Thursday, December 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1985, Phoenix received its first measurable snowfall after 46 years, with 0.1 inches recorded at Sky Harbor International Airport. A national survey found that It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year is Arizona’s favorite Christmas song, while All I Want for Christmas Is You […]

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1915, about 150 striking miners stopped a freight and passenger train three miles from Clifton in search of non-union strikebreakers. We’re inviting you to make our Christmas edition extra special! What are your favorite Christmas memories or traditions? Reply to this email and share your […]

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1924, President Calvin Coolidge established Wupatki National Monument near Flagstaff to protect Hopi ancestral ruins. Read his proclamation. Looking for a festive shopping experience? Arizonans crowned Sedona and Jerome as home to the state’s most “Christmassy” stores. 📦 Later today, we’ll send you a quick Brad’s […]

Monday, December 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1906, President Theodore Roosevelt established Petrified Forest National Monument, which was designated a national park in 1962. In Around Arizona, Lake Havasu commemorated the 84th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack with a weekend ceremony at London Bridge Beach. Want a smarter way to stay […]

Friday, December 5, 2025 Good Morning. On this day in 1941, the USS Arizona arrived at Pearl Harbor two days before it was tragically sunk in the Dec. 7 attack. Wish someone else handled your holiday decorating? One family hands over the keys to their Queen Creek home to volunteers, who bring the enchanting Christmas […]

Thursday, December 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1927, the town of Bowie announced the discovery of oil in commercial quantities at a depth of 1,400 feet. Find expert tips for Christmas tree selection and care in Et Cetera. 🎁 Later today, we’ll send you The Flyover Christmas Gift Guide, a quick, stress-free […]

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1933, roughly 15,000 people attended a Paradise Valley barbecue to celebrate a federal grant for the Verde River Project.  If you’re looking to experience a Christmas town without leaving Arizona, here are some of the state’s most holiday-ready destinations. Know another? Reply and share! If you’re […]

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1852, the Colorado River’s first steamboat, Uncle Sam, arrived in Yuma. This image shows a similar steamboat.  See how a family-run Christmas tree lot in Phoenix has thrived for 40 years despite challenges. Do you prefer real or artificial Christmas trees? Vote in today’s Poll. 🎁 […]

Monday, December 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1924, Benson—shown in this historic photo—was incorporated as a town.  Hello, Flyover community! Your voice helps shape our coverage. Reply to this email to share what type of news you’d like to see more of—or less of—in The Arizona Flyover. 🎧 First Lady Melania Trump is stepping […]

Thursday, November 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1879, Virgil Earp was appointed deputy U.S. Marshal in Tucson and soon after relocated to Tombstone. Happy Thanksgiving! Running short on time? Check out these easy last-minute recipes.  Keep an eye out for tomorrow’s Black Friday edition—it’s our first-ever Flyover Christmas Gift Guide, filled with dozens […]