Friday, May 8, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1927, the U.S. Army detained 38 Yaqui Indians who fled to Arizona during Mexico’s Yaqui Wars. This 1929 photo shows a group of Yaqui fighters surrendering to the 10th Cavalry.

An ultramarathoner died after collapsing during the Cocodona 250 near Prescott. More details here.

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Cargo Heists Hit I-40 Corridor

Investigators said a criminal organization tied to a Southern California-based cartel is behind two high-dollar heists targeting trucks and trains along I-40 in northern Arizona.

In one theft, suspects allegedly followed a semi hauling expensive tech into an Ash Fork truck stop, then stole up to $175,000 in merchandise in just 11 minutes while the drivers were inside.

Days later, the same group allegedly burglarized a BNSF railcar loaded with shoes, electronics, and clothing.

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office urged truckers and residents to watch for suspicious activity involving Sprinter-style vans near I-40 stops and rail lines.

Arizona Passenger on Sickened Cruise

Health officials are monitoring a cruise ship passenger from Arizona for hantavirus after a deadly outbreak aboard the m/v Hondius left three people dead and several others ill.

The passenger is not showing symptoms.

Health agencies across multiple nations are tracing dozens of travelers who left the ship before the virus was confirmed. The vessel departed from Argentina in April with nearly 150 passengers and crew and is now en route to Spain’s Canary Islands.

Hantavirus is usually spread through contact with infected rodent droppings, though the Andes strain linked to the cruise ship outbreak can spread between people.

Slain Marine Gives Gift of Life

A Tucson native and veteran killed in a domestic violence shooting is being remembered for saving six lives through organ donation.

Ivy Unruh, 25, served four years in the U.S. Marines before working as a television broadcast engineer in Kansas. Authorities said her estranged husband ambushed and fatally shot her outside her Wichita apartment.

Unruh’s organs were donated to six recipients, including a 13-year-old girl. Loved ones launched a GoFundMe to help cover funeral and transportation expenses.

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➤ Flagstaff: Rachel Entrekin became the first woman to win the Cocodona 250, finishing in a record 56 hours, 9 minutes, and 48 seconds. (More)

➤ Buckeye: The Hazen Fire burning near Highway 85 reached 78% containment Thursday after scorching nearly 1,200 acres. The cause remains under investigation. (Watch)

➤ Grand Canyon: The family of missing Arizona State University student Sandarsh Krishna is asking for the public’s help in the search. (Watch)

➤ Globe: Mayor Al Gameros gave an update on recovery from September’s flash flood, saying the city is making repairs and advancing major projects, including a new $13 million fire station. (More)

➤ Phoenix: The city council voted to restrict food distribution and medical aid events in parks, citing worries about trash and needles. Homeless advocates criticized the decision. (More)

➤ Navajo Nation: Officials say a lack of funding for a medical examiner is forcing criminal investigators to take on additional duties. (More)

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➤ U of A’s Ben Thornton, who will graduate next week with a master’s degree in engineering, overcame a childhood spinal cord injury to help lead the Wildcats to a national adaptive basketball championship. (Watch)

➤ The Phoenix Mercury acquired forward Chloe Bibby in a trade with Portland, adding depth ahead of the team’s WNBA season opener. (More)

➤ Arizona State men’s basketball landed a commitment from Ajak Nyuon, a 6-foot-10 Australian forward. He’s the second prep recruit under new head coach Randy Bennett. (More)

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➤ Maricopa County supervisors approved a key permit for a data center project near Luke Air Force Base. (Watch)

➤ The Picacho Peak Dairy Queen Travel Center will close May 31, ending a more than 40-year run as a popular roadside stop along Interstate 10. (More)

➤ Hudbay Minerals said its Copper World mine project will continue to move forward, calling a Tucson City Council resolution opposing the project “political posturing” over private land development outside of the city’s jurisdiction. (More)

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➤ A man accused of robbing a Tucson Domino’s with a handgun told investigators he committed the crime because he wanted to go back to jail. (More)

➤ Weeks after Camp Verde marshal’s deputies helped shield a duck’s nest near the town’s post office, the ducklings hatched. (Watch)

➤ The Nogales International Film Festival will project movies onto the U.S.-Mexico border wall next week, allowing audiences on both sides to watch. (Photo)

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