Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt visited the Grand Canyon, delivering a speech urging preservation and declaring the site should be left “as it is.” BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Introducing Flyover Updates A lot happens between this morning’s edition of The Flyover and tomorrow morning’s edition. Elections shift. Markets […]

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, the state appropriated funds to purchase the old governor’s mansion at Prescott for use as a museum. Happy Cinco de Mayo! Several holiday festivals played out across Arizona over the weekend, including in Safford, where these moments were captured on camera. The stock market […]

Monday, May 4, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1921, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that a state law taxing sheep, cattle, and horses owned by non-residents was invalid. The public is invited to name the five new javelinas at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson for a chance to win tickets to a […]

Sunday, May 3, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1887, Tucson was heavily shaken by a major earthquake, which is often cited as the most significant, if not one of the first major recorded seismic events, to cause damage in Arizona. Records and sources vary on the magnitude, with most sources citing that it […]

Saturday, May 2, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1878, the first issue of the Arizona Silver Belt was published in Globe City, giving the booming mining camp its first local newspaper. Welcome to Saturday’s edition of The Arizona Flyover! We’re delivering the news seven days a week now, and we’re glad you’re here […]

Friday, May 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1880, John P. Clum printed the first issue of The Tombstone Epitaph in a tent in Tombstone. This photo shows its later headquarters in 1951. Big news! We’re excited to announce that beginning tomorrow, The Arizona Flyover will be expanding to seven days a week, adding […]

Thursday, April 30, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1927, Mrs. William Henry Brophy donated $250,000 and 25 acres to establish a Jesuit school in Phoenix, now Brophy College Preparatory School. Hungry for a cause? Pei Wei Asian Kitchen locations will donate a portion of today’s honey-seared chicken sales to support an 8-year-old Phoenix Children’s […]

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1922, the Superior–Miami Highway opened, cutting about 18 miles off the drive between Phoenix and Globe and reducing steep mountain grades. Actor Patrick Wayne, son of John Wayne, will speak Saturday at the Western Spirit museum in Scottsdale as part of its Hollywood Western exhibition. […]

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1876, crews broke ground on the Yuma Territorial Prison. The first inmates arrived that summer. This photo shows the prison in 1930. The historic prison took on a very different role Saturday, hosting a Roaring Twenties–themed speakeasy night where cocktails met cellblocks. More in Et Cetera. […]

Monday, April 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1898, Arizonans enlisted in the Rough Riders for the Spanish–American War. This photo shows the unit with Theodore Roosevelt. Winslow or Flagstaff? The debate continues over what inspired the Eagles’ song Take It Easy, as locals in both cities claim a connection to the iconic “standing […]