Monday, January 19, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1956, astronomers considered the Kitt Peak site for an observatory, shown here under construction in 1959.

Weekend celebrations honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day conclude today, with the AZMLK Commemorative March in Phoenix and the MLK Parade in Mesa.

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From the Founder's Desk:

Why I Want The Flyover Readers to Own The Flyover

When I decided to accept investors in The Flyover, one thing mattered to me more than anything: that our readers would have the chance to become our owners. If I had my druthers, every single investor in The Flyover would be a Flyover reader. That's why we've structured this offering with you in mind:

Bonus shares for all The Flyover readers who invest

Legally, the offering is open to any U.S. citizen. But my heart—and our strategy—are focused on keeping ownership in the hands of our readers. Right now, we're less than $84,000 away from hitting $4 million raised—80% full. Once we cross that mark and announce our final investment date, I expect the final 20% to be filled.

That's why I'm asking our readers one more time: will you consider investing in The Flyover today?

This is the final month to invest.

But some of our readers are asking: "How do I get a return on my investment?"

Here's why The Flyover is different:

Already profitable after just two years (most start-ups never are)
80% gross margins and 24% net income (exceptional margins)
In the top 1% of media start-ups (proven strength)

How investors could realize returns:

A Sale—Only to a partner who shares our values. (CNN or The New York Times need not apply.)
Public Listing—Shares traded openly on an exchange.
Profit Distributions (Dividends)—Because we're already profitable, this is possible.

Recap: Sale. Listing. Distributions.

My Closing Pitch

More than 2,600 Flyover readers have already joined us as investors. We're just $84,000 away from our next milestone—and once we hit it, we will announce our closing date. If you've been considering investing, now is the moment. Will you help us finish this round and together make The Flyover a news company truly owned by its readers.

Will you be one of the final investors who helps us keep The Flyover fully reader-owned?

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Tax Cuts in Focus

Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed the state legislature's plan for $1.1 billion in tax cuts over three years and unveiled a $17.7 billion budget that includes tax proposals of her own.

The legislature's plan seeks to implement many of the tax cuts in the federal One Big Beautiful Bill as early as this year.

Ahead of Hobbs' veto, House Speaker Steve Montenegro warned that failure to pass the measure could lead to "chaos" as tax filing season gets underway.

Hobbs said she supports some but not all of the tax cuts, and she favors other tax-and-fee changes. Her full budget proposal will now go to the legislature for review.

Missing Girl Found Dead

A missing 8-year-old girl who prompted the issuance of a Turquoise Alert was found dead Friday on the Navajo Nation.

Maleeka Boone was last seen alive on Thursday evening in the Coalmine Canyon area of northern Arizona. The cause of her death was not immediately released.

Her disappearance sparked a large-scale search involving tribal police and federal authorities.

The Turquoise Alert system was established under a new state law, Emily's Law, to help locate missing Native Americans.

Lawmaker Seeks Gas Tax Pause

A state lawmaker introduced legislation to temporarily suspend the state's 18-cent gasoline tax for Maricopa and Pinal counties to ease the burden of higher summer fuel costs.

Republican House Majority Whip Julie Willoughby proposed the measure to address price spikes from the mandatory sale of a primarily California-refined blend from May through September.

The bill calls for the state to compensate local governments for lost revenue so essential services such as road maintenance continue uninterrupted.

Willoughby and a group of other lawmakers also seek a pause on federal gas taxes.

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➤ Maricopa County: Utility provider APS and Liberty Wildlife partnered to install a 45-foot bird-nesting platform near the Salt River. (More)

➤ No. 1 Arizona men's basketball stayed undefeated with an 84-77 win over Central Florida on Saturday despite foul trouble for Koa Peat. (More)

➤ The Phoenix Suns defeated the New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night. Devin Booker returned after sitting out the last game with an ankle sprain. (More)

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➤ The Peralta Trailhead in Gold Canyon reopened after wildlife officers euthanized a bobcat that scratched and bit three hikers on separate occasions. (More)

➤ A 10,533-square-foot Paradise Valley home with seven bedrooms and 9 bathrooms went on the market for just under $12 million. (Photos)

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