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 […]

Sunday, May 10, 2026 Happy Mother’s Day! On this day in 1863, the Pioneer Mining District on Lynx Creek was formed after five members of the party led by Capt. Joseph Walker discovered gold along Lynx Creek near Prescott. As temperatures are heating up around the state, so are the deals at Valley resorts! Check […]

Saturday, May 9, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1939, Bartlett Dam on the Verde River was completed in under 1,000 days of construction, delivering critical water storage to farms and families across Central Arizona. A wild burro took a misstep and wound up in a stinky situation in Kingman. Learn more in today’s […]

Friday, May 8, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1927, the U.S. Army detained 38 Yaqui Indians who fled to Arizona during Mexico’s Yaqui Wars. This 1929 photo shows a group of Yaqui fighters surrendering to the 10th Cavalry. An ultramarathoner died after collapsing during the Cocodona 250 near Prescott. More details here. Say goodbye to […]

Thursday, May 7, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2025, the May Hicks Curtis House in Flagstaff was named one of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Curtis is known as the Betsy Ross of Arizona for sewing the first state flag in 1911. Is AI harming your brain? We break down the top […]