Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Growth Magnets, Amazon Robotaxis, and First Pitch

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1934, Gov. Benjamin Moeur ordered the Arizona National Guard to patrol the Colorado River during a dispute with California over the construction of Parker Dam.

An author sampled more than 70 burgers statewide for a new hiking and food guide. See his top picks here, then test your own knowledge of Arizona's burger joints in Trivia.

The partial government shutdown is causing major delays at airports across the country, just in time for spring break. On today's The Flyover Podcast, host Ayla Brown breaks down what's happening with TSA staffing and what travelers should know before heading to the terminal. Tune in here!

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Goodyear and Peoria Among Value Leaders

Goodyear and Peoria were named on MoneyLion's list of the 50 most affordable, fastest-growing U.S. cities, ranking No. 2 and No. 17, respectively.

The rankings evaluate cities based on population growth, income levels, and living costs, including the average household income left after home mortgages and rents are paid.

Goodyear posted 33.9% five-year population growth, with renters averaging $56,608 and homeowners $47,513 in leftover annual income. Peoria saw 17.1% growth over the same period, with renters left with $48,528 and homeowners with $38,726.

Frisco, Texas, ranked No. 1, while Vancouver, Washington, was last among the 50 cities.

Amazon's Zoox Plans Robotaxi Testing

Amazon-owned Zoox will begin testing its autonomous vehicles in Phoenix and Dallas as it expands robotaxi development beyond its current markets.

The company will start by mapping roads using a small fleet of retrofitted Toyota Highlander SUVs with human safety drivers behind the wheel.

Zoox said Phoenix's extreme heat, dust, and high-speed roadways make the area an ideal testing ground for sensors and battery performance.

Zoox also plans to open a Scottsdale fleet fusion center providing teleguidance, mission control, and rider support as the company prepares to compete with Waymo and Tesla in Phoenix.

Sports Complex Use Grows

The Arizona Athletic Grounds sports complex in Mesa reported strong growth in its second full year under new ownership, welcoming more than 2.8 million visitors last year, a 16% increase from the year prior.

Formerly known as Legacy Park and Bell Bank Park, the complex continues to rebound from bankruptcy and a fraud case tied to its original owners.

Officials credited the growth to youth sports tournaments, expanded dining and retail, and partnerships with groups like MLS NEXT, the Professional Pickleball Association, and the American Cornhole League.

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➤ Phoenix Valley: Local gas prices climbed past $4 as global oil prices rose amid tensions involving Iran, with Arizona among the nation's most expensive states for fuel. (Watch)

➤ Pinal County: The sheriff's office launched a Youth Mentorship Program for students ages 12 to 17 centered on life skills, service, and law enforcement connections. (More)

➤ Statewide: New rules for Arizona's Farmers Market Nutrition Program require seniors and WIC households to apply online or by mail for $50 in coupons per person. (More)

➤ Superior: Drivers should expect full closures on U.S. 60 between Superior and Miami from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today through Thursday for bridge replacement work. (Map)

➤ Tohono O'odham Nation: Crews continue restoring the nearly 230-year-old San Xavier Mission facade by removing concrete added in the 1950s. (Watch)

➤ Cottonwood: Fire crews will conduct a 25-acre prescribed burn at Dead Horse Ranch State Park starting at 9 a.m. today, expected to last about six hours. (More)

➤ Grand Canyon women's basketball lost to Colorado State on a buzzer-beater in the Mountain West tournament quarterfinals, likely ending the team's chances at an NCAA tournament bid. (More)

➤ The Arizona Cardinals restructured contracts for running back James Conner and cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting to keep them on the team for next season at a slight discount. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, the Cardinals will sign running back Tyler Allgeier to a two-year, $12.25 million deal. Allgeier played for Atlanta last season. (More)

➤ Arizona State men's basketball plays Baylor today in round one of the Big 12 tournament, while Arizona has a bye and won't play until Thursday. (See Bracket)

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➤ Employees of Bookmans Entertainment Exchange in Flagstaff ratified their first collective bargaining agreement since unionizing at the used book, music, and games store in 2024. (Photo)

➤ Gilbert town planning commissioners voted 6–1 to recommend rezoning a 16-acre lot at Higley and Ocotillo roads for a retail center anchored by a proposed 128,660-square-foot Target. (More)

➤ Bisbee city leaders seek proposals from destination marketing organizations following a 3% to 4% drop in visitors, with businesses saying the decline is affecting sales. (Watch)

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➤ An 8-year-old Little Leaguer from Lake Havasu City who lost both legs to a rare infection will throw the ceremonial first pitch for the Arizona Diamondbacks' opening day on March 30. (Watch)

➤ A Mesa retiree has crafted more than 75 wooden bowls to hold the Beads of Courage that child cancer victims receive for milestones during treatment. (Watch)

➤ Sedona will host a World Water Day event on March 21 at Slide Rock State Park with hands-on water conservation activities, including helping with a survey of macroinvertebrates at Oak Creek. (Details)

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Train Names, Clock-Change Crashes, and a Black Fox

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1922, Colorado's first commercial radio broadcasting station received its license. The station, KLZ, broadcast news bulletins, weather forecasts, children's bedtime stories, and Sunday sermons. Later rebranded as KLZ Radio, it can be heard today on 560 AM.

