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Debates Uncertain, Pilot Killed, and Voucher Ballot Battle

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1921, Gov. Thomas Campbell canceled the state fair to save taxpayers $90,000. This aerial photo shows the fair circa 1909.

You may be eating these five foods every single day, and your heart is paying the price. A brand-new study out of Penn State just uncovered how the foods you reach for most often may affect a key marker for heart disease that most people have never even heard of. In today's episode of The Flyover Podcast, Christopher shares what the study found, plus five heart-healthy swaps you can start making at your very next meal. So which foods are they, and how many are in your kitchen right now? Tune in here!

Osteoarthritis affects more than 500 million people worldwide, yet treatment options remain limited. Later today, watch for a message from our partner, Cytonics, about its research and what's next.

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More Drivers Cited for Filming Crash Scenes

State troopers ticketed 16 drivers for phone use as they crept past a deadly crash on Interstate 10 near Willcox on Sunday, delivering a costly reminder about the state's hands-free law.

A similar Phones Down Detail in May produced 67 citations along I-10 in Tucson. Arizona's hands-free law carries fines starting at $75.

Investigators said Sunday's traffic backed up and near misses multiplied because motorists slowed or stopped to record the scene while officers worked the wreck.

Troopers wrote the citations while waiting for a tow truck. One driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Hobbs Sidesteps Debate Questions

Gov. Katie Hobbs twice declined to say whether she will debate Republican challenger U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs this fall, saying she would rather meet voters away from the debate stage.

Hobbs has not debated an opponent in nearly a decade, including skipping debates in both her 2022 primary and general election wins.

Biggs has pressed her to commit. He appeared at the Clean Elections primary debate in June, where he argued he was the Republican best positioned to beat Hobbs in November.

Primary Turnout Hits Modern Low

Statewide turnout in Arizona's July 21 primary stands at less than 27%, the lowest rate in nearly two decades.

That is down from 35% in the comparable 2022 midterm primary. The roughly 1.1 million ballots cast were the fewest since 2016.

Maricopa County recorded 26%, its weakest showing in a decade, with officials noting no open U.S. Senate seat and fewer contested congressional races this cycle.

Pollster Paul Bentz attributed part of the drop to the primary moving from August to mid-July for the first time this year.

Dear Arizona Flyover Reader,

A month ago, the Minnesota Star Tribune won a Pulitzer Prize. Last week, it announced it's cutting 15% of its staff.

That's been the shape of the whole year. In February, the Washington Post eliminated more than 300 newsroom jobs and closed its sports and books desks outright. The BBC is shedding up to 2,000 roles. BuzzFeed and HuffPost cut about a third of their people. In Pittsburgh, the Post-Gazette shuttered its entire opinion section and published its last editorial.

Here's what none of those outlets will say out loud: this is what happens when you spend years telling your audience what to think instead of what happened. Readers can tell when the news is tilted, and they've been walking away by the millions.

The numbers back it up. Gallup now finds just 28% of Americans trust the media to report the news fully, accurately, and fairly. That's the lowest it has ever measured.

The legacy media created this problem. The Arizona Flyover was built to be the solution, and the difference is simple. They editorialize in their reporting. We don't. They tell you what to think about the news; we just show you what happened, clearly and fairly, and trust you to make up your own mind.

And it's working: while they shrink, we're about to cross six million readers. Six million Americans who start their morning with the facts and decide for themselves. They're fleeing the spin, and they're finding us.

The Arizona Flyover will always be free. Producing it isn't.

So as The Flyover family of readers closes in on six million, let me ask you two questions:

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I'll be honest with you: I read the same headlines you do, and there are mornings this industry looks like it's coming apart. But then I look at what this team builds every single day, and at six million of you choosing the facts over the spin, and I've never been more sure we're on the right side.

