Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
Good morning, Flagstaff.
At 6:45 p.m. on August 22nd, Flagstaff Police and Fire responded to a gasoline spill on Beaver and Route 66 caused by a non-injury accident.
Flagstaff police and EMS are responding to a two-car accident in front of the Burger King on the 3500 block of East Route66 (one teenager reportedly hit his head) which is partially blocking the roadway.
Flagstaff Police and EMS responded to an accident at Route 66 and Humphreys on August 22 where a motorcycle was involved and traffic was stopped—officials confirmed the rider was up and walking.
Today at 1:16 p.m. Flagstaff Police and Fire responded to a structure fire at 910 S Milton at Yugo NAU Housing when a maintenance worker reported smoke from a second-floor unit — firefighters later confined the fire to that unit and brought it under control while evacuations continued.
On August 22, Flagstaff Airport had an aircraft emergency— a small plane experienced in-flight issues and landed safely so that Flagstaff Foam/ARFF units resumed their duties.
On August 22, Flagstaff Police responded at 10:39 a.m. to a fight at Bushmaster Park on Alta Vista where a caller said he separated an adult Native American male in a light grey shirt assaulting a female + the suspect left on foot with a group of males.
CCSO officers responded to a fight on Chuska Ovi in Kachina Village when one man threatened others with a knife—officers used pepper spray to detain him and secure the scene, resulting in at least one arrest.
A U.S. Forest Service Burned Area Emergency Response team has started surveys on Kaibab National Forest—checking for post-fire flooding and debris flow risks—to gauge land conditions.
Officials from several agencies will use the report to decide if emergency stabilization steps must be taken.
The Superior Court of Coconino County appointed Judge Roberta McVickers as a full-time judge pro tempore in Division 6; her work as a public defender, prosecutor, private attorney and on-call judge earned praise from Presiding Judge Ted Reed—who said her experience and dedication to the rule of law make her a strong legal leader.
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.
Harvesting Knowledge Through Yoga
45 minutes — YogaSix Flagstaff — Reservations required — Experience a full sensory yoga practice while exploring the connection between ancient techniques and modern science.
Flagstaff Festival of Science: Telescope Viewing
10 AM – 12 PM — Northern Arizona University — Free entry — Explore the wonders of the night sky through the 20" Barry Lutz Telescope.
Festival of Science: Downtown Geology Tour
1-2 p.m. — Downtown Flagstaff — Free entry — Explore local geology with expert guidance from a celebrated geologist on this informative walking tour.
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