Sunday, August 16, 2026

Good Morning! On this date in 1949, Bill “Sputnik” Spooner, American rock musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter, and the founder of The Tubes (Talk To Ya Later), was born in Phoenix.

Arizona had six cities rank among the nation’s 30 Happiest Cities in America. See if yours made the list in today’s Top Stories.

In case you missed it, this week on The Flyover Podcast, Ayla shared what scientists said about when you should actually be eating dinner. Scientists say your dinnertime could be shaping your blood sugar, your cravings, and even your heart health, and the growing field of chrononutrition finds that eating at the wrong hour can throw off the body’s internal clock. Poorer blood sugar control. Stronger cravings the next day. Even a higher risk of heart disease. Ayla explained what dinnertime is actually right for you, so before you plan tonight’s meal, find out whether your schedule is working for you or against you. Tune in here!

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Controller’s Quick Action Prevents Flight Collision

Two American Airlines planes sharing the same flight number, 2482, narrowly avoided a potential midair collision over Phoenix shortly after midnight Friday, thanks to an air traffic controller’s quick intervention.

Weather delays in Chicago led the airline to use a substitute aircraft for the outbound leg, putting one plane arriving at and another departing from Sky Harbor under identical call signs.

The controller distinguished the flights as “on approach” and “on departure,” holding them at separate altitudes until the conflict cleared, as heard in ATC audio. All 295 passengers landed safely.

The FAA is investigating, and American Airlines says it is reviewing the incident.

Arizona Tourism Jobs on the Rise

Arizona’s travel sector supported roughly 326,000 jobs in 2025, a record high, even as domestic overnight visitation declined, according to new state data.

The Arizona Office of Tourism counted 326,359 jobs directly or indirectly tied to travel, about a 0.5% increase over 2024. Tourism tax revenue rose by a similar margin.

Domestic overnight travel fell 1.7% to roughly 40 million visitors. International trips, which the state did not break out, accounted for about 12% of total tourism.

The state’s tourism economy has benefited from a steady increase in both domestic and international visitors. California, New York, and Florida sent the most U.S. visitors; Mexico, Canada, and the U.K. led internationally.

6 Arizona Cities Rank Among Nation’s 30 Happiest

Arizona is home to six of the 30 happiest cities in America, according to a new WalletHub analysis.

Scottsdale placed highest at No. 3 nationally, followed by Gilbert at No. 9, Chandler at No. 14, Tempe at No. 20, Peoria at No. 23, and Mesa at No. 29.

WalletHub evaluated more than 180 large U.S. cities across 29 indicators drawn from positive-psychology research, including depression rates, income growth, and average daily leisure time.

Analyst Chip Lupo noted that income boosts happiness only up to roughly $75,000 annually, and that factors like commutes, weather, and community matter more.

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➤ Statewide: Arizona regulators unanimously approved a plan requiring review of new data center agreements, with large-load customers covering infrastructure costs rather than existing ratepayers. (More)

➤ Tucson: Pima County opened the Pima Family Advocacy Center after eight years of collaboration, providing domestic violence survivors access to counseling, legal assistance, protective orders, and law enforcement support. (More)

➤ Yavapai County: An 88-year-old man and his dog survived overnight after monsoon flooding trapped their vehicle in mud along a remote road; rescuers used his emergency SOS coordinates. (More)

➤ Cottonwood: City Council will discuss Flock license-plate readers after residents raised concerns about surveillance, data retention, and safeguards during an Aug. 4 meeting. (More)

➤ Phoenix: The city has issued more than 65,000 photo-radar tickets since March, but only about one in eight drivers paid, generating nearly $1.7 million for the city. (More)

➤ Northern Arizona: Forecasters issued a flash-flood watch for the Grand Canyon, Marble Canyon, and Glen Canyon areas, warning that heavy rainfall could trigger flooding and hazardous conditions. (More)

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➤ Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte is considered day-to-day moving forward after leaving Friday’s 2-0 win over the Atlanta Braves with knee soreness. (More)

➤ Arizona Cardinals second-round rookie guard Chase Bisontis will miss the entire 2026 NFL season after MRIs revealed he tore his MCL in Thursday’s preseason game. (More)

➤ Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi revealed to ESPN that she plans to join the team’s ownership group within the next two years. Taurasi’s No. 3 jersey is being retired today before the team’s 4:00 p.m. game against the Portland Fire. (More)

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➤ Three Arizona restaurants made The New York Times’ list of “41 of the Greatest Mexican Restaurants Across the United States,” highlighting Bacanora, Mariscos El Profe, and BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs. (See Details)

➤ A University of Arizona graduate from the Old Pueblo earned a rare ocean-exploration internship, giving the recent graduate an opportunity to participate in specialized research and exploration at sea. (More)

➤ A Tucson nonprofit called Rockin’ 4 Heroes awarded six police officers $1,000 grants for continuing education, leadership development, professional accreditation, and specialized training to advance their careers. (More)

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