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NASA Chief Visits, Empty Schools, and Ireland Trade Trip

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1931, Louise Foucar Marshall, the University of Arizona’s first female professor, was acquitted in the shooting death of her husband.

A Spanish city of 83,000 nearly doubled in size in less than 48 hours when tens of thousands of illegal immigrants flooded across its border with Morocco, and two months later, the city is still in disarray. Homelessness, crime, and an overwhelmed child services system have residents on edge. Meanwhile, accusations over who let it happen are flying between three governments, and getting uglier by the week. Ayla has the full picture on today's episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!

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Flood and Wildfire Test Businesses

Businesses that depend on Grand Canyon visitors say this is their hardest year, as the park recovers from the deadly Aug. 29 flash flood that also destroyed about 40% of the Transcanyon Waterline that supplies the South Rim.

The flood compounds damage from last summer's Dragon Bravo Fire, which burned nearly 150,000 acres and destroyed the North Rim's historic Grand Canyon Lodge. Visitation fell from 4.9 million in 2024 to 4.4 million in 2025, a drop experts tie partly to the fire.

Stoney Ward, general manager of Buck Wild Hummer Tours, said he expected a rebound this year but instead is having the company's slowest year ever, and layoffs are possible.

Hotels inside the park remain closed, and water stations along the Bright Angel Trail are turned off. Officials hope to begin pumping water from Bright Angel Creek to a new treatment plant by Nov. 16, with water reaching hotels and residents by Thanksgiving.

ASU Releases Hockey Findings

Arizona State University released its initial review of the Aug. 20 workout that left hockey player Matthew Mayich on life support.

The report traces the events nearly minute by minute. According to the review, coaches sought permission for former Green Beret Timothy Ziesel to speak to players but never submitted his training plan to the school's strength and conditioning staff.

The university plans to convene a panel of outside experts to recommend policies on outdoor workouts, emergency response, and outside consultants.

ASU police are investigating the matter separately and will send their findings to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.

NASA Chief Visits

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visited Honeywell in Glendale on Tuesday to see Arizona-built technology that will help return astronauts to the moon, as the U.S. aims for a lunar landing by 2028.

The company supplies critical guidance systems that tell spacecraft where they are and where to go. "We are very much in the midst of a second space race," Isaacman said.

Honeywell provided the full navigation and guidance system for the rocket that launched this year's Artemis II mission and is supplying 14 product types for Artemis missions through Artemis V. Local teams are now developing life-support systems that remove carbon dioxide and supply clean air for long-term stays on the lunar surface.

U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Bullhead City, who met with Isaacman and Honeywell leaders, also noted that minerals mined in Arizona are used in products for space missions.

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➤ Scottsdale: Parents urged the school district to choose the least disruptive of three school closure options. The seven schools under review have room for 7,194 students but enroll 3,296. (More)

➤ Statewide: Republican governor candidate U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs pledged to incrementally eliminate the state income tax if elected, arguing the move would ultimately increase state revenue. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Biggs said he doesn't support the war in Iran, breaking with President Trump. "I think the administration knows where I am. But they’re fighting it out. And you and I both know, even as a member of Congress or as a governor, that ends up being outside my reach to deal with,” Biggs said. (More)

➤ Tempe: Tempe Tavern closed after 15 years, following a second deadly crash linked to patrons drinking at the bar. The bar's attorney said the closure was planned earlier and blamed authorities for harassing the establishment. (More)

➤ Yuma: Arizona State University and Arizona Western College launched a partnership offering a three-year degree to fast-track aspiring teachers into local classrooms. (More)

➤ Peoria: The city council approved a $104 million contract with Vidler Water Company for about 176,000 acre-feet of long-term storage credits from La Paz County, as the city expects its Central Arizona Project allocation to drop by about 7,000 acre-feet next year. (More)

➤ San Tan Valley: Nurse practitioner Rita Ntusa Anagho, 54, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for a scheme in which her addiction treatment clinic billed the state Medicaid agency more than $69 million and collected nearly $55 million. (More)

