Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of April.
Good morning, Flagstaff.
Six months after Brix closed, the Carriage House at 413 N.
San Francisco St. reopened as Sosta—bringing a fresh mix of food and drink for everyone.
At 3:32 p.m., CCSO deputies and EMS responded near Silver Saddle and Highway 89 to a stabbing in Doney Park and began searching for a suspect (a Native American male in his 30s wearing dark clothing) believed to be in a nearby campground while also attending to a possible second stabbing along Forest Service Rd 545 near Bonito Campground.
At the High-Country Conference Center in Flagstaff on April 17, 2025, the Teacher of the Year Awards were announced.
Dawn Quamahongnewa from Leupp Elementary was named Teacher of the Year and Lesley Littlefield from Knoles Elementary was honored as Rookie Teacher while Traci Parker and Lisa Barquin received lifetime achievement awards (Ambassadors for Excellence were also recognized).
After being postponed last week, fire managers at the Coconino National Forest scheduled a 200-acre prescribed burn for Thursday, April 24 through Friday, April 25 (9.5 miles northwest of Flagstaff near Bellemont) and expect smoke to affect U.S. Highway 180 (in Fort Valley) and Interstate 40 near Bellemont at night.
NAU sociologist Janine Schipper has published a new book that challenges our understanding of water.
She moved to the southwest over 25 years ago to finish her doctoral dissertation and now uses her long research experience to offer fresh insights.
Coconino County Elections Department was recognized by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission—submissions were judged on innovation, sustainability, outreach, cost-effectiveness, replicability and the generation of positive results.
Walker Timme, a 6 ft 7 in forward who averaged 10.6 points and 4.3 rebounds in 13 games at College of Southern Idaho, committed today to NAU via the transfer portal and will join the Lumberjacks as a redshirt junior—he is the second forward to join the team after Zack Davidson announced his commitment.
Former Montana Grizzly forward Zack Davidson announced on Instagram Sunday that he will transfer to NAU as a redshirt sophomore, and he played 16 games averaging 6.3 minutes, 2.4 points and 1.9 rebounds while earning league MVP honors at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana in 2023.
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.
Pinyons and Pines 2025
6:00 a.m. — Flagstaff Bicycle Revolution — Entry fee required — Tackle a challenging self-supported bikepacking race through Northern Arizona's stunning landscapes.
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