Good Day
Flagstaff
Friday, April 11th, 2025
Good morning, Flagstaff. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lieutenant John Romero of the Williams Police Department was fired after ABC15 reported that body cam footage showed him force a handcuffed Brian Lopez to the ground in June when Lopez was accused of stealing a can of beer, causing a head injury and contradicting Romero's claim that Lopez was resisting arrest. KAFF
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northern Arizona University will host the 2025 Regents' Cup this weekend—an ABOR-presented speech and debate competition that promotes free speech and civil discourse. Arizona Daily Sun
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Flagstaff has asked the Arizona Supreme Court to review a lawsuit that challenges Desert Mountain’s right to drill an exploratory helium well near Red Gap Ranch—this review may affect future drilling permits in the area. Arizona Daily Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NAU’s new head women’s basketball coach Laura Dinkins held her inaugural press conference Wednesday afternoon at the Student Athlete High Performance Center — where NAU President Jose Luis Cruz Rivera and Interim Athletic Director Uri Farkas spoke about academic excellence and student opportunities — and outlined her plan to build a defensive team while pursuing recruits from high schools, junior colleges, and the transfer portal, already securing a commitment from point guard J’Bionna Robinson of Morrow High School in Atlanta. KAFF
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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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Palmer Squares Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Yucca North — Cost info not provided — Experience the energetic hip hop vibes of Chicago's Palmer Squares.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You have to go through the slow to find the fast.
~ Mark Manson
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