WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1943, Prescott historian and renowned poet Sharlot Hall died. In addition to writing 10 books, Hall was the first woman to hold an Arizona territorial office. See a photo.

As spring returns, so do the hummingbirds! Check out this interactive migration map that tracks sightings of various hummingbird species around the state and country.

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Border Czar Visits

National border czar Tom Homan addressed the Arizona legislature on Tuesday, defending the crackdown on illegal immigration and criticizing Democrats for walking out at the start of his speech.

“For the people who just walked out of the room, did they stand up and raise hell about trafficking of children? Did they raise hell about 300,000 missing kids?” Homan asked.

Many Democrats skipped Homan’s address, while others attended only to hold up signs with names of immigrants before walking out.

Homan applauded those local and state law enforcement agencies choosing to assist with federal immigration officers.

Sheriff’s Candidate Threatens Lawsuit

Former Pima County sheriff candidate Heather Lappin filed a $2 million notice of claim against Sheriff Chris Nanos, claiming she was unjustly placed on leave during her campaign. Watch.

During the campaign, Nanos accused Lappin, a jail supervisor, of violating department policy and placed her on leave. Lappin denies the allegation.

Nanos also put union leader Aaron Cross on leave, accusing Cross of engaging in political activities while in uniform. Cross sued.

The sheriff’s department said Nanos is not expected to comment on Lappin’s lawsuit.

Raytheon Secures Missile Contract

Tucson-based Raytheon was awarded a $117 million contract to manufacture and deliver more missiles to the U.S. Navy.

Raytheon will supply additional SM-6 homing missiles, which are deployed on surface warships to protect against aerial threats.

The two-stage missile can intercept high-altitude ballistic missiles as well as sea-skimming anti-ship missiles.

The contract follows a $333 million deal between the Navy and Raytheon announced in January.

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➤ Tucson: Political activist and former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines visited the University of Arizona to discuss her position against men competing in women’s sports. (Watch)

➤ Maricopa County: A reporter tested out the electric stun belt that “Doomsday Mom” Lori Daybell must wear in court during her ongoing trial. (Watch)

➤ Congressional District 7: Democratic social media influencer Deja Foxx entered the race to fill the seat of late congressman Raul Grijalva. (More)

➤ Scottsdale: Officials are considering whether or not to scrap a proposed roundabout project and instead use federal funds on other roadway projects. (More)

➤ Prescott: Emmy-winning actress and comedian Vicki Lawrence will bring her Two-Woman Show to Yavapai College on April 25. (Details)

➤ Flagstaff: Barefoot Trail, the nation’s first grounding park, where visitors go barefoot, will reopen for its second season in May. (Photos)

➤ Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen allowed five runs over 4.2 innings in Monday’s loss to the Orioles. (More)

➤ Highly recruited Arizona State men’s basketball freshman Amier Ali will enter the NCAA transfer portal. (More)

➤ Five-star guard Brayden Burries will announce his college commitment decision at 9:45 a.m. PT today. Arizona is among five finalists. (More)

➤ Arizona Wildcats’ Caleb Love inked a partnership with Planet Fitness in one of college sports’ latest name, image, and likeness deals. Find more stories like this at NIL Wire.

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➤ The Tucson Mall went up for sale, featuring 1.3 million square feet of retail space. An asking price was not specified. (Watch)

➤ Developer Dream Finders Homes sells homes priced $100,000 below Metro Phoenix’s median price. (Watch)

➤ Lithium-ion battery recycler Ecobat opened a plant in Casa Grande that will produce up to 4,000 tons of recycled material this year. (More)

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➤ A Phoenix Valley lottery player won a $2.9 million jackpot over the weekend after buying a The Pick ticket from a local Safeway. (Details)

➤ The former homes of U.S. senators Barry Goldwater and John McCain are on the market for $2.05 million and $1.6 million, respectively. (Details)

➤ An Arizona hospital system says more people are using artificial intelligence-aided search engines to self-diagnose, causing a drop in call volume but an increase in severity of calls. (Watch)

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