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Back-to-Back Wins, Rodeo Days and Yacht Rock

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1926, the Clifton–Springerville highway (now part of US 191) opened through Apache National Forest, paving the way for the state's early lumber industry.

A Gilbert couple ran a half-marathon in San Diego on Sunday before walking down the aisle the same day. Have a memorable wedding moment of your own? Reply to share.

Is this the wildest March weather you've ever seen, or are we just getting started? Everyone's talking about the weather this month, and for good reason. Arizona just shattered the all-time U.S. March heat record while the Midwest dug out from feet of snow, and Hawaii got slammed with hurricane-force winds. Tune in to today's exclusive Flyover Podcast Extra Story, where host Ayla Brown breaks down what's happening and what's coming next. Watch it here.

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Police: Man Shot After Firing at Police Chopper

A man accused of shooting multiple rounds at a Phoenix police helicopter on Sunday morning was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after officers on the ground returned fire.

It was the second time in a week that a Phoenix police helicopter was targeted by gunfire. On March 16, two men were charged with multiple felonies for allegedly firing a rifle at a helicopter.

Sunday's shooting occurred near 40th Street and Thomas Road, where police and an air unit responded to reports of gunfire and found the suspect in the backyard of an apartment complex.

As the helicopter arrived, the man began shooting a handgun at the aircraft, prompting return fire, authorities said. The helicopter wasn't hit and landed as a precaution.

Alker Makes History with Senior Golf Tour Win

Steven Alker became the first golfer to win the Cologuard Classic in back-to-back years, capturing the 2026 title Sunday at La Paloma Country Club in Tucson.

Rallying from nine shots back after the opening round, Alker forced a playoff with Padraig Harrington on the final day of the $2.2 million PGA senior tour event.

Alker won on the first playoff hole, just as he did last year. He hit his approach close and made a short birdie putt to beat Harrington’s par.

The victory came in Alker's 100th PGA Tour Champions start and marked his 11th career win.

Diners Name Italian Favorites

Marcellino Ristorante in Scottsdale topped a list of the state's best Italian restaurants in an annual Ranking Arizona poll based on public voting.

The others in the top five are Franco’s Italian Caffe, The Italian Daughter, Dahl & Di Luca Ristorante Italiano, and Virtu.

Last year, Marcellino Ristorante earned a two-fork rating from Gambero Rosso, Italy’s counterpart to France’s Michelin Guide.

Led by Italy-born chef Marcellino Verzino and his wife Sima, the restaurant blends traditional recipes with modern techniques in an upscale setting.

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An IPO Is Brewing in the $100B U.S. Coffee Industry

In the world of high-growth commodities, there are moments that signal a shift from regional producer to global powerhouse.

Green Coffee Company (GCC) just hit that moment.

As Colombia’s No. 1 coffee producer, they’re now unlocking access to the $100 billion U.S. coffee market. How? Acquiring exclusive North American distribution rights to the legendary Juan Valdez® brand. This is a key milestone on the way to their targeted 2027 IPO.

Their vertically-integrated coffee supply chain has already:

Reached 1,000+ retail doors, including Target and Harris Teeter
Generated 37X revenue growth in just 3 years
Raised $100 million from investors

This company has plenty more brewing. They’re even selling at pro baseball and football stadiums.

You have just days left to join thousands of investors and become a pre-IPO shareholder in Green Coffee Company.

➤ Phoenix: ICE agents arrived at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to help ease TSA staffing shortages during the partial government shutdown. (Watch)

➤ Glendale: Police said an erratic, speeding driver caused two crashes on Sunday morning, killing one person and injuring four others, including an officer. (Watch)

➤ Cave Creek: The 49th Annual Cave Creek Rodeo Days takes place Thursday through Sunday, featuring rodeo action, dances, and Western entertainment. (Event Details)

➤ Yavapai County: Verde Villages residents are weighing the future of the Del Rio pond, faced with the loss of the pond's water source and nearly $3,000 in annual maintenance costs. (More)

➤ Sedona: Three sisters are gaining aviation experience by flying planes and hot air balloons as they work toward pilot licenses. (Photos)

