
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
On today's newscast: Pocket Fire containment up to 20%, NIFC ups national preparedness level with elevated wildfire potential, Arizona to vote on transgender students’ bathroom use, and more.

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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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On today's newscast: Pocket Fire containment up to 20%, NIFC ups national preparedness level with elevated wildfire potential, Arizona to vote on transgender students’ bathroom use, and more.

On today's newscast: Kaibab firefighter killed in blaze, anniversary of deadly Yarnell Hill Fire, wildfire causing bad air quality for Flastaff-area, guilty verdict for polygamous sect leader, and more.

On today's newscast: The latest updates on the Pocket Fire burning north of Sedona toward Flagstaff.

On today's newscast: Fire crews on Pocket Fire brace for winds, U.S. House committee advances mine cleanup legislation, Scott Thybony's Canyon Commentary, and more.

On today's newscast: Pocket Fire grows, APS could shut off power Saturday due to wildfire risk, dark sky lighting installed along I-40 and 17, and more.

On today's newscast: Pocket Fire evacuations lifted, Native American boarding school project nearly finished, Nancy Guthrie reported dead in months-old ransom note, and more.

On today's newscast: Pocket Fire threatens Oak Creek Canyon properties, three hikers die of heat-related causes in Grand Canyon, Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoes 88 bills in a single day, and more.

On today's newscast: Scientists detect forever chemicals in Grand Canyon springs, two lightning-caused wildfires in northwestern Arizona, Flagstaff company plans robotic space rescue mission to save telescope, and more.

On today’s newscast: Crews work to contain two wildfires in northwestern Arizona, governor signs off on $18 billion state budget, exhibit reveals history of northern Arizona’s Black lumberjacks, and more.

On today’s newscast: Ex-Prescott officer guilty in shooting of unarmed man, Navajo Nation controller first to testify on ZenniHome, man dies in rappelling fall near Sedona, and more.

On today’s newscast: State lawmakers advanced $18 billion bipartisan budget proposal, Mohave County measles outbreak declared over, Navajo officials approve emergency drought declaration, and more.

On today’s newscast: Containment hits 25% on Papa Fire near Flagstaff, lawmakers want to ban transportation of Mexican gray wolf pups, meteorologist Lee Born with the weekly forecast, and more.

On today's newscast: Papa Fire grows to 133 acres, Prescott council considers eminent domain to acquire property near airport, unease in Grand Canyon rafting community as water levels dwindle, and more.

On today's newscast: 18-year-old dies on Grand Canyon trail, officials target 'mid- to late summer' for Colorado River plan, USFS proposes thinning dead trees from North Rim fires, and more.

On today's newscast: Lovers of the North Rim get first look after Dragon Bravo Fire, report says Colorado River leaders must act now, demand for minerals for manufacturing driving Arizona mining boom, and more.

On today's newscast: June fire outlook shows high wildfire risk, plans to update North Rim water systems move forward, meteorologist Lee Born with the weekend weather forecast, and more.

On today's newscast: Mohave County resident dies from hantavirus, Flagstaff mom charged with infant's murder pleads not guilty, Katie Hobbs completes visits to Arizona's 22 tribal nations, and more.

On today's newscast: Researchers question Colorado River use data, authorities investigating Cathedral Rock vandalism, Grand Canyon adds conservation K-9 to reduce human-wildlife conflicts, and more.

On today's newscast: No new measles cases in Mohave County outbreak, two Colt Grill employees plead guilty following ICE raid, Grand Canyon water system to get a major upgrade, and more.

On today's newscast: Researchers urge lawmakers to implement building codes to reduce wildfire threat, Hobbs says Colorado River negotiators should look to Hoover Dam, ex-North Country HealthCare executives want fraud al
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