Arizona Snowbowl to stay open through Memorial Day

Normally, early May is about the time of year that Arizona Snowbowl closes their lifts for the season, but with a surplus of snow in 2023, conditions are simply too good for the closure to happen, and for the first time in over eight decades, Snowbowl will be open through Memorial Day weekend. FOX 10's Stephanie Bennett reports.

Flood-ridden Arizona areas, Lori Vallow case

In this episode of John Hook's Newsmaker Saturday, we're first hearing from Vice Mayor of Flagstaff, Austin Aslan, as the beautiful northern Arizona city is experiencing water cascading in the neighborhoods, parks, and developments ever since fires burned in the mountains over the last several years. On top of that, we're talking about the unbelievable winter snowpack that's accumulated in that part of the state that's greatly improved drought conditions all across Arizona. In the second half, we're catching up with FOX 10's Justin Lum on the "doomsday mom" murder trial. The trial of Lori Vallow, the Arizona mom accused of killing her kids, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan. He spent two weeks in Boise, Idaho getting a feel for the trial's impact on the community, hearing and seeing graphic testimony and evidence, all while getting to see Lori's reaction, or apparent lack thereof, to these testimonies while in the courtroom with her.

Woman tied to Arizona polygamous leader accused of threatening child welfare workers

The indictment of Josephine Barlow Bistline marks the fourth woman associated with self-declared prophet Samuel Bateman to face federal charges. Three of Bateman’s wives were previously charged with kidnapping and impeding a foreseeable prosecution after eight girls associated with the sect fled from foster care.

Flagstaff residents dealing with heavy flooding amid warmer weather

Merely a few weeks ago, people in parts of Flagstaff were shoveling snow as a result of multiple rounds of winter weather. With temperatures rising, however, the winter snowpack is melting, and that is causing some new problems for people there. FOX 10's Marissa Sarbak reports.

Flooding concerns raised in Flagstaff as water infrastructure becomes damaged

There are more concerns in Flagstaff as a broken culvert could lead to some flooding in the next few days. The city says the Schultz Creek culvert is damaged and could cause run-off as temperatures warm up and all the snow melts. The creek runs beneath Highway 180. ADOT workers are trying to clear debris from the pipe and repairs were expected to be made on April 10.