Good Day
Flagstaff
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Flagstaff. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Flagscanner
- ➤ 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. Flagscanner
- ➤ 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. Flagscanner
- ➤ 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. Flagscanner
- ➤ 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. Flagscanner
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ 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. Flagscanner
- ➤ 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. Flagscanner
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. KAFF
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ 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. KAFF
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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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Pickin' In The Pines Bluegrass & Acoustic Music Festival
10 AM – 6 PM — Pepsi Amphitheater — Cost info not provided — Enjoy roots-infused bluegrass from The Brothers Comatose in a beautiful setting.
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