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What is bubonic plague? History, causes, symptoms as Arizona's Coconino County reports first ‘Black Death’ since 2007
A person in northern Arizona died from bubonic (pneumonic) plague, marking Coconino County's first death from the disease ...
Plague confirmed in Flagstaff hospital death, first case since 2007
A Flagstaff patient died from pneumonic plague, officials confirmed. It’s the first recorded case in Coconino County in ...
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Coconino County resident dies from plague, but no link to prairie dog die-off, official says
Coconino County has confirmed its first human death from the plague in nearly two decades. Health officials say a Coconino ...
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Plague death confirmed in Coconino County
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials received confirmatory test results July 11, 2025, and ...
Hantavirus, rabies exposures confirmed at Grand Canyon National Park
A park employee at the Grand Canyon was exposed to hantavirus, and a separate case of exposure to rabies in the park has also been confirmed.
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Public input on updated Coconino County Comprehensive Plan available through July 18
The review period allows for the public to go over the goals and policies while ensuring the plan reflects the community's ...
White Sage Fire: Coconino County officials expand 'GO' evacuation area
Parts of the Jacob Lake area are under GO evacuation orders, and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon is also evacuating. The fire has grown to 8,700 acres.
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Coconino County Sheriff's Office Tackles Surge in Public Safety Calls Over Independence Day Weekend in Northern Arizona
Coconino County Sheriff's Office responds to 770 calls over Independence Day weekend, collaborates with other agencies, and ...
Where is the White Sage Fire burning in Arizona? See the map
The White Sage Fire was burning in Arizona bout 15 miles southeast of Fredonia in Coconino County and north of the Grand ...