Northern Arizona

Author Scott Thybony had no idea a book about a journey to the Grand Canyon by a band of scalphunters in the 19th century would lead him to an important fossil tracksite millions of years old.

Arizona Daily Sun Chief Photographer Jake Bacon has documented life in northern Arizona for more than three decades. Tonight, he takes the stage to talk about some of his favorite images and the importance of community journalism.

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.

Trains are so much a part of a railroad town they tend to blend in with the background. But author Scott Thybony became curious about those who drive them so he sat down with one of the first female railroad engineers in the U.S. to listen to her stories of the home road.

Since the beginning of November, Flagstaff hasn’t received much precipitation. That has forest officials worried about the risk of wildfire. Coconino National Forest Fire Planner Jesse Causer weighs in.

The National Weather Service says it was the warmest year on record for Page, Show Low and Winslow and the second warmest for Flagstaff and Prescott.

The public comment period for the next Flagstaff and Coconino County regional plan is open until Wednesday. The plan impacts almost every aspect of the city, from housing to water and climate policy.

The commission tasked with finding the next Arizona Supreme Court Justice has recommended five nominees to Gov. Katie Hobbs.

Elections officials said nearly 50,000 ballots had already been returned by mail or dropbox before election day, while others were making sure to vote in person.

With the state up for grabs in next week’s presidential election, Democrats and Republicans are making their final arguments to northern Arizona voters.