Grand Canyon News

Records: Speed Likely Factor in Fatal Arizona Tour Bus Crash

A tour bus on its way to the Grand Canyon was speeding when it flipped on its side, killing one passenger while injuring dozens, according to an investigative report that stops short of drawing conclusions about the cause of the …

Thousands Fight Wildfires in National Forests Across Arizona

PHOENIX — More than 2,000 firefighters on Saturday battled three major wildfires burning in forested mountains and desert hills in national forests across Arizona. Crews fought fires in the Santa Catalina Mountains in the Coronado National Forest overlooking Tucson, in …

Rains Aid in Battling Ponderosa Pine Fire Near Flagstaff, Arizona

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Flames raged mostly unchecked for a third day through America’s largest ponderosa pine forest, threatening thousands of residents in and around Flagstaff, Arizona, but firefighters made the most of afternoon rains on Tuesday to finally take the …

Bus Inspections at Arizona’s Grand Canyon Find Violations

A two-day inspection of every tour bus entering the Grand Canyon has turned up an average of more than two violations for every vehicle. The operation this week was conducted by the Arizona Highway Patrol and the National Park Service. …