Good Day
Flagstaff
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Good morning, Flagstaff. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Summit fire department responded to an injury accident on North US Highway 89 (Sunset Crater exit) at approximately 8:45 a.m. (local time) on August 8 when a truck pulling a toy hauler collided with a Honda sedan. Flagscanner
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Fifteen individuals were arrested on August 8 for offenses including disorderly conduct, reckless assault, DUI and drug-related charges—records show arrests occurred from just after midnight through the evening. Flagscanner
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Katie Hobbs visited Flagstaff Fire Department Station 1 on Aug. 8 to discuss plans for a new Wildfire Training Center with Mayor Becky Daggett and Wildland Fire Battalion Chief Paul Oltrogge, and she announced that Arizona allocated another $30 million for wildfire prevention and training center construction—making it the state’s first government-operated wildland fire training center. KAFF
- ➤ Coconino County announced that Tim Carter is the new Director of Emergency Management, effective retroactively from Aug. 1 after 13 years of service as a specialist and assistant director. He will lead a team of six professionals (at the Emergency Operations Center) to enhance community preparedness and safety. KAFF
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Northern Arizona University football is preparing for an upcoming season with second-year coach Brian Wright after last year’s playoff run, as the Lumberjacks—ranked No. 19 in the Stats Perform FCS Preseason Top 25 and practicing at 7,000 feet near the San Francisco Peaks—added new transfer players including captain Ty Pennington to boost their lineup. AZ Family
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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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