Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act, a landmark law tied to western expansion, eventually including the Arizona Territory. In case you missed it, this week on The Flyover Podcast, Amy Hess shared why researchers say two to three cups of coffee a day may […]

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1974, then-governor Jack Williams dedicated the opening of State Route 74, built after I-10 bypassed Wickenburg and threatened the town’s tourism traffic. Debate over Colorado River water is reviving interest in the Parker Dam War, a little-known chapter of Arizona’s history when tensions with California […]

Monday, May 18, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1912, Arizona’s first legislature established the state’s public school system and approved free textbooks for students. This photo offers a historic glimpse inside a Tucson classroom. Nearly a year after Arizona’s seventh largest wildfire devastated the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, the area reopened to visitors […]

Sunday, May 17, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1885, Apache leader Geronimo led 135 followers in an escape from Arizona’s San Carlos Reservation, triggering an 16-month Army pursuit before his final surrender in 1886. It’s graduation season, and more than 5,000 Arizona Wildcats became alumni on Friday. How many high school and college […]

Saturday, May 16, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, outlaws torched a railway trestle near Globe to derail a Southern Pacific train, but the engineer raced the train through the flames to safety.  More than 40% of Tucson students have missed 10% or more of the school year, totaling 18 days or more […]

Friday, May 15, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, the Senate took up H.R. 357, the bill that would eventually create the Arizona Territory. See the original document here. As crews continue containing the Jones Fire in Wickenburg, here’s a look inside the Super Scooper aircraft battling the blaze from above—and the high-tech planes […]

Thursday, May 14, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1933, University of Arizona officials cut 66 teaching positions and reduced salaries up to 15% as Tempe also faced cuts. This photo shows a group of faculty members in the 1930s. Arizona’s got talent: from a 102-year-old veteran creating military-inspired art to a student whose painting […]

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1929, racing legend Barney Oldfield narrowly escaped death when his car overturned near Winslow. Newly released dashcam footage shows the moment a small plane narrowly missed a Mesa family’s truck during Sunday’s emergency landing on U.S. 60 near Superior. Later today, you’ll receive a message […]

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1931, the University of Arizona’s polo team headed east for a cross-country series of matches.  Arizona has no shortage of great coffee spots. Whether you want a quick stop or a place to relax, these local favorites are worth a look. Republicans and Democrats are in […]

Monday, May 11, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, Tucson Mayor Henry Jaastad welcomed British Ambassador Lord and Lady Halifax on their visit to the city. An Amber Alert had phones buzzing across the state on Saturday. In Top Stories, we explain how the incident involving a 5-day-old boy ended safely. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: You […]