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 […]
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Thursday, April 9, 2026
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2025, the ASU football program marked April Fools’ Day with a mock plan to paint its field maroon, even sharing a graphic of the proposed change. In Top Stories, we’re not joking when sharing how balloons knocked out power to more than 8,000 Phoenix Valley […]
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The Arizona Flyover The Bureau of Land Management will begin removing up to 1,500 wild burros from the Lake Pleasant area on Wednesday to reduce the herd and address public safety and resource concerns. ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ […]
Monday, March 30, 2026
Monday, March 30, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1890, a fire wiped out an entire commercial block in Flagstaff. This photo shows the city in 1882. The No. 1 Arizona Wildcats are headed to their first Final Four in 25 years! We recap Saturday night’s win and what lies ahead in Top Stories. Big […]