Flagstaff, AZ

11/5 The Flagstaff Police Department and the Flagstaff Family Food Center are hosting a Thanksgiving Turkey Drive, now through November 19-th. Frozen turkeys can be dropped off at the police department on Sawmill Road from 8-to-5, Mondays through Fridays. The turkeys will be donated to Flagstaff Family Food Center to be distributed to families in need of food assistance.

11/5 Flagstaff will hold a Southside Community Meeting to discuss recent flooding events and next steps. The meeting will be held this Sunday, from 11-to-noon, at the Downtown Connect Center on West Phoenix Avenue. Southside residents impacted by flooding are encouraged to attend. City staff will give an update on flood recovery plans and the next step for the Rio de Flag Flood Control Project. A virtual option of the meeting will not be available.

11/4 Here’s a quick look at some of the local propositions voters were deciding during Tuesday’s General Election. In Yavapai County, Prop-410, related to an airstrip near Chino Valley. As of this morning, 52% of voters say yes with 2,623-yes votes and 2,443-no votes, or 48%. In Coconino County voters said no to Flagstaff Prop-404 and by a narrow margin said yes to Prop-405. Both propositions relate to emergency services and infrastructure in Flagstaff. Voters in Page said yes to Prop-406.

11/4 ADOT is wasting no time when it comes to repairing the damages caused by flooding on Highway-89A between Sedona and Flagstaff. Officials say the highway will remain closed until further notice, but repairs begin today. Residents who live in the canyon will be allowed in and out with proof of residency. Workers are already in the canyon assessing the damages and staging equipment. Travel between Sedona and Flagstaff is limited to Highway-179 and I-17. There’s no estimate on when all the re

11/3 Flagstaff Police recovered the bodies of 2-people they believe were killed by flood waters. Officials say early Monday morning they located the body of 73-year-old Williams Singavarapu of New York near East Ellery Avenue and South W.C. Riles Street. It’s believed he was the man seen swept away by flood waters Sunday night. Just after 8:30 Monday morning, a second victim was found in the area of North Highway-89 and Lynch Avenue. The victim’s body was found in a storm drainage area and w

11/3 ADOT says there will be intermittent east and westbound lane restrictions on I-40, between Bellemont and Flagstaff, Wednesday evening through Friday morning, between 9-pm and 5-am each night. Crews will be installing loop detectors and road surface state sensors, which monitor the temperature of the roadway. This will allow ADOT to adjust the speed limit on variable speed limit signs, which are also being installed. The speed limit can be adjusted based on the current weather conditions. Th

11/3 Flagstaff Police arrested a Montana man for allegedly shooting at a group of people standing outside of the Hotel Aspen Inn on East Route-66, Saturday night. Officials say they arrived and saw 45-year-old James Hansen standing outside a room on the second floor, holding a gun. He was told to drop the weapon, which he did and was taken into custody without further incident. Officials say the victims had not had prior contact with Hansen and did not know him. He was charged with aggravated as

Flagstaff police believe the man's death may be related to the recent stormy weather.

A man has been found dead after being swept away by floodwaters near Malpais Lane and Clay Avenue in Flagstaff Sunday.

The Flagstaff police and fire departments are currently searching for a man who they say disappeared into flood waters near South Malpais Lane and West Clay Avenue.