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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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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Thursday, July 9, 2026 09.07.2026

On today's newscast: Feds investigate illnesses afflicting Grand Canyon boaters, lawsuit challenging transgender student-athlete ban dropped, DOJ threatens prosecutions if noncitizens found on voter rolls, and more.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 07.07.2026

On today's newscast: Grand Canyon river guide sets record for California to Hawaii row, Pocket Fire containment approaches 50%, powerful El Niño could bring much-needed moisture this winter, and more.

Monday, July 6, 2026 06.07.2026

On today's newscast: Crews make progress on Pocket Fire, Arizona firefighter killed in Colorado remembered for bravery, Lake Powell water levels fall to lowest point this year, and more.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 01.07.2026

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.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 30.06.2026

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.

Monday, June 29, 2026 29.06.2026

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

Friday, June 26, 2026 26.06.2026

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.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 24.06.2026

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.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 23.06.2026

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.

Monday, June 22, 2026 22.06.2026

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.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 17.06.2026

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.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 16.06.2026

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.

Monday, June 15, 2026 15.06.2026

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.

Thursday, June 11, 2026 11.06.2026

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.

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 10.06.2026

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.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 09.06.2026

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.

Monday, June 8, 2026 08.06.2026

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.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 04.06.2026

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.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 03.06.2026

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.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 02.06.2026

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.

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