Archive for: January, 2009

Some state parks at risk

PHOENIX — The state will have to close at least five parks — and possibly three more — if lawmakers do not restore the funds being taken from the agency that operates them, state Parks Director Ken Travous said Friday. More: continued here

Why desert locusts turn ravenous and swarm

Desert locusts are normally solitary individuals who eke out a meager subsistence through much of their lives while avoiding their own kind. More: continued here

In salmonella scare, look for hidden nuts

A massive salmonella-triggered recall of foods that might contain contaminated peanuts has the whole nation looking askance at foods once noshed with abandon. More: continued here

– Haeger counts on Cards

Call it the battle of the training camp college presidents. More: continued here

– Lawmakers close in on state budget deal

PHOENIX — State senators gave preliminary approval late Friday to a package that will cut state spending by about $580 million, and sweep a similar amount from special funds to bring the budget into balance. More: continued here

Flagstaff ready to root — and party

While the Arizona Cardinals will be in Tampa for the big game this Sunday, many Flagstaff residents and businesses will be marking the historic occasion with some serious parties. Local bars and restaurants are expecting to be packed, and some fans are even setting up extra televisions in their homes to make sure that their [...]

Cinch Hook Pit closed indefinitely

Eighteen days after local government agencies met to discuss short-term options for improving snowplay in northern Arizona, the Coconino National Forest is closing a sledding area near Strawberry. More: continued here

Man’s death likely due to exposure

Another man, believed to have died from the cold, has been found in the city. His death marks the third weather-related death so far this season. More: continued here

Steelers have the advantage in celebrity fan category – Fanster.com

Steelers have the advantage in celebrity fan categoryFanster.com, AZ -1 hour agoIn fact, in the past, Glasser regularly attended Cardinals’ training camp in Flagstaff, and legend has it, filmed a movie in the cool pines of Flagstaff one … More: continued here

Seven killed in Arizona tourist bush crash – Reuters

Seven killed in Arizona tourist bush crashReuters -14 minutes ago… Lieutenant James Warriner, said six people were confirmed dead at the scene of the accident a few miles southeast of the Hoover Dam in northern Arizona. … More: continued here

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