Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1970, a Southern Pacific Ice House fire in Tucson burned for 26 hours before being fully extinguished.

The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert for parts of the state due to blowing dust, urging residents to limit their time outside.

If you’re one of roughly 50 million Americans enrolled in Medicare Part D, these changes could affect your costs more than you realize. On today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast, host Ayla Brown shares details on the updated spending cap, what counts toward it, and the long-awaited end of the donut hole. Tune in here!

Today’s The Flyover Podcast also features more on Savannah Guthrie’s return to the Today show. You can also read about her return in Around Arizona.

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Crews Likely Aided Airman Rescue

Arizona-based military assets and elite crews from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base were likely involved in the mission to recover a U.S. airman shot down in Iran.

Video from the rescue area shows Pave Hawk helicopters and MC-130 airplanes, two types of aircraft operated by the base’s 55th Rescue Squadron.

The successful rescue followed the downing of an F-15E. One crew member was found quickly. A second airman was rescued after hiding in mountainous terrain for more than 24 hours.

Martha McSally, a retired combat pilot and former U.S. senator from Arizona, said the mission showed the coordination and split-second decision-making required.

Gallego Joins Kelly in Eyeing White House Run

Arizona U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego said he is considering a 2028 presidential run, and called for Democrats to rebuild support among Latino voters after recent declines.

Earlier this year, Arizona U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, also a Democrat, signaled possible interest in a 2028 White House run.

Gallego said he is weighing family considerations and the demands of a national campaign before making a final decision.

He said a Democrat win in 2028 hinges on regaining at least 62% of the Latino vote, saying, “We didn’t hit that in 2024, and that’s why we find ourselves in this situation.”

Skydiver Completes 50-State Journey

Jeff Provenzano completed his 30-year goal of skydiving in all 50 states, finishing with a leap under the Northern Lights in Alaska.

Over the course of the 50-state journey, the Arizona skydiver logged more than 22,000 jumps while traveling and coordinating plans.

The Alaska jump required more than two years to coordinate to account for weather, aircraft, and night conditions, including the unpredictable timing of the Northern Lights.

The final jump came after multiple delays due to cloud cover and poor visibility.

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➤ Phoenix: Crews used a helicopter hoist to rescue a hiker from Lookout Mountain after he was stung more than 100 times by bees. The hiker was hospitalized in critical condition. (Photos)

➤ Statewide: The U.S. Department of Justice sued to block Arizona from enforcing gaming laws against prediction markets, escalating a fight over federal versus state authority. (Watch)

➤ Pima County: Savannah Guthrie returned to the Today show in New York as the search for her missing mother in Tucson enters its third month. (Watch)

➤ Statewide: Thirty-two female Vietnam War veterans will take part in Honor Flight Arizona’s first all-women remembrance flight to the nation’s capital. (More)

➤ Maricopa County: Sheriff’s deputies launched an investigation after busting a cockfighting event south of Buckeye. (More)

➤ Kingman: A major interchange project aimed at easing Phoenix–Las Vegas traffic is 70% complete, with the remaining work set to finish by March 2027. (Watch)

➤ Tommy Lloyd was named the Naismith Coach of the Year, selected after leading the University of Arizona men’s basketball team to a 36-3 record and its first Final Four since 2001. (More)

➤ The NBA rescinded a technical foul call against Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks that would have resulted in a second one-game suspension of the season. (More)

➤ An NFL analyst said he wouldn’t be surprised if the Arizona Cardinals selected Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the No. 3 overall pick in this month’s draft. (More)

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➤ Arizona ranked No. 1 in the nation for the increase in gas prices, with costs up 37.8% over the past year to about $4.70 per gallon, according to a SmartAsset study. (Details)

➤ Axon faces a court hearing Friday on its proposed $1.3 billion Scottsdale headquarters, including whether a new state law improperly blocked local residents from voting on the project. (Watch)

➤ Mohave College will host an HVAC and Electrical Career Fair on Monday in Bullhead City, connecting students with employers and training opportunities. (More)

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➤ A restored 1955 Ford F-100—the first-ever patrol vehicle in Sierra Vista—was donated to the department by the family of a former police chief. (Watch)

➤ Firefighters in Eloy rescued a donkey stuck in a canal, using ropes and a vehicle to safely pull the animal from the water. (Watch)

➤ Camp Verde awarded more than $1.3 million in construction bids for irrigation, walkway, and ADA parking improvements at its new sports complex. (More)

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