FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1856, Solomon Warner arrived in Tucson from Yuma with a train of 13 mules loaded with merchandise for the city’s first general store.

A look into another historic Tucson business—Consolidated National Bank—shows they employed elevator operators who sometimes traveled 60 miles up and down during a typical workday. Here’s a photo of one of the bank’s elevators circa 1930.

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Animal Abuse Confirmed, Fairlife Flees

Fairlife, a milk company distributed by Coca-Cola, cut ties with two Buckeye dairy farms after undercover investigations revealed footage of extreme animal cruelty.

Animal Recovery Mission (ARM), a Florida-based animal rights group, released the investigation on Wednesday after surveilling Rainbow Valley and Butterfield Dairy farms for several months in 2024.

A Fairlife spokesperson acknowledged the abuse was unacceptable, however, this isn’t the first time the company has been investigated for partnering with farms accused of animal cruelty.

Woman Sues City Council for Arrest

A woman who was arrested at a council meeting in Surprise in 2024 is now suing the city for violating her First Amendment rights.

Rebekah Massie was removed from the council meeting by order of the mayor and police chief after she criticized the city attorney’s pay raise during public comment. Watch the footage.

The city has a longstanding policy that prohibits speakers from badmouthing employees at council meetings. Police Chief Benny Piña released a video following the incident in which he defended Massie’s arrest.

Last October, a judge dismissed a criminal charge raised against Massie while adding that the suppression of her speech was “objectively outrageous.”

Bill Advances to let Golfers ‘BYOB’

A bill that would allow golfers to bring their own alcohol onto golf courses advanced in the Arizona legislature on Tuesday. Watch the report.

House Bill 2411 would permit—but not require—golf courses at least 1,000 yards in size to let golfers bring in their own alcohol as long as the golf course holds a valid liquor license. The bill would also protect the courses’ liquor licenses from being impacted as a result.

Brady Wilson, general manager of Ak-Chin Southern Dunes Golf Club in Maricopa, said he won’t allow it because it increases the “unknown” of what’s happening on the property.

The bill passed the House in a 34-26 vote. It will now move to the Senate.

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➤ Wickenburg: Authorities issued 95 tickets in a single day to drivers on Highway 93 between Wickenburg and the Bagdad turnoff as part of a joint speed enforcement operation. (See Details)

➤ Tucson: Hospital staff members are warning parents about “counterfeit” car seats that are not held to any safety standards. (See Video)

➤ Tombstone: Days after announcing his resignation, former Tombstone Marshal Jim Adams released a statement defending himself against a new investigation related to a previous K-9 attack on one of his deputies. (See Statement)

➤ Statewide: A bill that would ban ultra-processed foods from public schools that receive federal funds for meal programs passed the House. (More)

➤ Statewide: A bill is being considered that would allow law enforcement to hold people suspected of being impaired by drugs for up to five days without their consent. (More)

➤ Marana: The Marana Unified School District will open two new schools next school year, including a K-8 in the Gladden Farms area. (See Video)

➤ Prescott: The city will hold its 4th Friday Art Walk on March 28, featuring exhibits and live music. (More)

➤ The Arizona House of Representatives passed a bill that will give the Arizona Diamondbacks the funding needed to renovate Chase Field. (More)

➤ A teen battling cancer was crowned prom king at a matchup between the No. 22 Arizona Wildcats and Utah Utes on Wednesday. Arizona went on to win 83-66. (See Video)

➤ Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant revealed recently that he rejected a trade that would have sent him to the Golden State Warriors. Durant said that he felt committed to his coaches and teammates and wanted to see the season through. (More)

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➤ Arizona Cardinals ownership said there is a $100 million plan for building renovations after players ranked the team’s facilities as the worst in the league during the NFL Players Association’s annual survey. (See Details)

➤ A Trader Joe’s spokesperson announced plans to build a location in Goodyear. If it opens, it will be the first store in the southwest Phoenix Valley. (More)

➤ Several Arizona businesses have shut down in 2025, including Forever 21 and Macy’s. See some others that have closed their doors this year. (More)

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➤ An Arizona legislator proposed a bill that would penalize public K-12 students who choose not to stand during the Pledge of Allegiance. House Bill 2725 would require schools to notify parents if their child refuses to participate. (See Details)

➤ A Brunson-Lee Elementary School teacher was surprised with $2,500 in new gym equipment for her students on Wednesday morning. The gift was donated by Arizona Blue Cross Blue Shield and presented during a school assembly. (See Video)

➤ A group of people who livestreamed themselves shooting firearms in Tucson were arrested after police determined they were not legally allowed to possess them. One of the suspects arrested had a felony warrant from a 2024 shooting. (See Photo)

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Sports: 19%