Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1887, construction began on Old Main at the University of Arizona in Tucson, the school’s first building.

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Flooding Closes Four Corners Monument

Parks officials extended the closure of Four Corners Monument as historic San Juan River flooding forced rescues and evacuations across the Navajo Nation.

Monument Valley reopened Sunday, but its scenic loop remained closed. A Red Cross shelter in Rock Point remained open after the relief agency closed most others statewide.

Navajo Nation Controller Sean McCabe called for the creation of a dedicated emergency trust fund with annual funding, saying the tribe should not have to hunt for money after disasters strike.

Arizona State University professor Randy Cerveny linked recent Southwest storms to a super El Niño, noting the rain should help refill reservoirs.

Phoenix Water Bills Among Lowest

A study found Phoenix water bills rank the third lowest among the nation’s 500 largest utilities.

Bills varied widely across Arizona. A typical Phoenix household’s annual water bill was $151.83 last year, while Gilbert topped the 12 Arizona utilities studied at $658.50.

Nationally, the average annual bill reached $531 last year, up 62% from a decade ago. Phoenix bills rose 80% over that span, and Gilbert’s jumped 174%.

The report by the nonprofit Food & Water Watch compared annual bills for 60,000 gallons of indoor use. An Arizona State University water expert cited Phoenix’s relatively young water utility infrastructure but warned costly pump and pipe replacements are coming.

ASU Wrestling Champ Writes Kids’ Book

Former Arizona State University wrestler Anthony Robles, who won a 2011 NCAA title despite being born with one leg, has co-written a children’s picture book with his mother, Judy.

Inspired by Robles’ young son, Unstoppable Anthony delivers the message that being different is a superpower. The book was illustrated by his sister, Ronnie Robles Whyman.

Robles, a Mesa High School alum now in his third season coaching wrestling at Hamilton High School in Chandler, finished 36-0 as a senior at ASU.

His story inspired the 2024 film Unstoppable, starring Jharrel Jerome as Robles and Jennifer Lopez as his mother.

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➤ Heber-Overgaard: Gov. Katie Hobbs declined to declare a state of emergency after last week’s EF1 tornado, drawing pushback from state Rep. Walt Blackman, who represents the area. (More)

➤ Statewide: The Trump administration asked Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado to reconsider state-level wolf protections, citing livestock losses. Opponents said the move threatens recovery work. (More)

➤ Scottsdale: Taliesin West reopened with new weather station technology to guide daily safety decisions, after wind-blown debris killed a visiting Brazilian university official there this month. (More)

➤ Peoria: Graphic designer Peter Malamas won the Grand Canyon Conservancy’s specialty license plate contest. Pending state approval, his design could reach Arizona vehicles in late 2027. (See Image)

➤ Flagstaff: Arizona Snowbowl received 6 inches of fresh powder overnight Saturday, an early boost as the resort gears up for its Nov. 20 opening. (More)

➤ Phoenix: Phoenix Symphony musicians demanded financial records from the board as they fight a season suspension that will lay off 66 musicians starting Nov. 2. (More)

➤ Yuma: Police arrested Alfredo Bedolla, 40, on suspicion of stealing nearly $2.8 million from his employer by making unauthorized purchases and selling the merchandise online. (More)

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➤ Trey McBride caught 10 passes for 111 yards and the Arizona Cardinals’ only touchdown in Sunday’s loss to Denver, a fitting effort on National Tight Ends Day. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur said Jacoby Brissett will remain the team’s starter despite a 2-5 record and 10 straight home losses dating to last season. (More)

➤ Major League Baseball is testing rules in the Arizona Fall League that restrict outfield positioning, aiming for more doubles and triples. The experiment runs at Salt River Fields. (More)

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➤ The state Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions offered tips on filing storm claims. Insurers must acknowledge a claim within 10 working days, though payouts can take longer. (More)

➤ Falcon Field Airport in Mesa received $1.7 million in federal grants to rebuild a service road, build a new taxiway, and add ground collision warning technology. (More)

➤ Data centers accounted for about 7% of Arizona Public Service’s peak demand this year, up from 5% last year, the utility said. APS and Salt River Project’s power reserves fell to around 10% during peak times, below the utilities’ goals. (More)

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➤ Could your next grocery trip cost less? When checkout totals squeeze your budget, a few changes to your shopping routine may help. Explore The Penny Hoarder’s grocery savings tips for ideas to try before your next store run. See which tips could work for your household.

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➤ The University of Arizona marked 100 years of Bear Down at homecoming. The phrase comes from 1926 quarterback John “Button” Salmon’s final message to teammates before his death. (More)

➤ Camilo Ruiz walked 3,100 miles from Orlando to Seattle in 213 days, raising $14,000 for The Singletons, a Phoenix nonprofit helping single-parent families facing cancer. (More)

➤ Jordan Davis and newcomer Stella Lefty round out the Country Thunder Arizona 2027 headliners, joining Florida Georgia Line and Megan Moroney. (More)

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➤ They Did Everything Right. They Still Had Heart Attacks. Nicole, 57, ate clean and walked daily. Frank, 66, was told his numbers looked great. Both had blood pressure and cholesterol “under control.” What went wrong? Researchers are examining the tiny energy engines inside heart cells and how they change with age. See the three overlooked nutrients tied to heart strength →