Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1922, Gen. John Pershing inspected U.S. infantry camps near Nogales and Fort Huachuca. This circa 1920 photo shows troops at Fort Huachuca.

As temperatures top the 90s in parts of the state this week, here’s a chance to chill out for a moment: a look back at Arizona’s coldest Octobers.

🎧Today’s The Flyover Podcast takes you to Maryland for the bizarre story of an AI-powered security system that mistook a bag of Doritos for a gun. Police drew their weapons and handcuffed the snack-eating high schooler. How did a bag of chips trigger such a dangerous mix-up—and what does it say about AI in school safety? Hear the details on today’s episode.

🚴Watch your inbox later today for a note from our partner Compressa—they helped our own Editor-in-Chief, David, get back on his bike pain-free, and he’s sharing how it worked for him.

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High Beef Prices in Focus

Some Arizona ranchers pushed back on President Trump after he signaled plans to possibly import more beef from Argentina in an effort to lower U.S. prices.

Trump also called on the nation’s ranchers to lower their prices, saying high costs are hurting consumers. He cited his administration’s support of ranchers in other ways, including putting tariffs on cattle imports and pushing for more grazing lands.

Arizona ranchers argue the market will stabilize on its own and that regulatory barriers remain a challenge.

They also said that ranching has only recently become more profitable after years of tight margins, higher operating costs, and persistent droughts.

State Among Deadliest for Motorcyclists

An insurance company study found that Arizona ranks among the top five most dangerous states for motorcyclists, trailing only Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

The state’s high rate of 11.2 fatalities per 10,000 registered riders is linked to lower helmet use, rural roads, and other safety factors.

Maine and Wisconsin were ranked the two safest states for riders.

Safety experts say the risks of motorcycle deaths are lowered through helmet use, sober riding, and drivers sharing the road.

NASCAR Title on the Line

The championship race in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series will roar to life Sunday at Phoenix Raceway, with four drivers vying for the season title amid a full field seeking a race-day win.

Kyle Larson, Denny Hamlin, Chase Briscoe, and William Byron make up the Championship 4 bidding for the season title, to be determined by which of them finishes best.

Larson is the only past Cup season champion among the foursome, while Hamlin has the most wins this season, Briscoe leads in top-five finishes, and Byron is tops in laps led.

Race weekend at Phoenix Raceway will also determine season titles in the NASCAR Xfinity and Truck series.

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➤ Litchfield Park: A fire at an RV storage facility sent a plume of black smoke into the sky and damaged up to 15 RVs on Monday morning. The cause is under investigation. (Watch)

➤ Maricopa County: Today is the last day to mail back ballots for the county’s all-mail elections on Nov. 4. (More)

➤ Statewide: Education officials plan to cut diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) material from teaching standards to avoid losing up to $866 million in federal funding. (More)

➤ Marana: A hot air balloon carrying six passengers and a pilot landed safely after striking a vacant apartment building Sunday morning, resulting in only minor injuries to the passengers. (More)

➤ Gilbert: A study ranked the city the safest in Arizona and 29th safest in the U.S., excelling in home and community safety and financial security. (More)

➤ San Tan Valley: Wildlife officials safely captured a bear cub and will return the cub to the wild. (Photo)

➤ Race car driver Logan Seavey dominated at Central Arizona Raceway on Saturday, leading every lap to capture his second career USAC Western World Championship. (More)

➤ The University of Arizona women’s triathlon team swept the top five spots to win the NCAA West National Qualifier on Sunday. The team closes out the season on Nov. 8 at the NCAA National Championship in Tempe. (More)

➤ Arizona State football alum Cam Skattebo dislocated his ankle while playing for the New York Giants on Sunday. He will miss the rest of the NFL season, even if surgery is successful. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | MLB | NBA | NHL | Soccer | Tennis

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➤ Turf Paradise in Phoenix will kick off its 70th horse racing season on Nov. 10, featuring top horses and jockeys with $5 admission and free parking. The season concludes on May 2. (More)

➤ The University of Arizona and Banner Health celebrated their decade-long partnership in health care training and provider services. (Photos)

➤ Flagstaff Mountain RV park will open this winter near downtown Flagstaff, offering modern amenities, pet-friendly sites, and easy access to the Grand Canyon. (More)

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➤ A group of goats causing a stir in a Marana neighborhood was corralled and returned safely to their owner. (Watch)

➤ Fans can now enter the ticket lottery for the 2026 Cosmic Baseball game on May 2 at Sloan Park in Mesa, where the Tri-City Chili Peppers and Glow Mojis will face off under black lights. (Watch)

➤ The annual Page/Lake Powell Balloon Regatta starts Thursday, filling the skies and downtown Page with colorful balloons, live music, and an artisan fair in a four-day celebration. (Photos)

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