Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1874, an executive order established the San Xavier Reservation for the Tohono O’odham tribe. This photo shows the Tohono O’odham demonstrating a rain dance. Slow down, Arizona! A study shows the state ranks behind only Nevada and Florida for the costliest fines for speeding.  We’re glad […]

Monday, June 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1916, the American Red Cross formed its first Arizona chapter in Phoenix. This photo shows a Red Cross division marching in a parade.  Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bipartisan budget on Friday, narrowly averting a state government shutdown to close out a contentious legislative […]

Friday, June 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1881, a whopping 30,000 pounds of gunpowder exploded inside Zeckendorf’s store in Tucson, leveling nearby buildings and driving panicked residents into churches as they feared the end of the world. Lions and tigers? Not exactly. Just bears. For the second time in a week, a […]

Thursday, June 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1933, bakers raised the price of bread to 9 cents a loaf, up from 8 cents. This photo shows Tucson’s Stonecypher’s Bakery in the early 1930s. Want to experience Chase Field up close? For $10, you can take a Pilates in the Ballpark class and attend […]

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1895, a court ruled the Peralta-Reavis claim to 12.75 million acres across Arizona and New Mexico was fraudulent. Amid the summer heat, the Phoenix Zoo brought in 10 tons of snow and ice for its animals. Take a look at these “cool” photos and then catch […]

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1902, Charles Poston, dubbed the “Father of Arizona” for his push to create the Arizona Territory, died in poverty in Phoenix. Pictured here, Poston founded what’s now known as the Arizona Historical Society. Several players with Arizona ties hit the court Sunday in Game 7 of […]

Monday, June 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1881, a whiskey barrel exploded in a Tombstone saloon, sparking a fire that charred the town’s business district. This photo shows the O.K. Corral area after a blaze the next year. If the legendary tale of the O.K. Corral gunfight grabs your interest, today’s Poll question […]

Friday, June 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1910, a Phoenix newspaper announced a boom in auto sales as one company sold three vehicles in a single week. This circa 1915 photo shows an early model. A longtime Phoenix eatery made Mashed’s list of each state’s best hole-in-the-wall restaurants. In other business news, Arizona […]

Thursday, June 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1915, a crowd of 70,000 people watched the launch of the USS Arizona at the New York Naval Yard. This photo of the $13 million ship was taken in Seattle shortly before World War II. The University of Arizona hopes to treat the state’s doctor shortage with […]

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1914, Nogales residents learned armed Yaquis were advancing against a Mexican garrison across the border. This 1915 photo shows the U.S.-Mexico border. After a dry 2024, see why meteorologists predict more rainfall this monsoon season. Plus, a Business story about Heinz ditching artificial dyes has us […]