Monday, February 9, 2026

Hall of Famer, Golf Playoff, and a 90-Year-Old Skydiver

Monday, February 9, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1953, Judge Fred Struckmeyer Jr. ruled Arizona's school segregation law unconstitutional more than a year before Brown v. Board of Education.

Arizona didn't have a team in the Super Bowl, but Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald's selection to the Pro Football Hall of Fame gave fans something big to cheer about. Catch the details in Top Stories.

Over the weekend, we gathered our team to connect, celebrate, and consider how we can improve in 2026. On behalf of our entire staff, thank you for reading our email editions, watching our podcast episodes, and sharing us with your friends and family. I'm thankful for you, and I've never been more excited about The Flyover! - Cole, CEO

Today's sponsor is Frontieras, a company aiming to help power America's energy comeback by transforming coal into high-value fuels in Appalachia—and offering investors a limited window to get in at $7.38 per share.

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Shooting Adds to Dangerous 24 Hours for Police

Authorities released more details of a shooting that left four Department of Public Safety troopers injured Thursday, part of a dangerous 24 hours for law enforcement.

From Wednesday night through Thursday night, law enforcement personnel were involved in five separate shooting incidents across three counties.

The deadly crash of a DPS helicopter on Wednesday night took place as troopers were responding to a police shootout with a domestic violence suspect in Flagstaff.

Thursday night's trooper-involved shooting occurred during the service of a high-risk search warrant at an RV park in Phoenix. One trooper was shot in the shoulder and is recovering, and three others were hit by shrapnel and treated for their injuries.

The suspect in that shooting, Darrelle Belle, 51, suffered non-life-threatening injuries when officers returned fire. He was treated and booked into jail on a $1 million cash-only bond.

Guthries Plead for Mother's Return

Family members on Saturday released a third video pleading with possible kidnappers to free 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, missing from her Tucson home since Feb. 1.

"We need to know, without a doubt, that she is alive and that you have her. We want to hear from you and we are ready to listen," daughter Savannah Guthrie said in the video.

Authorities also conducted a late-night search of daughter Annie Guthrie's Tucson home, taking photos and seizing items.

On Friday, Pima County investigators verified a new message regarding possible information in the case, while a previous Bitcoin ransom demand was declared fake.

President Trump on Friday said investigators have "very strong clues" but didn't disclose further details, while the FBI announced a $50,000 reward in the case.

Fitzgerald Humbled by Hall Selection

Former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald reacted with humble pride after his selection as a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer.

When he was a ball boy for the Minnesota Vikings in his youth, he never imagined "having a career that was worthy of being immortalized in the history of the game," Fitzgerald said.

Only the eighth wide receiver to make the Hall of Fame on a first ballot, Fitzgerald retired after the 2020 season with 1,432 receptions, 17,492 yards, and 121 touchdowns.

For trivia fans, Fitzgerald also holds the distinction of tallying more career tackles (41) than dropped passes (estimated around 30). "He made catching look so natural," one former NFL receiver said.

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3 Days Left: Invest in America's Trillion-Dollar Energy Comeback at $7.38/share

Under a White House that favors energy production on our home soil, Frontieras North America could unlock up to $2.1 Trillion in energy potential. They have the power to reform coal into high-value commodities like hydrogen and diesel without burning it.

But that's not even the best part. They're doing it in what was once the heart of American industry: Appalachia. Their new land purchase in Mason County, West Virginia has earned praise from the state's Governor Morrisey for its potential to transform the region back into an energy powerhouse.

Here's why you shouldn't miss this last chance to invest at $7.38/share:

"FASF" ticker reserved on the NASDAQ
$850M flagship facility now being built
$10 million raised from investors so far

Reaching just 2% of the global coal market could mean a Trillion-dollar valuation for Frontieras.

As a perfect storm of breakthroughs set up the company for potential valuation impact, you have just 3 days left to invest at the current price. Lock in the $7.38 share price before the window closes on February 12, 2026.

➤ Kingman: The community honored locally based troopers Robert Skankey and Hunter Bennett, the pilot and paramedic killed last week in an Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crash while responding to a Flagstaff shooting. (Watch)

➤ Statewide: Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a law moving Arizona's primaries to late July from August and shortening provisional ballot verification periods. (More)

➤ Statewide: Judge Gregory Como ruled that multiple Arizona abortion laws infringe on patient choice under Prop. 139 and permanently blocked their enforcement. Supporters of the laws plan to appeal. (Watch)

➤ Pinal County: County supervisors plan to file a lawsuit against County Attorney Brad Miller over his office's allegedly unauthorized immigration enforcement agreement. They also referred him to the state attorney general's office over alleged misuse of public funds and failure to retain records. A response from Miller was not immediately available. (More)

➤ Gila County: Officials placed residents of Bonita Creek near Payson on SET status Saturday due to a wildfire, advising them to be ready to evacuate. (More)

