Flagstaff

The Bear Jaw crew, based at the Highlands Fire District south of Flagstaff, fought large blazes across the West and even helped locals safeguard their homes since 2010. But officials say finances and difficulty staffing forces the program to end.

Arizona Public Service temporarily shut off power for parts of the Flagstaff area and Coconino County Wednesday due to extreme fire risk.

A new Arizona law expands death benefits for first responders. It's partly inspired by the death of DPS pilot Robert Skankey, who died in a helicopter crash while responding to a Flagstaff shooting.

The U.S. Forest Service plans to close or combine dozens of facilities nationwide as part of a massive reorganization.

Flagstaff officials say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has leased office space at 1585 S. Plaza Way. The site is privately owned and no city property has been requested.

Flagstaff City Hall was placed on a 30-minute lockdown Tuesday night during a city council meeting after shots were fired across the street near the Downtown Library.

Flagstaff activists say U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to establish office space on South Plaza Way. The owner says he isn’t aware of the plans.

Conservation groups drew attention to economic and other benefits of public lands during Arizona Public Lands Day. A new report shows federal lands have a $5 billion impact on the state economy.

Flagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett says she and other local officials are still seeking information on a possible U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement substation in the city.

Low snowfall this winter, paired with unprecedented June-like heat in March, has local forest managers closely monitoring fire conditions across northern Arizona.