Good Day
Flagstaff
Tuesday, April 8th, 2025
Good morning, Flagstaff. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Flagstaff Sustainability Office will host the annual Earth Day celebration on April 19 at Bushmaster Park — inviting community members to join the event — as the city promotes environmental awareness. Arizona Daily Sun
- ➤ Coconino National Forest will conduct prescribed burns east and northeast of Flagstaff, but will halt ignitions and postpone, change, or cancel project plans (if wind and weather conditions become unfavorable). Arizona Daily Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management announced today two timber sales — the Baker sale treated about 1,000 acres near Happy Jack starting in May 2022 and the Poco Pino sale treated 718 acres east of Pine starting in January 2024. Salt River Project funded the projects as part of the Four Forest Restoration Initiative — aimed at reducing wildfire risk and improving watershed health. KAFF
- ➤ ADOT said that a new wildlife overpass will start construction later this month on I-17 near Munds Park to help stop accidents caused by animals crossing — drivers should expect the highway to be narrowed to one lane each way during the build using a $15.8 million federal grant — and it is set to finish in fall. KAFF
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Flagstaff softball swept Lee Williams in its second doubleheader at home on Saturday — winning 16-6 and 18-2 — as its offense ignited early in both contests. Arizona Daily Sun
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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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Coconino vs Flagstaff Softball Game
4 p.m. — Coconino High School — Free entry — Catch the exciting varsity softball matchup between local rivals Coconino and Flagstaff.
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Facilitation Lab Flagstaff
2-4 p.m. — Moonshot — Free entry — Enhance your facilitation skills in a supportive and interactive environment with hands-on practice and valuable feedback.
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Whitey Morgan and the 78's Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — The Museum Club — Cost Info Unavailable — Experience the gritty honky-tonk sounds of Whitey Morgan from Flint, Michigan.
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Midland Concert
8:00–9:30 p.m. — Pepsi Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the Grammy-nominated country group Midland live in Flagstaff.
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Spring Color Fun Dash
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Findlay Toyota Flagstaff — Registration details apply — Celebrate spring with a colorful fun dash and activities for all ages.
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Sierra Ferrell Live
7-9 p.m. — Pepsi Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the beautifully strange magic of roots music's rising star on her Shoot For The Moon Tour.
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Los Lonely Boys and Steel Pulse Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Pepsi Amphitheater — Tickets from $67 — Enjoy an evening of vibrant music with Los Lonely Boys and Steel Pulse in Flagstaff.
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Yo La Tengo Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — The Orpheum Theater — $38 — Last-minute concert tickets available for an evening of music with Yo La Tengo in Flagstaff.
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Mother's Day Painting Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Historic Brewing Barrel House — $35 — Unleash your creativity with a guided painting session while enjoying a drink.
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