Thursday, March 5, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1890, future suffrage leader Frances Willard Munds married future Yavapai County sheriff John Munds and went on to become the first woman elected to the state Senate in 1914. Are you a history buff? A Phoenix Valley historian will host a March 14 event at Boojum […]

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1915, state lawmakers urged Congress to build a barbed-wire fence along the U.S.–Mexico border, shown here in Nogales in 1972. If you missed Tuesday’s total lunar eclipse—often called a blood moon for its red glow—check out these photos captured by Arizona residents. Did you know that […]

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1865, the federal government established the Colorado River Indian Reservation. This undated photo shows the agency headquarters in Parker. Big announcement: We’re launching The California Flyover on April 1st! We’ve had our eyes on The Golden State for a long time, and we’re excited to […]

Monday, March 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments challenging Arizona’s redistricting commission and later ruled 5-4 that states may shift congressional redistricting from legislatures to independent commissions. The Tucson Rodeo wrapped up Sunday. Here’s an inside look at the volunteer medics who keep bullfighters and bronc riders […]

Friday, February 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1974, the Arizona State Parks Board adopted a master plan for Dead Horse Ranch State Park, outlining development of three fishing lakes, camping areas, and trails on 320 acres near Cottonwood. Short on time? A local chef details two five-minute dinners that don’t skimp on […]

Thursday, February 26, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1919, President Woodrow Wilson signed legislation establishing the Grand Canyon as a national park, elevating it from a protected monument.  On Wednesday, we asked if you own a piece of history. Among the items shared: a Dallas newspaper article from the day after JFK’s assassination, a […]

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1881, Territorial Gov. John C. Frémont signed the Phoenix Charter Bill, incorporating Phoenix as a city and establishing a mayor and a four-member city council. A former Tucsonan living in Puerto Vallarta described tense conditions Sunday when Mexican forces targeted a cartel leader and faced retaliatory […]

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Arizona Organic Act, creating the Territory of Arizona and abolishing slavery within its borders. History will come to life in downtown Apache Junction on Saturday as the Lost Dutchman Days Parade arrives with a restored stagecoach, classic cars, and […]

Monday, February 23, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2004, Arizona Wildcats gymnasts Andi McCabe and Katie Johnson scored perfect 10s as the team recorded its then-third-best score in history. A former Scottsdale junior hockey star helped fuel the U.S. men’s team to its first Olympic hockey gold since the 1980 Miracle on Ice […]

Friday, February 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, Congress approved a bill creating the Arizona Territory from the western portion of the New Mexico Territory. This map shows its 1870 boundaries. Fierce winds and blowing snow battered northern Arizona on Wednesday, temporarily closing highways, causing crashes, and damaging infrastructure. You can see […]