Good morning, Flagstaff.

Morning Glory Cafe celebrated its milestone anniversary with plant-based dishes for all diets + hosted a ribbon cutting and community open house on August 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. Local guests sampled the cafe’s new offerings during the event.

The Flagstaff Police Department released a report on Oct 1, 2024—detailing events in the hotel murder case ahead of Samuel Lionel Lee’s trial.

Coconino County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit stopped a vehicle on I‑40 eastbound near mile post 185 on Aug.

18 and arrested 40-year-old Josue Caballero — the driver — when deputies found 12.54 pounds of methamphetamine worth about $100,000.

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering disaster loans to businesses and private non-profits that lost revenue from summer wildfires in northern Arizona.

Eligible applicants in several counties and tribal nations can receive up to $2 million at a fixed rate with no interest accruing and deferred payments for 12 months—applications are due by May 18, 2026.

A German-based satellite company has begun using new AI and thermal imaging satellites to help firefighters detect and model wildfires from space.

The company plans to launch more satellites later this year to improve orbit timing and assist in monitoring fire growth.

Kaibab National Forest will reduce the closure area in North Kaibab Ranger District (a change to allow more visitors) as part of its new forest management plan.

Wildlife overpass work on Interstate 17 continues as traffic shifts to northbound lanes; current restrictions will end Thursday, Aug.

28—ahead of Labor Day weekend.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Durand Jones Live

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Orpheum Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of Durand Jones & The Indications on their Flowers Tour 2025.

Welcome Back to the Plains Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — Pepsi Amphitheater — No entry fee provided — Experience Wyatt Flores' heartfelt songs that blend regret and hope as you travel to new beginnings.

Red Cross Blood Donation Campaign

8-10 a.m. — International Pavilion — Free for donors — Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a blood drive featuring mariachi music and community connections.

2025 Flagstaff Festival of Science Opening Event

7-8:30 p.m. — Northern Arizona University Ardrey Auditorium — Free entry — Kick off a 10-day celebration of science with keynote speaker Mariah Gladstone on Indigenous food systems and sustainability.