Thursday, July 31, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, construction was completed on Mansfeld Junior High School in Tucson, pictured here. A study names Patagonia as the state’s top retirement destination among 40 ranked locations. Are you retired? Tell us where you settled down and what inspired your choice. We’d love to hear your […]

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 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. Speaking of aerial photos, here’s one from 2015—posted this week on social media—that shows vast rows of cars parked in the Mojave Desert after the […]

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 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. Heads up! Twin meteor showers peak tonight, bringing up to 25 meteors per hour with ideal viewing conditions and global visibility—no […]

Monday, July 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1899, Tucson businessmen pledged $1,100 to fund a faster wagon route to Globe, shown here circa 1890.  Ahead of today’s Top Story on Arizona’s water woes, here’s an inside look at the state’s massive pipelines. Later, in Et Cetera, a wildlife park names new bear […]

Friday, July 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1923, Tucson police ticketed 21 drivers in a single day during a crackdown on speeding. This circa 1917 photo shows Congress Street at 6th Avenue. As students return to school, today’s edition covers key education stories, from a district’s pricey Las Vegas trip to a […]

Thursday, July 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1896, floods swept through Globe, flooding mines while damaging homes and businesses. This photo shows the city circa 1900. Check out the juicy details behind Arizona’s surging watermelon supply, and then steer over to Top Stories for the latest on rising beef prices.  Later today, we’ll […]

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1995, Thomas Bopp of Arizona and Alan Hale of New Mexico each spotted what became known as Comet Hale-Bopp. Car collectors responded to Tuesday’s Poll by sharing prized rides, including a 1908 Brush Runabout, ’45 K3 International Harvester, ’79 MGB, ’59 Edsel, and ’63 Falcon […]

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1898, the Phoenix Daily Herald announced the marriage of Sarah Herring, Arizona’s first female attorney, and Thomas Sorin, a well-known copper mine developer in Cochise County. If you’re into coffee and cars, check out the free Caffeine and Chrome event on Saturday in Phoenix, where […]

Monday, July 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1903, a severe rainstorm between the Dragoon Mountains and Tombstone washed out six El Paso and Southwestern Railroad bridges and flooded Fairbanks with up to six feet of water. You asked, we listened. By reader request, today’s edition features Eloy, Green Valley, and Quartzsite. Don’t […]

Friday, July 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1864, the Mowry Mines were sold at public auction for $2,000 after owner Sylvester Mowry was accused of being a Confederate sympathizer. Think your hometown doesn’t get enough love in The Arizona Flyover? Message us to share which communities you’d like us to feature more. And […]