two national awards, moderated and participated in panels with colleagues from around the country, and received NACo presidential appointments to key leadership positions on […]

On Tuesday, July 26, 2022, an AZDPS trooper initiated a traffic stop on the driver of a white Ford F-150 on eastbound I-40 at milepost 203, east of Flagstaff. During the traffic stop, the trooper observed multiple indicators of criminal activity. A subsequent search of the truck led to the discovery of approximately 24 pounds […]

Sunday morning around 0230, Summit FD responded 2 engines, a Water Tender, and Battalion Chief to a reported vehicle fire on I-40. Updated information en route was this was a car hauler with at least two vehicles on fire. Initial arriving engine reported 6 vehicles were fully involved. The driver was able to unhook the […]

The City of Flagstaff has received notification that the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will provide $2.4M in assistance to the City for the Schultz Creek Sediment and Flood Mitigation Detention Basins project through the NRCS’s Emergency Watershed Protection program. The Schultz Creek Sediment and Flood Mitigation Detention Basins project will mitigate post-wildfire flooding from […]

Coconino National Forest Supervisor Laura Jo West is officially retiring Saturday after 33 years of serving in the Forest Service, taking care of public land, and serving people. Her lengthy career began in northeast Utah in 1989 on the Ashley NF and over the years took her to places such as the Prescott NF in […]

In a special session on Tuesday, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the immediate transfer of $5 million from the General Fund’s emergency reserve to the County’s Flood Control District to address the ongoing costs of flood response and mitigation in the Schultz-Pipeline and West Pipeline flood areas. The funds are necessary for […]