Saturday, July 18, 2026

ICE Building Shooting, Former ASU President Dies, and Sweet Corn Extravaganza

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1843, Virgil Earp—the famed lawman who served as both a deputy U.S. marshal and Tombstone's city marshal in the Arizona Territory—was born. He, along with his brothers Wyatt and Morgan, was involved in a confrontation with a band of outlaw "Cowboys" at the infamous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

An orchard in Willcox is hosting its Sweet Corn Extravaganza now through Sept. 7. Learn more in Et Cetera.

For years, spotting an email scam felt easy. Bad grammar, a fake logo, an obvious ask, and you'd catch it. But the emails that drained nearly $21 billion from Americans last year didn't look sloppy at all. They looked like they came from your bank, your pharmacy, even your own family, and adults over 60 lost the most of anyone. In today's episode of The Flyover Podcast, Amy breaks down five quick inbox moves that clean up your clutter and quietly lock scammers out. Which one are the con artists counting on you never learning? Tune in here to learn more!

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FBI Investigating Gunfire at ICE Building in Phoenix

The FBI is investigating after one or more unidentified people fired several rounds that struck the exterior of the ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations building on North Central Avenue in downtown Phoenix on the afternoon of July 14.

No injuries were reported, though the gunfire damaged windows at the federal facility. No motive or suspect information has been released.

The incident comes as the Department of Homeland Security reports rising assaults on ICE personnel and announces new body-camera requirements for arrest teams.

The FBI is asking witnesses to call 1-800-225-5324 or submit tips at tips.fbi.gov.

Former ASU President Lattie Coor Dies at 89

Lattie F. Coor Jr., who served as Arizona State University's 15th president from 1990 to 2002, died Thursday evening at age 89, current ASU President Michael Crow announced. No cause of death was released.

Crow credited Coor with laying the foundation for the modern university, saying ASU's growth in research, community partnerships, and public service was rooted in Coor's vision and leadership.

A Phoenix-area native, Coor earned degrees from Arizona State College at Flagstaff and Washington University in St. Louis, and led the University of Vermont for nearly 14 years before returning home to ASU.

Coor Hall on ASU's Tempe campus bears his name, honoring his legacy as an educator.

Colorado River Reservoirs Hit Nearly 70-Year Record Low

Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the two largest U.S. reservoirs, have set a new record low for combined water storage—the smallest amount since May 1957, before Powell was built.

The reservoirs store Colorado River water serving nearly 40 million people across seven Western states, as well as tribes and agriculture. The findings come from a new paper by river experts.

Co-author Jack Schmidt of Utah State University called it a significant moment, saying the region is "truly in uncharted territory" and policymakers aren't doing enough to reduce demand.

State negotiations between the seven states that share the Colorado River remain deadlocked over which users must cut back, and the federal government is expected to issue its own rules soon, potentially prompting lawsuits.

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➤ Statewide: Arizona Superintendent Tom Horne cited a state teacher survey showing student discipline and administrative support among top retention concerns, saying stronger classroom discipline could help keep more teachers in the profession. (More)

➤ Grand Canyon: Officials for Grand Canyon National Park are seeking public comment on a proposed fire management plan that would guide wildfire response, prescribed burns, and forest restoration strategies. Public input will be accepted through August 15. Comments will help shape the park’s final plan. (More)

➤ Oro Valley: The police department launched Community Connect, a text-based alert system that sends callers real-time updates on police cases and officer response status without requesting personal information. (More)

➤ Prescott Valley: Officials are investigating allegations that a town employee used public resources for election-related activities and referred the case to the Arizona Attorney General’s Office for an independent review. (More)

➤ Nogales: Authorities searched for two bodies reportedly seen in the flooded Nogales Wash after monsoon storms, while emergency crews continued recovery efforts and urged residents to avoid fast-moving floodwaters. (More)

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➤ Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen was placed on the injured list with inflammation in his right elbow and is seeking a second opinion. (More)

➤ The Diamondbacks will open the 2027 season on the road against San Diego as part of the earliest Opening Day in Major League Baseball history. (More)

➤ Five years after Arizona legalized sports betting, the state has handled more than $34.6 billion in wagers and recorded higher monthly betting totals than Nevada for 18 consecutive months. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: The Open | MLB | WNBA

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➤ Arizona State University selected 20 students from multiple disciplines to collaborate with Disney on confidential concepts for Mickey Mouse’s 100th anniversary, giving participants hands-on experience with real-world creative innovation. (More)

➤ Experts are reminding Arizonans that monsoon storms can erode trails, loosen boulders, and trigger rockfalls on Arizona mountains and are urging hikers to avoid damaged routes and use extra caution after heavy rainfall. (Watch Report)

➤ Apple Annie’s Orchard in Willcox is hosting its Sweet Corn Extravaganza now through Sept. 7, featuring fresh sweet corn daily and roasted corn on weekends, plus cooking tools, recipes, and freezing tips for visitors. (More)

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➤ The emails draining billions from Americans no longer look fake, but these habits can stop nearly all of them. (Hear Tips)

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Senator Targets Smoke, Taco Bell Lawsuit, and Strong Storms

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1921, John Glenn—a decorated Marine aviator, pioneering astronaut, and future U.S. senator—was born in Cambridge.

🌪️ Strong storms, with possible tornadoes, are expected to sweep across northern Ohio today—clearing out the lingering smoke from Canadian wildfires. Read more in Around Ohio.

