Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
Good morning, Flagstaff.
On Monday afternoon near Sunset Crater National Monument, officers responded to reports of a Ford Fusion nearly striking vehicles on Highway 89 and a stabbing that left a man injured, and after following footprints from a campground to a lava flow the multi-agency search led to the arrest of 31-year-old Brandon Begay for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon—the injured victim is expected to recover.
Coconino County announced that Dawn Quamahongnewa (from Leupp) is named the 2025 Teacher of the Year while Lesley Littlefield (from Knoles) is named Rookie Teacher of the Year.
Today, Flagstaff residents celebrated Earth Day by gathering at Buffalo Park and learning about local conservation efforts while enjoying pine forests and red rock formations — a reminder of the need to protect our lands — as experts urge community action.
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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