Monday, February 2, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo transferred much of present-day Arizona and other western territories from Mexico to the U.S., ending the Mexican–American War.

February brings Super Bowl meal deals, Valentine’s dinners, happy hours, and family discounts across the Phoenix Valley. Check out the specials here.

From today’s sponsor, Incogni—learn why scam calls aren’t random and how removing your personal data from brokers can help stop spam, phishing, and identity theft before it starts.

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WM Open Week Arrives

WM Phoenix Open week kicked off Saturday in Scottsdale, with a concert and drone show that drew thousands to the opening festivities for one of the PGA Tour’s largest annual events.

The event draws the largest crowds of any PGA Tour event, with annual attendance typically estimated at 500,000 to 600,000.

First-round play will take place Thursday, with Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele among the field of about 120 professional golfers entered.

On Wednesday, the Annexus Pro-Am will pair celebrities and athletes—including Arizona Cardinals icons Larry Fitzgerald and Trey McBride—alongside PGA pros.

Scottsdale authorities put in place a new cellphone emergency alert system for the event. Visitors can sign up by texting GOLF25 to 67283.

Warehouse Eyed for Detention Center

The Department of Homeland Security bought a 418,000-square-foot warehouse in Surprise for possible use as a 1,500-bed immigrant detention and processing center.

The purchase—costing about $70 million—sparked mixed reactions, with state lawmakers in the area voicing support and critics citing concerns about neighborhood impacts.

The purchase comes amid stepped-up immigration enforcement, including raids on Zipps restaurants that led to arrests of a hiring manager and dozens of suspected illegal immigrants.

On Friday, high school walkouts over nationwide enforcement activities included the arrests of three students in Mesa and Chandler on suspicion of assault and disorderly conduct.

Moon and Flagstaff Back in Focus

Flagstaff again finds itself playing a key role in training for lunar exploration, with a former local scientist among the newest astronaut candidates.

Lauren Edgar, a former scientist at the USGS Astrogeology Science Center in Flagstaff, is one of 10 astronaut candidates as NASA prepares to launch its Artemis II mission.

The upcoming mission will send astronauts around the moon to test spacecraft systems, life support, and navigation ahead of future moon landings.

Flagstaff’s volcanic landscapes, including Sunset Crater, have long been used to train astronauts in navigation and fieldwork in moon-like terrain.

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Unknown Number Calling? It’s Not Random

The BBC caught scam call center workers on hidden cameras as they laughed at the people they were tricking. One worker bragged about making $250k from victims. The disturbing truth? Scammers don’t pick phone numbers at random. They buy your data from brokers.

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➤ Statewide: Gov. Katie Hobbs called Attorney General Kris Mayes’ remarks on the use of deadly force against immigration agents “inappropriate,” putting herself at odds with some fellow Democrats. (More)

➤ Phoenix: Democrat Mark Holodnak resigned his party leadership position after a video showed him protesting and shouting vulgarities at an immigration raid. (Watch)

➤ Tempe: Construction began on the 80,000-square-foot John S. McCain III Library and Museum near Tempe Town Lake, set to open in 2028 in honor of the late U.S. senator. (More)

➤ Globe/Miami: A private investigator and volunteers teamed with police as the search intensified for 21-year-old Isabella Comas after blood was found in her car. (More)

➤ Flagstaff: Police charged three Delta Tau Delta fraternity members with criminal hazing after an 18-year-old Northern Arizona University student died following a fraternity rush party. (More)

➤ Marana: Fire crews responded after a truck crashed into a Safeway, sending one person to the hospital with minor injuries. (Images)

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➤ The Arizona Cardinals named Mike LaFleur as head coach, citing the 39-year-old’s career success and deep family ties to professional football. LaFleur, the younger brother of Green Bay coach Matt LaFleur, served as offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams the past three seasons. (More)

➤ No. 1 Arizona men’s basketball beat Arizona State 87-74 on Saturday to improve to 22-0. (More)

➤ Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte will join the Dominican Republic roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. (More)

➤ Arizona Cardinals radio analyst Ron Wolfley is stepping down after 20 seasons to spend more time with family. He will continue hosting Wolf & Luke and Big Red Rage. (More)

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➤ Phoenix-based grab-and-go breakfast maker Oats Overnight raised $45 million from Texas growth equity firm Asto Consumer Partners to fuel its continued expansion. (More)

➤ The owner of Rita’s Burritos in Chandler will keep the restaurant open after initially planning to close, thanks to strong community support. (More)

➤ A Verde Valley nonprofit is developing workforce housing on donated land, using long-term land leases to make homeownership more affordable. (More)

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➤ A trailer spill on Interstate 10 near Eloy scattered beer across the freeway late Wednesday, prompting an hours-long closure. (Watch)

➤ Perry High School senior Maddie Handschug earned top honors in a statewide culinary competition focused on creating nutritious school breakfast and lunch recipes. (Watch)

➤ A Biosphere 2 official recapped a Friday visit from social media star MrBeast, who filmed content at the Oracle-based research facility for a tech-focused project. (Watch)

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