Moreno Targets Canada over Wildfire Smoke

U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, said he will introduce legislation next week to sanction Canadian officials over wildfire smoke that drove Ohio’s air quality to its worst levels on record this week.

The measure would declare an emergency, revoke the officials’ visas, and explore the creation of a victim compensation fund financed through new tariffs. It would also declare Canada’s ambassador persona non grata until the smoke clears.

Moreno blamed what his office described as Canada’s failure to invest in forest thinning, prescribed burns, and enforcement against arson. Toledo’s air quality index surpassed 600 Thursday, while central Ohio recorded its worst readings ever.

Lawsuit Links Taco Bell to Cyclospora Outbreak

An Army veteran who was hospitalized after eating at a Youngstown Taco Bell has filed what his attorneys call the first lawsuit connected to the Midwest cyclospora outbreak.

David Ott, a retired Army sergeant major from Gilmer, Texas, says he ate Taco Supremes on June 18 and June 20 while attending a conference in Youngstown, then spent two weeks bedridden.

The CDC warned consumers this week not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in Ohio and four neighboring states after an FDA traceback investigation identified a single supplier.

Ohio has reported more than 1,300 cases and 96 hospitalizations. Lucas County has the state’s highest total, with 278 cases as of Thursday.

Central Ohio Leads State’s Population Growth

Central Ohio continues to outpace the rest of the state in population growth, with new census-based county rankings illustrating the widening regional divide.

Union County leads the state, growing nearly 19% since 2020, followed by Delaware County at about 15%. Madison, Pickaway, and Fairfield counties complete the top five.

Franklin County, which includes Columbus and remains Ohio’s most populous county, grew about 3.5% to more than 1.37 million residents. Columbus, meanwhile, continues to attract attention as one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest, according to Travel + Leisure.

The state was evenly divided: 44 counties gained residents, and 44 lost them. Cuyahoga County, home to Cleveland, shrank about 2.4%, while Hamilton County, home to Cincinnati, grew 1%. Eastern and southern Ohio recorded the steepest declines, led by Lawrence County’s nearly 4.6% loss.

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But that’s not all. Immersed’s soon-to-be-released XR headset has 2M more pixels than Apple’s Vision Pro for 70% less money. No wonder they’re projecting $71M in first-year sales.

And with partnerships in place with Google and Samsung, investors are taking advantage of this limited-time chance before its next stage of growth.

Executives and founders from Intel, Meta, and Reddit invested. Don’t miss your chance to join them before the July 30 deadline.

➤ Statewide: Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and a super PAC supporting his campaign spent nearly $9 million on advertising in the gubernatorial race over six weeks, compared with about $100,000 spent by Democrat Amy Acton. (More)

➤ Northeast Ohio: Forecasters warn that severe storms could sweep across the region Saturday afternoon and evening, bringing damaging winds and the possibility of brief tornadoes as a cold front ends several days of wildfire haze. (See Details)

➤ Perrysburg: A broken-down train with a blown engine blocked the railroad crossings at Fort Meigs, Eckel Junction, and Eckel roads for hours Friday as crews waited for a replacement locomotive. (More)

➤ Akron: About 10,000 customers on the city’s West Side were placed under a precautionary boil advisory Friday following an overnight water main break. (More)

➤ Steubenville: The city council voted to lease approximately 157 acres of city-owned land—including two parks—to Oklahoma-based Ascent Resources for fracking after accepting the company’s $1.1 million bid covering 19 parcels. (See Details)

➤ Middletown: The city’s historic commission voted unanimously to advance plans to demolish the century-old Manchester Inn and a nearby former Ford plant on Donham Plaza. (More)

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➤ Akron native LeBron James made his first public appearance since telling the Los Angeles Lakers he’s moving on, but wouldn’t reveal his next team, saying only that wherever he lands, it’ll be "pretty fun." (More)

➤ Major League Baseball’s newly released 2027 schedule begins March 25—the earliest traditional Opening Day in league history—with the Cleveland Guardians visiting the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds hosting the St. Louis Cardinals. (See Schedule)

➤ The Columbus Crew signed veteran defender Eric Bailly, a 32-year-old Ivory Coast center back who played for Manchester United and won the Europa League. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: The Open | MLB | WNBA

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➤ Two identical twin sisters. Same DNA. Yet one appeared years younger than the other. What Harvard scientists discovered next led them to a little-known "facelift protein" that researchers now believe may play an important role in how our skin ages. See the fascinating discovery here.

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Google, Microsoft, & Meta Partnered With This XR Startup

The world’s leading tech giants have all partnered with Immersed, an XR startup chasing a $250B+ opportunity in remote work.

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➤ Unionized workers at Cleveland Clinic’s Lutheran Hospital voted to authorize a strike if negotiations fail to produce a new contract, citing concerns about staffing, safety, and wages. (More)

➤ Southwest Airlines will begin operating daily, year-round nonstop service between Cleveland and Dallas on March 11, 2027, expanding a route that debuted as a seasonal holiday offering. (More)

➤ Ohio State is overhauling the Schottenstein Center’s video displays with a center-hung main board more than three times the size of its predecessor, four LED faces, and 43 additional displays throughout the seating bowls. (See Details)

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➤ The emails draining billions from Americans no longer look fake, and these habits stop nearly all of them. (Hear Tips)

➤ Researchers have found a way to smuggle a drug past the brain's toughest barrier and into glioblastoma tumors. (Hear Details)

➤ Federal officials have linked lettuce served at this fast food chain's locations to a multistate parasite outbreak that has hospitalized dozens. (Podcast Available)