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Flagstaff
Friday, March 14th, 2025
Good morning, Flagstaff. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A multi-vehicle pileup on Interstate 40 near Flagstaff resulted in one fatality—emergency crews are investigating the cause and urging drivers to use caution on the road. Flagscanner
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Flagstaff Police arrested 31-year-old Jose Zepeda on March 12 after officers checked on a 13-year-old on the eastside and found she was abused—detectives used social media and cell phone records to identify him and charged him with four counts of sex conduct with a minor and aggravated assault and endangerment. Flagscanner
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Lowell Observatory was named one of TIME Magazine’s ‘World’s 100 Greatest Places’—a nod to its famous discovery of Pluto and its open-air planetarium with heated seats. The observatory was also recognized by Newsweek as the nation’s best science museum on March 6. KAFF
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Flagstaff K-12 schools are working on new measures to secure their campuses—an audit in December revealed gaps in emergency plans prompting officials to review safety procedures for students. Arizona Daily Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Flagstaff launched Connect Flagstaff, a new community platform that lets residents take surveys and share feedback on projects like the Lone Tree Overpass and Spruce Wash flood mitigation — registration offers a way to receive personalized updates and select topics of interest. Residents can join open projects freely while extra features are available through signing up. City of Flagstaff
- ➤ Federal officials may end leases on over 400 non-core properties including five National Park Service sites in Arizona—one serving as a key headquarters for Flagstaff area national monuments. Senator Mark Kelly introduced the Protect Our Parks Act of 2025 to restore staffing and support park operations. KAFF
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Monthly Ales with the Arb: A Scientific Discussion
Gather at Mother Road Brewing Company for a monthly event featuring discussions on biological sciences, with a focus this month on Flagstaff and the Peaks presented by Professor John Vankat.
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Steep Canyon Rangers Concert
Steep Canyon Rangers, renowned for their Carolina sound, will perform at The Orpheum Theater as they promote their new album, Morning Shift.
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OLD 97's Live Concert
The Old 97's will perform at The Orpheum Theater, showcasing their unique blend of alt-country and power-pop music.
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Learning to Create the Art of Enlightenment: Drawing the Face of a Buddha (International Kadampa Retreat Center)
Everyone is welcome. No drawing experience or ability is required to have a meaningful experience on this course. All materials included!
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Learning to Create the Art of Enlightenment: Drawing the Face of a Buddha (International Kadampa Retreat Center)
Everyone is welcome. No drawing experience or ability is required to have a meaningful experience on this course. All materials included!
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28th Annual Mountain Spelling Bee
5 p.m. — Coconino Community College — Dinner and drinks available — Celebrate literacy with a fun-filled spelling bee competition and community activities.
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Dàimh Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Sinagua Middle School — Ticketed event — Enjoy an evening of traditional Scottish music with Dàimh in Flagstaff.
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2025 Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival: Environmental Session
8-10 p.m. — Beaver Street Theatre — Tickets available — Celebrate environmental conservation through inspiring films and creative solutions to global waste issues.
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Moonshine Bandits Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Yucca North — Cost info not provided — Experience the lively sounds of the Moonshine Bandits, a dynamic West Coast band.
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