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! […]

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 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 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 […]

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1970, a Southern Pacific Ice House fire in Tucson burned for 26 hours before being fully extinguished. The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert for parts of the state due to blowing dust, urging residents to limit their time outside. If you’re one […]

Monday, April 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1967, Old Tucson Studios finished building the sets for High Chaparral, a TV series about an Arizona rancher which aired from 1967 to 1971. We hope you had a great Easter! Here’s a look at how Arizonans have celebrated over the years, from sunrise services […]

Friday, April 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1967, Old Tucson Studios finished building sets for the Western TV series The High Chaparral, which aired from 1967 to 1971. From egg hunts to a Chandler skate party and a Clarkdale train ride, here is what’s happening across Arizona this Easter weekend. Test your holiday food […]

Thursday, April 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1922, construction finished on 12 buildings and five additions used by the military hospital at Fort Whipple. In Top Stories, President Trump plans to attend a Turning Point USA event this month in Phoenix, while in Et Cetera, a toddler goes viral for showing team spirit ahead of […]