Friday, April 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1997, Arizona Governor J. Fife Symington signed a bill clearing the way for the start of construction on Tempe Town Lake later that year. We asked for your favorite Route 66 memories, and here’s one of the many great responses that stood out: “As a 15-year-old […]

Thursday, April 23, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2017, the Sawmill Fire ignited in the Santa Rita Mountains, prompting evacuations and threatening homes and wineries. Trailblazing armless pilot Jessica Cox is set to join the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame. Have an against-the-odds story of your own? Reply to share! The cost of […]

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1947, construction was underway on 85 homes in the Broadmoor subdivision, a postwar development in Tucson. As historic U.S. Route 66 turns 100, watch an interview with Angel Delgadillo, the Seligman barber dubbed the Guardian Angel of Route 66 for his role in reviving the […]

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 […]

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 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 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 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 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 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! […]