Monday, March 23, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1904, Arizona collector and trader Frederick Volz loaned large fragments of the Canyon Diablo meteorite for display at the St. Louis World’s Fair.

Last week, Martinez Lake in Yuma County hit 110 degrees, the hottest March temperature ever recorded in the U.S. This weekend, hundreds were treated for heat sickness at an air show. See Top Stories for details.

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Hundreds Treated for Heat at Air Show

More than 400 people were treated, and at least 25 were taken to the hospital, for heat-related illnesses during the Luke Days air show at Glendale’s Luke Air Force Base on Saturday.

The biennial air show—one of the largest in the country—features performers such as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and often draws crowds exceeding 100,000.

Officials say most of those impacted were children under 12, adults over 60, or individuals with pre-existing health conditions.

The city of Phoenix issued safety tips as the spring heat wave that began last week pushed temperatures up to 25 degrees above normal.

Wildcats Advance; Arkansas Up Next

Arizona men’s basketball fended off Utah State 78-66 on Sunday, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the fourth time in five seasons.

The Wildcats weathered multiple second-half runs and a lengthy scoring drought. Jaden Bradley led Arizona in scoring with 18 points.

Freshman guard Brayden Burries came up clutch, hitting a three-pointer with just over two minutes remaining to extend Arizona’s lead after Utah State cut the deficit to six.

Arizona faces Arkansas in the Sweet 16 on Thursday in San Jose, California.

Protester Arrests Probe Ends

An internal review by the Phoenix Police Department found that three officers involved in designating a group of George Floyd protesters a criminal street gang violated department policy.

However, the officers have since retired and can’t be disciplined, the department said. The officers allegedly provided false information or took actions that jeopardized an investigation, the department said.

No criminal charges were ever brought against any Phoenix officers, who used the gang designation to pursue felony charges against more than a dozen protesters in 2020. A lawsuit led to Maricopa County agreeing to a $6 million settlement with the protesters.

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➤ Pima County: Investigators said they are focusing on three key dates tied to suspicious activity, while the family of Nancy Guthrie called for renewed attention to her February disappearance. (More)

➤ Phoenix: School voucher critics launched a petition drive seeking a November ballot issue requiring more public reporting requirements and spending restrictions. (Watch)

➤ Page: The school district will temporarily require students to show proof of the measles vaccination to attend classes after a confirmed case at Page High School. (Details)

➤ Benson: The city’s weekly senior citizen lunch program is reducing senior isolation, with participation up 600% and non-emergency calls down 75%, program leaders say. (Watch)

➤ Scottsdale: Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s chief of staff was fired for alleged unprofessional behavior and misuse of his position. A comment from the fired city executive was not immediately available. (More)

➤ Sedona: School district and city officials are considering sewer valve repairs and other possible solutions to a recurring sewage smell at Sedona Red Rock High School. (Details)

➤ Pima Community College defeated Kirkwood 64-58 to win its first NJCAA Division II women’s national basketball title, led by Kiley Sours-Miller’s 27 points and 10 rebounds. (More)

➤ Arizona baseball snapped a four-game losing streak with a 14-6 win over Texas Tech, while Arizona State won its fifth straight with an 18-12 victory over Kansas State. (See Scores)

➤ Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jose Fernandez continued his strong spring with a triple and two other hits in a Spring Breakout game focused on minor leaguers. (More)

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➤ Toyota has invested $50 million to upgrade its 12,000-acre proving ground, leveraging Arizona’s extreme heat and stable climate for strenuous vehicle testing. (Watch)

➤ Phoenix Public Works proposed hiking trash collection fees by nearly 50% by 2028 to address rising operating costs and a multi-million-dollar budget gap. (More)

➤ Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream is opening its first Arizona locations in Oro Valley and Surprise. (Photos)

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➤ BASIS Chandler eighth grader Esha Marupudi won the Arizona State Spelling Bee for the second year in a row and will represent the state in Washington, D.C. (Photo)

➤ Phoenix firefighters were dispatched to a yogurt shop Friday night on reports of a woman with her arm stuck in a machine. No injuries were immediately reported. (Watch)

➤ State troopers near Winslow stopped a semi-truck driving on its rims after a front axle failure led to multiple blown tires. The driver said he was en route to find a mechanic. (Photo)

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