WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1837, U.S. Army Chaplain Winfield Scott was born. The career minister, officer, and politician retired in present-day Scottsdale—a city that was eventually named after him. Here’s a photo of Scott along with more details of his ties to Scottsdale. Like Scottsdale, several Arizona cities got […]

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1881, Phoenix was incorporated, allowing it to form an independent government and elect its own leaders. Here’s a more detailed look at the city’s evolution with photos included. Today’s issue features some feel-good stories, including one about a woman’s reunion with the first responders who […]

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1864, Arizona Territorial Governor John Goodwin instructed U.S. Marshal Milton Duffield to conduct the state’s first census. The results showed 4,573 residents. Here’s a portrait of Duffield from the 1860s.  Pancakes and cookies are on the menu! In today’s issue, we’re serving up a story […]

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1925, Tucson held its first rodeo parade. Here’s a photo from 1928 as the parade proceeded down Stone Avenue in downtown Tucson. Speaking of the Tucson Rodeo, it’s still going strong 100 years later—and it’s happening right now! The event kicked off Feb. 15 and […]

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1925, construction of the Mormon Flat Dam was completed. Located about 50 miles northeast of Phoenix, the structure stands 224 feet tall and creates a 57,852 acre-foot reservoir. This video gives an up-close look of the dam’s inner workings.  Now that you’ve gotten a glimpse of […]

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1910, aviator Charles Hamilton, nicknamed the “Crazy Man of the Air,” landed his biplane at Tucson’s Elysian Grove race track. Hamilton was known for his ever-present cigarette, fearless flying, and numerous crashes that led to multiple reconstructive surgeries. Here’s a photo of him along with […]

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1896, a dental ad in the Arizona Gazette offered tooth extractions for 50 cents, silver fillings for $2, and dental plates from $7. A Saturday special offered extractions for 25 cents. Here’s a photo of a typical dentist’s exam room circa 1930.  We recently covered […]

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1926, the Arizona Republic reported three rustlers had shipped 237 head of cattle out of Arizona using forged certificates of ownership. This photo shows cowboys herding cattle through the Robles Pass in Tucson in 1927.  We cover more cattle in today’s Top Stories. Plus, hidden somewhere […]

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1912, President William Taft signed a bill to make Arizona the 48th state. See a photo here. Arizona was the last state admitted to the Union until the 1950s, when Alaska and Hawaii joined.  It’s Valentine’s Day in the Valentine State! While Arizona’s official nickname is […]

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, former Tucson teacher Ignacio Bonillas was named Mexican ambassador to the United States. One of the first Mexicans to graduate from an Arizona school, Bonillas can be seen in this portrait from 1939.  Today we’re featuring a touching story about a group of Queen […]