Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1947, Saudi Crown Prince Amir Saud toured the Salt River Valley for agricultural inspiration. This historic photo shows local farmers harvesting onions.

With the Super Bowl matchup set, a months-old NFL graphic has fans buzzing for appearing to predict the finalists. Share your game prediction in today’s Poll.

🎧 The long-awaited great wealth transfer may fall short of expectations, economists say, as Baby Boomers begin turning 80 this year. The shift is raising questions about why trillions of dollars may never reach heirs. Host Ayla Brown unpacks it all on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here.

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Arellano Named State GOP Chair

Sergio Arellano was elected chairman of the Arizona Republican Party at the party’s annual meeting Saturday in Prescott Valley.

A Tucson native, U.S. Army combat veteran, and longtime campaign aide for President Trump, Arellano will lead the party’s voter outreach and fundraising initiatives.

Arellano, who takes over after Gina Swoboda resigned to run for Congress, emerged victorious in a runoff against former party vice chair Pam Kirby.

“We led this race with God in front, always first. I hope to achieve victory alongside you because I am one of you. (I am) one from the grassroots that is now ready to come in, knock some doors, raise some money, and kick some butt for all of us,” Arellano said.

Police: Teen Led Car Theft Ring

A 19-year-old was arrested and identified as the ringleader of a luxury auto theft ring in the East Valley.

Lorenzo Mangiamele allegedly coordinated the theft of multiple expensive, keyless vehicles across Gilbert, Mesa, and nearby communities.

The operation targeted high-end vehicles, using co-conspirators to drive them and electronic devices to bypass security. Police haven’t released a full list of the cars.

Police said the case highlights an ongoing problem of organized auto thefts in the Valley, including a 2024 ring that stole 20 trucks valued at over $1 million.

Drone Delivery Options to Expand

Phoenix residents can soon get food, retail, and healthcare deliveries via drones from Zipline, following the company’s $600 million fundraising for a Valley expansion.

Already operating in parts of Arkansas, Texas, and Africa, Zipline has completed more than 2 million deliveries on behalf of retailers such as Walmart, Chipotle, and Panera Bread.

The company’s insulated drones keep packages hot or cold and can land at customer-specified locations, delivering orders weighing up to 8 pounds in as little as 10 minutes.

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego called the expansion a sign of the city’s growing role as a hub for advanced technology and autonomous systems.

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➤ Mesa: Community members gathered on Sunday at the corner where teenager Emily Pike was last seen before going missing a year ago. (Watch)

➤ Chandler: The city council approved March rate hikes for water, wastewater, and reclaimed water amid rising operating and construction expenses. (More)

➤ Tucson: The Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind’s planned move to Oro Valley sparked a protest by family and students concerned about potential impacts on the tight-knit community. (Watch)

➤ Coconino County: Wecom Fiber was awarded $42 million in federal funds to bring high-speed broadband to roughly 10,500 rural homes and businesses. (More)

➤ Navajo Nation: Council member Crystalyne Curley disputed the council president’s claim that tribal ID funding wasn’t approved, saying the program will launch soon. (Watch)

➤ Yuma: Fire department workers found two lost dogs, Bobo and Maya, in the Foothills and asked for the public’s help in locating their owners. (Watch)

➤ Arizona men’s basketball remained the No. 1 team in this week’s AP poll, the team’s seventh straight week at the top. (See Full Poll)

➤ Former Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon accepted the job as the Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator. (More)

➤ Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker will miss at least one week of action after rolling his ankle against the Atlanta Hawks. (More)

➤ Former Arizona State quarterback Jaden Rashada said he’ll play at Mississippi State next season. (More)

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➤ The new $100 million Vineyard Towne Center retail development in Queen Creek reported it is fully leased, offering a mix of national and local retailers. (More)

➤ A surf park is planned at the former Hidden Lake event venue in Buckeye. The 120-acre property that includes a lake sold for $10.5 million on Jan. 13. (More)

➤ The Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce breakfast workshop on Feb. 18 will feature business coach Dr. Nicole Dhanraj sharing practical strategies to hire smarter and build stronger teams. (More)

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➤ The Arizona Court of Appeals upheld the denial of workers’ comp benefits for a Glendale auto shop employee who accidentally shot himself on the job. (More)

➤ Prescott Valley surgeon Dr. Shane Monnett was named Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s 2025 Teacher of the Year for excellence in medical education. (Photo)

➤ Volunteer-run Farm Angels Sanctuary in Surprise received the 2025 Anthem Gold Award for its dedication to rescuing and caring for neglected farm animals. (Watch)

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