Sunday, October 25, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1881, Ike Clanton arrived in Tombstone and got into a heated argument with Doc Holliday at the Alhambra Saloon. The next day, Holliday and the Earp brothers faced Clanton and his fellow cowboys in the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

🌕 Look to the eastern horizon at dusk this evening for a special treat—the Hunter’s Moon will illuminate the sky. Learn about the meaning and folklore behind this month’s full moon and test your knowledge in today’s Trivia.

In case you missed it on The Flyover Podcast, Ayla counted down the five best and five worst fast-food chains in America, ranked by more than 16,000 customers based on food quality, order accuracy, and value. McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A, and Panda Express all made the list. One sits near the very top, and one is tied for dead last. Plus, a champion that held the crown for 11 straight years just lost it, and the new No. 1 had never even been ranked before this year. Where does your favorite land? Tune in here!

A fresh start can begin long before someone leaves prison. For men and women behind bars in Arizona, it can start with something as simple as receiving a Bible. Today’s sponsor, Prison Fellowship, invites you to help put God’s Word into the hands of someone asking for it.

State Rep. Presses Hobbs on Flood Emergency

State Rep. Walt Blackman, R-Snowflake, wants Gov. Katie Hobbs to declare a state of emergency after severe weather and flash floods tore through northern and eastern Arizona this week. Thunderstorms, floods, and hail hit the state with Navajo, Apache, Coconino, and Gila counties particularly affected.

Rescuers pulled 30 people from flooded homes in Dennehotso, a Navajo community in the Four Corners area. On the White Mountain Apache Reservation, about 50 people evacuated along Cibecue Creek, where floodwaters opened a 10-foot sinkhole in the main road.

The Hopi Tribe declared its own state of emergency Thursday after floodwaters displaced at least eight families in Moenkopi, near Tuba City. Arizona DPS helped rescue the last two people trapped there.

In an email to the governor’s office, Blackman wrote that the state can’t wait until lives are lost, citing his district’s long emergency routes and thin response resources. He sought $25 million in state aid for Gila County earlier this year after FEMA denied Hobbs’ request for federal help with 2025 flooding.

Phoenix Steroid-Drug Seller Heads to Prison

A Phoenix business owner who sold steroid-like drugs smuggled from China was sentenced to four months in federal prison, and a judge ordered his company shut down.

Prosecutors said Chinese manufacturers shipped the drugs as powders labeled as other products to slip past federal inspectors. The company mixed some into injectable liquids at its Phoenix warehouse and shipped them nationwide, including to an undercover federal agent in 2021.

Jeffrey McIndoo’s company, SARMS Pharm, made at least $3.5 million selling the drugs from 2017 to 2022. Known as SARMs, they mimic testosterone and anabolic steroids and aren’t approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

McIndoo pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor drug charge that carried up to a year behind bars, and the company pleaded guilty to smuggling conspiracy. Besides prison, he got a $1,000 fine and must report by Jan. 8; the company must forfeit $1.8 million.

Arizona’s Fall Festivals Hit Full Swing

Fall in Arizona brings festivals, rodeos, pumpkin displays, waterfront art installations, and some of the state’s biggest annual events. Now that the temperatures have cooled, here’s a roundup of standout events so you can get out and explore.

Ales on Rails in Clarkdale is Verde Canyon Railroad’s ode to Arizona’s craft beer scene and a great pick for couples and craft beer fans who want their fall festival with a side of scenery. It runs through Oct. 31.

Wrapping up on Nov. 1, Glowing Pumpkins in Chandler is a walk-through display of more than 5,000 hand-carved art pumpkins set to synchronized lights and music, while the Desert Fall Festival in Surprise features glowing pumpkins, an illuminated maze, ziplines, and apple cannons.

Next up, the Water Lantern Festival at Kiwanis Park in Tempe runs Nov. 6-8 featuring hundreds of decorated lanterns that will be released onto the water in one of the season’s most peaceful events. Meanwhile, Canal Convergence returns to the Scottsdale Waterfront Nov. 6-15, for 10 free nights of large-scale light art along the Arizona Canal. This year’s theme, “Western Nature,” ties into Scottsdale’s 75th year.

