Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1877, Arizona Territory Indian Agent John Clum arrested Geronimo, whose later release led to renewed conflicts until his final 1886 surrender. Ahead of Earth Day on Wednesday, Valley communities are teaming up to clean hiking trails, plant trees, and remove invasive weeds in parks. A bombshell new […]
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Monday, April 20, 2026
Monday, April 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1825, Charles Poston was born, later becoming known as the Father of Arizona for promoting early settlement and mining in the territory. A 2017 incident in Arizona that sparked a 47,000-acre wildfire is the kind of misfire that makes the creator of gender reveal parties […]
Friday, April 17, 2026
Friday, April 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, Greenlee County officers confiscated 17 stills, 2,000 gallons of mash, and 40 gallons of whiskey during Prohibition. Tucson Electric Power may start shutting off power to prevent wildfires during dangerous weather. Tell us in today’s Poll if you agree with the policy. If you’re […]
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Thursday, April 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2023, the state celebrated Phoenix Suns Day ahead of the team’s playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers. Speaking of the Suns, they get one more chance to make the playoffs this year after losing to Portland on Tuesday. See details in Sports. Today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz, […]
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1928, a crowd gathered at Picacho Pass for the dedication of a stone marker honoring Union soldiers killed in an 1862 Civil War skirmish. Mesa ranks fourth-lowest in the U.S. for restaurant price inflation at 2.4%, below the 3.2% national average. Have rising prices changed […]
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, Union troops set out from the Pima Villages toward Confederate-held Picacho Pass, setting up the next day’s Battle of Picacho Peak, the westernmost Civil War clash with fatalities. April marks a key window for Arizona citrus health, with watering, fertilizing, pruning, and pest checks […]
Monday, April 13, 2026
Monday, April 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, the town of Florence turned on its first electric street lights. Check out this footage from Yuma, where a bighorn sheep crashes through a glass door after mistaking its reflection for a rival. Ever had a wild run-in with wildlife? Hit reply to share! […]
Friday, April 10, 2026
Friday, April 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1874, President Ulysses S. Grant issued a land patent for the site of present-day Phoenix, with 320 acres bought for $550. In Top Stories, we break down the projected winners in the contentious Salt River Project election. In Sports, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll makes […]
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Thursday, April 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1869, Anson Safford was commissioned as Arizona Territory governor, later helping to curb lawlessness and establish the region’s school system. Historic Route 66 turns 100 this year, marking a century of the iconic highway that shaped Arizona tourism and roadside culture. Learn more about its […]
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1910, Prescott area farmers and ranchers reported livestock deaths caused by packs of feral dogs. Days after a hiker suffered more than 100 bee stings, experts warn that rising heat is fueling increased hive activity. Did you know that the team that makes The Arizona Flyover […]