TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1926, Yuma County sheriff’s deputies raided a dairy farm and found more moonshine than milk. The haul included 200 gallons of liquor, 750 gallons of mash, 75 gallons of wine, and a still. This undated photo shows Prohibition supporters.  Have you purchased apple juice lately? […]

MONDAY, APRIL 28 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1876, construction workers laid the cornerstone for the Yuma Territorial Prison. This photo shows the prison in 1930. A big weekend for Arizona sports included the Diamondbacks’ Eugenio Suárez making history by hitting four home runs. More on that in Top Stories. Plus, we wrap […]

FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1854, President Franklin Pierce signed the Gadsden Purchase. The U.S. paid $10 million for a 29,760-square-mile area of Mexico that would become part of Arizona and New Mexico. See a map here. We’re getting close to the podcast launch for the national edition of The […]

THURSDAY, April 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1880, the Sisters of St. Joseph opened St. Mary’s Hospital in Tucson. Here’s a photograph of the hospital in 1880.  Later today, we’ll be sending you a special message from our sponsor, Pacaso, sharing an exciting investment opportunity in their luxury home platform. We’re sponsored today […]

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1947, construction continued on 85 homes as part of a postwar housing project in Tucson. This undated photo shows an aerial view of the area.  Gov. Katie Hobbs ordered flags to remain at half staff in honor of Pope Francis through his funeral on Saturday in […]

TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1919, the government opened its case in the Phoenix trial of two Cocopah Indians charged with slaying their tribal medicine man for failing to halt a flu outbreak. This 1929 photo shows a Hopi medicine man. Arizonans react to the death of Pope Francis in […]

MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1919, the governor approved emergency funds to keep the state’s prison, assisted living facility, and psychiatric hospital solvent. This circa 1915 photograph shows a family outside the state prison in Florence.  Today’s Arizona Flyover is a bit shorter than usual so that our staff could spend time […]

FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1924, Chiricahua National Monument was established. This undated photo shows some of the formations that gave the park its nickname, Wonderland of Rocks. Looking for something fun to do on Easter? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a statewide list of events including egg hunts, brunches, […]

THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1937, a road widening project began on Oracle Road in Tucson. This 1939 photo shows a southbound view of the road.  Days after temperatures soared, cold fronts and storm systems are expected to bring rain, wind, and high-elevation snow to close out the week. Big Announcement: The Flyover […]

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1937, Tucson grocers moved to eliminate unfair merchandising methods by setting a minimum price for goods at 6% above cost. This undated photo shows Tucson’s Central Market.  If you’ve ever wondered how foreigners view Arizonans, artificial intelligence has attempted an answer. Take a look at […]