Monday, March 23, 2026

Crowd Overheats, Toyota Testing, and Spelling Champ

Monday, March 23, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1904, Arizona collector and trader Frederick Volz loaned large fragments of the Canyon Diablo meteorite for display at the St. Louis World's Fair.

Last week, Martinez Lake in Yuma County hit 110 degrees, the hottest March temperature ever recorded in the U.S. This weekend, hundreds were treated for heat sickness at an air show. See Top Stories for details.

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Hundreds Treated for Heat at Air Show

More than 400 people were treated, and at least 25 were taken to the hospital, for heat-related illnesses during the Luke Days air show Saturday at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale.

The biennial air show—one of the largest in the country—features performers such as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and often draws crowds exceeding 100,000.

Officials say most of those impacted were children under 12, adults over 60, or individuals with pre-existing health conditions.

The city of Phoenix issued safety tips as the spring heat wave that began last week pushed temperatures up to 25 degrees above normal.

Wildcats Advance; Arkansas Up Next

Arizona men’s basketball fended off Utah State 78-66 on Sunday, advancing to the Sweet 16 for the fourth time in five seasons.

The Wildcats weathered multiple second-half runs and a lengthy scoring drought. Jaden Bradley led Arizona in scoring with 18 points.

Freshman guard Brayden Burries came up clutch, hitting a three-pointer with just over two minutes remaining to extend Arizona’s lead after Utah State cut the deficit to six.

Arizona faces Arkansas in the Sweet 16 on Thursday in San Jose, California.

Protester Arrests Probe Ends

An internal review by the Phoenix Police Department found that three officers involved in designating a group of George Floyd protesters a criminal street gang violated department policy.

However, the officers have since retired and can't be disciplined, the department said. The officers allegedly provided false information or took actions that jeopardized an investigation, the department said.

No criminal charges were ever brought against any Phoenix officers, who used the gang designation to pursue felony charges against more than a dozen protesters in 2020. A lawsuit led to Maricopa County agreeing to a $6 million settlement with the protesters.

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➤ Pima County: Investigators said they are focusing on three key dates tied to suspicious activity, while the family of Nancy Guthrie called for renewed attention to her February disappearance. (More)

➤ Phoenix: School voucher critics launched a petition drive seeking a November ballot issue requiring more public reporting requirements and spending restrictions. (Watch)

➤ Page: The school district will temporarily require students to show proof of the measles vaccination to attend classes after a confirmed case at Page High School. (Details)

➤ Benson: The city's weekly senior citizen lunch program is reducing senior isolation, with participation up 600% and non-emergency calls down 75%, program leaders say. (Watch)

➤ Scottsdale: Mayor Lisa Borowsky’s chief of staff was fired for alleged unprofessional behavior and misuse of his position. A comment from the fired city executive was not immediately available. (More)

➤ Sedona: School district and city officials are considering sewer valve repairs and other possible solutions to a recurring sewage smell at Sedona Red Rock High School. (Details)

➤ Pima Community College defeated Kirkwood 64-58 to win its first NJCAA Division II women’s national basketball title, led by Kiley Sours-Miller's 27 points and 10 rebounds. (More)

➤ Arizona baseball snapped a four-game losing streak with a 14-6 win over Texas Tech, while Arizona State won its fifth straight with an 18-12 victory over Kansas State. (See Scores)

➤ Arizona Diamondbacks infield prospect Jose Fernandez continued his strong spring with a triple and two other hits in a Spring Breakout game focused on minor leaguers. (More)

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➤ Toyota has invested $50 million to upgrade its 12,000-acre proving ground, leveraging Arizona's extreme heat and stable climate for strenuous vehicle testing. (Watch)

➤ Phoenix Public Works proposed hiking trash collection fees by nearly 50% by 2028 to address rising operating costs and a multi-million-dollar budget gap. (More)

➤ Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream is opening its first Arizona locations in Oro Valley and Surprise. (Photos)

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➤ BASIS Chandler eighth grader Esha Marupudi won the Arizona State Spelling Bee for the second year in a row and will represent the state in Washington, D.C. (Photo)

➤ Phoenix firefighters were dispatched to a yogurt shop Friday night on reports of a woman with her arm stuck in a machine. No injuries were immediately reported. (Watch)

➤ State troopers near Winslow stopped a semi-truck driving on its rims after a front axle failure led to multiple blown tires. The driver said he was en route to find a mechanic. (Photo)

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Trump Re-Endorsement, Call Your Mother, and Bronze Bison

Monday, March 23, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1899, Teller County, named for U.S. Sen. Henry M. Teller, was established on the western slope of Pikes Peak.

After finishing a cross-country tour, two 2,500-pound bronze bison crafted in Loveland have settled into their permanent home in Washington, D.C. Find out more in Et Cetera, and put your bison knowledge to the test with today's Trivia.

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Multiple Fires Trigger Evacuations

Authorities issued evacuation and pre-evacuation orders Friday afternoon for the 24 Fire near Fort Carson, which grew to 4,600 acres at 0% containment by Sunday afternoon.

