Good Day
Flagstaff
Friday, January 24th, 2025
Good morning, Flagstaff. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 24th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Flagstaff Police debunk rumors of ICE deportation raids in the city, affirming no such actions have occurred and misinformation has been spread. KAFF
- ➤ Flagstaff commences excavation for the Wedge Detention Basin, aimed at enhancing stormwater management and flood mitigation, with construction primarily set for spring. Flagscanner
- ➤ The City of Flagstaff is calling for volunteers to join panels focused on public art, alongside city staff and Beautification and Public Art Commission members. Arizona Daily Sun
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A significant police activity occurred on I-40 east of Flagstaff, impacting traffic and local operations. Flagscanner
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The State Forestry Department and Coconino National Forest have delayed a planned prescribed burn near Flagstaff due to high winds, aiming to reduce hazardous forest debris. KAFF
- ➤ The City of Flagstaff has initiated the Wedge Detention Basin Project to manage stormwater runoff, with construction to intensify in spring. KAFF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Coconino County Board has allocated over $11.6 million for constructing the final flood mitigation system in the Government Tank Flood Corridor following the Pipeline Fire. Arizona Daily Sun
- ➤ Flagstaff starts excavation for The Wedge Detention Basin Project to enhance stormwater management and mitigate flood risks, with construction mainly planned for spring. City of Flagstaff
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Taylor Feldman's 18 points helped NAU Lumberjacks secure a 75-63 victory over Eastern Washington, marking their third consecutive win. KAFF
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Walk & Talk Book Meetup: Discussing Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
A community event combining exercise with a book discussion, focusing on the novel 'Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine' by Gail Honeyman in a group setting at Buffalo Park.
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2025 Ron Mann Classic - Track and Field Event
The Ron Mann Classic is a track and field meet hosted at the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome in Flagstaff, Arizona.
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Youth Script Writing and Puppet Design Workshop
A free workshop designed for youth to explore storytelling and puppet-making, featuring a contest with live performances and showcases.
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Reverend Horton Heat Concert with Special Guests
A concert featuring Reverend Horton Heat along with Black Joe Lewis and Pinata Protes at Yucca North in Flagstaff.
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Flagstaff Premiere of 'Into the Canyon'
A film screening of 'Into the Canyon', showcasing the extraordinary journey and environmental challenges faced in the Grand Canyon, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival in collaboration with Theatrikos Theatre Company.
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Sixth Annual I Heart Pluto Festival at Lowell Observatory
The festival celebrates Pluto with a theme of 'To Boldly Go Beyond New Horizons' and features talks from notable personalities in astronomy.
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Tinsley Ellis Solo Acoustic Concert
Blues guitarist Tinsley Ellis showcases his first solo acoustic album, Naked Truth, at the Coconino Center for the Arts.
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Neal McCoy Concert
Neal McCoy will perform live at the Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort, showcasing his country music talents for fans in Flagstaff.
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The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried.
~ Stephen McCranie
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