Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1958, the Tohono O’odham conducted a traditional saguaro fruit harvest, using poles to knock down the cactus fruit.

Arizonans will vote on a mileage-based vehicle tax ban in 2026 as lawmakers weigh options to fund road maintenance. Share your thoughts in today’s Poll or by replying to this email.

Our listeners love The Flyover Podcast—so much so that it just broke its daily listen record again. Catch up on news in bite-sized audio format on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube.

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Auto Shop Hit by Latest Prank ‘Takeover’

A social media stunt at a Tempe auto shop escalated when about 20 fake mechanics claimed they were “taking over” and entered the garage, prompting owner David Hyland to call police.

Tempe police say they’ve received multiple reports of a social media poster, Heston James, pulling similar stunts at other businesses. James uploaded the video to his social media page.

Surveillance footage shows the pranksters jumping out of a van with mechanic tools in hand, surprising confused workers at Hyland Auto Repair.

Hyland criticized the prank, citing safety concerns. He also had to call each of the shop’s customers to confirm that nothing was damaged or missing from their vehicles.

Bee Attack Kills One, Injures Two

One worker died and two others were injured after a bee attack at a Scottsdale independent living center on Monday morning.

Scottsdale fire crews responded to a call at the Vi at Silverstone, where they found three people needing medical care.

Reports indicate the workers were performing roof work at the facility when the attack happened. It was not immediately clear how many times the workers were stung.

A beekeeper offered tips on how to avoid hives and survive attacks.

Arizona Losing Favor With Retirees

A study found that Arizona as a whole no longer ranks among the top states for retirees, mostly due to rising housing and insurance costs.

However, among cities, Peoria ranked as the nation’s fastest-growing retirement destination, while Chandler, Surprise, and Mesa also earned spots in the top 10.

When comparing states, Arizona now trails less costly states such as Wyoming and South Carolina. Other states losing favor with retirees include Florida and Nevada.

According to a separate BizInsure report, today’s retirees want “fewer neighbors and more nature” in addition to affordability.

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➤ Yuma: Friends paid tribute to Jeff Brady, who drowned Saturday after saving his girlfriend’s two nephews from the Colorado River. (Watch)

➤ Statewide: Daniel Hernandez and Adelita Grijalva lead in fundraising among five Democrats competing in next week’s special primary for Congressional District 7. (Photo)

➤ Lake Mead: The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat watch for today, with temperatures in the area expected to reach up to 120 degrees. (More)

➤ Phoenix: City officials are investigating a senior living apartment complex for inadequate air conditioning. The manager says repairs are underway. (Watch)

➤ Vail: Daydrian Brown, 15, a Cienega High School student and standout soccer player, was confirmed as the victim of a fatal house party shooting this past weekend. (Photo)

➤ Apache County: Police assisted a lost 80-year-old Florida motorist with dementia, who said he thought he had driven to Atlanta, Georgia. (More)

➤ Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte, and Eugenio Suárez will represent the Arizona Diamondbacks at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game on July 15 in Atlanta. (More)

➤ A contract buyout appears likely between the Phoenix Suns and guard Bradley Beal, with the Clippers emerging as the frontrunner to sign him. (More)

➤ Emilia Guerra-Acuna will join the University of Arizona as an assistant beach volleyball coach following her stellar playing career with Boise State. (More)

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➤ Costco urged customers to stop using nearly a dozen recently recalled items, including a window A/C unit, power banks, and a specific Bridgestone tire. (More)

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➤ A Yuma County Sheriff’s Office captain who serves as an Arizona National Guard officer graduated from the National War College in Washington, D.C. (Photo)

➤ Doctors in Goodyear used the world’s smallest heart pump to save a Buckeye woman after she suffered a massive heart attack. (Details)

➤ Health officials are investigating a prairie dog die-off near Flagstaff, possibly linked to a bacteria that can spread to animals and humans through flea bites. (More)

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