"Flagstaff Sports, Mysteries, Arts & Astronomy: Your Daily Local Roundup"

Good morning, this is your Flagstaff Local Frequency for Thursday, November 20th, 2025. Grab your coffee and settle in as we start the day’s news, events, and happenings right here in beautiful Flagstaff. Let’s begin with a bit of sports news. The NAU women’s basketball team took on Pepperdine yesterday, and despite fighting hard, they fell 80 to 74 after a chilly second quarter. So Lumberjack fans, rally your support and keep an eye out for their next game. If you are looking for some live athletic action, the NAU Diving Invite is underway today at the Wall Aquatic Center. Divers from Northern Arizona, San Diego State, and UC Davis will be competing in the 1-meter springboard events starting at 11:30 this morning, bringing some exciting competition to the campus pool. Looking for inspiration this evening? Head downtown and step into your own detective story at the Flagstaff Murder Mystery game at 15 West Aspen Avenue. The event, Catch the Killer, promises an evening of intrigue and interaction for true crime buffs and amateur sleuths alike. Meanwhile, arts and culture lovers will find plenty to discover. The Coconino Center for the Arts is featuring the exhibition Shifting Topographies: Extracting the Landscape, running until December 20th. It’s a visually immersive show reflecting on our region’s landscapes and how they shape us. For an even deeper dive into our creative scene, the city’s vibrant galleries and workshops are hosting a variety of hands-on classes, so whether you’re sharpening your painting skills or exploring new media, there’s a place for you. For music fans, The Orpheum is set for an outdoorsy treat tonight as First Descents presents Trango x Lhotse, a theatrical debut celebrating adventure and resilience. If you prefer live tunes, Montana Sand brings a country vibe to The Station later today. Flagstaff’s history with the stars is also getting some attention. The story of Percival Lowell and his quest to find life on Mars is back in the spotlight, reminding us that our city’s observatory made a big mark on astronomy and science fiction alike, fueling dreams about life beyond our planet. On the environmental front, forest restoration work continues at the old Navajo logging camp site, where thinning projects are aiming to protect both archaeological remains and our forests. Wood from the project is being offered to tribal communities, helping lower wildfire risks and supporting local traditions. Finally, there’s a health advisory this week: state officials have found recalled ByHeart baby formula still on some Arizona store shelves. Please check your pantry and avoid using any ByHeart products until more information is released, and mark them Do Not Use as a precaution. That’s all for today, Flagstaff. Make it a great Thursday, keep your curiosity alive, and support your community at one of the many happenings around town. This has been Flagstaff Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. For more This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.