MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1934, Gov. Benjamin Moeur sent National Guard units to patrol the Colorado River shore where California planned to build Parker Dam. This photo shows the construction of the dam in 1938.

Tucson is now home to the state’s tallest mural, the 153-foot-tall Desert Colossus, thanks to a pair of local artists and a philanthropist’s $95,000 investment.

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DOGE Cancels 24 Federal Leases

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) canceled leases for 24 federal buildings in Arizona as part of the Trump administration’s promise to reduce spending. Watch the report.

Included in the lease cancellations are offices for the forest service, immigration review, and Food and Drug Administration. Federal officials said many of the properties are outdated, underused, or unnecessarily expensive to maintain.

In other federal cutbacks, the staff of the U.S. General Services Administration’s field office in Phoenix was laid off. Nationally, the agency oversees the government’s real estate portfolio and contracts.

Meanwhile, a critic of mass federal layoffs, state Attorney General Kris Mayes, joined with several other state attorneys general in a lawsuit against the Trump administration.

227 Charged with Immigration Crimes Last Week

The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that 227 people were charged with immigration-related crimes between March 1 and Friday in Arizona.

Most of the charges relate to individuals re-entering the U.S. illegally.

One of the cases involves a suspect who allegedly assaulted a U.S. Border Patrol officer while evading arrest. Another case involves drug and human trafficking charges.

Meanwhile, two New Mexico teens were arrested for allegedly smuggling three migrants in southern Arizona.

Bell Extends NASCAR Streak; Bowman Seventh

Christopher Bell made history on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway when he became the first NASCAR Cup Series driver since 2021 to win three consecutive races. See full results here.

Tucson’s Alex Bowman placed seventh. In Saturday’s Xfinity Series, Bowman led for 49 laps before finishing in second place, the best-ever result for a local driver at the track. Watch his finish here.

Sunday’s Shriner Children’s 500 was the final event in three days of racing at the track. Bell outpaced teammate Denny Hamlin during a two-lap shootout. Kyle Larson, the most recent driver to win three times in a row, placed third.

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➤ A flight from Houston to Phoenix returned to the gate after a woman stripped off her clothes and began screaming before takeoff. (See Censored Video)

➤ Superior: The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office released a video of crews saving a rock climber who fell more than 40 feet earlier this year. (See Video)

➤ Payson/Flagstaff: Three major freeways reopened after closing this weekend due to winter storms. (See Video)

➤ Statewide: An appellate court ruled the term “no snitching” met the standard for obstructing a criminal investigation, which is a felony. (Details)

➤ Phoenix: Loop 202 reopened after closing for several hours on Saturday following a deadly wrong-way crash north of Sky Harbor Airport. (More)

➤ Tucson: The city plans to fire a firefighter arrested on several charges following an alleged road rage incident last month. (See Video)

➤ Arizona State men’s basketball will play an opening round Big 12 tournament game at 4 p.m. Tuesday against Kansas State. Arizona has a bye. (More)

➤ The Phoenix Suns lost an overtime heartbreaker 149-141 to Denver. Kevin Durant made a three-point shot to send the game to overtime. (Watch)

➤ Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery struggled in his spring debut. (More)

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➤ Phoenix-based Etsy business Urban Wood agreed to pay nearly $32,000 in restitution after allegedly failing to issue refunds on at least 10 occasions. (Details)

➤ The FDA issued a warning letter to medical device maker Dexcom, which has a facility in Mesa, citing problems with its processes and quality control. (More)

➤ A 7,333-square-foot Phoenix home with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms is on the market for $9.99 million. (See Photos)

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➤ The Evergreen Mortuary and Cemetery in Tucson plans a movie night with food trucks and vendors in April, an event some are calling “disrespectful.” (See Video)

➤ Eight of the world’s deadliest animals can be found in Arizona, according to the Crespo Scale. (See List)

➤ Scottsdale ranks as the third-best U.S. city for credit scores, while three other Arizona cities made the top 50, a study found. (See Details)

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