➤ Dewey-Humboldt: The school district warned students that participating in walkout protests would result in unexcused absences. (More)

➤ Chris Gotterup won the WM Phoenix Open on Sunday at TPC Scottsdale, edging Hideki Matsuyama in a playoff. Matsuyama entered the final hole with a one-shot advantage but made bogey. Gotterup converted a birdie on the first playoff hole to claim the title, his fourth career PGA Tour victory and his second win of the season. (More)

➤ No. 1 Arizona moved to 23-0 and set the record for the best start to a season by a Big 12 team in its 84-47 win against Oklahoma State on Saturday at McKale Center. (More)

➤ Devin Booker returned from injury and tallied 21 points and nine assists, but the Phoenix Suns fell short in a 109–103 loss to Philadelphia. (More)

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➤ A study found that Arizona posted the sixth-highest growth in median household income over the past five decades, rising 60.2% from $48,251 in 1970 to $77,315 in 2023. (More)

➤ More than 6,000 bags of peanut and classic M&M's candies in Arizona and 19 other states were recalled after labels failed to list milk, soy, and peanut allergens. (More)

➤ U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy toured Phoenix Sky Harbor to review technology upgrades funded by the One Big Beautiful Bill. (More)

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The Next $435B Energy Empire Is Being Minted

In today's dollars, John D. Rockefeller would be worth $435 billion. But "oil money" is old news, and what's next might surprise investors in 2026: a $2.1 Trillion opportunity in "clean" coal.

Now is the "Rockefeller" moment for Frontieras as they reform coal into hydrogen, diesel and other valuable commodities (just like Rockefeller did with oil). With a White House that favors domestic energy, the NASDAQ ticker FASF reserved, and land officially purchased for their flagship coal reformation plant, Frontieras is positioned for potential valuation impact.

You have until tonight at 11:59 PM PT to invest in Frontieras at $7.38/share.*

This is a paid advertisement for Frontieras's Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at https://invest.frontieras.com/

Reservation of the ticker symbol is not a guarantee that we will be listed on the NASDAQ. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals.

Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.

➤ Phoenix Valley grandmother Laura Belle Sullivan marked her 90th birthday by skydiving in Eloy, continuing a decades-long tradition of adventurous birthday celebrations. (Watch)

➤ Arizona residents can access demographics, health outcomes, environmental data, and more through the state's new Community Profiles online tool. (Details)

➤ The city of Prescott will close streets Friday through Sunday as the Road to 250 traveling museum visits downtown to celebrate America's upcoming 250th anniversary. (More)

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Hallford Sentenced, Vonn Injured, and a Fire-Juggling Unicyclist

Monday, February 9, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1960, Joseph Corbett Jr. kidnapped Adolph Coors III, heir to the Coors Brewing Company, near his Morrison home and later murdered him in a failed ransom plot.

Between getting a major upgrade and being named the most beautiful live music venue in the world, Red Rocks Amphitheatre steals the spotlight in this issue. Find the details below, and test your rock knowledge with today's Trivia.

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Funeral Home Owner Sentenced

A judge on Friday sentenced Jon Hallford, a Penrose funeral home co-owner who pleaded guilty to nearly 200 counts of corpse abuse, to 40 years in state prison.

Prosecutors said Hallford and his ex-wife, Carie, stashed about 190 bodies in a decrepit building and sent bereaved families fake ashes. In two cases, the wrong body was buried.

At the hearing, families of the deceased asked for a 50-year sentence, the maximum under Hallford's revised plea deal. A judge last year rejected the original deal, ruling that a sentence of up to 20 years was too lenient.

The Hallfords have separately pleaded guilty to defrauding the government of nearly $900,000 in pandemic aid. Jon Hallford received a 20-year sentence in that case.

Carie Hallford's sentencing for fraud is March 16. She'll be sentenced for the corpse abuse charges April 24.

Pope Appoints New Denver Archbishop

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop James R. Golka, current Bishop of the Diocese of Colorado Springs, to become the next Archbishop of Denver.

Golka, 59, succeeds Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila, who led the Archdiocese of Denver for 14 years. Aquila submitted his request to retire last September on his 75th birthday, as required by canon law.

As Archbishop of Denver, Golka will oversee more than 600,000 Catholics in Colorado's largest Catholic diocese. He's scheduled to be formally installed during a March 25 Mass.

At a press conference Saturday, Golka outlined his vision for leading the Catholic community and took questions about his approach to the role. See a video here.

Golden Retrievers Take Over Golden

Thousands of golden retrievers, dog owners, and fans of the breed gathered in Golden on Saturday for Goldens in Golden, an annual celebration of International Golden Retriever Day. See video here.

Founded in 2019, Goldens in Golden is considered the largest gathering of golden retrievers in the world. After last year's record-breaking turnout, organizers expanded the festival's footprint, extended its hours, and added free, dog-friendly shuttles.

