Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1910, the Tucson Fire Department’s horse-drawn wagons nearly crashed into a ditch after veering to avoid a pedestrian while racing to a call.

We’re excited to debut a new section today in The Arizona Flyover, highlighting exclusive national content featured each day in The Flyover Podcast. This is content we’ll be covering only in the Podcast, and we hope you check it out. Let us know what you think by replying to this email.

The U.S. and Iran just signed a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But that poses the question, what does peace do to your wallet? Experts say you’ll feel it in five major places, and we’ll tell you which brings relief now and which will take months. Tune in to today’s Flyover Podcast as Ayla shares the five ways the end of the war could reach your pocketbook. Tune in here!

Today’s sponsor, Doroni, is giving investors a chance to get in before its planned Nasdaq listing as the company advances its H1-X flying car toward commercial production, backed by hundreds of preorders and growing momentum in the emerging personal air mobility market.

Local Voters May Get Say on Traffic Cameras

Arizonans will decide this November whether to require local voter approval before cities can operate speed and red-light traffic cameras.

One of the 10 statewide ballot questions approved by lawmakers, the measure would mandate that cities get local voter approval for photo enforcement programs.

The cities where programs currently operate include Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley, with supporters saying they improve safety while critics argue they prioritize revenue.

Under the measure, jurisdictions that receive local voter approval could continue using photo enforcement systems for 10 years before returning to voters for another vote.

Online Guide Maps Out Patriotic Fun

A free online guide is helping Arizonans explore the state’s history, culture, and landmarks in celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday.

The Passport250 guide and mobile phone digital passport were developed by the Arizona America250 Commission and the state tourism office.

Travelers check in at locations to earn rewards and prizes, including stickers based on the number of sites visited.

The guide lists historic sites, hidden gems, national parks, breweries, dining experiences, and more, under categories such as Treasures250, Dine250, and Commemorate250.

UFC Fighters Star in White House Bouts

Safford native Justin Gaethje pulled off an upset at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday night, stopping Ilia Topuria to claim the undisputed lightweight title.

Peoria-trained Sean O’Malley also won on the card, adding to Arizona’s presence at the historic event on the South Lawn of the White House, which was attended by President Trump.

For the 37-year-old Gaethje, the win all but assures the 28-5 veteran spot in the UFC Hall of Fame. He called the chance to fight in an event such as Freedom 250 a dream come true.

“I look back to when I left Safford to go to college in 2007. I couldn’t ever have imagined that my life would lead to this moment,” he said.

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$DRNI Prepares for Potential Nasdaq Listing

But the real opportunity is now, before Doroni takes to the skies.

After nearly a decade of R&D, they just unveiled a full-scale showroom model of their flying car, the H1-X, to 4,000+ attendees of their Soul of the Sky event in March. It was so impressive FOX Business called it “the flying car set to revolutionize personal air travel.”

It’s already been preordered by 600+ people, good for $240M in potential revenue for Doroni. And with commercial deliveries targeted for 2028, this futuristic promise is nearly a modern-day reality. And by 2032, Doroni projects $1.4B/year in revenue. They’re scaling fast, and you don’t want to miss your chance to become an early-stage shareholder.

Now, Doroni has just officially reserved the Nasdaq ticker $DRNI. Invest in Doroni at $3.10/share before Thursday 6/18.

➤ Flagstaff: Fallen Korean War veterans were honored at a ceremony marking the 76th anniversary of the war’s outbreak. (More)

➤ Prescott: A jury convicted former police officer Brian Sutton of manslaughter in the 2024 shooting death of an unarmed man. Sutton faces a prison term of 7 to 21 years, with sentencing set for Aug. 3. (More)

➤ Statewide: Monday marks the voter registration deadline for the July 21 primary, when nominations for the legislature, Congress, and other offices will be decided. (More)

➤ Yavapai County: A flash flood warning remained in effect Monday for the Agua Fria River near Cordes Lakes as heavy rain raised water levels. (More)

➤ Tucson: Fire crews battled two new wildfires in the Catalinas Mountains, as the opening of monsoon season brought lightning but little rain. (Photo)

➤ Premier high school basketball recruiting camp Section 7 drew 176 teams this past weekend to Arizona Athletic Grounds in Mesa, generating an estimated regional economic impact of more than $70 million. (More)

➤ Gilbert native Taylor Lovell won the NCAA women’s outdoor steeplechase title this past weekend, clocking a personal best 9:21.03. (More)

➤ The Phoenix Suns are scouting second-round prospects with size ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23-24. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: World Cup | MLB | College World Series | WNBA

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➤ TSMC’s campus has put the Valley’s industrial real estate market in the early innings of a decade-long expansion, according to an Institutional Real Estate analysis. (More)

➤ The Phoenician resort in Scottsdale unveiled the Villas at Canyon Suites, a collection of private villa accommodations designed by Cooper Carry architects. (More)

➤ A Phoenix-based hotel developer showcased its two new Hyatt brand properties in the Valley, including the first Unscripted by Hyatt property. (More)

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A Drone Expert Is Making Flying Cars Real

After years working on military drones, Doron Merdinger began sketching a flying car in 2016. He saw how quickly the tech had advanced. Soon, people would fly from driveways. So he built Doroni.

It’s great timing, too. The urban air mobility market is worth $4B today. By 2040, Morgan Stanley puts it at $1 trillion. By 2050, $9 trillion. And with 600+ reservations for Doroni’s aircraft and $240M+ in potential revenue already, the demand for this innovation is undeniable.

With commercial deliveries planned for 2028 and $1.4B+ in annual revenue targeted by 2032, Doroni’s scaling fast. They even just reserved the Nasdaq ticker $DRNI. But don’t wait. Invest in Doroni before their share price changes on June 18th.

This is a paid advertisement for Doroni Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at https://invest.doroni.io/

➤ Nearly all of Arizona’s wildfires this year have been human-caused, the state reported, urging residents to use caution. (More)

➤ Three classics at a recent Arizona car show illustrate how quickly American automobile designs shifted across the 20th century, from streamlined pre-war chrome to the muscle-car era that followed. (More)

➤ FlagShakes will launch its summer Shakespeare festival in July on the Northern Arizona University campus in Flagstaff, featuring pay-what-you-want tickets. (More)

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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes. Clicking the links will take you directly to these stories:

➤ With the U.S.-Iran war ending, here are five ways the deal could impact your wallet. (See List)

➤ The U.K. announced a sweeping ban on social media use for everyone under 16. (Hear Episode)

➤ A free climber known as Yemen’s “Spider-Man” fell to his death scaling a volcanic crater. (Listen Now)

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Yesterday’s Results:

What’s the hottest outdoor job you’ve worked?

Other: 18%
Construction/roofing: 17%
Farm worker/laborer: 16%
Landscaping/lawn care: 14%
Lifeguard: 9%
Coach/counselor: 9%
Wildland firefighter: 9%
Oil field worker: 8%

Arizona’s monsoon season officially runs from June 15 to what date?

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