Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1926, an alert train engineer stopped would-be robbers from forcing two locomotives into a head-on collision near Gila Bend.

Happy Veterans Day! Looking for ways to celebrate? Check out this guide to events and special deals, and catch more veteran-related news throughout today’s edition.

🎖️As we mark Veterans Day, our Feel Good Flyover Podcast episode honors a young man who has spent half his life ensuring that no hero is forgotten. Ten years after placing his first flag, 20-year-old Preston Sharp’s “Flags and Flowers” mission has grown into a global movement—one million tributes strong and still going. Watch it here.

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Funding Deal Advances; Swearing-In Nears

A deal to end the partial federal government shutdown passed by a 60-40 vote late Sunday, with Arizona Democratic U.S. Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego voting against the measure.

Meanwhile, U.S. Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, D-Tucson, headed to Washington, D.C., for her swearing-in ceremony, with the U.S. House now expected to reopen.

Kelly and Gallego said they voted against the deal to end the shutdown because it lacked an agreement to increase Affordable Care Act subsidies.

U.S. Rep. Eli Crane, R-Flagstaff, criticized Kelly and Gallego, accusing them of putting party over constituents and siding with health insurance executives.

Trump Pardons Alternate Electors

President Trump pardoned alternate electors and other allies who faced federal prosecution after President Joe Biden’s 2020 victory in the state.

The accused called the charges politically motivated, with the alternate electors saying they were preparing in case ongoing election litigation showed Trump won Arizona.

In Arizona, Democratic state Attorney General Kris Mayes faces a Nov. 21 deadline to either revive or dismiss her state case against the electors, and recent commentary suggests she is poised to drop the prosecution.

Nationally, Trump granted similar pardons to others, with the White House press secretary saying those pardoned “were persecuted and put through hell by the Biden administration for challenging an election, which is the cornerstone of democracy.”

State Ranked Last for Young Families

A study ranked Arizona as the worst state in the nation for starting a family based on education, health, and cost-of-living metrics.

The Ivy Surrogacy study cited the state’s low high school graduation rate and high rate of vehicle fatalities. Other measures included income and cost of living.

“For more Americans to choose to start families, they need to feel more secure that they can provide children with healthy, happy, and prosperous lives. Some parts of America offer more favorable conditions than others,” the study’s authors said.

The study also included Washington, D.C., which scored below Arizona.

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➤ Marana: The community staged a memorial ride for World War II veteran and longtime teacher George DeGregori, who died soon after his 100th birthday. (Watch)

➤ Sahuarita: The American Veterans Traveling Tribute brought its Vietnam Wall and Cost of Freedom display to town, honoring service members lost from Vietnam and beyond. (Watch)

➤ Scottsdale: An additional southbound lane on Loop 101 between Princess Drive and Shea Boulevard opened Monday as part of an ongoing widening project. (Watch)

➤ Payson: Public health officials urged residents to watch for unusual wildlife behavior and ensure pets are vaccinated after a fox tested positive for rabies. (Watch)

➤ Kingman: The city began installing 3,500 smart water meters to modernize the system and improve accuracy, with temporary interruptions expected until the project is completed in May. (More)

➤ Peeples Valley: A town hall event will take place from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday at the Historic Schoolhouse to discuss Yavapai County services and answer resident questions. (More)

➤ The Arizona Wildcats rose eight spots to No. 5 in the latest AP college basketball poll. (See Full Poll)

➤ A pro football analyst said Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray is not expected to regain his starting role, fueling speculation about a potential offseason trade. (More)

➤ Team ropers Kaleb Driggers and Paul Eaves won this year’s Hondo Rodeo Fest at Chase Field. (More)

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➤ Scottsdale-based Axon reported a $2.2 million third-quarter loss, missing earnings expectations and causing its stock to drop nearly 18%. (More)

➤ Tempe will offer a free two-month program to help new or small-scale food entrepreneurs gain hands-on training and business education. (More)

➤ A Wickenburg home on over 400 acres hit the market this month for $12 million. (Photos)

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➤ More than 60 retired veterans took part in a softball game on Sunday at Goodyear’s Robson Field of Dreams to raise scholarship money in memory of a fallen Green Beret. (Watch)

➤ Phoenix resident Richard Agers left his six-figure corporate job to give free haircuts and support the homeless as a traveling barber. (Watch)

➤ Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott will host a lecture this Saturday on the city’s role in launching Arizona’s Western film industry, with insights from museum director Stuart Rosebrook. (Details)

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