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  • Thursday, March 12, 2026
    On today's newscast: Mechanical problem cited in fatal DPS helicopter crash in Flagstaff, Denver donates bison to Navajo Nation as part of annual transfer, forecast for Colorado River snowmelt concerning, and more.
  • Tuesday, March 10, 2026
    On today's newscast: the Verde River gets a scorecard, autopsy confirms student death was caused by alcohol, Bookmans employees unionize, the Trump administration looks at Arizona’s debunked 2020 election audit, and more.
  • Monday, March 9, 2026
    On today's newscast: Arizona reports fewer measles cases in February, Hobbs vetoes Charlie Kirk license plate, underground Grand Canyon hotel closes, and more.
  • Friday, March 6, 2026
    On today's newscast: Gallego opposes the new BLM nominee, train robbers near Joseph City, San Diego could send Colorado River water to Arizona, condors lay an egg, and more.
  • Wednesday, March 4, 2026
    On today's newscast: Uranium shipments on Navajo Nation to face new rules, human remains identified in cold case of missing Golden Valley man, part of North Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon reopens, and more.
  • Tuesday, March 3, 2026
    On today's newscast: Near normal fire potential forecast for northern Arizona, officials eye next phase for Mexican wolf recovery, ADOT issues thousands of IDs with symbol marking tribal identity, and more
  • Monday, March 2, 2026
    On today's newscast: Record warm winter in northern Arizona, judge halts Coolidge athletics probation over Chinle harassment probe, BLM director pick pledges to respect national monuments, and more.
  • Friday, February 27, 2025
    On today's newscast: Coolidge athletics on probation after Chinle harassment allegations, Mexican wolf numbers continue to rebound, Mohave supervisor pushes back on efforts to restrict library books, and more. Plus, Scott Thybony heads to Magdalena, New Mexico, in this month's Canyon Commentary.
  • Wednesday, February 25, 2026
    On today's newscast: Arizona universities pioneer software to identify abandoned mines, former candidate sues ex-Apache County attorney, Prescott council rejects Highway 89 expansion through Granite Dells, and more.
  • Tuesday, February 24, 2026
    Funeral services for second trooper killed in Flagstaff helicopter crash, man dies in Hance Rapid on Colorado River trip, Nez gets boost in CD2 election, and more.