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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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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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.*

This is a paid advertisement for Green Coffee Company's Regulation CF offering. Please read the offering circular at https://invest.greencoffeecompany.com/. Timelines are subject to change. Listing on the NASDAQ is contingent upon necessary approvals, and reserving a ticker symbol does not guarantee a company's public listing.

➤ 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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