Thursday, June 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1895, a court ruled the Peralta-Reavis claim to 12.75 million acres across Arizona and New Mexico was fraudulent. Yale just tracked over 11,000 seniors for more than a decade, and what they found breaks every rule you’ve been told about getting older. Nearly half of them […]
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1881, Bishop Jean-Baptiste Salpointe dedicated St. Mary’s, the first Catholic church in Phoenix. Arizona will bring the sights and feel of some of the state’s most iconic natural landmarks to the America250 Great American Fair in Washington, D.C. Details in Et Cetera. We update the […]
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2013, daredevil Nik Wallenda became the first person to tightrope-walk across the Little Colorado River Gorge near the Grand Canyon, crossing on a quarter-mile of 2-inch cable about 1,500 feet in the air. Why is everyone suddenly arguing about tipping? The coffee counter, the takeout […]
Monday, June 22, 2026
Monday, June 22, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1892, President Benjamin Harrison set aside 480 acres around the Casa Grande ruins near Coolidge as the first prehistoric and cultural reserve in the U.S. If you enjoy The Flyover’s straightforward approach to the news, today’s sponsor may be worth adding to your inbox as […]
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Sunday, June 21, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1936, Yuma resident A.J. Eddy developed and pioneered the first home evaporative cooler, providing a critical invention for comfortable desert living. Happy National Arizona Day! June 21 is celebrated annually as National Arizona Day, recognizing the Grand Canyon State’s rich history, diverse landscapes, and culture. Not […]
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Saturday, June 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1910, the Phoenix Arizona Republican newspaper announced a boom in auto sales as one company sold three machines in a single week. Click the link above to see a photograph dated circa 1915 showing an early iteration of an automobile. See why local wildlife advocates […]
Friday, June 19, 2026
Friday, June 19, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1887, the Maricopa and Phoenix Railroad’s branch line reached Tempe. The first train rolled into Phoenix two weeks later on July 4. Pieces of Arizona history will be preserved in America 250 capsules in the state and beyond. Read more in Top Stories, then tell us […]
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Thursday, June 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1914, Nogales residents learned armed Yaquis were advancing against a Mexican garrison across the border. This 1915 photo shows the U.S.-Mexico border. Why are there suddenly dogs everywhere? The grocery cart, the coffee line, the seat next to you on the plane. More and more, the […]
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1933, sweltering heat drove lawmakers out of the state Capitol and into Phoenix’s air-conditioned hotel parlors. If you think winning your fantasy sports league is tough, try competing in a contest to forecast Arizona’s wildly unpredictable monsoon season. Learn how in Et Cetera. Today’s sponsor, Incogni, helps […]
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1910, the Tucson Fire Department’s horse-drawn wagons nearly crashed into a ditch after veering to avoid a pedestrian while racing to a call. We’re excited to debut a new section today in The Arizona Flyover, highlighting exclusive national content featured each day in The Flyover Podcast. This […]