Sunday, October 11, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1929, Tucson’s first skyscraper, the 11-story Consolidated National Bank Building, was opened. More than 33,000 people visited the building in the first two days it was open.

It’s spooky season in Arizona. From glowing jack-o-lanterns and corn mazes to hayrides and haunted houses, there are plenty of fall festivals and Halloween events all around the state this month. Check out our October event roundup in Top Stories.

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Arizona Bids for Space Academy

Gov. Katie Hobbs formed a steering committee Friday to make Arizona’s pitch to host the new U.S. Space Academy.

President Trump signed an executive order Aug. 28 to set the academy in motion, saying the country will need to train “an entire generation of skilled service members, engineers, and civil operators.” He made the announcement at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Hobbs said the committee brings together the state’s top leaders in space science from universities, industry, local communities, and the Arizona Space Commission. The pitch will lean on Arizona’s available land, its aerospace and defense industry, and its experience supporting NASA missions.

Several other states are chasing the academy too. Trump’s order leaves the location open, tasking a federal commission with recommending how a permanent home will be picked.

President Trump Headed to Bullhead City

President Trump plans to hold a rally in Bullhead City on Wednesday, Oct. 14, a week into Arizona’s early voting.

Mohave County Supervisor Rich Lettman said Trump will arrive at noon at Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport aboard the new Air Force One. Doors are expected to open at 9:30 a.m., and the Republican National Committee will post registration and parking details.

The stop is meant to boost Arizona Republicans ahead of the Nov. 3 election, with races for governor, attorney general, and U.S. House on the ballot. Trump carried Mohave County with more than 77% of the vote in 2024.

It’ll be Trump’s second trip to town. His rally at the same airport in October 2020, less than a week before Election Day, was the first known visit to Mohave County by a sitting president.

Arizona’s Fall Festival Season Has Arrived

Arizona’s fall festival season is underway, with pumpkin patches, corn mazes, harvest festivals, and Halloween events running through October across the state. A 2026 guide from a Mesa haunt operator lists a dozen outings in four regions and advises visitors to confirm dates before traveling.

In northern Arizona, Mortimer Farms in Dewey hosts its Pumpkin Fest & Corn Maze, where temperatures typically run about 20 degrees cooler than Phoenix. Nearby in Clarkdale, the Verde Canyon Railroad’s Ales on Rails pairs Arizona craft beer with scenic four-hour train rides through Oct. 31.

Southern Arizona has its own harvest draws. The Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival is open Thursdays through Sundays until Oct. 31, offering 70 acres of homegrown pumpkins. In Willcox, Apple Annie’s Orchard features a 12.5-acre corn maze, hayrides, sunflower fields, and weekend pumpkin pancake breakfasts.

In metro Phoenix, Glowing Pumpkins in Chandler lines a mile-long trail with more than 5,000 carved art pumpkins through Nov. 1. The Desert Fall Festival in Surprise also runs through Nov. 1. Scottsdale’s Spooktacular hot air balloon festival runs Oct. 23-25, and Goodyear Ballpark hosts its free Creature Feature on Oct. 24.

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➤ Mesa: Police said a teenager shot at a security guard outside a Mesa reception hall, prompting the guard and an off-duty officer to return fire, wounding the teen and an accomplice. (More)

➤ Coconino County: The Coconino National Forest is planning to conduct pile burns Oct. 12-13 on 824 acres near Clints Well and Bellemont. Certified prescribed fire specialists will use these upcoming pile burns to help reduce unwanted fuels, with smoke expected along State Route 87 and Interstate 40. (More)

➤ Phoenix: Federal authorities arrested Hector Ruiz, a Mexican national accused of running a migrant stash house in Phoenix. Prosecutors said authorities found him hiding in a closet with 11 other illegal immigrants. (More)

➤ Tempe: Police are investigating after multiple people allegedly broke window panels at a Fisher Industries office. Parent company Fisher Sand & Gravel holds federal border wall construction contracts. (More)

➤ Show Low: Activity at Show Low Regional Airport is rising and airline cancellations have dropped, an aviation advisory official told the City Council Oct. 6 while outlining several planned improvement projects. (More)

➤ Pinal County: The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved rezoning 4,695 acres of East Valley state land for industrial use ahead of a potential auction as an employment hub, barring data centers and utility-scale solar. (More)

➤ Border: Customs and Border Protection plans to remove thousands of saguaros on Tohono O’odham Nation land for border wall construction. The Nation filed an emergency injunction to protect the cacti. (More)

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➤ Arizona beat West Virginia 52-31 on the road for its fourth straight win despite missing its top three receivers. Isaiah Mizell caught two touchdown passes and posted a career-high 183 receiving yards. (More)

➤ Arizona State hosted Hawaii last night in Tempe, seeking to rebound from a blowout loss to Baylor before returning to Big 12 play. (See Score)

➤ The Arizona Cardinals will look to get their season back on track and earn their first home win when they host the Detroit Lions in the NFL’s afternoon window of games today. (More)

➤ The Cardinals also reportedly agreed to terms on a trade of former No. 4 overall pick Marvin Harrison Jr., but the compensation and the team he has been traded to are not yet known. The final details are expected to be announced following this week’s games. (More)

➤ The Arizona Diamondbacks will reportedly retain hitting coach Joe Mather for a sixth year with the team, with the news coming just days after they parted ways with pitching coach Brian Kaplan. (More)

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➤ Pro bull riding took over Glendale’s Desert Diamond Arena this weekend as the Arizona Ridge Riders hosted all 10 PBR Teams squads. The home team had just added Window Rock native Cody Jesus, who got to ride in his home state. (See Details)

➤ A national study named the University of Arizona’s Tucson tech parks one of six research hubs nationwide that stand out for housing and neighborhood stability. More than 100 companies there employ nearly 10,000 people, with an average salary of $75,600. (Learn More)

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