Sunday, July 12, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1917, the Bisbee Copper Miners’ Strike Deportation occurred when nearly 1,200 striking copper miners (members of the Industrial Workers of the World) were rounded up and deported from Bisbee by county officials and citizen posses.

A six-time mounted shooting world champion from Arizona is being inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame. Learn more in Et Cetera.

In case you missed it, this week on The Flyover Podcast, Amy broke down the five retirement mistakes that quietly derail people after the paycheck stops. A new Nationwide study found more than half of recent retirees regret how they planned, and the culprits usually aren’t the ones you’d expect. From the luck of when the market turns to the quiet discomfort of spending your own savings, Amy walked through what trips people up and how to sidestep it before it costs you. Tune in here!

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Monsoon Arrives, Bringing Long-Awaited Rain

Monsoon moisture is moving into the Phoenix area this weekend, with rain chances rising Sunday and continuing through the week after an unusually dry season that left the Valley well below average.

Before the rain, forecasters warned of gusty outflows and blowing dust. Experts said the prolonged dryness could worsen dust storms, raising health risks, including Valley Fever, for vulnerable residents.

In Northern Arizona, the National Weather Service called it a robust start roughly a week late. The moisture should aid crews battling the Pocket Fire near Sedona.

However, meteorologists cautioned the rain brings dangers too, particularly flash flooding over wildfire burn scars. Residents were urged to keep emergency alerts active and prepare evacuation go-bags.

Online Gambling Operators Ordered to Cease Activity

The Arizona Department of Gaming issued cease-and-desist orders to five online betting operators, accusing them of running illegal gambling in the state and putting consumers at risk.

The notices went to BetOpenly, Bookmaker, Club WPT Online Poker, Kutt Inc., and Raffle Creator. Officials cited alleged felony-level conduct, including promoting illegal gambling, illegal enterprise control, and money laundering.

Several operators were accused of allowing people under age 21 to participate. Department Director Jackie Johnson said the agency’s priority is protecting Arizonans and putting unlicensed operators on notice.

Officials said next steps could include criminal charges, civil action, or recovering lost funds. Residents were urged to confirm operators appear on the department’s approved list before betting.

Parasitic Stomach Illness Reaches Arizona

Health officials are tracking a nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne parasitic infection linked to fresh produce, with hundreds of cases confirmed across dozens of states this summer.

Arizona has recorded 10 cases as of July 7, while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has logged 843 confirmed domestic cases since May 1, noting the true total is likely higher.

Reported symptoms include weeks of abdominal cramping, nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea. Physicians say the infection is treatable with antibiotics but can recur if left untreated.

Pima County health officials urged providers to test symptomatic patients. Experts recommend washing off fruits and vegetables and practicing good hygiene by washing with soap and water, since alcohol-based sanitizer does not kill the parasite.

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➤ Buckeye: A hazmat spill at a Buckeye medical clinic sent three people to hospitals on Friday, as crews contained the chemical incident and cleared the scene after evaluations. (More)

➤ Queen Creek: Technology may help preserve the Valley’s Big Tin Cotton Gin as developers explore digital tools that document the historic structure and support restoration efforts during future redevelopment projects. (More)

➤ Camp Verde: Town Manager Miranda Fisher has resigned, according to a letter she sent to local town managers on Thursday, July 9. Her departure comes just over two years after she took the position. Her last day is Wednesday, July 15. (More)

➤ Tucson: Habitat for Humanity is offering affordable housing opportunities with its new Casitas on Park which will bring 21 one- and two-bedroom homes to Tucson’s Southside—a first-ever community only for veterans and adults 55 and older. (More)

➤ Gilbert: Bojangles will open its first Arizona restaurant in Gilbert on July 20, expanding the Southern fast-food chicken chain into a new state market. (More)

➤ Lake Havasu City: A power outage affected the city’s south side, disrupting electricity service for roughly 2,062 residents on Friday evening as crews worked to identify the cause and restore power. (More)

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➤ Former Arizona men’s basketball star and 2026 Phoenix Suns first-round pick Koa Peat scored his first career points with a two-handed slam in his first NBA Summer League game on Friday. (See Highlight)

➤ Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman Tim Tawa went 3-for-4 with four RBIs during the team’s 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, including a go-ahead home run in the fourth inning. (See Home Run)

➤ Arizona State football head coach Kenny Dillingham revealed in a recent interview that his family was open to moving to Michigan when the university publicly pursued him last year, dispelling speculation that family concerns were his primary motivation for turning the job down. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: World Cup | MLB | Wimbledon | Golf | WNBA

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While the rest of the market goes crazy for “the mother of all IPOs,” a new Elon Musk innovation is quietly being rolled out nationwide. It’s been 27 years in the making, and it could have a radical impact on how millions of people manage their money… and even collect Social Security. Here’s everything you need to know.

➤ Mounted shooting champion Kenda Lenseigne, a six-time world champion from Arizona, will be inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, recognizing her competitive achievements and contributions as a coach and ambassador for the sport. (Watch Video)

➤ Maricopa County Animal Care and Control placed 10 shelter dogs with weekend foster families through its “Foster at First Sight” event, helping relieve overcrowding after a post-Fourth of July surge in lost pets. (More)

➤ Mesa resident Dave Keaggy marked his 100th birthday by working out at his local gym, continuing a long-standing fitness routine that he credits with supporting his health and longevity. (More)

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