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KNAU Local News Now

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KNAU Local News Now highlights the day’s headlines and top stories from northern and central Arizona. Tune in every weekday at knau.org or wherever you get your podcasts.
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KNAU Local News Now

On today's newscast: City of Page emails reveal non-public discussions with data center developers, Sedona Airport and US Forest Service offices receive bomb threats, a former lawmaker pleaded guilty to faking 2024 election signatures.

Jan 07, 202616 min

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

On today's newscast: Legal appeals continue against mining on Oak Flat; Tonto National Forest land sacred to San Carlos Apache, researchers develop a Valley Fever rapid test, and AZ DHS releases new abortion data.Two Republican state senators want to revoke Arizona’s special recognition of the Arizona Rangers.The city of Flagstaff is installing metal detectors to screen members of the public who attend city council meetings for weapons.And a new report from the Arizona Department of Health Servi...

Jan 06, 20266 min

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

On today's newscast: Suspected drunk driver kills one at Navajo Nation parade, North Country HealthCare files for bankruptcy, Diné author Brendan Basham on the enduring inspiration of home, and more.

Dec 23, 202512 min

Monday, December 22, 2025

On today's newscast: Mike Lee targets national parks, Flagstaff climber recovering, Nygren eyes data centers, pot could be back on the ballot, and more.

Dec 22, 20256 min

Friday, December 19, 2025

On today's newscast: lawsuits over forest restoration cuts, teacher of the year nominations, funds for prison oversight, firefighter saves lives, and more.

Dec 19, 20258 min

Thursday, December 18, 2025

On today's newscast: the Pentagon’s Kelly investigation, the ethics complaint against Nygren, a citizenship question on the U.S. Census, cloud seeding, and more.

Dec 18, 20257 min

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

On today's newscast: Flagstaff ends its Flock camera program, a Prescott man gets 10 years in prison, a bill could end top speed limits on rural Arizona highways, and more.

Dec 17, 202511 min

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

On today's newscast: a North Rim reconstruction bill moves forward, GCU restores its non-profit status, a complaint was filed against Nygren’s former chief of staff, and more.

Dec 16, 20256 min

Monday, December 15, 2025

On today's newscast: a data center petition in Page is rejected, a bill would make Chiricahua a national park, a state senator proposes schools teach intelligent design, and more.

Dec 15, 20256 min

Friday, December 12, 2025

On today's newscast: Flagstaff rent stabilized in 2025 but still high, group sues to remove Trump photo from national parks pass, Mohave County is one of Arizona's fastest-growing counties, and more.

Dec 12, 20256 min

Thursday, December 11, 2025

On today's newscast: Flagstaff Shelter Services opens second hotel-to housing project, Navajo President formally recognizes controller after dispute, lawmakers concerned about state trust land, and more.

Dec 11, 20257 min

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

On today's newscast: Michelin Guide to expand to Arizona, attorney general calls out energy company for “threats” to Chino Valley homeowners, Tucson man indicted in theft of Gila River Indian Community artifacts, and more.

Dec 10, 20256 min

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

On today's newscast: National parks' fee-free calendar drops MLK Day and adds Trump's birthday, Prescott Valley mayor says his family was doxed, three indicted in 2020 killing of Navajo man, and more.

Dec 09, 20257 min

Monday, December 8, 2025

On today's newscast: Northern Arizona logs record fall rainfall, Arizona health officials continue to recommend hep B shot for all newborns, ex-Williams police officer charged with assault, and more.

Dec 08, 20256 min

Friday, December 5, 2025

On today's newscast: NAU tuition to decrease slightly next year, regulators cut energy efficiency incentives. Navajo County detectives execute search warrants in death of SoCal farming mogul’s ex-wife, and more.

Dec 05, 20256 min

Thursday, December 4, 2025

On today's newscast: Grand Canyon hotel paused after pipeline break, Grijalva introduces bill to repeal Oak Flat land swap, federal officials give OK to Arizona’s plan to expand high-speed internet access, researchers confirm fifth jaguar in southern Arizona, and more.

Dec 04, 20256 min

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

On today's newscast: Gallego has concerns over forest staffing, construction paused on a wildlife overpass, Hobbs pushes school voucher reform, a mysterious explosion near Camp Verde, and more.

Dec 03, 20256 min

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

On today's newscast: Need for veteran housing support in northern Arizona hits high, Senator Kelly says he won't back down despite Pentagon investigation, Fort Mohave 8-year-old arrested for bringing gun to school, and more.

Dec 02, 20256 min

Monday, December 1, 2025

On today's newscast: More Arizona children died from vaccine-preventable diseases in 2024, FBI assists in 300 Arizona cases in focus on Indigenous violence, man arrested in Lake Havasu City church arson, and more.

Dec 01, 20256 min
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