Monday, October 12, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1880, the Tombstone justice of the peace fined Doc Holliday $20 for allegedly shooting a bar owner in the hand during a fight the day before.

A quick holiday reminder as you start your week: Federal and state offices, the U.S. Postal Service, and many banks are closed today for Columbus Day.

You’re being overcharged every single month, and the companies doing it are counting on you never noticing. When’s the last time you combed through your bank statement line by line, looking for hidden fees? They’re coming from every direction: your bank, your cable provider, and that laundry list of subscriptions. On today’s episode of Flyover Focus, we count down 10 things you should stop paying for, ending with the No. 1 bill that’s still draining over $2,000 a year from millions of households. Tune in here!

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Rachel’s Remnants Soak State

Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel swept across Arizona over the weekend, triggering a ground stop at Sky Harbor and dumping as much as 1.22 inches of rain on parts of the East Valley.

The FAA halted traffic into Phoenix Sky Harbor until 9:45 a.m. Sunday due to strong winds. By early afternoon, 278 flights were delayed and 17 canceled.

In Avondale, a Saturday dust storm tore through the Desert West farmers market, bending tents and destroying products as vendors scrambled to help one another.

Forecasters posted flood watches across northern and western Arizona into early Monday, and more showers are expected Monday and Tuesday.

Giles’ Tickets Draw Scrutiny

Gov. Katie Hobbs’ running mate John Giles faced questions over traffic citations from his time as Mesa mayor, all of which were dismissed.

Mesa municipal court records show most of the tickets were issued in 2021 and 2022, with another from this past February and red-light citations from 2021 and 2023.

The records do not explain why the tickets were dismissed.

Giles called the scrutiny political. He did not address the red-light violations. He campaigned with Hobbs in Casa Grande on Thursday.

Most Frat Suspensions Lifted

The University of Arizona lifted activity suspensions for 16 fraternities Friday, four days after ordering a pause pending a review of misconduct reports at a number of its 21 fraternities.

The 16 fraternities were cleared after their advisors met with Dean of Students Chrissy Lieberman.

Five others remain suspended pending further investigation into allegations of hazing, assault, and unsafe conditions.

Four chapters are already on probation through May 2027, and one lost university recognition. The university warned that more violations would bring further action.

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➤ Santa Cruz County: The Arizona Sheriffs’ Association called for an investigation after Sheriff David Hathaway acknowledged directing deputies not to respond to border wall protest threats and property damage except in cases of violence. (More)

➤ Grand Canyon: The National Park Service wants public input through Nov. 6 on rebuilding the North Rim after the 2025 Dragon Bravo Fire, with concepts ranging from restoration to new attractions and year-round access. An online public meeting is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday. (More)

➤ Phoenix: GOP governor candidate U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs said Gov. Katie Hobbs’ ads accusing him of protecting pedophiles have led to death threats. Hobbs’ campaign called his claims false. (More)

➤ Flagstaff: New Arizona Snowbowl general manager Brandon Thom talked about his background in Florida theme parks and water parks—and his childhood love of skiing and ski resorts. (More)

➤ Mesa: The city proposed replacing its contested Falcon Field landing fees with a flat $4 per 1,000 pounds for all aircraft, following an outside legal review. The FAA began examining the original fees in April over concerns they targeted specific users. (More)

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➤ Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride made one of the top plays of the season with a juggling toe-tap touchdown in the fourth quarter of the team’s 45-21 loss to Detroit on Sunday. (See Highlight)

➤ Meanwhile, the Cardinals traded wideout Marvin Harrison Jr. to the Houston Texans in exchange for a package including a 2027 second-round pick. (More)

➤ Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach impressed in the team’s preseason game over the weekend, including while matched against San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama. (More)

➤ Arizona football remained outside the AP Top 25, despite a 5-1 start that is the team’s best in a dozen years. (More)

➤ Arizona State assistant hockey coach Mike Corbett, speaking after the team’s home opener on Friday, said people forget the staff is also hurting over player Matthew Mayich’s collapse during a workout. (More)

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➤ Companies are quietly overcharging you every month, and most Americans have no idea how much it adds up to. (Tune in here)

In the latest episode of Flyover Focus, we count down 10 things you should stop paying for, from the fuel upgrade drivers waste billions on every year to the bill that follows some families for generations. Our No. 1 spot is a charge most households still pay out of pure habit.

In case you missed it, last week’s Flyover Focus counted down 10 American traditions that are quietly disappearing. How many did you grow up with and completely forget about? (Watch Now)

➤ Southwest Airlines will launch nonstop flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor and Bozeman, Montana, in 2027, connecting Arizona travelers to the closest major airport to Yellowstone’s north and west entrances. (More)

➤ State racing officials questioned whether Turf Paradise is ready for a horse racing season just weeks away. Track leaders said the facility is ready and offered to give the commission weekly updates. (More)

➤ Scottsdale entrepreneur De’Leioun Jackson won his $5,000 small claims case against Meta after his clients’ Facebook pages were wrongly flagged. (More)

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➤ Jordan Hope, 18, of Maricopa, went viral after giving an elderly stranger the shoes off his feet, then buying him lunch. A GoFundMe for the man has raised about $1,000. (More)

➤ A punk rock band from Mesa was stranded in Panama after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit Friday, just as members were boarding a flight to their next gig. (More)

➤ Fair food is a family tradition at the Arizona State Fair, where more than 90 vendors are serving sugary and crunchy favorites alongside new flavors. (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.

➤ Amazon keeps a secret list of assumptions about every shopper, and the people finding theirs are not amused. Here’s where it’s hiding. (Hear Details)

➤ Book publishers have spent all year fighting AI in public. Behind closed doors, three of the biggest are doing something else entirely. (Listen Now)

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