Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1898, the Phoenix Daily Herald announced the marriage of Sarah Herring, Arizona’s first female attorney, and Thomas Sorin, a well-known copper mine developer in Cochise County. If you’re into coffee and cars, check out the free Caffeine and Chrome event on Saturday in Phoenix, where […]

Monday, July 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1903, a severe rainstorm between the Dragoon Mountains and Tombstone washed out six El Paso and Southwestern Railroad bridges and flooded Fairbanks with up to six feet of water. You asked, we listened. By reader request, today’s edition features Eloy, Green Valley, and Quartzsite. Don’t […]

Friday, July 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1864, the Mowry Mines were sold at public auction for $2,000 after owner Sylvester Mowry was accused of being a Confederate sympathizer. Think your hometown doesn’t get enough love in The Arizona Flyover? Message us to share which communities you’d like us to feature more. And […]

Thursday, July 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1882, the last major battle in the region between the U.S. Army and Apache warriors was fought at Big Dry Wash near Payson. NASA released satellite images of wildfire damage near the Grand Canyon, while the National Park Service defended its handling of the wildfire […]

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1847, the Mormon Battalion, America’s only religiously based military unit, was released from service after building the first wagon road through southern Arizona during the Mexican-American War. Speaking of the military, the public is invited to nominate veterans to serve as grand marshals in the […]

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, Cochise and the Chiricahua Apache ambushed U.S. troops in Apache Pass. They eventually retreated when soldiers deployed howitzers.  State lawmakers have earmarked $2 million to study the concept of flying cars, and one state senator believes they could be ready within three years. Let us know […]

Monday, July 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1882, outlaw Johnny Ringo was found shot dead near Tombstone. While labeled a suicide, doubt persists given Ringo’s long list of enemies and lawman Wyatt Earp’s later claim for the killing. Monsoon storms are forecast this week, offering potential relief from a wildfire that destroyed the historic Grand […]

Friday, July 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1850, adventurer Louis Jaeger arrived with 11 other men to establish a ferry at the Colorado River’s Yuma Crossing. A traffic ticket for using a car air freshener? It could happen, according to Arizona law. Have you ever been pulled over for something you thought was […]

Thursday, July 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, authorities detained striking industrial workers in Jerome, arresting some and relocating the rest to California. This historic photo shows Main Street in Jerome. Arizona travelers reacted to the end of shoe removal at airport security checkpoints. Meanwhile, Sky Harbor Airport made headlines for an air […]

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1958, the Tohono O’odham conducted a traditional saguaro fruit harvest, using poles to knock down the cactus fruit. Arizonans will vote on a mileage-based vehicle tax ban in 2026 as lawmakers weigh options to fund road maintenance. Share your thoughts in today’s Poll or by replying […]