Friday, July 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, authorities detained striking industrial workers in Jerome, arresting some and relocating others to California. The current stretch of extreme heat isn’t over, with temperatures around 110 degrees expected in parts of the state into next week. What do you think the rest of the […]
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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Thursday, July 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1958, the Tohono O’odham Nation engaged in its traditional saguaro fruit harvest, using poles to knock down the cactus fruit. More than half of retirees in the last five years say they regret how they planned, and it’s usually not the mistakes you’d expect. Experts say […]
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, the Arizona Supreme Court upheld the right of Cochise County to move the county seat from Tombstone to Bisbee. In Business, find out which three Arizona cities ranked as the nation’s best places for renters. If you’ve ever rented, reply and tell us about […]
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2002, the Rodeo-Chediski Fire was declared controlled after burning 468,638 acres across east-central Arizona. It was the largest wildfire in state history until the 2011 Wallow Fire. Tucson hosted its final Fourth of July fireworks show on “A” Mountain this past weekend, with plans in […]
Monday, July 6, 2026
Monday, July 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1920, the town of Gilbert was incorporated, starting as a small farming and hay-shipping town. We hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July weekend! Today’s edition is a bit shorter so The Arizona Flyover team could celebrate with friends and family. Our regular edition […]
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Sunday, July 5, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2011, a historic dust storm swept through Arizona, bringing winds of more than 50 mph and reaching a peak height of up to 6,000 feet. 🇺🇸 As our nation’s 250th anniversary weekend continues, we’ll be sending out shortened editions through tomorrow so The Arizona Flyover staff can […]
Saturday, July 4, 2026
Saturday, July 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1864, Prescott hosted what Daniel Ellis Conner described as “the first celebration of the Fourth of July ever had in central Arizona,” featuring the raising of the American flag, a review of troops at Fort Whipple, and a performance of The Star-Spangled Banner. 🇺🇸 Happy […]
Friday, July 3, 2026
Friday, July 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1887, the first railroad line to Phoenix was completed, just in time for the first train to arrive for a Fourth of July celebration. It’s going to be a scorcher out there this holiday weekend, and not just because of the temperatures. The Fourth of […]
Thursday, July 2, 2026
Thursday, July 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt established the Coconino National Forest by merging surrounding forest reserves. A weather delay pushed NASA’s latest space mission to today, when Katalyst Space Technologies of Flagstaff will help save a NASA telescope from burning up in Earth’s atmosphere. Get more details here. […]
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1876, the first seven inmates walked into the brand-new Yuma Territorial Prison and were locked into the cells they’d built themselves. Just how many shoppers packed Buc-ee’s on its opening day? Find the answer in Business. Were you one of them? Reply to let us […]