A Flagstaff patient died from pneumonic plague, officials confirmed. It’s the first recorded case in Coconino County in nearly two decades.

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A resident of northern Arizona has died of pneumonic plague, health officials said Friday. Plague is rare to humans, with on average of about seven cases reported annually in the U.S., most of them in the western states, according to federal health officials.

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.

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.

Arizona health officials are concerned about a prairie dog die-off northeast of Flagstaff that could be the result of a bigger problem. The Coconino County Health and Human Services stated that it received a report regarding a significant number of prairie dog deaths on private land in the Townsend-Winona area.

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

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.

Hike to a waterfall, eat at hidden-gem restaurants and go underground to explore Flagstaff's rowdy history. Here's your Flagstaff itinerary.

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