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Nevada Man Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping

4 hours 20 min ago

A 29-year-old Henderson man accused of kidnapping a 7-year-old girl and forcing a cab driver at knifepoint to drive them to California has pleaded guilty to charges against him.

Swiss Hiker Rescued from Canyon

Wed, 02/22/2012 - 03:37

Authorities say a hiker from Switzerland has been rescued after getting trapped in a northern Arizona canyon.

Man Arrested in Violent Domestic Assault

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 22:26

Sheriff's deputies have arrested a 36-year-old man who they say assaulted his 30-year-old wife in view of their child.

Invasive Species Plan Approved

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 14:52

A management plan aimed at attacking mussels and other invasive plants and animals has been approved by a task force making it eligible for federal funding to assist with future implementation efforts.

Rangers to Testify in Kids' Forced Hikes

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 11:43

The trial of an Indiana man accused of forcing his grandsons on two grueling hikes in the Grand Canyon in August is set to continue Tuesday with testimony from park rangers and others who saw the group during their treks.

Okla. Man Arrested in Drug Seizure

Tue, 02/21/2012 - 02:29

An Oklahoma man is in custody after northern Arizona authorities say they found methamphetamine and nearly $60,000 in cash in his vehicle.

Ex-Teacher Accused of Having Child Porn

Mon, 02/20/2012 - 05:12

A former teacher at the American Heritage Academy in Cottonwood is behind bars.

Rep. Gosar: Babeu Abusing His Power

Sun, 02/19/2012 - 03:57

Republican Rep. Paul Gosar, from Arizona’s First Congressional District, has responded to allegations that Pinal County Sheriff, and fellow Republican, Paul Babeu, threatened his former Mexican national lover with deportation.

Groups Appeal Renewal of Mining Permit

Sat, 02/18/2012 - 22:36

A group of environmentalists is challenging the federal government's renewal of an operating permit for a northern Arizona coal mine.

Trial Resumes in Kids' Forced Hikes

Sat, 02/18/2012 - 22:23

The trial of an Indiana man accused of forcing his grandsons on two grueling hikes in the Grand Canyon in August is set to continue Tuesday with testimony from park rangers and others who saw the group during their treks.

I-15 Passed for Toll Road Plan

Sat, 02/18/2012 - 02:26

Interstate 15 at the Arizona-Utah border isn't being considered for a federal toll road pilot program at this time.

Man Sentenced for Cutting Girl's Throat

Sat, 02/18/2012 - 01:09

A northern Arizona man has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for cutting the throat of his girlfriend last year.

Developer Challenges Skywalk Takeover

Fri, 02/17/2012 - 21:12

The developer of the Grand Canyon Skywalk is challenging a northern Arizona tribe's decision to take over management of the glass bridge.

Town Hall Set on Navajo Finances

Fri, 02/17/2012 - 11:36

A meeting is set Friday evening for residents of Tuba City to find out what's been going on with their local government.

Grandsons Testify at Man's Abuse Trial

Thu, 02/16/2012 - 21:45

The oldest grandson of a man standing trial on child abuse charges testified Thursday that he secretly asked another hiker to call 911 during a long, hot hike in the Grand Canyon last year.

Snow Shuts Down Parts of I-40

Thu, 02/16/2012 - 15:20

Snowy weather forces a main route to close in northern Arizona Thursday morning. Part of Interstate 40, between Seligman and Kingman, is shut down, including one 50-mile stretch of roadway.

Nevada Man Accused in AZ Stabbing Death

Thu, 02/16/2012 - 12:50

Authorities say a Nevada man is facing extradition from Arizona in the stabbing death of a woman found in a burning car near Kingman.

Bullhead City Man Accused of Sex Offense

Thu, 02/16/2012 - 02:20

Authorities in northwestern Arizona say a Bullhead City man is in custody for allegedly having a sexual relationship with an underage girl.

Police Standoff at Cottonwood Home

Wed, 02/15/2012 - 19:45

Mingus Union High School was placed on lockdown after an armed man barricaded himself inside a home in northern Arizona on Wednesday.

Trial Starts in Forced Grand Canyon Hike

Wed, 02/15/2012 - 11:50

A federal trial began Wednesday for an Indiana man accused of forcing his grandsons to hike for miles in the Grand Canyon without food or water in brutal August heat.