Thursday, July 24, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1896, floods swept through Globe, flooding mines while damaging homes and businesses. This photo shows the city circa 1900.

Check out the juicy details behind Arizona’s surging watermelon supply, and then steer over to Top Stories for the latest on rising beef prices.

Later today, we’ll send you an email on behalf of American Hartford Gold, one of our trusted partners, about a bold theory that could signal the start of a once-in-a-generation financial reset. A few of us on the team are already exploring what it could mean for our portfolios.

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Police Detail Brother’s Mental Illness

A police report details years of mental illness, drug use, and growing threats from Christopher Eaves, accused in the March killing of his brother, Phoenix attorney James “Artie” Eaves.

The report describes disturbing delusions, including Christopher believing he was the U.S. President and chief executive of Meta, and his gifting of bondage clothing to a teenage niece.

Eaves is undergoing a mental competency evaluation.

Following the shooting, police say Christopher calmly returned with his parents to James’ home—the scene of the murder—and comforted them before his arrest.

Grandmother Helps Stop Cockpit Intruder

A U.S. Army veteran traveling to Arizona to visit her new grandson was commended for helping stop a passenger who tried to storm the cockpit of an Atlanta-to-Tucson flight.

Georgia resident Nicole Pruitt, who served in the Army for 26 years, said she stepped in to restrain a woman who wanted to force her way into the cockpit, claiming God told her to exit the plane mid-flight.

Pruitt’s son, Tyrique Perry, praised Pruitt’s bravery and shared a cellphone video of the moments after the woman was restrained. The video has drawn millions of views on social media.

Shoppers Face Rising Beef Prices

Beef prices are reaching record highs in Arizona and nationally due to tightening supply and sustained consumer demand.

The owner of a Phoenix butcher shop suggests steak shoppers look beyond ribeyes and tenderloins for cuts with prices “that are a little more favorable and they’re still excellent steaks.”

Nationally, ground beef prices are up about 10% and steak prices are up about 12% from a year ago, driven by inflation and the lowest cattle population since the 1950s. In June, ground beef topped $6 per pound for the first time.

Prolonged drought, rising feed costs, and economic conditions have led ranchers to shrink their herds, while additional strain from disease-related import bans and potential tariffs on lean beef imports have intensified supply pressures, analysts say.

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➤ Flagstaff: A Phoenix paramedic was diagnosed and treated for bubonic plague after spending a week camping with her family at Hart Prairie Loop Trail. (Watch)

➤ Grand Canyon: The evacuation order for the Jacob Lake area was lifted as crews continue to fight the White Sage and Dragon Bravo wildfires. The North Rim will stay closed for the rest of the year. (Watch)

➤ Statewide: The families of an estimated 900 children under 13 will receive child care funding help under the new state budget. (Details)

➤ Salt River: Police said a 53-year-old man last seen fishing along the Salt River on Monday evening was found dead. The cause is under investigation. (Watch)

➤ Oro Valley: A bear sighting near the Canyon Loop Trail in Catalina State Park prompted park officials to offer wildlife safety tips. (Watch)

➤ Phoenix: Police arrested a man claiming to be an undercover federal immigration agent after he refused to provide credentials. (Watch)

➤ The University of Arizona announced that former quarterback Nick Foles will be inducted into the school’s Hall of Fame. (More)

➤ The Arizona Sports and Tourism Authority awarded $6.3 million to 36 organizations for youth and amateur sports development in Maricopa County. (More)

➤ Phoenix is under strong consideration as an event site for the Formula E electric car racing series in 2027. (More)

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➤ Castle Hot Springs in Morristown topped the list of the state’s top 10 resorts as voted on by readers of Travel + Leisure. (List)

➤ An unspecified number of U.S. Postal Service-contracted stores in the Phoenix area will close by September, with no explanation given to operators. (Watch)

➤ Kingman will look to boost tourism by offering nonprofits $30,000 in matching grants aimed at improving visitor experience and driving economic growth. (Details)

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➤ U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hiked Camelback Mountain over the weekend, braving 107-degree heat in denim jeans. (Watch)

➤ A Glendale police officer dove into a canal to rescue a 7-month-old Poodle mix that was struggling to stay afloat. (Watch)

➤ A new HOA rating website lets verified Arizona residents score their homeowners association’s performance on issues like finances, maintenance, and communication. (Watch)

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