The Hondo Rodeo Fest returns Nov. 13-15 to Chase Field in downtown Phoenix for a celebration of Western culture, combining a professional rodeo, a street festival, and nightly country music concerts. This year’s lineup features country favorites including Tim McGraw, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, and Parker McCollum.

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Arizona has a substantial prison population, and many incarcerated people will eventually return to communities across the state. While they’re still inside, some are already searching for a different way forward.

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➤ Border: U.S. Customs and Border Protection released new data for fiscal year 2026 and said the Southwest border is the most secure in history. The agency cites a 95% drop in illegal crossings, 17 straight months without releasing apprehended migrants into the country, more than 12,000 gang members arrested, and nearly 1 million pounds of narcotics seized. (See Data)

➤ Phoenix: Firefighters worked to extinguish a large fire at a recycling center near 19th Avenue and McDowell Road on Saturday morning that sent enormous plumes of black smoke over the Valley. Due to the size of the fire, the incident was upgraded to a second-alarm assignment. (See Photos)

➤ Parker: The town will hold its annual Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. Anyone who wants to take part can sign up through the town’s online form. (More)

➤ Tucson: Dozens of University of Arizona students were told to leave the Coronado dorm after maintenance found a mold infestation. Students said people on their floor kept getting sick before they ran their own mold test. (See Details)

➤ Peoria: Police arrested six people accused of using Walmart customers’ stolen card information to buy $1.4 million in merchandise and ship it to Vietnam. Search warrants turned up $25,000 in merchandise, $35,000 in cash, and $45,000 in gold bars. (See Bust)

➤ Benson: One person died in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Interstate 10 near Dragoon Road, east of town. The wreck shut down the eastbound lanes, which have since reopened. (More)

➤ Tempe: A local Motel 6 is housing 65 homeless families, with the nonprofit AZ Hugs paying for the rooms. The donations behind them are unpredictable, and parents say they need a long-term solution. (Watch Report)

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➤ Arizona State beat Kansas State 28-17 behind Cardae Mack’s 159 rushing yards and four touchdowns. Freshman Jake Fette, the Sun Devils’ third quarterback of the game, guided two late scoring drives. (More)

➤ No. 25 Arizona hosted Iowa State in Tucson last night, returning from a bye after winning at West Virginia. The Wildcats entered as 11.5-point favorites. (See Details)

➤ The Arizona Cardinals will seek their first home win of the season today at 2:05 p.m. against the Denver Broncos. Both teams enter the game coming off upset victories last week. (More)

➤ Phoenix Suns big man Oso Ighodaro sat out yesterday’s home opener, but the team has expressed optimism that he will be back soon after initially fearing a serious injury. (More)

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➤ The 20th annual Tucson Classic Car Show welcomed about 420 classic cars on Saturday at The Gregory School. Motorcycles joined the show for the first time this year. The Rotary fundraiser has raised more than $3 million for charity over the last 20 years. (See Event)

➤ Police K9 teams went head-to-head this weekend at WestWorld of Scottsdale in the Desert Dog Police K9 Trials & Public Safety Expo. (Watch Video)

➤ A Gilbert teacher in her 23rd year of teaching won KTAR’s October “Pay Tribute to a Teacher” award and $2,500. Candice Smith of Val Vista Academy will put it toward classroom projects, the art club she runs, and a vacation with her child. (Meet Teacher)

➤ A $500,000 pool for Sunnyside Unified’s student athletes in Tucson is finished, paid for through a partnership between the school district and the city. It hosts its first swim meet Monday. (More)

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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes, straight from the heart of the country.

➤ Linda McMahon pursues an unusual career goal: convincing Congress that her own department isn’t needed. (Hear More)

➤ Pooh’s rumored British homecoming fizzled before the bear could pack his pants, which he never wore anyway. (Listen Now)

➤ Michelin inspectors loosened their belts across the South and crowned three new stars, including a restaurant in rural Georgia. (Podcast Available)