Monday, July 20, 2026

Good Morning! On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11 landed on the moon, its crew having trained across northern Arizona by studying the area’s geology and driving lunar-rover prototypes.

School is already back in session for some, but others still have time to squeeze in one or two last summer day trips. Here are 13 ideas. When did the school year usually begin for you? Let us know in today’s Poll, then reply and tell us when you think the school year should start.

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10 Hurt in Tucson Shooting

Ten people were injured in a shooting around 2 a.m. Sunday in a busy entertainment district in downtown Tucson, including a fleeing suspect shot by police, authorities said.

The other nine people suffered gunshot wounds mostly to their arms or legs. Their conditions were not immediately available. The suspected gunman was taken to a local hospital in life-threatening condition.

According to police, the shooting started after a confrontation between two groups known to each other. Officers on patrol heard the gunfire and ran toward the scene, where they encountered a person fleeing. An officer shot the person after he refused orders to stop.

No additional information on a motive for the shooting was available. State and local political leaders issued statements in support of the victims, praising the officers’ response, and decrying the violence.

Leaders to Defend Deportation Law

Republican legislative leaders and state Attorney General Kris Mayes are preparing to defend a voter-approved 2024 law that would let state judges issue deportation orders and local police arrest migrants.

The Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project and the ACLU sued over Proposition 314, arguing that the law violates the U.S. Constitution’s Supremacy Clause, which places federal law above state law.

Republican Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Steve Montenegro won permission to intervene, citing Mayes’ past criticism of the law and skepticism that her office would fully defend the state.

A court hearing in the case is set for Friday.

Naked Man Arrested in Train Stunt

A Quartzsite man was arrested in Colorado after allegedly climbing atop a moving Union Pacific locomotive and riding it in the nude, stunning onlookers.

Authorities said Daniel Ray Ballance of Quartzsite broke a window to enter the locomotive before climbing onto its roof while the train was moving through northeastern Colorado.

Railroad personnel alerted deputies, who coordinated to intercept the train and take him into custody, the Sedgwick County, Colorado, Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.

“For those of you who had the unfortunate experience of seeing this gentleman surfing naked on top of a moving locomotive yesterday, I want you to know that he was arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges,” the sheriff’s office posted on social media.

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➤ Mesa: A Wichita-bound Allegiant flight returned to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport shortly after takeoff Saturday when it struck a bird. Passengers deplaned and continued on a replacement aircraft. (More)

➤ Yuma: Neither of Taylor Farms’ operations in Tolleson and Yuma has been linked to a multistate parasite outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce. (More)

➤ Statewide: A judge ruled that a ballot measure that would separate sports teams into male, female, and co-ed and also restrict school bathroom access can remain on the ballot, leaving the question for Arizona voters to decide. (More)

➤ Glendale: Luke Air Force Base marked a changing of the guard as Col. Nicholas R. Ihde took command of the 56th Fighter Wing, succeeding Brig. Gen. David Berkland, during a ceremony that also reassigned the base to Air Combat Command. (More)

➤ Rio Rico: Two bodies were recovered Saturday from a monsoon-fed wash near Rio Rico, a day after a man’s body was found in the same wash. (More)

➤ Tempe: Detectives from the Chandler Police Department shot and killed an aggravated assault suspect who displayed a firearm while fleeing arrest on Friday. (More)

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➤ Northern Arizona quarterback Ty Pennington earned a spot on the Walter Payton Award preseason watch list, recognizing the top offensive player in the FCS. (More)

➤ The 2027 Arizona Diamondbacks schedule was released, opening on the road at San Diego on March 25 as part of the earliest traditional Opening Day in Major League Baseball history. (More)

➤ Bettors in Arizona wagered about $676 million on sports and events in May, down 4.3% from a year earlier, according to the state Department of Gaming. (More)

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➤ A California developer signed a 99-year lease to build a nearly 1 million-square-foot industrial park on Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community land near Scottsdale, with groundbreaking expected in 2027. (More)

➤ Athletic apparel retailer Lululemon plans to open Friday at PV, the $2 billion development rising on the former Paradise Valley Mall site, joining a wave of new retail, dining, and wellness tenants. (More)

➤ Provident Industrial purchased 10 acres at Valencia and Palo Verde roads in Tucson to build Valencia Airport Center, a 163,000-square-foot distribution facility valued at $25 million. (More)

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➤ A daredevil troop pulled off a Dinner for 6 stunt over Eloy earlier this month, dining at a fully set table with steak and wine glasses while free-falling 13,000 feet before deploying parachutes. (Images)

➤ The historic Apache Trail east of the Valley will remain closed for at least two weeks after recent monsoon storms damaged the roadway. (More)

➤ Scottsdale Community College launched its first artificial intelligence certificate program, giving students a credential aimed at fast-growing tech careers. (More)

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