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An Associated Press analysis of federal data shows that about 2,300 people in the United States died in the summer of 2023 with their death certificates mentioning the effects of excessive heat.
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The National Weather Service warns this year's monsoon season will likely be dry and hot again with multiple northern Arizona cities already projected to see below-normal precipitation.
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Some experts say the System Conservation Pilot Program — or SCPP — is costly and may not be the most effective way to save Colorado River water.
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Scott Thybony recently found himself caught up in the crowds at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon and overheard a visitor say, “It’s a circus!” He recalls how some people over the years have done their best to turn the canyon into a spectacle.
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Arizona forestry officials will put fire restrictions in place beginning Thursday morning on state trust lands in Gila, Maricopa and Pinal counties.
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Fire crews will continue multiple prescribed burns on the Coconino and Kaibab national forests today. Prescribed burns are common during the spring due to favorable conditions like moist soil, dry material and cooler temperatures.
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The Navajo Police Department says 18-year-old Galeeyia M. Holiday was last in Pinon, Arizona on Saturday. They believe she may be traveling to Phoenix.
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The inaugural ARTx festival is taking place in Flagstaff. It features 10 days of free events from opera performances to interactive installations and puppet shows with funding from the City of Flagstaff and the Arizona Office of Tourism.
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The Southwest is well known for its deserts, but coniferous forests exist, especially in rare regions known as “sky islands.” These are isolated mountain ecosystems that reach 6,000 feet in elevation or more, surrounded by a sea of desert.
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Flagstaff fire managers began a 123-acre prescribed burn on Observatory Mesa Tuesday, which created a visible smoke plume throughout much of the city.
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Should you be friends with your ex? It's a toughie. NPR's Life Kit has advice for transforming a once romantic relationship into one that is purely platonic.
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Burke County, N.C., is one of thousands of communities in America battling a devastating overdose crisis. New programs and new funding appear to be making a difference saving lives.
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NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Sean Gibson, the great-grandson of baseball legend Josh Gibson, about how statistics from the Negro Leagues have been integrated with Major League Baseball.
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Sunny, warm and breezy afternoons are forecast this weekend. Next week hotter weather builds along with rain shower chances late in the week.
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