Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1902, Charles Poston, dubbed the “Father of Arizona” for his push to create the Arizona Territory, died in poverty in Phoenix. Pictured here, Poston founded what’s now known as the Arizona Historical Society.

Several players with Arizona ties hit the court Sunday in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Bounce over to Top Stories for standout performances and newly crowned champs.

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State AG Sides with NPR, PBS

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes joined 22 other state attorneys general in backing NPR and PBS in their bid to block President Trump’s executive order aimed at stripping the broadcasters of federal funding.

In May, Trump signed an executive order to halt funding for what he and Republicans term wasteful spending on biased and politically partisan news outlets. The U.S. House later voted 214-212 for the cuts, and a U.S. Senate vote is slated for July.

Mayes, a Democrat, praised the broadcasters’ educational programming and aligned with others who say that defunding them could disrupt their participation in services such as the Emergency Alert System and Amber and Silver Alerts.

Patrols Increase on Deadly Highway

State troopers announced plans to boost patrols along a narrow stretch of State Route 260 between Show Low and Payson after four fatal crashes in the past two weeks.

The section of two-lane roadway has no shoulders or pull-outs and regularly sees heavy summer traffic as travelers head to recreation areas. The state cited an “unusually high” number of crashes in the area, with many attributed to driver error.

A planned construction project to widen the route is scheduled to begin next spring.

Payson Mayor Stephen Otto urged drivers on the highway to stay off their phones and to watch the road, saying, “We’re killing people up here. Regularly.”

Players with Arizona Ties Shine in NBA Finals

Several players with Arizona ties made big contributions on the court as Oklahoma City defeated Indiana 103-91 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Sunday.

For Oklahoma City, former Perry High School standout Jalen Williams tallied 20 points, and Arizona State’s Luguentz Dort racked up nine points and seven boards.

For Indiana, former University of Arizona stars Bennedict Mathurin and T.J. McConnell kept the team competitive. Mathurin posted 24 points and 13 rebounds, while McConnell scored 16 points.

Like many of his teammates, McConnell was visibly emotional after the loss.

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➤ Navajo Mountain: The lightning-caused Bridge Creek Fire near the Arizona-Utah border burned more than 2,200 acres as of Monday. (Watch)

➤ Statewide: A test that can diagnose the respiratory illness known as Valley fever in 10 minutes is expected to launch by year’s end. Currently, a diagnosis takes about 23 days, health officials say. (Details)

➤ State Capitol: Protesters rallied on Sunday over concerns related to the U.S. military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities. (Watch)

➤ Maricopa County: Former Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Detective John Byrd was sentenced to 19 years in prison for the 2024 murder of his wife. (Watch)

➤ Southern Arizona: Rain is forecast in parts of the region by midweek as moisture enters from the state’s southeastern border. (Watch)

➤ Navajo County: An animal rescue group is seeking the public’s help to foster adult and baby Huskies after 50 dogs were discovered on a rural property. (Photo)

➤ The Arizona Diamondbacks will sign former All-Star catcher James McCann from the Atlanta Braves organization. The 35-year-old McCann spent most of 2025 with Atlanta’s Triple-A affiliate, the Gwinnett Stripers. (More)

➤ Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray said he wants the team to become better at “off-schedule plays”—essentially ad-libbing when plays don’t unfold as intended. (More)

➤ Three-star edge rusher Mickey Williams committed to Arizona State football on Sunday, giving the program its 18th 2026 pledge. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Soccer

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➤ An app developed in Scottsdale called Carvonix connects luxury car enthusiasts nationwide through virtual garages and local community events. (Watch)

➤ Tempe will become the fourth Phoenix Valley city to gain access to Google Fiber’s high-speed internet service, known as GFiber. Construction is underway. (Details)

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➤ An Arizona man filming a Gila monster was describing its dangers when the creature gave an unexpected real-life demonstration. (Watch: Warning—Language)

➤ Singer Post Malone fell off the stage during a Glendale performance when a section gave way as he leaned over to greet a fan. He was reportedly unharmed and finished the song and the concert. (Watch)

➤ Gilbert teen Andres “Dre” Vidales competed in Sunday’s National Junior High Rodeo bull riding competition in Des Moines, Iowa. Vidales holds multiple regional and state championship titles. (Photo)

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