MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1865, the Colorado River Indian Reservation was established and included the Hualapai and Yavapai tribes. This undated photo shows the Colorado River Indian Reservation Agency facility in Parker.

Did you feel it? A minor earthquake shook parts of northern Arizona on Saturday morning. The 3.4-magnitude quake happened south of Tuba City on the Hopi Indian Reservation shortly after 4 a.m. Watch the report.

On the same day, dust storms disrupted a spring training game in Phoenix and created visibility issues along roadways and interstates. Read more about it in Around Arizona.

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Four Dead, Eight Injured in I-10 Crash

Four people died and eight were injured after a fiery crash involving multiple tractor-trailers on Interstate 10 near Tonopah on Saturday afternoon. Watch the report.

Three deaths were declared on scene, but authorities provided updates and revised the number of casualties and injuries through Sunday morning.

The wreck forced an interstate closure in both directions of travel. The eastbound lane remained blocked for more than 12 hours, causing major delays. See footage of the backup.

In a press release, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said the cause of the crash is still being investigated. Saturday’s dust storms are being considered as a contributing factor.

Hobbs: No State Funds for Grand Canyon Cuts

Gov. Katie Hobbs said on Friday that she has no plans to use state resources for Grand Canyon employees after President Trump’s federal spending cuts resulted in 10 layoffs at the national park.

“You’re talking about using state dollars to pay federal workers,” Hobbs said. “There is no guarantee that we would be reimbursed for that.”

Instead, Hobbs said she plans to use the state’s legal standing to challenge Trump’s budget cuts, which are reportedly causing delays at park entrances, the Grand Canyon’s included.

While Trump has been quiet on the issue, some Republicans insist the layoffs are necessary due to the nation’s growing debt.

Record-Breaking Sale in Paradise Valley

A Paradise Valley mansion that sold for $33.5 million broke the record for most expensive home ever sold in Arizona.

The home, which has since been pulled from several big listing sites, features more than 23,000 square feet of living space, six bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, a private gym, shooting range, dog path, and golf simulator.

A Wyoming LLC bought the estate, according to Arizona real estate reports. The seller was Catapultsmith LLC, a California company.

The sale beats a prior record set months ago when another Paradise Valley home sold for $32.39 million. See it here.

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➤ Statewide: A new poll shows conservative activist Charlie Kirk as one of the favorites to win the governor’s seat next year despite the fact he has yet to officially announce a bid. (See Details)

➤ Maricopa: Border Patrol agents announced the arrest of suspected members of a Mexican drug cartel during a series of apprehensions last week. (More)

➤ Phoenix: Dust storms on Saturday interfered with a spring training baseball game and decreased visibility for drivers on city streets and highways. (See Video)

➤ Oro Valley: A man was arrested on charges of arson, criminal damage, and endangerment after he burned two vehicles in an apartment complex parking lot. (See Video)

➤ Statewide: A Democratic lawmaker whose health problems have prevented him from voting in 51 out of 53 roll call votes this legislative session is defending his stay in office. (See Video)

➤ Tucson: A financial advisor was sentenced to less than two years in federal prison for scamming a client out of his retirement and life savings to the tune of nearly $1 million. (More)

➤ Flagstaff: Forestry officials implemented fire restrictions on Friday due to extremely dry winter conditions. (See Details)

➤ No. 22 Arizona men’s basketball fell into a tie for second place in the Big 12 standings on Saturday after taking an 84-67 loss against No. 9 Iowa State. (More)

➤ Arizona State running back Cam Skattebo impressed NFL scouts with his 39.50” vertical jump, second among all running backs at the NFL Combine this weekend. (More)

➤ Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant threw a punch at an opponent during the Suns’ 125-108 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. (Watch Video)

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➤ Some Tucsonans engaged in an economic blackout day on Friday, where participants didn’t spend money for 24 hours. People’s Union USA organized the movement, declaring it “A day where we show corporations and politicians that we control the economy.” (See Video)

➤ The Mesa City Council approved $16.8 million for improvements to the Chicago Cubs’ spring training facility at Sloan Park. The money will go toward the women’s locker room and a performance hitting and pitching lab. (More)

➤ Home Depot will soon unveil its newest Arizona location in Surprise. The 109,651-square-foot warehouse will feature a garden center and is set to open in April. (More)

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➤ A 96-year-old veteran who rides his bicycle each day and offers treats to his neighbors’ pets was recently gifted something in return: an electric bike. (See Video)

➤ A retired and demilitarized AV-8B Harrier II+ has been inducted into the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson. The aircraft entered service on Jan. 14, 1986 and logged thousands of flight hours during such missions as Operation Iraqi Freedom. (See Photos)

➤ New data shows the salaries needed to be considered middle class in 30 different Arizona cities. Paradise Valley required the highest annual household income—$157,500—to meet the minimum middle-class threshold. (See List)

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