Attendees came from all over the state, country, and world. The massive influx of visitors gave a much-needed boost to local businesses during an otherwise slow time of the year.

The event also included a dog fashion show, the appointment of a canine mayor, and multiple group photo sessions under the city's iconic "Howdy Folks" arch. See photos here.

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Three Days Left: Invest in America's Trillion-Dollar Energy Comeback at $7.38/share

Under a White House that favors energy production on our home soil, Frontieras North America could unlock up to $2.1 trillion in energy potential. They have the power to reform coal into high-value commodities like hydrogen and diesel without burning it.

But that's not even the best part. They're doing it in what was once the heart of American industry: Appalachia. Their new land purchase in Mason County, West Virginia, has earned praise from the state's Gov. Morrisey for its potential to transform the region back into an energy powerhouse.

Here's why you shouldn't miss this last chance to invest at $7.38/share:

"FASF" ticker reserved on the NASDAQ
$850 million flagship facility now being built
$10 million raised from investors so far

Reaching just 2% of the global coal market could mean a trillion-dollar valuation for Frontieras.

As a perfect storm of breakthroughs set up the company for potential valuation impact, you have just three days left to invest at the current price. Lock in the $7.38 share price before the window closes on Feb. 12, 2026.

➤ Statewide: A Democrat-sponsored bill allowing Colorado to rely on sources other than the federal government for vaccine recommendations passed the Senate in a 20-12 party-line vote. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: A proposal to ban purchasing sugary drinks with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits received widespread backlash at a public state hearing last week. (See Details)

➤ Jefferson County: A 130-acre grass fire near Highways 72 and 93 was fully contained as of Sunday after prompting temporary road closures. The cause remains under investigation. (More)

➤ Vail: Due to the dry winter and drop in visitors, the town projects revenue losses of 10% from January to April and 4% for the rest of 2026, prompting officials to recommend a budget cut of nearly $4.5 million. (More)

➤ Boulder: The county denied the request of Yeva Smilianska, a woman sentenced to four years in prison for the 2023 death of 17-year-old cyclist Magnus White, to be transferred from state prison to community corrections. (More)

➤ Colorado Springs: A man is suing Walmart after buying take-and-bake bread from a local store and eating it unbaked, resulting in his three-day hospital stay. He alleges a store-generated "sell by" sticker covered the "bake at home" label and instructions. (See Details)

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➤ Lindsey Vonn, a Colorado-based skier, underwent surgery after breaking her left leg in a crash Sunday during the women's downhill final at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games and is in stable condition. (More)

➤ Nikola Jokić passed Oscar Robertson to move into second place on the NBA's all-time regular-season triple-double list Saturday, posting 22 points, 17 assists, and 14 rebounds in the Nuggets' 136-120 win over Chicago. (More)

➤ Colorado hosted Mile High Mayhem, a national wheelchair rugby tournament last month, drawing elite teams from around the country. (More)

➤ University of Colorado athletics announced a new effort to boost basketball attendance, offering students who attend every remaining men's and women's home game earlier access to next season's sports pass and a chance at one of 100 free passes. (More)

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➤ 303 Ski, a group of resort industry insiders and investors, is no longer part of Nederland's plan to acquire and operate Eldora Mountain Resort. The town board approved issuance of up to $225 million in bonds for the deal last month. (See Details)

➤ Western Colorado University is offering free tuition to high school graduates from Gunnison and Hinsdale counties under a program meant to retain local students and boost the economy. (More)

➤ Red Rocks Amphitheatre is building a new East Terrace, something included in the venue's original 1938 designs but never completed, as well as a permanent merchandise stand. Construction on both projects is expected to wrap up this spring, just in time for the venue's 85th anniversary season. (See Details)

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The Next $435 Billion Energy Empire Is Being Minted

In today's dollars, John D. Rockefeller would be worth $435 billion. But "oil money" is old news, and what's next might surprise investors in 2026: a $2.1 trillion opportunity in "clean" coal.

Now is the "Rockefeller" moment for Frontieras as they reform coal into hydrogen, diesel, and other valuable commodities (just like Rockefeller did with oil). With a White House that favors domestic energy, the NASDAQ ticker FASF reserved, and land officially purchased for their flagship coal reformation plant, Frontieras is positioned for potential valuation impact.

You have until tonight at 11:59 PM PT to invest in Frontieras at $7.38/share.*

➤ A fire-juggling unicyclist was caught on camera performing in the crosswalk at a busy Commerce City intersection. Police said the act was illegal but didn't specify any punitive action. (See Video)

➤ The Denver Zoo is offering limited-edition Valentine's Day gift bundles that allow people to symbolically "adopt" a zoo animal for a loved one, supporting animals at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance and around the world. (See Details)

➤ Red Rocks Amphitheatre ranks No. 1 on a list of the most beautiful live concert venues in the world. Other venues on the list include a Roman amphitheatre, an ancient cave system, and the Sydney Opera House. (See List)

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