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➤ Chandler: A pilot died after a small plane crashed just outside Chandler Municipal Airport Tuesday evening near McQueen and Queen Creek roads. Only the pilot was aboard. (More)

➤ Phoenix: A judge removed a Republican-referred measure from the November ballot that would have blocked a citizen initiative overhauling school vouchers. Republicans plan to appeal. (More)

➤ Statewide: Gov. Katie Hobbs ordered flags to half-staff Saturday for the burial of Mesa pharmacy owner and former Senate President Carl Kunasek, who died at 94. (More)

➤ Tucson: School Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo announced a pilot program to fight Tucson Unified School District's chronic absenteeism rate of nearly 44%, among the worst rates in the state. (More)

➤ Kearny: The mayor says strict water restrictions will stretch a river allotment through this year, but 2027 remains uncertain. (More)

➤ Mesa: The city council approved an agreement placing school resource officers at Mesa Public Schools campuses for the next three years. (More)

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➤ A teenage pole vaulter cleared 18 feet, breaking a state record his father, Olympic gold medalist Nick Hysong, had held for 27 years. (More)

➤ Arizona State's football program was valued at $374 million by The Athletic, ranking No. 43 nationally and $106 million ahead of the University of Arizona. The Wildcats tied for No. 54 at $268 million. (More)

➤ Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno broke a franchise record by reaching base safely in 45 straight starts. (More)

➤ Arizona Cardinals quarterback Jacoby Brissett said he “could care less” about criticism of his offseason contract holdout because the “deal got done.” (More)

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➤ Six Oro Valley parents pooled their own money to open a Code Ninjas franchise teaching coding to children ages 5 to 14, with monthly tuition between $100 and $250. (More)

➤ The Asylum Restaurant inside the Jerome Grand Hotel closed permanently after 25 years, ending a run at one of the state's better-known hilltop dining rooms. (More)

➤ Tucson's mayor and city council approved a deal bringing all-fiber internet to city neighborhoods, backed by more than $200 million in private investment over five years. (More)

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➤ An experimental antifungal pill called olorofim showed promise for some severe Valley fever cases in a University of Arizona-led study, with FDA approval the goal. (More)

➤ Two Arizona bars landed on USA TODAY's 2026 Bars of the Year list: Sunny's Lounge in Phoenix and Yucca Tap Room in Tempe. (More)

➤ Casino Del Sol released its first interior photos of Vahi Taa'am, a 163,000-square-foot Tucson casino opening Nov. 15. (More)

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Thursday, July 30, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1979, a 40-minute hailstorm bombarded Fort Collins with baseball- to softball-sized hail, injuring about 25 people and damaging thousands of homes and automobiles.

Colorado took the No. 17 spot on an annual ranking of the best states—slipping from No. 11 on the 2025 list. Find out more below.

Osteoarthritis affects more than 500 million people worldwide, yet treatment options remain limited. Later today, watch for a message from our partner, Cytonics, about its research and what's next.

Today's sponsor, Dr. Gundry MD, shares a simple collagen reset technique designed to help your body naturally rebuild collagen and support strength, mobility, and healthy aging.

Jeffco Public Schools Sues DOE

Jeffco Public Schools sued the Trump administration Tuesday, seeking to block the Department of Education (DOE) from withholding roughly $50 million in federal funding.

The Office for Civil Rights found that the district's policies on transgender sports participation and overnight field trip accommodations violate Title IX, the federal law barring sex discrimination in education.

The suit alleges the administration is demanding that Jeffco violate Colorado's anti-discrimination law based on an untested reading of Title IX, and that the required corrective actions violate the First Amendment.

The district has disputed the finding that 61 male students occupied roster positions on girls' teams, saying it contradicts the data Jeffco originally gave investigators.

DOE Investigating DPS

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) said Tuesday it's investigating Denver Public Schools (DPS) over allegations that a high school teacher required students of the same sex to kiss in front of a class.

Federal officials said the probe will examine whether the district ignored any opt-out requests, whether parents were notified in advance, and whether DPS met Title IX requirements in handling the incident.

The allegation matches a previously reported incident at Northeast Early College, a Denver high school, where an independent review found that students in a French class felt pressured to kiss same-sex classmates during in-class skits.

DPS said it placed the teacher on leave after learning of student concerns in March 2025, and the school board voted to fire her in May.

Colorado Slips in State Rankings

Colorado fell from No. 11 to No. 17 in U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking of the best states. See the list here.

The bright spot was education, where Colorado ranked No. 1 in the nation after passing Massachusetts in educational attainment, a milestone Gov. Jared Polis called one of his proudest as governor.

The state landed in the bottom six for fiscal stability and public safety, at No. 45 and No. 47, and it ranks 39th in high school graduation rate at 82.7% despite the top education mark.

Dear The Colorado Flyover Reader,
A month ago, the Minnesota Star Tribune won a Pulitzer Prize. Last week, it announced it's cutting 15% of its staff.

