Saturday, July 18, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1843, Virgil Earp—the famed lawman who served as both a deputy U.S. marshal and Tombstone's city marshal in the Arizona Territory—was born. He, along with his brothers Wyatt and Morgan, was involved in a confrontation with a band of outlaw "Cowboys" at the infamous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

An orchard in Willcox is hosting its Sweet Corn Extravaganza now through Sept. 7. Learn more in Et Cetera.

For years, spotting an email scam felt easy. Bad grammar, a fake logo, an obvious ask, and you'd catch it. But the emails that drained nearly $21 billion from Americans last year didn't look sloppy at all. They looked like they came from your bank, your pharmacy, even your own family, and adults over 60 lost the most of anyone. In today's episode of The Flyover Podcast, Amy breaks down five quick inbox moves that clean up your clutter and quietly lock scammers out. Which one are the con artists counting on you never learning? Tune in here to learn more!

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FBI Investigating Gunfire at ICE Building in Phoenix

The FBI is investigating after one or more unidentified people fired several rounds that struck the exterior of the ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations building on North Central Avenue in downtown Phoenix on the afternoon of July 14.

No injuries were reported, though the gunfire damaged windows at the federal facility. No motive or suspect information has been released.

The incident comes as the Department of Homeland Security reports rising assaults on ICE personnel and announces new body-camera requirements for arrest teams.

The FBI is asking witnesses to call 1-800-225-5324 or submit tips at tips.fbi.gov.

Former ASU President Lattie Coor Dies at 89

Lattie F. Coor Jr., who served as Arizona State University's 15th president from 1990 to 2002, died Thursday evening at age 89, current ASU President Michael Crow announced. No cause of death was released.

Crow credited Coor with laying the foundation for the modern university, saying ASU's growth in research, community partnerships, and public service was rooted in Coor's vision and leadership.

A Phoenix-area native, Coor earned degrees from Arizona State College at Flagstaff and Washington University in St. Louis, and led the University of Vermont for nearly 14 years before returning home to ASU.

Coor Hall on ASU's Tempe campus bears his name, honoring his legacy as an educator.

Colorado River Reservoirs Hit Nearly 70-Year Record Low

Lake Powell and Lake Mead, the two largest U.S. reservoirs, have set a new record low for combined water storage—the smallest amount since May 1957, before Powell was built.

The reservoirs store Colorado River water serving nearly 40 million people across seven Western states, as well as tribes and agriculture. The findings come from a new paper by river experts.

Co-author Jack Schmidt of Utah State University called it a significant moment, saying the region is "truly in uncharted territory" and policymakers aren't doing enough to reduce demand.

State negotiations between the seven states that share the Colorado River remain deadlocked over which users must cut back, and the federal government is expected to issue its own rules soon, potentially prompting lawsuits.

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➤ Statewide: Arizona Superintendent Tom Horne cited a state teacher survey showing student discipline and administrative support among top retention concerns, saying stronger classroom discipline could help keep more teachers in the profession. (More)

➤ Grand Canyon: Officials for Grand Canyon National Park are seeking public comment on a proposed fire management plan that would guide wildfire response, prescribed burns, and forest restoration strategies. Public input will be accepted through August 15. Comments will help shape the park’s final plan. (More)

➤ Oro Valley: The police department launched Community Connect, a text-based alert system that sends callers real-time updates on police cases and officer response status without requesting personal information. (More)

➤ Prescott Valley: Officials are investigating allegations that a town employee used public resources for election-related activities and referred the case to the Arizona Attorney General’s Office for an independent review. (More)

➤ Nogales: Authorities searched for two bodies reportedly seen in the flooded Nogales Wash after monsoon storms, while emergency crews continued recovery efforts and urged residents to avoid fast-moving floodwaters. (More)

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➤ Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Zac Gallen was placed on the injured list with inflammation in his right elbow and is seeking a second opinion. (More)

➤ The Diamondbacks will open the 2027 season on the road against San Diego as part of the earliest Opening Day in Major League Baseball history. (More)

➤ Five years after Arizona legalized sports betting, the state has handled more than $34.6 billion in wagers and recorded higher monthly betting totals than Nevada for 18 consecutive months. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: The Open | MLB | WNBA

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Google, Microsoft, & Meta Partnered With This XR Startup

The world’s leading tech giants have all partnered with Immersed, an XR startup chasing a $250B+ opportunity in remote work.

Immersed combines the world's most-used remote work XR software ($127B by 2030)1, AR/VR hardware ($100B+ by 2026)2, and AI productivity tools ($36B)3 into one productive, collaborative virtual office. Its valuation has grown 4,000% to date.

Over 1.5M professionals, including Fortune 500 teams, already use Immersed. The company is now scaling mass production of Visor, a productivity-designed headset with 75,000+ people on the waitlist, representing $71M in projected first-year sales.

Executives from Intel, Meta, and Reddit have invested, and Immersed has already reserved the Nasdaq ticker $IMRS. You can become an early-stage shareholder before the July 30 deadline.

1Source: https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/ai-productivity-tools-market-23074
2Source: https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/ai-productivity-tools-market-report
3Source: https://www.giiresearch.com/report/grvi1512062-ai-productivity-tools-market-size-share-trends.html

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➤ Arizona State University selected 20 students from multiple disciplines to collaborate with Disney on confidential concepts for Mickey Mouse’s 100th anniversary, giving participants hands-on experience with real-world creative innovation. (More)

➤ Experts are reminding Arizonans that monsoon storms can erode trails, loosen boulders, and trigger rockfalls on Arizona mountains and are urging hikers to avoid damaged routes and use extra caution after heavy rainfall. (Watch Report)

➤ Apple Annie’s Orchard in Willcox is hosting its Sweet Corn Extravaganza now through Sept. 7, featuring fresh sweet corn daily and roasted corn on weekends, plus cooking tools, recipes, and freezing tips for visitors. (More)

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