Katelyn Seabury

Protestors at Arizona State Capitol Face New Restrictions

Katelyn Seabury — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:52:06 +0000

Beginning this morning, protestors at the state Capitol are going to face some new restrictions. Arizona Public Radio's Howard Fischer explains.

On a party-line vote, the Republican members of the Legislative Council voted Thursday to ban bullhorns by those marching between the House and Senate. House Speaker Andy Tobin said the devices are not only disruptive to the legislative process but also interfere with the rights of others. One of those is Kathryn Kobor who told lawmakers she has come to the Capitol for years to protest illegal immigration.

More snow forecast through Saturday evening

Katelyn Seabury — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:23:35 +0000

Yesterday's snowfall in northern Arizona caused major traffic delays for vehicles traveling on both I-17 and I-40. I-40 was closed for hours with multiple vehicle collisions. Currently, both interstates are opened but an additional one to three inches of snow is expected to fall today, according to the National Weather Service.

An additional two to four inches are expected overnight for elevations above 7,000 feet and tomorrow a predicted three to seven inches of new snow accumulation is forecasted.

Winter storm brings heavy snowfall to northern Arizona and road closures

Katelyn Seabury — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 03:20:20 +0000

A winter storm moving through the region is expected to drop six to nine inches before Friday morning. I-40 east bound at mile post 188.5 Flagstaff - west bound lanes reopened, east bound closure now at MP 185.26

I-40 will not be closed at US 93. However, ADOT is suggesting delaying trips or seeking alternatives if possible. I-17 northbound was closed earlier but is now opened according to information from ADOT.

Pearce first state lawmaker to lose seat in an election recall

Katelyn Seabury — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:46:36 +0000

The architect of Arizona’s controversial immigration law is out. Russell Pearce is the first lawmaker in state history to lose his seat in a recall election. It was a dramatic fall for a tough-talking Tea Party favorite who became one of Arizona’s most powerful politicians. From Phoenix, Paul Atkinson looks at what it means to immigration reform and the conservative movement.

In the Midst of Recession, Grand Canyon still a Grand Attraction

Katelyn Seabury — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:36:24 +0000

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Flagstaff, AZ – The Grand Canyon is Arizona's biggest tourist attraction. It's 277 miles long, and it attracts about 4 million visitors each year. The Canyon has felt the tremors of the national economic recession. But its unique offerings from mule rides down the Bright Angel Trail to roaring raft trips through the Colorado River's whitewater have kept most tourists coming. Lucrezia Cuen has the first story in our series "Tourism in Tough Times.

Sedona Tourism Industry Feeling Recession's Pinch

Katelyn Seabury — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 22:30:38 +0000

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Flagstaff, AZ – Whether you're an avid hiker, an art collector, a vortex seeker, or just want to get pampered for a few days, Sedona offers something for just about every vacationer. Nearly three million tourists flock to the red rocks every year, pumping millions of dollars into the community. But that tourism-heavy economy has felt the impacts of the recession. Lucrezia Cuen has the next installment of our series Tourism in Tough Times.

Navajos push green jobs

Katelyn Seabury — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:04:36 +0000

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Flagstaff, AZ – The Speaker of the Navajo Nation council is expected to introduce two pieces of legislation today with the goal of creating hundreds of "green" jobs on the country's largest reservation. Arizona Public Radio's Daniel Kraker reports.