That's been the shape of the whole year. In February, the Washington Post eliminated more than 300 newsroom jobs and closed its sports and books desks outright. The BBC is shedding up to 2,000 roles. BuzzFeed and HuffPost cut about a third of their people. In Pittsburgh, the Post-Gazette shuttered its entire opinion section and published its last editorial.

Here's what none of those outlets will say out loud: this is what happens when you spend years telling your audience what to think instead of what happened. Readers can tell when the news is tilted, and they've been walking away by the millions.

The numbers back it up. Gallup now finds just 28% of Americans trust the media to report the news fully, accurately, and fairly. That's the lowest it has ever measured.

The legacy media created this problem. The Colorado Flyover was built to be the solution, and the difference is simple. They editorialize in their reporting. We don't. They tell you what to think about the news; we just show you what happened, clearly and fairly, and trust you to make up your own mind.

And it's working: while they shrink, we're about to cross six million readers. Six million Americans who start their morning with the facts and decide for themselves. They're fleeing the spin, and they're finding us.

The Colorado Flyover will always be free. Producing it isn't.

So as The Flyover family of readers closes in on six million, let me ask you two questions:

Do you rely on us for news without the spin? Is fact-first journalism worth fighting for?

If your answer is yes, will you chip in and help us hit this milestone at full speed?

I'll be honest with you: I read the same headlines you do, and there are mornings this industry looks like it's coming apart. But then I look at what this team builds every single day, and at six million of you choosing the facts over the spin, and I've never been more sure we're on the right side.

Will you support The Colorado Flyover today? I'd appreciate it very much.

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➤ Garfield County: A 54-year-old Texas man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly threatening to "shoot up" Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park when staff told him he could not safely ride certain attractions. (More)

➤ Statewide: 2026 is on pace to be the best year for resolving hit-and-run crashes in five years, according to Colorado State Patrol. (More)

➤ Archuleta County: The Rio Blanco Fire sparked Tuesday and grew to roughly 120 acres, prompting mandatory evacuations along County Road 335 and the opening of an evacuation shelter at Pagosa Springs High School. (More)

➤ Aurora: Police Chief Todd Chamberlain said overall crime has fallen 25% since he took over in 2024, crediting data-driven policing, redistricting, Flock cameras, and directed patrols. (More)

➤ Golden: The city announced an independent investigation after an employee hung a black doll by a rope around its neck in a fire station stairwell in March. The employee has since been terminated. (More)

➤ Loveland: A black bear wandered into a Loveland home Friday morning, eating cat food and surprising the homeowner before leaving. (See Video)

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➤ Colorado’s football program is valued at $368 million, putting them at No. 44 most valuable nationally and seventh in the Big 12. (More)

➤ Nikola Jokic’s horse Delicious Gar won the Dužijanca harness race in Serbia over the weekend, crossing the finish line with a wide lead as the Nuggets star celebrated with champagne. (More)

➤ The Broncos officially rehired Michael Wilhoite as a defensive assistant after firing him following an arrest at Denver International Airport. His criminal charges were dismissed, though a civil lawsuit remains pending. (More)

➤ Meanwhile, Broncos edge rusher Jonathon Cooper reported to training camp this week despite facing strangulation charges involving his former girlfriend. His arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 31. (More)

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➤ Prost Brewing is opening its fifth Colorado biergarten, a 6,800-square-foot space in the Clear Creek Crossing development in Wheat Ridge, joining locations in Denver, Fort Collins, Highlands Ranch, and Northglenn. (More)

➤ Negotiations resumed this week nearly 70 days after Cargill locked out more than 1,700 workers at its now-idle Fort Morgan beef plant. (More)

➤ Aurora residents delivered a petition with more than 3,000 signatures to Arapahoe County commissioners Tuesday, demanding a public hearing and vote on the approved Sunlight-Long oil well pad near the Aurora Reservoir. (More)

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➤ Sundance Film Festival is recruiting about 2,000 volunteers for its inaugural Boulder festival, running Jan. 21 to 31, with applications opening Aug. 31 and priority going to returning volunteers who have already secured lodging. (More)

➤ Aurora ranked as the fourth-most dangerous U.S. city for driving in an analysis of federal fatal-crash data—making it the only Colorado city in the top 20 and the highest-ranked in the Mountain West. (More)

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