Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1875, Navajos seized the Indian Affairs agency at Fort Defiance in protest of agent W.F.M. Arny, who resigned soon after. This image shows an 1860 drawing of the fort. Where did margarine go? Why did an entire country stop eating liver almost overnight? The food industry […]

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, workers at El Presidio Garage in Tucson began assembling a 105-foot-tall crane with a 170-foot horizontal boom, considered at the time the largest of its kind in Arizona. Before you pour the coffee, go take a look at your thermostat. Do you know why it’s […]

Monday, August 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1877, teen outlaw Billy the Kid (then Henry Antrim) fatally shot blacksmith Frank “Windy” Cahill in a saloon fight near Camp Grant in the Arizona Territory, considered his first killing. How does the military decide who’s tough enough to become a Navy SEAL? Why does […]

Sunday, August 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this date in 1949, Bill “Sputnik” Spooner, American rock musician, guitarist, singer, songwriter, and the founder of The Tubes (Talk To Ya Later), was born in Phoenix. Arizona had six cities rank among the nation’s 30 Happiest Cities in America. See if yours made the list in today’s […]

Saturday, August 15, 2026 Good Morning! On this date in 1911, President William Howard Taft vetoed the resolution granting statehood to Arizona, objecting to a provision in the proposed state constitution allowing the recall of judges. Last weekend we asked you if you’ve ever captured any great wildlife photos. Thank you to all of our […]

Friday, August 14, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1898, a storm swept through Gila Bend, demolishing a school and businesses while overturning freight cars. Looking for a cool escape? The Dorrance DOME offers just the ticket in Top Stories. What if the hours you already spend on your phone could actually earn you money? […]

Thursday, August 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1940, stormwater flooded Tucson’s power plant, plunging the city into darkness. Do you remember exactly where you were on 9/11? Most of us can still picture the room, the faces, and the TV screen as if it were yesterday. Scientists call it a “flashbulb memory,” […]

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1883, stagecoaches were robbed between Florence and Globe and on the Prescott–Ash Fork route. This photo shows the Tombstone-to-Bisbee stagecoach circa 1885. Do you think you’re a good driver? A new study asked nearly 2,700 drivers about the risky things they do behind the wheel, and […]

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Good Morning! On this date in 1931, residents of Mammoth fled their homes as a deadly flood swept through the San Pedro Valley. What time do you eat dinner? Scientists say the answer could be shaping your weight, your blood sugar, and even your heart health. A growing field called chrononutrition finds […]

Monday, August 10, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1861, about 68 citizens met in Tucson and voted to join the Confederacy, declaring that Arizona had been deserted and left to the Apaches by the federal government. A “cooldown” is coming, if topping out at 100 degrees counts. Details in Top Stories. Today’s sponsor, PuriProduce, […]