➤ Doney Park: Smoke from a planned 682-acre prescribed burn may affect visibility along U.S. 89 and nearby areas today. (More)

➤ Benedictine University Mesa advanced to the NAIA men’s basketball Final Four for the first time in program history before falling to Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.) 96-71 on Monday in Kansas City, Missouri. (Score)

➤ The Phoenix Suns sold out their 200th consecutive home game, dating back to Dec. 19, 2021, and the second-longest streak in franchise history. (More)

➤ Ron Capps rallied from a fiery engine explosion to win the NHRA Funny Car title at Firebird Motorsports Park in Chandler on Sunday, earning his 78th career victory. (More)

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➤ The first of four public comment meetings on Tucson Electric Power’s proposed 14% rate hike took place Monday. (Meeting schedule)

➤ The number of newly listed homes in Queen Creek is down 9% from a year ago, entering the spring selling season. (More)

➤ Trader Joe’s plans to open a store at Desert Ridge Marketplace in north Phoenix, expanding on its current 19 Arizona stores. (More)

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Is This the Next $110B Coffee Giant?

Dunkin' was acquired for $11B. JDE Peet's IPO’d at $17B. Starbucks today is valued at a $110B market cap. They all achieved this without owning the whole coffee supply chain. Imagine how much more market they could capture if they did.

Green Coffee Company controls its entire coffee-making process from seed to sale. As Colombia’s #1 producer, they’ve seen revenue grow from $1M to $37M since 2021.

Now, they have exclusive U.S. rights to the legendary Juan Valdez® brand, and they’re reigniting it in the U.S. coffee market. We’re now in the final days to become a pre-IPO investor in Green Coffee Company.*

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➤ Cover band Yachty by Nature will perform "yacht rock" hits from the late ’70s and early ’80s at a First Fridays event on April 3 at Lake Havasu. (Details)

➤ Beale Street Theater in Kingman will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a two-night gala on Friday and Saturday, featuring highlights from its live stage productions. (More)

➤ Prescott Valley's parks department uses a small robotic machine named Terry the Turf Tank to precisely stripe athletic fields while reducing labor and paint waste. (Photos)

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Boulder Memorial, Horse Roundup, and Top Sloppers

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1834, John Wesley Powell was born. A soldier, ethnologist, geologist, and explorer of the American West, Powell is also known for leading an expedition in 1871-1872 that produced the first reliable maps of the Colorado River.

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Today’s sponsor, Green Coffee Company, is turning explosive growth, major retail expansion, and exclusive Juan Valdez® North American rights into a bold push toward becoming a pre-IPO force in the $100 billion U.S. coffee market.

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Bill Would Limit Murder Convictions

A new bill would narrow the circumstances under which a suspect can be charged with first-degree murder with extreme indifference, defined as causing death by acting with disregard for human life.

Under HB 26-1281, the charge, which carries a mandatory life sentence, would apply only to cases involving multiple victims, a child under 12, an on-duty emergency responder, or when one person is killed and at least two others are injured with a deadly weapon.

Sponsors of the bill say it will prevent overcharging. Opponents, including the Colorado District Attorneys' Council, argue it would significantly reduce sentences in serious single-victim cases.

An often-cited example in the debate is the 2025 case of Joseph Koenig, who received a life sentence for throwing rocks at cars, killing one driver. Under the bill, he could have been charged with second-degree murder, which carries a 24- to 48-year sentence.

The bill's first hearing is April 8.

Boulder Remembers Shooting Victims

Families, loved ones, and community members gathered in Boulder on Sunday for the fifth annual remembrance memorial of the Table Mesa King Soopers mass shooting.

Ten people were killed in the March 22, 2021, shooting, including shoppers, employees, and an on-duty police officer. The shooter was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison in 2024.

At the Museum of Boulder, Mayor Aaron Brockett read the names of the victims aloud and reflected on the outpouring of support, solidarity, and positivity in the aftermath of the tragedy. Prayers and messages left in the wake of the shooting now line a museum display.

City leaders say they're still committed to creating a permanent memorial and plan to tour potential sites with the families this spring.

