MONDAY, MAY 19, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1892, a stagecoach line was established between Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon. This 1894 photo shows a stagecoach with a surplus of passengers.

Many museums are offering free entry for active-duty military personnel and their families through Labor Day.

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Migrant Shelter Funding in Dispute

Pima County joined Chicago and Denver in a lawsuit against the federal government to recoup more than $12 million spent on migrant shelters.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security responded by citing “significant concerns” that Pima County’s spending is “going to entities engaged in or facilitating illegal activities.”

The lawsuit accuses the government of failing to uphold commitments made under the Biden administration.

GCU Freed from Biden-Era Fine

The U.S. Department of Education under the Trump administration rescinded a record $37.7 million fine against Grand Canyon University. The fine was imposed in 2023 under the Biden administration.

In clearing the university of wrongdoing, an education department spokeswoman alleged that the lawsuit was based on political and religious bias. GCU is the nation’s largest Christian university.

GCU President Brian Mueller said in a release that the school welcomed the dismissal, saying the facts “clearly support our contention that we were wrongly accused.”

The fine was levied over allegations that the school misled doctoral students about program costs, a claim GCU denied in its appeal.

77-Year-Old Earns Master’s Degree

A 77-year-old Vietnam veteran was among the more than 21,000 Arizona State students to receive a degree in the school’s largest-ever graduating class over the weekend.

Wayne Johnson graduated with a master’s degree in international affairs, 52 years after earning his bachelor’s degree from Florida State University.

Johnson said his age was not a factor when it came to continuing his education, particularly since the subject matter aligned with his military experience and interests.

As for his future plans, Johnson said, “I’m just going to see what happens. They have awakened a desire in me to do more.”

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➤ Apache County: Gov. Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency in response to the Greer Fire, directing $200,000 from state emergency funds to help with the response. (Watch)

➤ Ajo: Border Patrol agents rappelled from a helicopter to destroy a scouting site believed to belong to a Mexican cartel. Two men previously deported were re-arrested. (Watch)

➤ Douglas: The U.S. Attorney’s office filed charges against a Mexico resident who allegedly attempted to smuggle more than 6,000 rounds of 7.62 ammunition into Mexico. (Photos)

➤ Gilbert: Schools are considering a total cell phone ban for students, a policy more restrictive than a new state law. (Details)

➤ Phoenix: Updated population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau solidified Phoenix as the nation’s fifth-largest city, with 16,933 people added between 2023 and 2024. (More)

➤ Prescott Valley: Emergency crews found a paraglider dead while responding to a brush fire on Friday morning. (More)

➤ The Arizona Diamondbacks lost 14-12 to the league-worst Colorado Rockies after blowing an 11-6 lead on Saturday. (More)

➤ Grand Canyon University softball was eliminated from the NCAA tournament after a 4-1 loss to the Arizona Wildcats in the regional finals on Saturday. (More)

➤ Arizona baseball knocked off Houston in postseason play to earn a Big 12 tournament bye, while Arizona State fell to Oklahoma State. (Highlights)

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➤ Mr. Charlie’s Told Me So, a plant-based quick-serve restaurant with branding comparable to McDonald’s, plans to open multiple stores across the state. (Details)

➤ Development plans continue to move forward for a 29-story mixed-use building next to the historic First Congregation Church sanctuary building in Tempe. (Image)

➤ Public relations firm OMMS/NATION LLC relocated its headquarters from New York City to Tucson. (More)

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➤ The Foley Ranch in North Phoenix will bring back its country singing competition starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, to run weekly until a champion is named in July. (Details)

➤ The Round Valley Elks football team helped clear debris to fireproof a teammate’s home, which was threatened by the Greer Fire. The team said it’s ready to help anyone in the area needing assistance due to the growing blaze. (Photo)

➤ Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray hosted a celebrity softball game to raise money for charity. (Watch)

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