Bree Burkitt

The Bear Jaw Wildland Crew that served communities around Flagstaff for years has been disbanded. The change raises questions about wildfire readiness as fire season approaches. knau.org/knau-and-arizo…

Thousands gathered along Route 66 in front of Flagstaff City Hall as part of the nationwide No Kings protests on Sat, March 28. Many protesters say they're anxious and angry about the Trump administration's immigration crackdown and the war with Iran.

An autopsy report confirmed that 18-year-old NAU student Colin Daniel Martinez died of alcohol poisoning at a fraternity event. Officials say his blood alcohol content was more than five times the legal limit. knau.org/2026-03-10/aut…

A DPS helicopter assisting with an active shooter situation in Flagstaff crashed overnight, killing both the pilot and trooper onboard. knau.org/knau-and-arizo…

Flagstaff police say three NAU students have been arrested on hazing-related charges after the death of a prospective fraternity member. The Coconino County Medical Examiner's Office will determine an official cause of death. bit.ly/4qW1DiD

Authorities are investigating the death of 8-year-old Maleeka “Mollie” Boone, who was reported missing from the Coalmine community on the Navajo Nation. Family members described her as “always full of sunshine” on a GoFundMe page. knau.org/knau-and-arizo…

One person was killed and several others injured after a suspected drunk driver hit spectators at a Christmas parade in Kayenta on the Navajo Nation. buff.ly/qzI82ZW

Grand Canyon workers are still dealing with the fallout from the federal shutdown — from missed paychecks to strained family finances. Community dinners are helping them regroup despite lingering concerns. knau.org/knau-and-arizo…

Lowell plans to slash its research funding and reduce the number of science staff to just two paid positions next year. knau.org/knau-and-arizo…

Officer Jacob Buckwald resigned from the Flagstaff Police Department after two crashes while on-duty in just over a year, including one Saturday that resulted in the death of another driver. knau.org/knau-and-arizo…

Today is the first day of the fall semester.

Update from NAU:

NAU officials issued an alert shortly before 9:30 a.m. saying police were in the process of evacuating Cline Library on North Campus and searching the building. buff.ly/BDETmW0

The Grand Canyon Lodge has burned down due to the Dragon Bravo Fire in the Park. Other structures have been impacted as well. On today’s show I talk about the multiple managed fires that blew out yesterday due to weather events that rolled over the fire areas. Thanks to the subscriber who shared these images on condition of anonymity.

Grand Canyon National Park officials say the historic lodge on the North Rim has been destroyed by the fast-moving Dragon Fire. knau.org/knau-and-arizo…

All @YavapaiCollege campuses in Prescott are on lockdown due to what school officials describe as a "police matter specific to the college." They did not provide any additional information. knau.org/knau-and-arizo…

A grand jury indicted former Prescott police officer Brian Sutton on one count of manslaughter in the 2024 shooting of Daniel Leslie, who was unarmed. knau.org/knau-and-arizo…

The editor of a Show Low online news outlet is charged with two felonies after authorities say she made several fake social media posts about the case of missing Jarrett Brooks. knau.org/knau-and-arizo…

@JMangalonzo Congrats, John! Glad to see you back in the West!

So, here’s professional news: I am the executive editor of the storied Casper Star-Tribune. I am excited to lead a group of talented journalists. 3/3

My passion remains rooted in journalism. I have dedicated much of my life to the profession – thousands of stories and columns -- and have experienced coverage of anywhere from battlefields to parades, from the old country to at least 10 states in the continental U.S. 1/3

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced plans for a temple in Flagstaff. No details yet on the location or when it will open. knau.org/knau-and-arizo…