KNAU STAFF

A Las Vegas man is in custody after jumping from a stolen car prior to it falling off a cliff south of Prescott.

The Maroon Fire, burning east of Flagstaff, continued to grow slowly over the holiday weekend despite recent rainy weather. 

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez says some historical documents have been donated to the tribe, including the original Navajo Treaty of 1868. 

The Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission will be conducting a public hearing to assess the mistreatment of Navajo and Native American students attending K through 12th grade in schools on and off the Navajo Nation.

New Mexico Senator John Pinto, one of the longest serving Native American legislators in U.S. history, is set to be recognized with an honorary degree.