Monday, August 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this date in 1931, residents of Mammoth fled their homes as a deadly flood swept through the San Pedro Valley.  On the topic of natural disasters, a minor earthquake struck Pima County early Saturday morning. Catch the rumblings in Around Arizona. Whether you’re a regular listener of The Flyover […]

Friday, August 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, cloudbursts caused deadly flash floods that derailed a train near Winslow and inundated Nogales. Hot dang! Phoenix recorded its hottest August day ever on Thursday, with the temperature hitting 118 degrees. Our daily Flyover Podcast features exclusive podcast-only content you won’t find anywhere else. Listen or […]

Thursday, August 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1833, Frederick A. Tritle was born in Pennsylvania. He served as territorial governor of Arizona from 1882 to 1885. As parts of the state endure record-breaking temperatures, a study examines the impact of extreme heat on classroom productivity. Meanwhile, virtual reality learning is expanding at Arizona […]

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1896, Will “Black Jack” Christian and his High Fives gang botched a bank robbery in Nogales, triggering a manhunt and a series of shootouts. If you want to rope in some classic frontier vibes, the World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo kicks off in Payson next week with […]

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, the 1st Arizona Infantry was drafted into service for World War I. By the end of the war, more than 11,000 Arizonans had served. This photo shows World War I draftees from Globe. We loved the “pawsome” photos of your furry friends! Thanks for […]

Monday, August 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1859, the state’s first newspaper, The Weekly Arizonian, published its first edition in Tucson. This photo shows its original office in Tubac. One of our polls from last week revealed that 80% of respondents have lived outside Arizona at times. So tell us: where else […]

Friday, August 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2006, State Farm Stadium—originally called University of Phoenix Stadium—opened in Glendale after three years of construction. Mark your calendar! The Arizona State Fair opens on Sept. 19 with rodeos, monster trucks, and a Grammy winner’s live performance. Remember to listen to our daily Flyover Podcast. In […]

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 […]