Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2007, NASA launched the Phoenix Mars Lander, a mission led by the University of Arizona’s Peter Smith. It touched down in the Martian arctic the following spring and confirmed the presence of water ice beneath the surface. A struggling donut shop discovered just how sweet […]

Monday, August 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1918, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Casa Grande Ruins a national monument, preserving the four-story “Great House” built by the Hohokam near present-day Coolidge. Nothing says Arizona monsoon season quite like a waterfall roaring back to life. Sycamore Falls is flowing again after recent storms, and […]

Sunday, August 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this date in 1905, unknown assassins fired into a group of Silverbell miners, killing two and wounding one, for no apparent reason. If you were ever a fan of a classic hot dog accompanied by a cool glass of lemonade from the 1940’s restaurant Hot Dog on a […]

Saturday, August 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1861 Lt. Col. John R. Baylor proclaimed the Confederate Territory of Arizona, establishing the capital at Mesilla (now part of New Mexico) and naming himself military governor. See how one resilient Phoenix resident turned a medical emergency that resulted in the loss of his eyesight into […]

Friday, July 31, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, construction was completed on Mansfeld Junior High School in Tucson, pictured here. Fishing is challenging enough without the Valley’s summer heat. State fish and wildlife officials recommend heading to the cooler waters of the Rim Country and Flagstaff area. Details here. Today’s sponsor, PuriProduce, offers […]

Thursday, July 30, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1921, Gov. Thomas Campbell canceled the state fair to save taxpayers $90,000. This aerial photo shows the fair circa 1909. You may be eating these five foods every single day, and your heart is paying the price. A brand-new study out of Penn State just uncovered […]

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1852, Commodore Perry Owens was born. Named after a naval commander, the legendary Apache County sheriff was a key figure in the Owens-Blevins shootout. We’re blaming the heat. We failed to include iced tea in Monday’s Poll on favorite drinks to cool off. (See the results […]

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1899, Tucson businessmen pledged $1,100 to fund a faster wagon route to Globe, shown here circa 1890. Depending on when you claim, picking the wrong time to start collecting Social Security could cost you tens of thousands of dollars over a lifetime. Yet most Americans rush […]

Monday, July 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1989, Yuma was hit by a severe thunderstorm, with wind gusts reportedly near 95 mph, near-zero visibility in blowing dust, and nearly a full year’s worth of rain in about an hour. Have you factored these three flaws into your retirement math? Financial advisers have […]

Sunday, July 26, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1844, Mariano Samaniego, a southern Arizona freighter, cattleman, and operator of the stage line from Tucson to Oro Blanco who became a citizen of the United States under the terms of the Gadsden Purchase, was born. Who needs an alarm clock when you have wildlife right […]