Good morning, Flagstaff.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Midland Concert

8:00–9:30 p.m. — Pepsi Amphitheater — Tickets available — Experience the Grammy-nominated country group Midland live in Flagstaff.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.