Monday, April 13, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1917, the town of Florence turned on its first electric street lights.

Check out this footage from Yuma, where a bighorn sheep crashes through a glass door after mistaking its reflection for a rival. Ever had a wild run-in with wildlife? Hit reply to share!

If you’re a Flyover Podcast listener who wrote in to say you missed Ayla Brown last week, be sure to tune in today. She’s back after a lovely family vacation in the Caribbean and sounds refreshed.

Mother’s Day is coming up fast, so we pulled together our 2026 Mother’s Day Gift Guide to help you find something she’ll actually love. From thoughtful to practical to a little indulgent, there’s something for every kind of mom. And yes, a few picks are perfect for treating yourself, too. Don’t wait until the last minute; take a look now, and get ahead of it.

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Pat’s Run Draws Thousands

Nearly 30,000 runners gathered in Tempe for the 22nd annual Pat’s Run to honor late U.S. Army veteran and Arizona Cardinals player Pat Tillman.

Tillman left a multimillion-dollar NFL career to join the U.S. Army after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan in 2004 at age 27.

Actor and military veteran Rob Riggle served as race starter for the 4.2-mile run, with 17-year-old Yonah Beatty of Fort Apache the overall winner and Glendale’s Michele Dorffi the top female finisher.

The event continues Tillman’s legacy of service by celebrating Tillman Scholars, supporting veterans, raising scholarship funds, and drawing families nationwide.

Hairston’s Homer Surge Continues

Arizona State’s Landon Hairston leads college baseball in home runs with 23 after blasting four out of the park during a weekend series against Utah.

Hairston drilled his 20th in Friday’s Game 1 loss that saw multiple ejections, then hit two more in a 14-13 walk-off Game 2 win to even the series.

His final homer of the series—a two-run shot—helped power ASU to a 5–2 rubber-match win, with Kole Klecker turning in a strong outing on the mound.

The surge follows a dominant week that earned him Golden Spikes Player of the Week honors.

Snowbowl Closes for Season

Arizona Snowbowl closed for the season on Sunday after a longer-than-usual 134-day run.

The closing weekend featured limited advanced terrain, along with live DJs and drink specials at Agassiz Lodge.

The ski area stayed open longer than many resorts further north, aided by a sophisticated snowmaking system.

In November, Snowbowl opened a day earlier than scheduled after about 37 inches of snow fell in a single week.

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➤ Marana: Area businessman Chris Sheafe and his wife, Jacque, were identified as the couple killed in Wednesday’s single-engine plane crash at Marana Regional Airport. (More)

➤ Statewide: Arizona’s Colorado River water share could be decided by late April as Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said a federal plan is nearing completion. (More)

➤ Statewide: A federal judge paused the state attorney general’s office’s prosecution of prediction market Kalshi, saying federal law likely trumps Arizona gambling laws. (More)

➤ Wickenburg: Three members of a Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office rescue team were awarded the town’s Medal of Valor for rescuing three people from a submerged vehicle during flooding last November. (More)

➤ Phoenix Valley: Fire crews made multiple mountain rescues over the weekend, including four in one day, bringing this year’s total to 70 rescues. (More)

➤ Flagstaff: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement signed a lease for office space, but no further details of the agency’s plans were immediately available. (More)

➤ Eastern Arizona women’s basketball coach Angelica de Paulo was named 2026 NJCAA Division I Coach of the Year after leading the Gila Monsters to their first national championship. (Photo)

➤ Arizona men’s basketball player Dwayne Aristode entered the transfer portal, joining Sidi Gueye as a freshman departure. (More)

➤ Arizona State men’s basketball added Marcus Vaughns and Nate Garcia from the transfer portal. (More)

➤ The Arizona Diamondbacks placed Gabriel Moreno on the injured list with a back issue. Manager Torey Lovullo expects a short absence. (More)

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➤ KB Home will relocate its headquarters to Tempe from Los Angeles by spring 2027, citing lower costs and improved efficiency. (More)

➤ Cannon Beach surf park will welcome more restaurants at its 500,000-square-foot Mesa development centered around a 1.8-acre surf lagoon. (More)

➤ A nearly 84-acre master-planned development at Longhorn Ranch in Payson moved forward after officials recommended key zoning and plan approvals. (Details)

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➤ Crews rescued a driver who became trapped after a water main break flooded a Yuma roadway early Saturday morning. (Photos)

➤ Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Brandon Pfaadt revealed his brother’s baby is a girl by wearing pink laces during Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. (Photo)

➤ The ARCA Menards Series West race at Tucson Speedway featured a mix of veterans and rising stars, including a 17-year-old Tucson native. (More)

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