Short-term rentals have helped create a lack of affordable housing in northern Arizona, including Williams, where city officials say the issue is impacting their Section 8 housing program.

Writing assignments have their share of misadventures. In his latest Canyon Commentary, author Scott Thybony recalls how the haunting music recorded in a deep, stone chamber made the difficulties worth the effort.

"Wearable robots” might sound like science fiction, but a research lab at Northern Arizona University is perfecting an ankle exoskeleton to help people who have trouble walking.

The Dilophosaurus is probably the best-known dinosaur whose fossil remains have been found in Arizona. That’s because the movie "Jurassic Park” made it famous — or at least a version of it.

More than 80 protesters gathered outside Flagstaff’s downtown library Monday, calling on Congressman Eli Crane to hold local public meetings.

Arizona lawmakers want to outlaw the spraying of chemicals into the atmosphere to reduce heat. The practice known as geoengineering has been the subject of unproven conspiracy theories.

On today's newscast: Snow somewhat lessens northern Arizona wildfire risk, remains found in debris of the recent I-40 crash could be missing tourists, the former head of the Prescott Downtown Partnership sentenced to prison for fraud, the Arizona Senate stripped provisions that would protect public utilities from lawsuits, and more.

Legislation giving Arizona's electric utilities protections from lawsuits for wildfires sparked by their equipment has been pared down as lawmakers debate the measure.

On today's newscast: Northern Arizona is still in a drought despite recent snow and rain, three killed in a wrong-way crash in Williamson Valley, a bill in the Arizona legislature would allow religious chaplains to counsel students on public school campuses, Grand Canyon National Park introduces new fines for rulebreakers, and more.

The historically dry northern Arizona winter has made forest officials nervous for the fire season. Conditions improved after March storms brought significant snow and rain to the region.