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 have you called home?

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Erratic Driver Fatally Shot by Base Security

A motorist driving erratically was shot and killed by security forces Friday outside the main gate of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson.

Family members identified the driver as Jonathan Rogers and said they believe a diabetic episode may have caused erratic behavior.

Base officials said security teams are trained to respond according to threat levels. An investigation into the incident continues.

Drone Delivery Makes a Splash

An Amazon customer in Avondale captured footage of a delivery drone dropping a package on his lawn, only for the drone’s propellers to blow the box into his backyard pool.

The customer said the package contained vitamins. The MK30 drones can carry up to five pounds and currently deliver in the Tolleson and Avondale areas.

Amazon described such mishaps as rare and apologized for the inconvenience.

In May in Tolleson, an Amazon drone was found on its side after making an emergency landing in the middle of an apartment complex.

Southwest Assigned Seats Start in January

Southwest Airlines has begun selling assigned seats for flights scheduled on or after Jan. 27.

For families, the change could add hundreds of dollars to their airfare, a report found.

Southwest announced last year that it would move away from its open-seating model. The carrier is also introducing baggage fees to boost revenue to align with its competition.

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➤ Hillside: A man faces multiple charges after allegedly driving drunk on a bare rim following a tire blowout, sparking Friday’s Kirkland Fire, which has burned over 700 acres. (Photo)

➤ Tucson: Two teenage runaways who coordinated with two men they met on social media were found in Ohio during a human trafficking and exploitation investigation. (More)

➤ Pima County: Pima Community College stayed on track to offer its first bachelor’s degree program in 2026 following a July 31 governing board vote. (More)

➤ Mount Lemmon: Two Army Reserve officers and a civilian helped rescue a dehydrated hiker on a Mount Lemmon trail last week. (Photo)

➤ Rio Verde: Authorities rescued more than 50 neglected animals from a local property, including camels, peacocks, and a zebra. (Photos)

➤ Navajo County: Roadwork will begin today on State Route 377 between Heber-Overgaard and Holbrook, requiring daytime closures on weekdays through fall. (Details)

➤ Former Arizona State football star Eric Allen was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this past weekend. (More)

➤ The Arizona Cardinals took the field at State Farm Stadium for the first time this season on Saturday, playing in the team’s annual Red & White scrimmage game. (More)

➤ The Arizona Diamondbacks dealt starting pitcher Merrill Kelly to the Texas Rangers in exchange for three pitching prospects ahead of last week’s MLB trade deadline. (More)

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➤ Tucson Electric Power plans to convert part of its Springerville Generating Station from coal to natural gas by 2030, citing rising coal costs, expected mine closures, and environmental regulations. (More)

➤ Scoopwell’s Dough Bar will close all Phoenix-area locations, including its spot inside Chase Field. No reason was given. (More)

➤ Ford recalled more than 312,000 vehicles due to a brake defect, including 2025 models of the F-150, Expedition, Bronco, Ranger, and Lincoln Navigator. (More)

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➤ Fifteen Arizona campsites were named among the nation’s favorites by Hipcamp, based on camper reviews. (List)

➤ Empire High School softball pitcher Kendall Freidinger was named Student Athlete of the Year by All Sports Tucson. She plans to attend Weber State this fall. (Photo)

➤ Arizona ranked as the third-healthiest state for dogs, based on veterinarian reviews of digestion, weight, dental health, and skin and coat condition. (More)

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