Monday, March 30, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1890, a fire wiped out an entire commercial block in Flagstaff. This photo shows the city in 1882.

The No. 1 Arizona Wildcats are headed to their first Final Four in 25 years! We recap Saturday night’s win and what lies ahead in Top Stories.

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Wildcats Punch Final Four Ticket

The Arizona Wildcats are headed to the Final Four for the first time since 2001 after their comeback win over Purdue on Saturday night.

Arizona trailed at halftime before tightening its defense and finding a rhythm offensively, outscoring the Boilermakers 48-26 in the second half. Watch the highlights.

Head coach Tommy Lloyd said he’s long believed Arizona could reach the Final Four, calling himself “a big dreamer” while praising his team’s poise in the moment.

Arizona will face Michigan on Saturday in Indianapolis, Indiana, after the Wolverines blew out Tennessee 95-62 to advance.

Hobbs Eyes Gas Tax Pause

Gov. Katie Hobbs said she’s open to suspending the state gas tax, as diesel prices hit a record and gas prices continue to climb.

In the Phoenix area, gas now tops $5 per gallon at many stations, and diesel climbed to above $6 per gallon.

A pause on state gas taxes would save the average driver about 19 cents per gallon on regular unleaded, or roughly $2.85 for a 15-gallon fill-up.

Statewide, Arizona drivers paid an average of $4.63 on Sunday for regular unleaded, up $1.32 in a month. See prices in your area here.

Experts offer several tips to improve fuel efficiency and cut costs.

AI Wildfire Cameras Deployed

Arizona completed installation of seven AI-powered cameras to detect wildfires faster, using 360-degree technology to spot smoke and alert crews in real time.

Officials said the technology will expand coverage in high-risk areas and help crews respond more quickly as fire conditions intensify statewide.

Last year, the Dragon Bravo Fire scorched more than 145,000 acres, making it the seventh-largest wildfire in state history.

Recovery from the fire continues, with officials announcing last week that parts of the Grand Canyon’s North Rim will reopen in mid-May.

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Last Days to Invest in the ‘Nvidia of Energy’ at $7.77/share

Nvidia’s valuation surged by 1,092% in just three years when it became the backbone of AI. But AI has a massive energy problem Nvidia can’t fix.

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➤ Sierra Vista: The city could close its only stand-alone middle school, exploring a K-8 model due to budget and enrollment concerns. (More)

➤ Tempe: A swarm of bees attacked people at Arizona State’s soccer stadium, sending one man to the hospital with multiple stings. (Watch)

➤ Pima County: A sheriff’s deputy was fired and arrested for alleged inappropriate conduct with a woman in his custody. (Watch)

➤ Statewide: A retired Army commander spoke with an Arizona news outlet about what potential boots-on-the-ground missions could look like for U.S. forces in Iran. (Watch)

➤ Statewide: No Kings protests drew large crowds across Arizona as demonstrators rallied against the Trump administration. (Watch)

➤ Flagstaff: A former fraternity leader was indicted on a felony hazing charge in connection with the Jan. 31 alcohol poisoning death of a Northern Arizona University student. (Watch)

➤ The Arizona Diamondbacks were swept in their season-opening series, falling 3-2 to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. (More)

➤ The Phoenix Suns beat Utah 134-109 on Saturday night, building a 73-45 halftime lead after a 21-2 first-quarter run. (More)

➤ Arizona State tackle Max Iheanachor boosted his NFL Draft stock at pro day, where he worked one-on-one with New England coach Mike Vrabel. (More)

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➤ Honeywell Aerospace’s Phoenix division will make $500 million in upgrades to boost production of defense technology, including navigation and missile guidance systems. (More)

➤ Costco plans to build a store on Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community land near Scottsdale, marking the retailer’s first location on tribal land in the U.S. (Details)

➤ A ranking of Arizona’s top 10 hamburger restaurants puts Blu Burger Grille in Scottsdale in the top spot. (Top 10)

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The Next $435B Energy Empire Is Being Minted

In today’s dollars, John D. Rockefeller would be worth $435 billion. But “oil money” is old news, and what’s next might surprise investors in 2026: a $2.1 Trillion opportunity in “clean” coal.

Now is the “Rockefeller” moment for Frontieras as they reform coal into hydrogen, diesel, and other valuable commodities (just as Rockefeller did with oil). With a White House that favors domestic energy, the NASDAQ ticker FASF reserved, and land officially purchased for their flagship coal reformation plant, Frontieras is positioned for potential valuation impact.

You have until April 9 at 11:59 PM PT to invest in Frontieras at $7.77/share.*

This is a paid advertisement for Frontieras’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at https://invest.frontieras.com/ Reservation of the ticker symbol is not a guarantee that we will be listed on the NASDAQ. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.

➤ A rural homeowner near Flagstaff began offering skid-mounted wildfire-fighting water tank and hose units for sale, based on a design he built to protect his own home. (More)

➤ The library in Gila Bend will reopen after being closed for months. (More)

➤ New specialty license plates to be offered in Arizona will support youth programs and Gila River Indian Community. (Photos)

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