Thursday, October 2, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1849, U.S. Army Lt. Cave J. Couts established Camp Calhoun to guard settlers bound for the California gold fields. The camp was renamed Camp Yuma and then Fort Yuma in the early 1850s.

In Top Stories, we examine how the federal government shutdown could impact Arizona. Let us know in today’s Poll if you’ll be directly affected.

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When I decided to accept investors in The Arizona Flyover, one thing mattered to me more than anything: that our readers would have the chance to become our owners. If I had my druthers, every single investor in The Arizona Flyover would be an Arizona Flyover reader. That’s why we’ve structured this offering with you in mind:

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Legally, the offering is open to any U.S. citizen. But my heart—and our strategy—is focused on keeping ownership in the hands of our readers. Right now, we’re less than $350,000 away from hitting 50% of our ultimate funding goal—but our Q3 deadline for 50% raised has passed and we are behind.
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Impact of Partial Federal Shutdown Unclear

The impact on Arizona and other states was uncertain as a partial shutdown of the federal government began on Wednesday.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said essential health care, benefits, and crisis support for veterans will continue, though some programs like career counseling and GI Bill hotlines will pause.

The shutdown could impact the Grand Canyon North Rim businesses, which were preparing to reopen after the Dragon Bravo Fire, potentially delaying revenue for local owners reliant on tourism.

Arizona’s elected officials responded to the shutdown with partisan sparring.

Turning Point Holds Utah Event

Turning Point USA representatives returned to Utah for the first time since the assassination of the group’s founder, Charlie Kirk of Scottsdale.

The Tuesday night event at Utah State University—two hours from where Kirk was killed—drew thousands amid heightened security. Arizona U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, and other speakers urged students to turn grief into action.

Hours before the event, a building on the campus was temporarily evacuated after a suspicious, non-explosive device was found, underscoring ongoing safety worries.

Last week, Kirk’s widow, Erika, said that Phoenix-based Turning Point would remain active on campuses across the country. “We’re not going anywhere. We have the blueprints. We have our marching orders… My husband’s voice will live on,” she said.

More Gen Z Males Going to Church

A study found that Gen Z males outnumber young females in church attendance for the first time in U.S. history.

Gen Z describes people born between 1997 and 2012 who are now roughly 13 to 28 years old.

The Barna Group study also found churchgoing Gen Z and Millennials (ages 29-44) attend services more than older generations, with the average Gen Z churchgoer attending about twice a month.

Experts and attendees say the increase is driven by a search for meaning, community, and guidance.

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➤ Statewide: More than a third of Arizona high school students were chronically absent last year, a rate that remained well above pre-pandemic levels. (More)

➤ Miami: Miami Unified School District canceled classes this week after last week’s historic flooding caused millions of dollars in damage to buildings. Officials hope to resume classes on Monday. (Watch)

➤ Sedona: Mayor Scott Jablow resigned following his censure by the city council over claims he overstepped his authority on public policies. (Details)

➤ Gilbert: Town officials and staff from the public works and utilities department met in a closed-door session after some residents reported their water bills tripled despite no increase in usage. (More)

➤ Statewide: The state Department of Veteran Services offers $750,000 in grants for programs aimed at ending homelessness among veterans, with applications closing Friday. (More)

➤ Kingman: The city’s Drop-Off Recycling Center opens today, accepting common recyclables Thursdays through Saturdays for $7.53 per vehicle. (More)

➤ The Arizona Cardinals will build a 250,000-square-foot training facility in North Phoenix, nearly twice the size of the current training complex in Tempe. Completion is expected in 2028. (More)

➤ The Phoenix Suns pursued a trade for Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga this offseason but were rejected, prompting him to sign a short-term deal with Golden State. (More)

➤ The Liberty Lions topped one publication’s most recent Arizona high school football rankings, followed by Basha, Hamilton, Chandler, and Pinnacle. (Full Rankings)

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➤ DoorDash debuted food delivery robot Dot in Tempe and Mesa, with plans to expand Valley-wide. The robot can carry up to 30 pounds and travel on streets, sidewalks, and driveways at speeds of up to 20 mph. (Watch)

➤ AZ Ice Arcadia in Phoenix reported nearly $1 million in damage from last weekend’s monsoon storms, leaving the state’s oldest ice rink closed and hockey teams scrambling for alternative sites. (Watch)

➤ The historic Arizona Inn in Tucson was sold to an ownership group that includes former Arizona Wildcat and current Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr. (Watch)

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➤ A center that assists people with disabilities is reopening in Globe after the past weekend’s floods, thanks to staff and volunteers working together to clean out mud and repair the facility. (Watch)

➤ Snowflake will host Arizona’s first Pigeon Palooza on Saturday. Ahead of the event, organizer Phillip Fry discussed breeds, history, and a fortune-telling pigeon. (More)

➤ A black bear was filmed climbing a cactus in Tucson’s Catalina Foothills before fleeing into the desert, the latest in a series of recent bear sightings in the area. (Watch)

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