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Flagstaff
Thursday, April 17th, 2025
Good morning, Flagstaff. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Flagstaff police notified the community about JOSE, ARTHUR CORDELIOUS (Offender ID 25807843) who was convicted of sex offenses and is not wanted by officers at this time. Flagscanner
- ➤ The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office announced today that its K9 unit made a traffic stop on April 12 and found 24.4 lbs of suspected fentanyl—near Mile Post 211 on Interstate 40—at 9:34 p.m., then arrested 36-year-old driver Jesus Rodriguez Salas on a drug transportation charge. KAFF
- ➤ Flagstaff Police Department has issued community notification under Arizona Revised Statute 13-3825 for convicted sex offender Charles William VanKirk Jr. (Offender ID 5186361), who is not wanted by police at this time. Flagscanner
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Flagstaff is asking residents to share feedback on design ideas for the Milton Underpass through an online survey — residents can weigh in on themes like 'Sound & Motion' and 'Stories of Flagstaff' — as part of the Downtown Mile project to enhance downtown safety and transportation. City of Flagstaff
- ➤ Flagstaff and Wecom Fiber have launched a $50M project to upgrade internet access by connecting 34 city facilities and expanding fiber coverage nearly citywide—first customers will notice improvements this summer with full completion in three years. AZ Family
- ➤ ADOT will begin work on a wildlife overpass on Interstate 17 south of Flagstaff to improve connections for wildlife and reduce crashes (especially those that involve elk and deer) (officials said additional project details are forthcoming). Arizona Daily Sun
- ➤ Flagstaff Fire Station 4 welcomed a new Type 1 fire engine with a push-in ceremony this month — the engine features a Velocity chassis, a Cummins X16 engine, and modern LED lighting designed for high elevations. The 2002 engine was moved to reserve for training and backup roles — ensuring the department stays ready for emergencies. Flagscanner
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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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