Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Good morning, Flagstaff. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was arrested after shooting at a train near the 500 block of East Route 66 east of downtown Flagstaff at around 5:15 p.m. Arizona Daily Sun
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ EmberSafe — a new Flagstaff nonprofit — is raising $2 million for its RedFlag Defense project to boost wildfire-detection tech that will help protect local communities. Arizona Daily Sun
- ➤ Parts of the North Kaibab Ranger District will reopen tomorrow after a complete closure due to the White Sage and Dragon Bravo fires while the Tusayan Ranger District enters Stage 2 fire restrictions. The U.S. Forest Service warns of remaining hazards and states that Forest Roads 247, 248, 248A and 279A will stay closed—prompting caution among visitors. KAFF
- ➤ A Northern Arizona University researcher was awarded an NSF grant for a citizen science project + the project will measure environmental change in Antarctica over the past 70 years. Arizona Daily Sun
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The Legends of New Country: Wallen & Wilson
6-11 p.m. — Pepsi Amphitheater — $32-$55 — Experience a night of back-to-back musical tributes to Morgan Wallen and Lainey Wilson.
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Jason Bonham Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Pepsi Amphitheater — Check local listings for cost — Rock out with Jason Bonham, son of Led Zeppelin's legendary drummer John Bonham, at the Pepsi Amphitheater.
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Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art
April 30 - October 26 — The Arboretum at Flagstaff — Free entry — Explore artistic interpretations of the Colorado Plateau and reflect on nature's beauty and conservation.
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Mother Road Classic Car Show
Showcase of classic cars — Time TBA — Wheeler Park — Supports local charities — Celebrate the legacy of Route 66 with stunning vehicles and community spirit.
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Ruta Verbena Concert
8-10 p.m. — Orpheum Theater — Tickets available online and at box office — Enjoy a vibrant night of danceable Latin music from Tucson's own Ruta Verbena.
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Groovin' in the Aspens
8 AM – 2 PM — Fort Valley Trailhead — Registration fees apply — Experience a scenic 6K/10K/20K trail run through Arizona's stunning landscapes.
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Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art
April 30 - October 26 — The Arboretum at Flagstaff — Free entry — Explore vibrant art installations that celebrate the ecology and beauty of the Colorado Plateau.
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2025 Climb to Conquer Cancer
6 AM – 12 PM — Arizona Snowbowl — Not specified — Unite with the community to support the American Cancer Society's mission to save lives.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The grass is greener where you water it.
~ Neil Barringham
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