What's the rarest animal you've ever seen in Colorado? Hit reply to tell us. Then scroll down to Et Cetera to see the black fox spotted roaming the suburbs of Colorado Springs.

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Colorado Soldier Dies in Iran Conflict

A soldier stationed at Fort Carson has been identified as the seventh U.S. service member to die amid the ongoing U.S.-Israel military conflict with Iran.

Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Kentucky, died on Sunday, March 8, from injuries sustained during a March 1 enemy attack at Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.

Pennington was assigned to 1st Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade, at Fort Carson, a military installation south of Colorado Springs. The Department of War said he'll be posthumously promoted to staff sergeant.

Six service members were killed by an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait on March 1, one day after Operation Epic Fury began. Those soldiers were from the 103rd Sustainment Command based in Des Moines, Iowa.

Erika Kirk Appointed to Air Force Board

Erika Kirk, widow of slain conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk, has been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors.

The Board of Visitors is a congressionally mandated oversight panel that monitors the morale, curriculum, instruction, and other matters related to the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Though it lacks direct authority, the board can make recommendations to the Secretaries of the Air Force and Defense.

Kirk's appointment appeared to take place over the weekend, with no formal announcement. She was appointed by President Trump, who previously appointed Charlie Kirk to the board in March 2025.

The board may soon take up the issue of recommending that Charlie Kirk receive a posthumous honorary degree from the academy after the Association of Graduates referred the matter to the Board of Visitors last month.

Public to Name Front Range Train

The Front Range Passenger Rail District is asking the public to vote on the name of a new rail service that would run from Fort Collins to Pueblo.

Voters can choose from four finalists: Colorado Connector (CoCo), Colorado Ranger, Front Range Express Destinations (FRED), and RangeLink. Click here to vote.

The district wants to settle on a name before deciding whether to place a sales tax measure on the November ballot to help fund the route.

The survey is open through March 23. Voters will be entered into a raffle for two seats on the inaugural trip, currently slated for 2029.

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➤ Eagle County: The body of a skier reported missing March 7 was recovered from avalanche debris, marking the first avalanche death of the 2025-26 season. (More)

➤ Centennial: A total of 93 people were temporarily evacuated from a hotel Sunday after an explosion in an unoccupied second-floor room. The cause is under investigation. (More)

➤ Statewide: The National Weather Service issued 16 red flag warning or watch days for critical fire weather in January and February, the most ever issued in that period. The second most is six. (More)

➤ Western Slope: The Bureau of Land Management acquired the Escalante Ranch, a 4,012-acre parcel south of Grand Junction. The acquisition, among the bureau's largest in Colorado, expands the 210,172-acre Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: A Colorado State Patrol study found the first week of daylight saving time correlates with an increase in fatal crashes linked to fatigue. (See Report)

➤ 4th Congressional District: A judge denied a temporary restraining order in a lawsuit filed by Trisha Calvarese seeking to bar fellow Democrat Eileen Laubacher from the district's caucus and assembly nominating process. The winner of the primary will challenge incumbent Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert. (More)

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➤ Colorado men's basketball plays Oklahoma State tonight in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament. (See Bracket)

➤ The Denver Broncos re-signed third-string quarterback Sam Ehlinger to a one-year, $2 million contract. (More)

➤ The Colorado Avalanche traded forward Victor Olofsson and draft compensation to the Calgary Flames this weekend for center Nazem Kadri. It's a reunion for Kadri, who won the Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2022. (More)

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➤ A new lawsuit challenges Denver's recently enacted flavored tobacco ban, arguing the ordinance is unconstitutional and unfairly targets the industry. (See Details)

➤ The Capital Grille, a fine-dining restaurant chain with a location in downtown Denver, is opening its second Colorado location in Lone Tree Sunday. (See Details)

➤ Realtors say Colorado's housing market is showing signs of renewed activity and improvement over last year as it enters a seasonal spring surge. (Watch)

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➤ The rare black fox, a seldom-seen melanistic variant of the red fox, was spotted in a Colorado Springs neighborhood on Sunday. (See Photos)

➤ Montrose's original post office building, built in 1890, was added to the city's Register of Historic Places, joining sites like the old county jail and City Hall. (See Photos)

➤ The Colorado Symphony announced it will perform Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer's score for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in a live concert alongside the film this summer. (See Details)

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