Officials said the resident died from pneumonic plague, a severe lung infection. The risk to the public remains low.

The patient had arrived at Flagstaff Medical Center and died in the emergency room. It is the first known plague-related death in Coconino County since 2007.

Flagstaff will host a PBS documentary screening on the Colorado River's significance, featuring local scientists and the challenges impacting the region.

Check out a gallery of photos of this newly constructed mountain estate in Flagstaff, complete with an unique 'secret' room, that fetched a record price.

Officials said a sudden die-off of prairie dogs and rodents could be an indicator of the plague, an infectious disease that can affect humans and animals. It’s caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, and one of the ways it spreads is through flea bites.

Scoring in every inning except the first, the Flagstaff All-Stars racked up 19 hits and put the game out of reach with a six-run sixth inning after scoring seven total

Firefighters began working a small wildfire near A1 Mountain about 6 miles west of Flagstaff Wednesday afternoon.

It’s been one year since a murder case rocked the Flagstaff community. Kelly Paduchowski was first reported missing by her husband, Daniel Paduchowski, prompting a days-long search. But it was Daniel who was ultimately arrested and pleaded guilty to her death.

Another previous city council candidate, Dennis Givens, has also filed to run again in 2026. Givens was unsuccessful in his 2024 campaign, receiving the fewest votes of the candidates on the ballot (though more than either of the write-in candidates). He is an NAU graduate and former track and field athlete.