Thursday, October 15, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1935, the Tucson Daily Citizen celebrated its 65th anniversary. This circa 1930 photo shows a paperboy on his route.

Your 2027 Social Security raise is official. But a raise is never just a raise. The COLA ripples into what you pay, what you owe, and what you actually keep, and most retirees don’t see the full picture until the January check arrives. Deadlines are in play too, including a window that opens this very week. So how much of your raise is actually yours? On today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast, Ayla counts down the five things that decide what your 2027 check really looks like. Tune in here!

Later today, watch for a message from our partner, Insurify, about an easy way to compare rates from more than 120 insurers and potentially save.

Today’s sponsor, Dr. Steven Gundry MD, is revealing a surprising everyday ingredient that may help visibly reduce stubborn age spots and restore a more youthful-looking complexion.

Trump Rallies GOP

President Trump campaigned in Bullhead City on Wednesday for governor nominee Andy Biggs and other Republicans, less than three weeks before the Nov. 3 midterm election.

Trump criticized the policies of Democrat incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs, including accusing her of doing “the bidding of the cartels” by vetoing crime bills and legislation to require local agencies to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Hobbs dismissed the criticism, posting on social media that Trump “can call me whatever names he wants. I’ll keep putting Arizona first.”

Trump, Biggs, and others paid tribute to the late Charlie Kirk on what would have been his 33rd birthday. Biggs, elsewhere in his remarks, vowed to eliminate the state income tax, reduce regulation on businesses, and “DOGE the heck out of Arizona.”

Undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. was among those who joined Trump onstage.

Flooding Stranded 65 Campers

Dozens of campers headed home starting Tuesday after becoming stranded Sunday by floodwater at an Oak Creek Canyon campground near Sedona.

No injuries were reported. The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office said the creek had cut off 65 campers at Cave Springs Campground from State Route 89A.

Near Prescott, a man and his dog escaped serious injury after a tree crashed through their van’s roof, with an Igloo cooler stopping the tree trunk inches from him.

Elsewhere, the late-season rain disrupted fall planting for some Valley farmers, including a Laveen grower whose newly planted seeds rotted in the saturated soil.

NASCAR Racing and Fan Fest Return

NASCAR’s three national series will roll into Phoenix Raceway in Avondale this weekend, capped by the Cup Series race on Sunday.

A free fan fest will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Heritage Square and Science Park in downtown Phoenix, featuring cars, drivers, and music.

Phoenix hosted the Cup Series finale from 2020 to 2025 before NASCAR switched to rotating host cities starting this year, with the 2026 title race set for Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov. 8.

Phoenix Raceway will be one of the tracks in the rotation. The track also hosts a spring Cup Series race, won this season by Ryan Blaney.

The Cup Series Freeway Insurance 500 starts at noon Sunday, airing on USA Network. The Craftsman Truck Series starts at 4:30 p.m. Friday, and the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series runs at 4:30 p.m. Saturday.

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Visibly reduce dark spots with 1 ingredient? Doctor reveals how

One of America’s leading heart surgeons believes he just solved the aging dark spots mystery…

And it’s all thanks to his wife, Penny.

You see, for years, Penny had been struggling with stubborn dark spots around her face and neck.

And after failed attempts despite trying expensive creams and treatments…

Dr. Steven Gundry discovered what’s really causing those spots to appear…

And more importantly, how to help visibly reduce them.

The breakthrough?

One common ingredient found in everyday foods >>

➤ Tucson: Arthur Layne Lundeen, the passenger photographed duct-taped to his American Airlines seat last month after allegedly causing an in-flight disturbance, was indicted on federal charges of assaulting a passenger and interfering with the crew. (More)

➤ Benson: The city council voted 4-3 to accept a building donation from Aluminum Dynamics that could become its new city hall. (More)

➤ Southern Arizona: A news crew filmed as a joint task force made dozens of arrests across the state last week in Operation Desert Guardian, a border-focused effort targeting drug smuggling and human trafficking. (More)

➤ Rural Arizona: Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona will expand its low-cost starter home program to Winslow, Fredonia, and Payson after a similar project gained traction in Flagstaff. (More)

➤ Mesa: St. Vincent de Paul opened a free medical clinic for uninsured and underinsured patients. (More)

➤ Grand Canyon: The National Park Service hosted a community meeting on North Rim recovery after last year’s Dragon Bravo Fire. (More)

➤ Yuma: The Arizona Cotton Growers Association honored state Sen. Tim Dunn, a lifelong Yuma-area farmer, for his service to the agriculture industry. (More)

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➤ Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno, shortstop Geraldo Perdomo, right fielder Corbin Carroll, and utility player Ildemaro Vargas were named Gold Glove finalists, with winners to be announced Nov. 1. (More)

➤ Many NBA analysts predict the Phoenix Suns will fall short of last year’s playoff-qualifying record, with some critical of the team’s offseason moves. (More)

➤ Arizona Golf House in Phoenix marked its first anniversary as a home for multiple golf nonprofits and associations. (More)

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➤ A wireless load indicator for bolt tightening—made by Valley Forge & Bolt in South Phoenix—won the Hottest Thing Made in Arizona contest sponsored by the Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry. (More)

➤ Buckeye adopted an airport master plan aimed at bringing commercial flights to the West Valley, using Mesa Gateway Airport as a model. (More)

➤ State regulators revoked the license of Scottsdale investment adviser Paul Marascalco, who told clients he was taking a sabbatical-like leave instead of disclosing a yearlong DUI jail sentence. (More)

➤ French aircraft maker DTA Aircraft is scouting the Valley for a site to build its JP1, a two-seat hybrid-electric aircraft able to perform vertical takeoffs and landings. (More)

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Try this age spot trick (it will shock you)

If you think age spots are caused by aging or even sun damage, think again.

In his latest exposé, former chief of surgery Dr. Steven Gundry is launching a crusade against the skincare industry to reveal the biggest lie it has ever told women.

His research points to an everyday kitchen item that can help “eat” these blemishes.

This free presentation is a must-watch.

Click here to watch now before it’s taken down >>

➤ Sedona ranked No. 4 on Expedia’s list of trending global destinations for 2027, with searches up 55% from last year. South Lake Tahoe topped the list. (More)

➤ The Arizona State Fair opted not to offer a petting zoo this year after last year’s E. coli outbreak. Organizers kept other animal activities with protective measures in place. (More)

➤ Former Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, now with the Minnesota Vikings, sold his Paradise Valley mansion for $13.75 million in a cash deal. (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.

➤ Five things are quietly reshaping your 2027 Social Security check, and most retirees only catch one. (Listen Now)

➤ Global health researchers have linked roughly one in eight new cancer cases worldwide to a dozen common infections, some preventable. (Hear Details)

➤ Federal regulators have accused nine of the nation’s largest banks of closing accounts over customers’ political and religious beliefs. (Listen Now)