THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1880, the Sisters of St. Joseph opened St. Mary’s Hospital in Tucson. Here’s a photograph of the hospital in 1880.  Later today, we’ll be sending you a special message from our sponsor, Pacaso, sharing an exciting investment opportunity in their luxury home platform. We’re sponsored today […]

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1947, construction continued on 85 homes as part of a postwar housing project in Tucson. This undated photo shows an aerial view of the area.  Gov. Katie Hobbs ordered flags to remain at half staff in honor of Pope Francis through his funeral on Saturday in […]

TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1919, the government opened its case in the Phoenix trial of two Cocopah Indians charged with slaying their tribal medicine man for failing to halt a flu outbreak. This 1929 photo shows a Hopi medicine man. Arizonans react to the death of Pope Francis in […]

MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1919, the governor approved emergency funds to keep the state’s prison, assisted living facility, and psychiatric hospital solvent. This circa 1915 photograph shows a family outside the state prison in Florence.  Today’s Arizona Flyover is a bit shorter than usual so that our staff could spend time […]

FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1924, Chiricahua National Monument was established. This undated photo shows some of the formations that gave the park its nickname, Wonderland of Rocks. Looking for something fun to do on Easter? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a statewide list of events including egg hunts, brunches, […]

THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1937, a road widening project began on Oracle Road in Tucson. This 1939 photo shows a southbound view of the road.  Days after temperatures soared, cold fronts and storm systems are expected to bring rain, wind, and high-elevation snow to close out the week. Big Announcement: The Flyover […]

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1937, Tucson grocers moved to eliminate unfair merchandising methods by setting a minimum price for goods at 6% above cost. This undated photo shows Tucson’s Central Market.  If you’ve ever wondered how foreigners view Arizonans, artificial intelligence has attempted an answer. Take a look at […]

TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1928, the Arizona Historical Society and Southern Pacific Railroad erected a stone marker over the graves of Union soldiers who died fighting the Confederates in the Battle of Picacho Pass on April 15, 1862. This photo shows the crowd gathered for the dedication ceremony.  Later […]

MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1952, Tucson gained access to view four television channels. This photo shows a closed-circuit TV at the University of Arizona in 1958.  As temperatures reached record highs over the weekend, video footage captured an elephant at the Phoenix Zoo doing its best to keep cool. Meanwhile, a recreation […]

FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1903, businessman A.H. Reynolds visited Benson to establish experimental tobacco farms in the San Pedro Valley. This photo shows the streets of Benson circa 1900. As part of Make-A-Wish America’s World Wish Month, almost two dozen children and their families departed Arizona for Disney World on […]