Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1931, the University of Arizona’s polo team headed east for a cross-country series of matches.

Arizona has no shortage of great coffee spots. Whether you want a quick stop or a place to relax, these local favorites are worth a look.

Republicans and Democrats are in an all-out war over control of the House of Representatives, and the battle may already be over before a single vote is cast in November. Whoever wins this fight controls everything from your tax bill to war powers to whether President Trump gets impeached. One party has the upper hand, and the other is scrambling. Tune in to The Flyover Podcast as Ayla breaks down the three biggest impacts of this redistricting fight. Tune in here!

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Small Plane Lands on US 60

No one was injured when a small plane made an emergency landing on U.S. 60 near Superior on Sunday afternoon.

The single-engine Cessna 150 experienced an unspecified malfunction, landed on the highway, struck a vehicle, and came to rest in the median.

Authorities said the pilot was the only person onboard, and traffic was temporarily slowed as crews cleared the scene and the FAA investigated the cause.

The incident came weeks after another small plane safely landed on a street in Mesa near Gilbert and Main following reported engine trouble.

DOJ Targets Alleged al-Qaida Leader

The U.S. Department of Justice moved to revoke the citizenship of a Phoenix-area man accused of once leading al-Qaida operations in Iraq and helping kill two Iraqi police officers in 2006.

Prosecutors allege Ali Yousif Ahmed Al-Nouri entered the U.S. in 2009 under false claims that al-Qaida attacked his family and then concealed his criminal and family history during the naturalization process.

Iraq requested his extradition in 2019.

The case is part of a nationwide DOJ effort targeting 12 people accused of hiding terrorism ties, war crimes, fraud, or other serious offenses while becoming U.S. citizens.

Iran Seeks World Cup Assurances

Tucson could still serve as the home base for Iran’s national soccer team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite the Middle East conflict.

Iran’s participation was in doubt, but the country now wants to compete if the U.S., Mexico, and Canada agree to several conditions.

Iran seeks visa guarantees for players and staff tied to the IRGC, an Iranian military unit labeled a terrorist organization by the U.S. and Canada. The country also wants added security and assurances regarding recognition of its flag and anthem.

U.S. officials have not publicly approved or rejected those requests. If an agreement is reached, Iran would open World Cup play on June 15 against New Zealand in Los Angeles.

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➤ Statewide: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth called for an investigation of Arizona U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly over Kelly’s public remarks about the status of U.S. weapons stockpiles. Kelly said the information he presented was not classified. (More)

➤ Phoenix Valley: An extreme heat warning was extended through 8 p.m. today as temperatures near record highs. (More)

➤ Pima County: Monday marked 100 days since Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home, with investigators continuing to search for clues in the case. (More)

➤ Coconino County: Fire crews moved toward full containment of the 110-acre Slide Canyon Fire west of Jacob Lake. (More)

➤ Phoenix: A historian helped identify a woman buried in Pioneer & Military Memorial Park, believed to be one of Phoenix’s earliest known Cherokee residents. (Photos)

➤ Flagstaff: A woman was arrested on suspicion of DUI and reckless driving after troopers found her asleep behind the wheel of a running vehicle on I-40. (Photo)

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➤ Arizona men’s basketball signed four-star Dutch forward Endurance Aiyamenkhue, who played last season professionally in Germany. (More)

➤ Three college softball teams from the state made the NCAA tournament: Arizona, Arizona State, and Grand Canyon. (More)

➤ Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur praised rookie quarterback Carson Beck’s demeanor, calling the third-round pick “a 24-year-old adult” who “loves ball.” (More)

➤ A throwback Randy Johnson Arizona Diamondbacks 2000 jersey is now available from apparel company Mitchell & Ness. Johnson won four straight Cy Young Awards with Arizona and remains the franchise’s only Hall of Famer. (More)

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➤ Ranking Arizona named Gila River Resorts & Casinos Wild Horse Pass the state’s top casino for 2026, followed by Casino Arizona and Talking Stick Resort at No. 2. (List)

➤ Gov. Katie Hobbs backed the Transwestern Desert Southwest Pipeline expansion, saying it will increase Arizona’s energy capacity, reliability, and jobs. (More)

➤ Gayle’s Chocolates in Cottonwood took TV viewers on a tour of its shop, which has made handmade gourmet chocolates and confections since 1979. (Watch)

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➤ Cody Steckel won the 2026 WON Bass Lake Havasu Open with a three-day total of 50.24 pounds, narrowly defeating Jason Marquez. (More)

➤ Yavapai County launched an online Geographic Information Systems tool that lets users view property boundaries, zoning, ownership, and other land data online. (Details)

➤ Retired teacher Lynn Preble has distributed thousands of free firehose tow-chain covers through her Operation Spark Arrest wildfire prevention program. (Watch)

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