Monday, October 19, 2026

Monday, October 19, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2010, the Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge opened to vehicle traffic. It is officially named the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge in honor of the former Nevada governor and the former Arizona Cardinals player who enlisted in the Army after 9/11. The most important places in […]

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Sunday, October 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1968 the Phoenix Suns won the first game in franchise history, beating the Seattle SuperSonics 116-107 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Many folks decorate their homes for Halloween, but one Valley family has taken decorating to a whole new level, transforming their home into […]

Saturday, October 17, 2026

Saturday, October 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1881, Tombstone police chief Virgil Earp named his brother Morgan a special police officer. Nine days later, both brothers walked into a gunfight at the O.K. Corral. Some Valley grocery shoppers had a pleasant surprise when someone else picked up the tab for their groceries. […]

Friday, October 16, 2026

Friday, October 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1929, Tucsonans saw “icebergs” drifting down the Santa Cruz River—a mystery later traced to an ice wagon driver who left his tailgate down. The search is on for Sid the Toucan. Details in Around Arizona. Peptides are getting a lot of attention these days, but […]

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Thursday, October 15, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1935, the Tucson Daily Citizen celebrated its 65th anniversary. This circa 1930 photo shows a paperboy on his route. Your 2027 Social Security raise is official. But a raise is never just a raise. The COLA ripples into what you pay, what you owe, and […]

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1994, Congress established Saguaro National Park near Tucson. The area had been designated a national monument in 1933. How long will you live? Researchers have tracked tens of thousands of people for decades and found a few simple at-home tests that predict it surprisingly well. […]

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2018, the remnants of Hurricane Sergio dumped 2.19 inches of rain in the Phoenix area, less than two weeks after the remnants of Hurricane Rosa brought 2.75 inches of rain. How many benefits come with the credit card in your wallet? Buried in the benefits […]

Monday, October 12, 2026

Monday, October 12, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1880, the Tombstone justice of the peace fined Doc Holliday $20 for allegedly shooting a bar owner in the hand during a fight the day before. A quick holiday reminder as you start your week: Federal and state offices, the U.S. Postal Service, and many […]

Sunday, October 11, 2026

Sunday, October 11, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1929, Tucson’s first skyscraper, the 11-story Consolidated National Bank Building, was opened. More than 33,000 people visited the building in the first two days it was open. It’s spooky season in Arizona. From glowing jack-o-lanterns and corn mazes to hayrides and haunted houses, there are […]

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Saturday, October 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this date in 1971, Lake Havasu City rededicated the rebuilt London Bridge after developer Robert P. McCulloch shipped the historic span block by block from London. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is testing driverless shuttles. Learn more in Around Arizona. Is the government really about to hand you […]