Heat Dome Returns

A brief cooldown Sunday pushed highs down to the mid-60s, with temperatures rebounding into the 70s Monday, but another surge of unseasonable March heat is expected today and tomorrow.

Temperatures are likely to break daily records, several of which were broken last week, and could even set new all-time March records as highs in some areas near 90 degrees.

Dry, windy conditions will accompany the heat, bringing more critical fire weather to the plains.

Another cold front is expected by Friday, with a slight chance for showers and seasonal highs around 60 degrees.

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An IPO Is Brewing in the $100 Billion U.S. Coffee Industry

In the world of high-growth commodities, there are moments that signal a shift from regional producer to global powerhouse.

Green Coffee Company (GCC) just hit that moment.

Their vertically-integrated coffee supply chain has already:

Reached 1,000+ retail doors, including Target and Harris Teeter
Generated 37X revenue growth in just 3 years
Raised $100 million from investors

This company has plenty more brewing. They’re even selling at pro baseball and football stadiums.

You have just days left to join thousands of investors and become a pre-IPO shareholder in Green Coffee Company.

➤ Statewide: Opioid overdose deaths in Colorado have fallen 9% since the national peak in 2023, lagging behind a nationwide drop of nearly 50% in the same timespan. (See Map)

➤ Fremont County: Mandatory evacuations were still in effect Monday for the 24 Fire, which remained 0% contained after growing to an estimated 7,385 acres. (See Details)

➤ Western Slope: The U.S. Bureau of Land Management plans to round up 1,111 wild horses this summer and fall, placing many in long-term holding as officials cite overpopulation, drought, and wildfire concerns. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: A federal lawsuit alleges the state is unconstitutionally holding youth in detention centers beyond their authorized release dates due to a lack of placement options. (See Details)

➤ Montrose: A local police officer jumped into action to save an elderly woman trapped in a burning home last Wednesday, carrying her to safety after forcing his way inside. (See Video)

➤ I-70: Smoke from a fire at the Waste Management recycling yard on E. 48th Ave. in Denver spilled over the interstate Monday morning, limiting driver visibility. (More)

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➤ The University of Denver beat Minnesota Duluth 4-3 in double overtime to win a conference-record fourth NCHC Frozen Faceoff championship. The game-winning goal was scored by freshman forward Kristian Epperson. (See Goal)

➤ Colorado Rockies pitcher RJ Petit will miss the entire 2026 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. (More)

➤ Broncos wide receiver Marvin Mims admitted he was “surprised” when the team traded for Jaylen Waddle, who plays his position, last week: “It’s just interesting to see how I’ll fit in in the offense.” (More)

➤ The Colorado Mammoth clinched its first National Lacrosse League playoff berth since 2023 with a win over Calgary on Saturday, improving to 10-5 and pushing for home-field advantage. (More)

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➤ A bipartisan bill would let voters decide whether self-driving semi-trucks must have a licensed human operator on board, bypassing a likely veto from Gov. Jared Polis, who rejected similar legislation last year. (See Details)

➤ Raising Cane’s, a popular chicken finger chain, opened a new location in Loveland on Monday, just west of Interstate 25 on U.S. Highway 34. (More)

➤ Denver International Airport’s general counsel filed a lawsuit against the city and three of Mayor Mike Johnston’s appointees, alleging retaliatory, unethical, and possibly illegal actions tied in part to a recent land swap. City officials deny the allegations. (More)

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Is This the Next $110B Coffee Giant?

Green Coffee Company controls its entire coffee-making process from seed to sale. As Colombia’s #1 producer, they’ve seen revenue grow from $1M to $37M since 2021.

➤ The top 10 sloppers in Pueblo County will be decided by public vote through April 17. Sloppers are open-faced cheeseburgers smothered in Pueblo green chile, a southern Colorado staple. (See Details)

➤ A Frisco man’s pet donkey has become one of Colorado’s biggest social media stars, amassing nearly 250,000 Instagram followers through videos of his frequent downtown walks and community interactions. (See Donkey)

➤ Fruita is seeking artists to repaint the Co-op Tower, a prominent local landmark whose roughly 10-year-old artwork has begun to fade. (More)

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