Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1974, then-governor Jack Williams dedicated the opening of State Route 74, built after I-10 bypassed Wickenburg and threatened the town’s tourism traffic.

Debate over Colorado River water is reviving interest in the Parker Dam War, a little-known chapter of Arizona’s history when tensions with California nearly erupted.

Could one of the most common foods in your kitchen actually help guard your brain against Alzheimer’s? Two major studies published in The Journal of Nutrition uncovered a fascinating connection that researchers believe points to one key nutrient in this everyday food. On The Flyover Podcast, Ayla Brown unpacks the science behind the findings and what this could mean for your daily routine. Listen here.

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Poll: Biggs Widens Primary Lead

New polling shows U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs widening his lead in the Republican primary for Arizona governor.

Biggs leads U.S. Rep. David Schweikert 48% to 18% in the GOP primary, with 34% of voters undecided, according to Phoenix-based Noble Predictive Insights.

The Republican field narrowed earlier this year after Karrin Taylor Robson dropped out of the race, saying she wanted to avoid a divisive GOP primary.

Arizona holds its primary election on July 21. The winner of the GOP primary will face first-term incumbent Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat.

APS Seeks Rate Smoothing

Arizona Public Service asked state regulators to allow the utility to switch to smaller electricity rate increases each year instead of its traditional larger multi-year rate hikes.

Smaller incremental changes rather than larger hikes every few years are “something that we feel like people could probably budget for better,” an APS executive said.

The proposal is part of the utility’s broader request for a 14% residential rate hike, along with higher rates for data centers and increased fees for some solar customers.

Arizona Corporation Commission members are expected to spend months reviewing the rate case before a final vote later this year.

9/11 Survivor Battles Illness

A Prescott-area woman who survived the World Trade Center’s 1993 bombing and the Sept. 11 terrorist attack is battling a severe autoimmune disorder she thinks may be linked to 9/11.

Jenn Ashcraft, 60, who now lives in Arizona, said her condition recently worsened to the point of requiring antibody replacement treatments.

Currently, autoimmune diseases are not recognized under the World Trade Center Health Program, which provides coverage for many 9/11-related illnesses.

Friends launched a fundraising campaign to help Ashcraft cover medical costs.

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➤ Statewide: Five emergency plane landings in just over a month are raising questions about aircraft safety, pilot training, and aging planes. (More)

➤ Tonto National Forest: Crews on Sunday stopped the forward progress of the 100-acre Bronco Fire northeast of Cave Creek. The fire’s cause remains under investigation. (Photo)

➤ Florence: A Memorial Day ceremony and volunteer flag replacement effort will honor fallen service members on Monday at Florence Memorial Park Cemetery. (Details)

➤ Phoenix Valley: Fans can catch Journey, Lionel Richie, Earth, Wind & Fire, and other acts at area arenas and amphitheaters this year. (Concert Lineup)

➤ Flagstaff: Northern Arizona University received a $1 million gift from industry partners to expand its construction management and infrastructure education programs. (More)

➤ Sedona: A citizen-led initiative seeking to preserve the Sedona Cultural Park as public space will appear on the July ballot following a court ruling. (More)

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➤ The Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale will host the 2027 PBR World Finals, bringing professional bull riding’s premier event to the state. (More)

➤ The Arizona Cardinals are betting underdogs in all 17 games of the upcoming season. The team’s Super Bowl odds are tied for the league’s worst at 250-1. (More)

➤ Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll homered twice and drove in three runs in the team’s 8-6 win over Colorado on Sunday. (Highlight)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NBA | NHL | MLB | NCAAB | Soccer

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➤ Merchants in Greer say they’re hoping for a stronger summer tourism season a year after a wildfire burned more than 20,000 acres and forced evacuations in the area. (Watch)

➤ A Tokyo-based company will move forward with plans for a massive seven-building data center campus in Mesa, after receiving initial approval from city planners. (More)

➤ Scottsdale-based SimonCRE bought a 10-acre site in Surprise for a Whole Foods-anchored retail and restaurant development named Prasada East. (More)

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➤ Community members fulfilled a Mesa grandmother’s wish to build a mini wrestling ring for her grandkids after a contractor allegedly took her money and disappeared. (More)

➤ The Sahuarita High School band will perform in the Salute to Independence Parade this July in Philadelphia, celebrating America’s 250th birthday. (More)

➤ Gardening experts in Prescott shared tips on how to get long-lasting blooms each year from perennial flowers. (Watch)

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