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Flagstaff
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Good morning, Flagstaff. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Urban Pine Eatery opened in downtown Flagstaff, run by the owner of Juice Pub and Eatery — the restaurant offers a new dining experience that focuses on atmosphere as much as food. Arizona Daily Sun
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Karson Nutter — an ex-Ash Fork firefighter — was sentenced to five years in prison after confessing to setting at least seven fires in northern Arizona, including structure fires at a Mobil station, a cemetery, and abandoned homes driven by boredom and revenge against his former employer. AZ Family
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Flagstaff Sustainability Office will host two free events to help reduce waste—Drop-Off Day on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Coconino County Health and Human Services building and a Fix-It Clinic on May 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Joe C. Montoya Community & Senior Center. City of Flagstaff
- ➤ Up to four prescribed burns will take place in Coconino National Forest from Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18 as conditions and approvals will determine their timing. A burn near Campbell Mesa (7 miles east of Flagstaff) will produce light smoke affecting nearby neighborhoods and Interstate 40 at night, while burns in Bellemont, Oak Creek, and near Clints Well will vary in size and may be rescheduled (plans depend on fuel, weather, staffing, and department approval). KAFF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Flagstaff selected winning designs for its ADU Model Plan Library and now the city invites residents to vote for their favorite option. The vote will determine which design will be used in upcoming plans. Arizona Daily Sun
- ➤ A concept design plan for Highland Mesa Park entered Flagstaff’s design review process in March and was presented at the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on March 17, with city staff now evaluating the plan for park improvements. Arizona Daily Sun
- ➤ Flagstaff officials announced a new director for the Water Services Division—who will lead local water management efforts and work on operational improvements. Arizona Daily Sun
- ➤ The state attorney general is hosting a town hall today at the Coconino Center for the Arts in Flagstaff from 6 to 8 p.m. Residents can ask questions about federal budget cuts + learn how these changes may affect state initiatives. Arizona Daily Sun
- ➤ The City of Flagstaff announced that it may raise its primary property tax levy during the budget retreat on April 24-25, though no decision has been made as of today. If City Council moves forward, a public hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17 at 3:00 p.m. to review a maximum allowed rate of .6808 per $100 of net assessed value—an increase from last year's rate of .6363 per $100. City of Flagstaff
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Northern Arizona University announced on Wednesday at Student-Athlete High that Laura Dinkins is the new head coach of the women’s basketball team. She hopes to guide the Lumberjacks to a second conference championship in her first season — a clear sign of the program's new direction. Arizona Daily Sun
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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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