Monday, July 14, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1882, outlaw Johnny Ringo was found shot dead near Tombstone. While labeled a suicide, doubt persists given Ringo’s long list of enemies and lawman Wyatt Earp’s later claim for the killing.

Monsoon storms are forecast this week, offering potential relief from a wildfire that destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge and another in Coconino County that forced evacuations. Read more about the Coconino County blaze in Around Arizona.

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Plague Death Confirmed

Health officials reported a Coconino County resident died from pneumonic plague, the area’s first case since 2007.

Tests confirmed the victim had a severe lung infection caused by the Yersinia pestis bacterium, which can be transmitted to animals and humans through bites from infected fleas.

Coconino County officials advised the public to use flea spray and stay away from wild rodents to help prevent exposure.

The death is not related to a recent report of prairie-dog die-off on private land in the Townsend Winona area, health officials said.

Police Deliver Pizza After Driver’s Arrest

Tempe police officers completed a pizza delivery after arresting the delivery driver for alleged reckless driving and racing.

The police department posted about the July 4 delivery on social media, joking that “The order was Hot-N-Ready, and the suspect was Caught-N-Steady.”

The customer appeared visibly surprised by the delivery.

In an unrelated story about pizza and police, a Phoenix dispatcher received a call from a woman who pretended to order a pizza as a hidden plea for help. Watch.

Automated Dog Wash Debuts

Arizona’s first artificial intelligence-aided, automated dog wash and drying machine was unveiled at Paws 48 Wash & Gym, a dog health and grooming business in central Phoenix.

Carol Hu, founder of Woof Woof Lux, created the dog wash to ease bath-time stress for pets and owners. “If we have car washes, why not use tech to make pet care easier?” she said.

The all-in-one machine washes and dries dogs using sensors, cameras, and temperature gauges to ensure safety and a thorough clean. Wash times run between 5 and 20 minutes.

Paws 48 also features a dog treadmill to help pets get exercise away from the Arizona heat.

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Analysts Project This Stock Could reach $10 a Share. You Can Still Invest for $3.25 per unit.

Worksport’s stock recently hit $4.29 on the Nasdaq.

Some Wall Street analysts say it could reach $10.33 within a year—140% higher.

But you can still purchase units for $3.25.

It’s through an offer you won’t find on the Nasdaq…

Right now, they’re giving investors the chance to buy investment units at a fixed price of $3.25.

Each unit gives you one convertible preferred share (with an 8% dividend) and one warrant to purchase another common share.

That’s up to two shares.

And yes, you can buy the units at $3.25 then immediately turn around and convert your preferred share and then sell the converted common share.

The company has already made a name for itself selling truck covers. Every 100 dealers they sign represents millions of dollars in potential revenue—and their truck tonneau cover business has already signed 400+ dealers, up 4X since the start of 2025.

They just announced a 50% production increase and 2X margin growth in the last five months.

Up next, a $13 billion market opportunity—the reason now is an exciting moment for investors to tap in.

Worksport is combining their solar truck covers with battery systems to launch a flagship mobile power system later this year. It can power everything from emergency response, to construction sites, to camping.

Learn more about this opportunity and invest in Worksport’s next chapter.

➤ Coconino County: The lightning-sparked White Sage Fire that began July 9 near Jacob Lake triggered hundreds of evacuations after growing to more than 40,000 acres as of early Sunday. (Live Tracker)

➤ Pima County: The county attorney’s office and the federal government are in a custody dispute over an illegal immigrant accused of fatally shooting a resident during a carjacking. (Watch)

➤ Phoenix: Some airline catering workers at Sky Harbor Airport say they feel unsafe working in extreme heat without functioning air conditioning in their vehicles. (Watch)

➤ Statewide: A sweepstakes scam has resurfaced where fraudsters send fake Publisher’s Clearing House checks to gain access to victims’ bank accounts. (Watch)

➤ Black Canyon City: A 63-year-old California woman died on Badger Springs Trail after collapsing roughly a quarter mile from her vehicle. It was unclear if heat was a factor. (Details)

➤ Surprise: A 15-year-old boy was arrested following an investigation into a July 5 playground fire. Police say the fire was started by fireworks. (More)

➤ Arizona Diamondbacks prospect LuJames Groover recorded two hits in the MLB All-Star Futures Game, helping lead the National League team to a 4-2 victory. (More)

➤ Former Arizona Cardinals All-Pro offensive tackle Luis Sharpe died of suspected heart failure Saturday at the age of 65. (More)

➤ Arizona State will hold its annual Maroon vs. Gold scrimmage game on Aug. 9, at the end of the team’s annual Camp Tontozona trip. (More)

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➤ Friends honored the life of Lake Havasu business owner Wally Foxcroft, co-founder of Havasu Health and Hyperbarics and a former mascot for the University of Arizona and Arizona Cardinals. Foxcroft died in a hyperbaric chamber fire last week. (Watch)

➤ Danzeisen Dairy, popular for its vintage glass milk jugs, announced milk delivery options in the Phoenix Valley. (Watch)

➤ Harbor Freight opened an eastside Tucson location along Broadway Boulevard, its 39th Arizona store. (Photos)

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Why Wall Street Rates This Stock a ‘Strong Buy’

Some analysts give this stock a 140% one-year growth target—projecting a $10.33 share price from the recent $4.29.

But right now, you can invest in Worksport for $3.25 per unit

For $3.25, you get one preferred share convertible into one share of common stock and a warrant. That means you’re buying in at a discount from the recent share price, with a warrant for an additional share on top.

Worksport is on track for $20M in revenue and 30% margins by year-end for their truck tonneau cover business. Their revenue is up 455% year over year.

Next up: the launch of their flagship solar + battery system. It has the potential to power everything from camping to construction sites, creating a $13B market opportunity.

With cash flow positivity in sight, the next 6 months could be pivotal.

Invest now at $3.25 per unit while it lasts.

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➤ A Scottsdale neurosurgeon’s innovative surgery allowed a teen with a rare brain blood flow condition to walk at graduation after spending months in a wheelchair. (Watch)

➤ A former Tempe police officer faces fraud charges after allegedly falsifying timecards to claim 300 hours of unworked overtime and collect more than $24,000 in extra pay. (Photo)

➤ Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Scottsdale took in two orphaned bear cubs found wandering alone in the Chiricahua Mountains back in April. (Watch)

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