Monday, June 15, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 2008, the National Weather Service designated June 15 as the start of the monsoon season in the Southwest, replacing the old dew point-based system with a fixed calendar date.

Central Arizona Fire and Medical joined in the celebration of Flag Day on Sunday, sharing the message of “serving our community with pride under the Stars and Stripes.” Do you fly the American flag for Flag Day and other occasions? Reply and tell us what the flag means to you.

Today’s sponsor, Tinnitus Talk, is sharing new insights into the hidden factors that may contribute to persistent ringing, buzzing, and hissing in the ears—and why understanding these triggers could be the key to finding relief.

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10 Measures Head to Ballot

Arizona’s 2026 legislative session wrapped overnight Friday with GOP lawmakers sending more questions to November’s ballot in a final sprint.

Voters will see 10 legislative-referred measures, including measures on voter ID requirements for mail ballots, bans on DEI programs, and other previously approved questions. Those include limiting grocery taxes to 2%, banning mileage-based vehicle taxes, and designating drug cartels as terrorist groups.

Another ballot question stems from the session’s sharpest fight, centering on school vouchers. After a compromise with the teachers’ union fell apart, Republicans put a competing school voucher measure on the ballot to block two citizen-led initiatives.

Museum Lands Largest Native Art Gift

The Phoenix Art Museum received 185 works in the single largest gift of Native American art in its more than 65-year history.

Arizona collector William P. Healey donated the paintings, drawings, photographs, and sculptures spanning multiple tribal nations. Select pieces will go on exhibit starting in August.

Featured artists include Navajo painters Tony Abeyta and Narciso Abeyta, Chemehuevi photographer Cara Romero, and Jaune Quick-to-See Smith of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai.

Museum director Jeremy Mikolajczak called the gift “transformational,” saying it addresses a gap in the museum’s holdings and significantly advances “our commitment to telling a more expansive story of the Americas.”

Speeder Cites Date with a TV Show

An Arizona driver clocked at 108 mph on a Valley freeway told troopers she was rushing home to catch the TV show Love Island.

The driver was stopped in a 65 mph zone and arrested.

The arrest is among the latest in troopers’ ongoing spring enforcement surge that has produced multiple 100+ mph arrests across Valley freeways.

Under state law, any speed exceeding 85 mph constitutes criminal speeding, even on highways where the limit is 75 mph. In residential and business districts, driving more than 20 mph over the posted speed limit is sufficient to cross into criminal territory.

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➤ Scottsdale: Convicted child molester Carl Cacconie of California was apprehended by the FBI Phoenix Desert Hawk Fugitive Task Force after nearly 10 months on the run. (More)

➤ Goodyear: The state transportation department kicked off a $613 million expansion of Loop 303, adding 4 miles of new freeway to the West Valley corridor and supporting a future SR-30 connection. (More)

➤ Tucson: Tribal leaders from across the state gathered at the University of Arizona for the fifth annual Tribal Leaders Summit, strengthening partnerships and creating new pathways for students to pursue higher education. (More)

➤ Northern Arizona: Veterinarians advised dog owners to get the parvovirus vaccine for their pets, citing an uptick in cases of the potentially fatal canine virus. (More)

➤ Flagstaff: Coconino County revamped its deferred prosecution program, dropping the $75 monthly fee and placing participants under the supervision of the county attorney’s office. (More)

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➤ Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo won the midgame mascot race and, an inning later, hit a two-run homer in Sunday’s game against Cincinnati. (More)

➤ Arizona State baseball’s Landon Hairston was named Baseball America’s College Player of the Year. (More)

➤ Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper scored 41 points and Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum scored 43 points on Saturday, marking the first time in WNBA history that two players scored over 40 points in the same game. (More)

➤ Arizona State football picked up a commitment from in-state 3-star athlete Kingston Anetema, who is expected to focus on playing wide receiver in college. (More)

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➤ A Phoenix-area sign spinner has gained a TikTok following for videos filmed during summer shifts in triple-digit heat. (More)

➤ The planned Main Street Market food hall in Mesa will offer aspiring restaurateurs access to commercial kitchen space, mentorship, and foot traffic without the cost of a standalone build-out. (More)

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Constant ringing, buzzing, or hissing in your ears can be frustrating and difficult to ignore. While many people assume tinnitus is simply a hearing issue, researchers are uncovering hidden factors that may be making the noise worse.

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➤ Golfweek highlighted the greater Tucson region as a standout golf destination, spotlighting Starr Pass, La Paloma, and Tubac Golf Resort. (More)

➤ Juneteenth events are lined up across the state as part of the federal holiday on Friday, including the Miss Juneteenth Pageant at Chandler Center. (More)

➤ The fifth annual Civics Matters trip sponsored by the Arizona Cardinals flew 280 students from 55 high schools to Washington, D.C., to meet lawmakers, tour museums, and visit the Supreme Court during the four-day program. (More)

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