Saturday, July 11, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1850, adventurer Louis Jaeger arrived with 11 other men to establish a ferry at the Colorado River’s Yuma Crossing.

An 85-year-old Navy veteran was surprised by community volunteers who pitched in to help remodel his home with accessibility improvements. Learn more in Et Cetera.

Slowing how fast you age sounds like it should take a punishing diet or a shelf of supplements. New research out of Japan says otherwise. Scientists found that one small daily habit, paired with another, slowed the body’s biological aging about as much as cutting your calorie intake by a quarter. In today’s Flyover Podcast, Amy shares exactly what the study found, why it surprised the researchers, and what those two simple habits are. Tune in here to learn more.

Car insurance has quietly become one of those monthly bills that keeps creeping higher. Today’s sponsor, Insurify, makes it easy to see if you’re paying more than you need to. In just a few minutes, you can compare quotes from multiple insurers in one place and potentially save money without changing your coverage.

Hobbs Bans Insider Trading by State Employees

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs issued an executive order on Thursday prohibiting state employees from using nonpublic government information to bet on prediction markets.

The order covers executive branch employees, and violations may result in dismissal, other sanctions, or referral to law enforcement.

Hobbs called it a preventative step following federal cases, including a soldier charged with using classified information about a military operation to place bets.

The order also encourages the legislative and judicial branches, elected officials, and independent boards to adopt similar policies. A Kalshi spokesperson welcomed the measure.

Court Battle over $12.8M Lottery Jackpot Continues

A former Scottsdale Circle K manager has filed a court response over a $12.8 million Arizona Lottery jackpot, claiming company policy required employees to buy leftover tickets.

The dispute stems from an incident in November 2025, when a customer entered the Scottsdale convenience store and asked a clerk to print $85 worth of Arizona Lottery “The Pick” tickets. According to Robert Gawlitza, who was the store manager at the time, the customer only had $60 to pay, but all $85 worth of tickets had already been printed, leaving unsold tickets behind. Gawlitza says he clocked out before purchasing the unsold tickets, one of which won. He says that a district manager confirmed the move by text.

His filing includes six affidavits from current and former employees supporting his account, and accuses Circle K of wrongfully keeping the ticket and firing him.

Circle K’s lawsuit asks a judge to decide whether the ticket was legally sold; the Arizona Lottery is holding the prize pending the court’s ruling. Gawlitza’s attorney has requested a jury trial.

Voters to Decide Competing School Voucher Measures

Arizona voters will decide the future of the state’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program in November after legislative negotiations on reforms collapsed twice.

The teacher union-backed Protect Education Act would require background checks, cap eligibility at $150,000 in income, and restrict spending; backers submitted 421,451 signatures.

Republican lawmakers referred a competing measure that would nullify the initiative if both pass; education groups have filed a legal challenge against it.

Both measures face court battles ahead, with a hearing set for July 24, and disputes continue over the ballot language voters will see.

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➤ Yuma: Health experts said the town could face Cyclospora exposure through nationally distributed produce despite no confirmed local cases, as investigators continue tracing a multistate outbreak linked to contaminated food supplies. (More)

➤ Phoenix: Arizona law enforcement officials arrested an alleged drug dealer in west Phoenix and seized 43 pounds of methamphetamine during the investigation, authorities said. (More)

➤ Tucson: Federal authorities arrested a former Tucson-area mental health counselor on child exploitation charges after an investigation, and the case will proceed through the federal court system. (More)

➤ Glendale: Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes warned an apartment complex to restore reliable air conditioning after repeated failures during extreme heat, citing potential violations of state landlord-tenant laws. (More)

➤ Prescott: The Yavapai College Governing Board placed President Lisa Rhine on administrative leave and appointed an interim leader while it conducts a review, according to board officials. (More)

➤ Flagstaff: Police charged a man with first-degree murder following a fatal Wednesday shooting, and prosecutors will pursue the case through the criminal justice process, authorities said. (More)

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➤ The MLB Draft begins today in Philadelphia, with the Diamondbacks picking 15th overall and holding an additional pick at No. 31. Sports Illustrated’s final mock has Arizona taking 6-foot-5 third baseman Bo Lowrance, a high schooler with some of the best upside in the class. (More)

➤ Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett gathered several teammates for informal workouts in South Florida this week, including Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride. Brissett is in the middle of a contract dispute with the team and wants more guaranteed money ahead of training camp. (More)

➤ Suns guard Devin Booker’s contract was ranked the fifth-worst in the NBA by Bleacher Report this week. Booker’s 2025 extension made him the league’s highest-paid player by annual salary at $72.5 million, but Phoenix has struggled to build a contender around him. (More)

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➤ Community volunteers with Showers for Heroes surprised an 85-year-old Navy veteran by remodeling his Scottsdale home to improve accessibility and living conditions. (More)

➤ Tucson chefs launched a fundraising campaign to raise $100,000 for a paralyzed colleague, organizing a charity gala slated for July 26 at El Casino Ballroom to help cover medical expenses and long-term recovery costs. (More)

➤ A Flagstaff group is working to raise $2.75 million to purchase the El Pueblo Motor Inn, the Route 66 motel where the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers were recruited during World War II. The goal is to preserve the historic location connected to Native American military service during the war. (More)

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➤ Researchers found that these daily habits can slow the body’s aging rate about as much as cutting your calorie intake by a quarter. (Hear More)

➤ Tyler Robinson declined to take the stand at the preliminary hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case, and the next move rests with the judge. (Listen Now)

➤ China has announced plans for a space-and-ground network to spot dangerous asteroids before they reach Earth. (Podcast Available)