Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of July.
Good morning, Flagstaff.
Two men were arrested after a road rage incident in downtown Flagstaff today at 3:30 p.m. when officers responded to a report of a weapons violation that involved a firearm discharge, booking 28-year-old Kavan Thomas King (Camp Verde) on disorderly conduct with a weapon and three counts of endangerment and 37-year-old Gian Ginero Rosano on reckless driving without any injuries reported as the investigation continues.
The City of Flagstaff received $4 million from the state to build a new wildland fire training facility that will help train firefighters and coordinate responses with other agencies.
The city set aside $650 thousand for design while Governor Katie Hobbs said the project will improve safety for communities in northern Arizona.
Flagstaff Shelter Services got an Arizona Housing Fund grant — to build The Lantern — with construction set to finish in October.
The City of Flagstaff announced that the Beulah/University Realignment Project has reached substantial completion and that all roads and the pedestrian underpass will open to the public by the end of July 15—crews will finish cleanup operations in the coming weeks.
The project included building a new roundabout at Beulah Boulevard and University Drive, constructing a pedestrian underpass, and making infrastructure improvements.
A person died of the plague at Flagstaff Medical Center—Northern Arizona Healthcare reported the death.
A northern Arizona resident died from pneumonic plague in a Flagstaff emergency room Friday (the first such death in nearly 20 years in Coconino County) as health officials study the case and remind residents to avoid contact with wild animals.
Eco Explorers Summer Camp: Weird Plant Science
All week long — The Arboretum at Flagstaff — Cost information not provided — Discover the strange secrets of plant life through hands-on experiments and exploration.
311 Live in Concert with Badflower
7-11 p.m. — Pepsi Amphitheater — Tickets required — Rock out to 311 as they bring their unique sound to Flagstaff's Pepsi Amphitheater with special guests Badflower.
Escape to Coconino Festival
July 18-19 — Pepsi Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Immerse in a unique blend of bass music and the beauty of nature in Flagstaff's scenic venue.
Arizona Highland Celtic Festival
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. — Fort Tuthill County Park — $5-$30 — Celebrate Scottish and Irish culture with live music, whiskey tastings, and family-friendly activities.
Arizona Highland Celtic Festival
All day — Fort Tuthill County Park — Free entry — Celebrate Celtic and Scottish traditions with cultural stories and community connections.
Fun at the Fort Summer Camp - Week 7
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Fort Tuthill County Park — Pricing not specified — Dive into a week of sports and team-building activities for ages 8-15.
Zero Balancing I Course
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Elevated Education of Northern Arizona — $795; discounts available — Learn the foundational techniques and principles of Zero Balancing in a hands-on workshop experience.
The SoapGirls Live Performance
8-10 p.m. — The Orpheum Theater — Tickets available — Experience the audacious Rock and Roll energy of The SoapGirls.
Joe C. Montoya Community & Senior Center Open House
10 AM – 2 PM — Joe C. Montoya Community & Senior Center — Free entry — Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month by exploring community offerings and activities.
Adventure Challenge Summer Camp - Week 8
9 AM – 4 PM — Fort Tuthill County Park — Cost info not provided — Dive into an adventure-packed week of teamwork and challenges for ages 8-15.
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