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➤ The Arizona Diamondbacks finished 45-36 in home games this season, their best home record since 2017. Announced home attendance fell about 4% from last season to 2,288,586. The team continues to battle for a final wild-card spot in its final road series. (More)

➤ The Arizona Cardinals placed cornerback Will Johnson on injured reserve with a neck injury that could end his season and promoted former starter Starling Thomas V from the practice squad. (More)

➤ Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker ranked 20th in ESPN's annual NBA player rankings, the first time in seven years he's fallen outside the 10-19 range. (More)

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➤ A delegation of more than 30 Arizona business, economic development, and legislative leaders wrapped up a four-day trade mission to Ireland that included a stop at Intel's Irish campus. Trade between Arizona and Ireland topped $850 million in 2025. (More)

➤ Grocery and convenience store employment in Arizona was down about 2% in early 2026 from a year earlier, roughly four times the national decline, while total wages fell about 3.3%, according to a study. (More)

➤ The 2026 Cactus League season generated nearly $807 million in economic activity and almost $496 million for Arizona's gross domestic product, the highest figures in more than 20 years of measurement, according to an ASU study. A record 1.7 million fans attended league games. (More)

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➤ Reid Park Zoo in Tucson will offer $1 admission to first responders and up to five family members on Saturday for Public Safety Appreciation Day. (More)

➤ FoodieLand will return to Phoenix Raceway in Avondale Friday through Sunday with 78 food vendors, 58 shopping vendors, and music. Tickets start at $12.57 and must be bought online. (More)

➤ An Iron Man-inspired doctoral student at Northern Arizona University is developing a lighter, adjustable robotic ankle brace for people with cerebral palsy. (More)

➤ Phoenix ranked 20th among the nation's 100 largest cities for vegans and vegetarians in a new WalletHub study. Chandler (25th), Tucson (31st), Scottsdale (43rd), and Mesa (49th) also made the top 50. (More)

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➤ Tens of thousands of illegal immigrants stormed one Spanish city, which still hasn't recovered. (Hear Details)

➤ Dolly Parton's estate has accused her nephew of escalating threats, asking a court to keep him away from its operations. (Listen Now)

➤ Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to prison again in New York, capping a six-year legal saga over his overturned conviction. (Hear Story)

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Brewery Investment, 100 Losses, and Robot Chargers

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1994, Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Kordell Stewart threw a 64-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass, defeating the Michigan Wolverines 27-26 in the game’s last six seconds—a historic play known as the Miracle at Michigan.

The Rockies lost 7-2 to the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, making them the first team since the 1962-65 New York Mets to suffer four 100-loss seasons in a row. Find out more in our Top Stories.

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Threat Closes Aspen Airport

Aspen/Pitkin County Airport was evacuated and closed Tuesday afternoon after several staff members received an email threat regarding airport property.

Beginning around 2:30 p.m., about 55 passengers and 40 airline employees were moved away from the terminal, along with TSA and other workers. Aspen police, Snowmass Village police, and emergency crews assisted.

Law enforcement conducted a systematic check of the property before clearing the scene. The terminal reopened around 4 p.m., and officials asked travelers to check with airlines about delays.

An airport spokesperson declined to share details about the threat, citing an ongoing investigation. Highway 82 remained open throughout the closure.

Busch Investing $23M in Fort Collins

Anheuser-Busch is investing $23 million in its Fort Collins brewery to boost production and expand worker training. The project is part of the brewer's $600 million Brewing Futures initiative.

The upgrades will expand capacity for Michelob Ultra and add the ability to produce 25-ounce cans. The investment will also increase rail capacity to strengthen the brewery's route to market.

A new technical skills training center inside the brewery will be one of 15 nationwide. Anheuser-Busch plans to upskill more than 90% of its manufacturing workforce over five years.