Farther south, in Costilla County, the fast-moving Chama Canyon Fire prompted evacuations in the area. By Saturday morning, it had burned 140 acres but was 50% contained.

Other fires, including in Commerce City and Lone Tree, cropped up Saturday but were quickly brought under control.

Experts say the low snowpack and record heat, combined with dry, windy weather, could bring an early start to Colorado’s wildfire season.

Trump Re-Endorses Rep. Hurd

President Trump is again backing Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Grand Junction, for reelection, he announced Friday, less than a month after withdrawing his endorsement over the congressman’s opposition to tariffs on Canada.

On Truth Social, Trump said that Hope Scheppelman, Hurd’s challenger in the 3rd Congressional District (CD), is leaving the campaign trail to join his administration. Trump added that he’ll be “fully supporting Jeff’s Re-Election,” reversing a Feb. 21 decision to back Scheppelman over Hurd.

House GOP leaders had reportedly been urging the White House to change course due to the competitive nature of the 3rd CD, which covers most of the Western Slope.

Hurd, in response, said he’s “grateful” for Trump’s support and “efforts to unify Republicans” in the district. Primary elections take place June 30.

Ski Resorts Close Early

Ski resorts across parts of the West, including in Colorado, have begun to announce season closing dates as an unusually warm, dry winter comes to an end. See a list here.

Frisco Nordic Center ended its season on March 17, weeks earlier than last year. Ski Cooper, a small, community-run hill, shut down Sunday after operating about 100 days.

Steamboat Resort's final day will be April 12, about a week earlier than in 2025. End-of-season celebrations that weekend include the Cardboard Classic, a homemade sled race, and the resort's popular pond skim.

Meanwhile, the summer recreation industry is getting a head start. Rocky Mountain Paddleboard opened Saturday, kicking off its earliest season in nearly 15 years.

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➤ Statewide: Colorado’s budget shortfall for the 2026-27 fiscal year has grown to more than $1.5 billion, about $500 million worse than initially anticipated. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Gov. Jared Polis’ office told state lawmakers that Colorado must immediately move to open at least one new prison, which could cost about $200 million, to handle projected growth in inmate numbers. (See Details)

➤ Erie: Town officials warn they may shut off water to homes that ignore irrigation restrictions, which prohibit sprinkler use through the end of March. (See Details)

➤ Windsor: Republican U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert said she’s opposed to additional funding for the war with Iran, telling reporters, “We need America First policies right now.” (More)

➤ Statewide: Lawmakers are drafting a bill to help prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions on state roads. In its current form, the bill would create an optional fee to fund safe wildlife-crossing infrastructure and related services. (See Details)

➤ El Paso County: A small single-engine aircraft crashed east of Colorado Springs Saturday morning. One person was extricated from the plane and hospitalized. (More)

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➤ No. 10 Colorado women’s basketball fell to No. 7 Illinois 66-57 in the NCAA Tournament first round Saturday. Illinois pulled away late behind freshman Destiny Jackson, while Cearah Parchment led all scorers with 21. The Buffaloes went scoreless from the field over the final four minutes. (More)

➤ No. 12 Colorado State women’s basketball fell to No. 5 Michigan State 65-62 in the NCAA Tournament first round Friday. Brooke Carlson scored 26 points, but CSU’s final 3-point attempt to tie missed at the buzzer. (More)

➤ The Rockies reassigned top prospect Charlie Condon to minor league camp Thursday after a strong spring. The 2024 No. 3 pick posted a 1.175 OPS in Cactus League play. (More)

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➤ A Senate committee on Thursday voted to advance SB 121, which would reset agricultural workers’ overtime pay at 60 hours. It also voted to kill a competing bill, SB 81, which sought to move the threshold down to 40 hours. (See Details)

➤ Call Your Mother, a D.C.-based bagel deli, filed plans to open a new storefront in Denver’s Union Station area. It would be the chain’s fourth location in Denver. (More)

➤ Nexstar Media Group’s acquisition of fellow local broadcaster TEGNA received federal approval Thursday, less than a day after eight states, including Colorado, filed suit to block the deal. (More)

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Scientists at Washington University discovered that doing this simple couch-yoga pose fixes constipation, bloating, and embarrassing gassy moments.

At the same time, they were shocked to see that something SO simple can empty your bowels faster than any laxative or fiber-rich diet can.

Read all about this revolutionary trick here:

This couch-yoga pose clears your gut fast.

➤ Two bronze bison statues created by a Loveland artist at a local foundry are now permanently installed at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, on either side of the National Mall entrance. (See Bison)

➤ A Crested Butte home with 360-degree mountain views sold for $9.6 million, breaking the record for highest off-market residential sale in the area. (See Photos)

➤ Pixar’s new movie, Hoppers, is partly inspired by Colorado’s beaver wetlands, which the animation team visited and studied while researching for the film. (More)

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