Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1927, construction was approved for the U.S. Veterans’ Hospital in Tucson. This photo shows the hospital’s courtyard circa 1930.

President Trump and Vice President JD Vance will attend the public funeral service for the late Charlie Kirk on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale. See what Gov. Katie Hobbs said when asked if she’ll go.

Eastern Kentucky reports a mysterious wave of goblin-like creature appearances following the 2022 floods. The Flyover Podcast host Ayla Brown has the lowdown. Watch today’s episode on YouTube now.

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Passerby Scales Cliff to Rescue Crash Victims

The driver and passenger survived after their car fell 377 feet off a cliff on Sunday on State Route 88 near Apache Junction, aided by a passerby who climbed down the cliff to help them.

Bystanders flagged down passerby Lenny Marshall, who scaled the cliff to untangle the trapped passenger and stabilize both victims before they were airlifted to a hospital.

The passenger suffered a brain bleed, a broken neck, and a fractured back.

The crash followed a fatal vehicle plunge on Sunday on the same stretch of Apache Trail, amid ongoing safety concerns over the road’s sharp turns and lack of guardrails.

Deputy on Leave Over Alleged Trump, Kirk Posts

Pima County Sheriff’s deputy Ramon Hernandez was placed on paid leave for alleged social media posts with threatening and disparaging comments about President Trump and Charlie Kirk.

Sheriff Chris Nanos stressed the department does not condone violence and holds deputies to a high professional standard, saying of the allegations, “We are very much concerned.” The Secret Service is also investigating the alleged threats against Trump.

Across the state and nation, employees, including a Scottsdale fitness instructor, face criticism and, in some cases, disciplinary action for social media posts that allegedly celebrate or downplay Kirk’s assassination.

“This is not an attack on the First Amendment. You want to praise an assassination? Fine. But don’t cry when your boss, your school board, or your community finds out what kind of sick, soulless person you really are,” conservative advocate Ryan Fournier said of the cases.

Minimum Wage Hike Worries Businesses

Flagstaff will raise its minimum wage again in January, to $18.35 an hour, sparking concerns from local businesses about the potential impact on their operations.

Some businesses say they are struggling to stay afloat and cutting workers’ hours. A Northern Arizona University study found that past minimum wage hikes contributed to 4,000 lost jobs in the area.

Flagstaff has steadily raised its minimum wage since 2016, citing the rising cost of living. Over that period, the rate has increased by more than $10 an hour.

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➤ San Tan Valley: The Pinal County Board of Supervisors will appoint San Tan Valley’s first seven town council members today, ahead of a municipal election in May. The community recently voted to incorporate. (More)

➤ Statewide: Federal Medicaid and Medicare chief Dr. Mehmet Oz encouraged Arizona and other states to propose effective ways to improve rural healthcare in their applications for the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund. (Watch)

➤ Tempe: An estimated 10,000 people gathered for a vigil honoring the late Charlie Kirk on Monday at Arizona State University’s Desert Financial Arena. (Watch)

➤ Phoenix: The state Department of Child Safety is setting worker retention goals after finding that 85% of employees quit within five years. (Watch)

➤ Graham County: County supervisors voted to raise inmate labor pay to the state-allowed maximum of $1.50 per hour, up from 50 cents. (More)

➤ Tucson: University of Arizona researchers developed a 25-foot-high, solar tower to dry fruits and vegetables in days instead of weeks. (Watch)

➤ The Arizona Diamondbacks nominated outfielder Corbin Carroll for the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award, given to a player for outstanding character on and off the field. (More)

➤ Three defensive backs for the Arizona Cardinals suffered injuries Sunday, including rookie second-rounder Will Johnson. (More)

➤ Three-star defensive recruit Mickey Williams of San Francisco decommitted from Arizona State. The Sun Devils’ 2026 class ranks 47th nationally, according to one ratings analyst. (More)

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➤ Data scientists led Phoenix office job growth from 2019 to 2024 with a 291% increase. (More)

➤ As Oro Valley faces a slowdown in sales tax and state-shared revenues, town leaders began talks on possible new taxes and fees. (More)

➤ Gov. Katie Hobbs and state Attorney General Kris Mayes proposed new initiatives to curb rising energy costs. (More)

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➤ A Phoenix teen, inspired by a near-fatal accident in his own family, launched SafeStepsNow to teach exercises to help seniors prevent falls. (Watch)

➤ Tumamoc Hill’s Desert Laboratory in Tucson will host free family-friendly events on Saturday and Sept. 27 to discuss nature and wildlife. (More)

➤ The Arizona Cardinals surprised a lifelong fan from Prescott Valley with game tickets, field passes, and signed memorabilia from quarterback Kyler Murray. (Watch)

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