Tuesday, June 10, 2025 On this day in 1903, a two-hour downpour in Clifton caused flooding that claimed 11 lives and left many others missing. This photo shows the flood’s aftermath. An exhibit opening Thursday in Scottsdale will showcase the world’s largest ball of human hair, weighing more than 225 pounds. Find the details in Et Cetera. […]
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Monday, June 9, 2025
Monday, June 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1932, the Franciscan Order again occupied the resident quarters at San Xavier del Bac Mission after a decades-long absence. This circa 1928 photo shows the San Xavier del Bac Mission. At least eight of Southern Arizona’s 14 wildfires this year were human-caused, with a citation issued […]
Friday, June 6, 2025
Friday, June 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1903, Gov. Alexander Brodie ordered the Arizona Rangers to go to Morenci and Clifton, where miners were striking. This circa 1903 photo shows a group of Arizona Rangers in Morenci. Following this week’s flooding in Northern Arizona, mosquito activity is surging, with some testing positive for […]
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Thursday, June 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1996, Winslow’s temperature reached 100 degrees, breaking the daily record of 96 degrees set in 1957. See the city’s all-time weather records here. After four years and $832 million, the biggest freeway reconstruction project in Arizona history is officially complete. Read more in Top Stories. […]
Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1871, Gen. George Crook assumed command of the U.S. Army’s Department of Arizona. This photo of Crook was taken at Fort Bowie in 1885. Arizona may experience a wetter-than-average monsoon season, with the Climate Prediction Center forecasting a 33% to 50% chance of above-normal rainfall across […]
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, Tucson-based fraternal benefits society Alianza Hispano Americana celebrated its 50th anniversary. This circa 1900 photo shows some of its members. Raincoats… in Phoenix… in June? Check out Top Stories to read about the rain that drenched the Phoenix area on Sunday, leading to flooded roads […]
Monday, June 2, 2025
Monday, June 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, Ford sedans sold in Arizona for $495. This circa 1930 photo shows an auto show. A West Valley farm lost nearly its entire chicken population due to bird flu, forcing a large number of worker layoffs. Get the details in Top Stories. Attention movie lovers! […]
Friday, May 30, 2025
Friday, May 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1864, a group of residents from Granite Creek established the town of Prescott, named after historian William Hickling Prescott. This 1884 photo shows Gurley Street in Prescott. Speaking of Arizona history, developers will relocate the 116-year-old Seargeant-Oldaker house in Phoenix to make way for a […]
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Thursday, May 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1873, the U.S. Army’s 5th Cavalry established a camp along the San Carlos River near Gila. This undated photo shows the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation. Looking to hike the Grand Canyon? Be aware that the River Trail is closed due to construction on the […]
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1910, the Pima County Board of Supervisors offered $500 for the arrest and conviction of the murderer of stage line operator and rancher Oscar Buckalew. A dispute between a homeowners’ association and a resident focuses on outdoor displays. Read more in Top Stories and then […]