The brewery has operated in Fort Collins since 1988 and produces more than 48 brands. The company says it has invested $93 million there since 2021.

Rockies Notch 4th Straight 100-Loss Season

The Rockies fell 7-2 to Arizona Tuesday at Coors Field, locking in a fourth straight season of at least 100 losses. Colorado is only the fifth MLB club ever to reach that mark.

No team had done it since the 1962-65 New York Mets in their earliest years as an expansion franchise. Former Rockies star Nolan Arenado had three hits for the Diamondbacks.

Colorado was 50-74 on Aug. 16 but has gone 7-26 since, including 2-13 over its past 15 games. The club entered Tuesday with a majors-worst 5.57 team ERA.

The loss dropped Colorado to 57-100 with five games left to play. The Rockies still improved on last season, when they lost a franchise-record 119 games.

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➤ Statewide: FEMA awarded Colorado $10.5 million in pre-disaster mitigation grants, led by Greeley's Gold Hill Pipeline project. It comes days after FEMA denied parts of a state wildfire aid request. (More)

➤ Boulder County: The Boulder Valley School District board voted 5-2 to close Douglass, Flatirons, Birch, and Mesa elementary schools in a plan affecting 16 schools. The changes take effect next fall. (More)

➤ Denver: The Office of Emergency Management has published an updated evacuation plan covering 18 potential threats. For the first time, it addresses hazards such as wildfires and cyberattacks. (More)

➤ Douglas County: Three people escaped unharmed after lightning struck the roof of their home Tuesday night and sparked a fire. With the nearest hydrant 1.7 miles away, crews trucked in water. (More)

➤ Southwest Colorado: A flood watch covers Durango, Pagosa Springs, and the San Juan Mountains through this evening, with more than 2 inches of rain possible. The ground is already saturated. (More)

➤ Capitol: Gia, the rescue dog who accompanied Gov. Jared Polis to bill signings and news conferences, died Monday at 17. (More)

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➤ Colorado Springs will join the United Football League in the 2027 season, with the team playing their home games at Weidner Field, the league announced Wednesday. The team name, colors, logos, and brand identity will be unveiled at a public event on Oct. 25. (More)

➤ Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald says Broncos coach Sean Payton threatened to accuse Seattle of cheating in 2024 after it scouted fan videos of Broncos practices. Payton backed off after Seattle threatened a lawsuit. (More)

➤ Though Deion Sanders said he dismissed several Buffaloes for a pattern of behavior after the 41-7 loss at Northwestern, the school says the process isn't final. An updated roster is due this week. (More)

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➤ Colorado health insurance prices are poised for another big jump in 2027. Subsidized enrollees should see premiums rise only about $20 a month, but higher earners may shoulder the full increase. (More)

➤ Northern Colorado hay farmers are grappling with severe drought and diesel costs that one farmer estimates have doubled or more. Trucking in cheap Kansas hay can more than double its price. (More)

➤ Grand Junction's ExoPower received a $1.25 million National Science Foundation grant to develop wireless charging for industrial robots. The system lets robots recharge while they keep moving. (More)

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➤ Country star Ella Langley will play at Denver's Grizzly Rose on Oct. 6 for SiriusXM's Small Stage Series. Fans can enter for a chance at tickets through Sept. 29. (More)

➤ The annual fallen firefighters memorial in Colorado Springs' Memorial Park added 288 names this year, including retired city firefighter Patrick Rogacki. Organizers expected close to 6,500 people. (More)

➤ Students at Grant Ranch ECE-8 School in west Denver celebrated La Cosecha on the first day of fall by harvesting corn they planted in June. (More)

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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes.

➤ Tens of thousands of illegal immigrants stormed one Spanish city, which still hasn't recovered. (Hear Details)

➤ Dolly Parton's estate has accused her nephew of escalating threats, asking a court to keep him away from its operations. (Listen Now)

➤ Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to prison again in New York, capping a six-year legal saga over his overturned conviction. (Hear Story)

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