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New History Exhibit, Disneyland Record, and Drone Shows

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1864, Prescott hosted what Daniel Ellis Conner described as “the first celebration of the Fourth of July ever had in central Arizona,” featuring the raising of the American flag, a review of troops at Fort Whipple, and a performance of The Star-Spangled Banner.

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! As the nation celebrates America’s 250th birthday, we’ll publish shortened editions through Monday so The Arizona Flyover staff can spend the holiday weekend with friends and family. Our regular edition will return Tuesday.

Are you the one setting off fireworks, or the one lying awake wishing they'd stop? Somewhere on your street tonight, someone's going till midnight while the dog shakes under the bed and half the block wonders if they're the only ones who've had enough. Fireworks are the sound of the Fourth, the whole country looking up at once. But they're also sparking wildfire fears, veterans bracing at every crack, and thousands of ER visits a year. So are they worth it? Tune in to today's Flyover Podcast as Amy shares both sides of the story. Which side are you on? Tune in here!

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Exhibit Showcases Arizona, American History

The Arizona History Museum in Tucson opens a new exhibit today tracing America’s story through an Arizona lens, using 26 objects ranging from Geronimo’s rifle to an Arizona Coyotes hockey helmet.

Other items on display include Wyatt Earp’s Colt revolver, a Navajo-made Chief’s-style blanket, and the commemorative pen President William Howard Taft used to sign Arizona into statehood.

Curator Jaynie Adams selected pieces to show, in her words, that "there isn't one single way to be American." The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, with $2.50 admission in honor of the nation’s semiquincentennial.

Arizona Boy is Disney’s Billionth Guest

An 8-year-old boy from the Tucson area visited Disneyland for his birthday Friday and became the park’s one billionth guest.

Andres Robles arrived in Anaheim with his parents, Alejandra and Jose Robles, expecting a birthday trip but was greeted with a surprise ceremony on Main Street, U.S.A. Mickey and Minnie Mouse helped the family unveil a sign reading "Population 1,000,000,000.”

The family received a VIP experience for the day, including a tour of Walt Disney’s private apartment and a ride on the newly opened Soarin’ Across America, built for the country’s 250th anniversary.

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➤ Tucson: The city's 9 p.m. Saturday fireworks show over "A" Mountain will be the city’s last, as officials plan to shift to a drone light show in 2027 and consider moving the celebration to a new venue. (More)

➤ West Valley: Luke Air Force Base’s 56th Fighter Wing will fly fighter jets over 14 cities in Maricopa, Pinal, Gila, and Yavapai counties today, following a route that starts in the West Valley and loops back. (See Details)

➤ Phoenix: Sky Harbor International Airport received more than $18 million in federal transportation funding for construction projects, part of about $33 million in U.S. Department of Transportation grants awarded to Arizona airports. (See Details)

➤ Northern Arizona: The Pocket Fire north of Sedona had burned more than 23,000 acres and was about 25% contained as of Friday. Crews downgraded some evacuation orders, and smoke continued to affect air quality. (See Details)

➤ Valley: Police and fire agencies are increasing holiday patrols and enforcing fireworks restrictions to reduce wildfire risk, while Phoenix is imposing civil fines of up to $2,500 for illegal fireworks and allowing officers to seize them on the spot. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Supporters of a ballot initiative to add oversight to Arizona’s school voucher program submitted about 420,000 signatures Thursday, far more than the number required to qualify the measure for the November ballot if the signatures are verified. (See Details)

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➤ As America turns 250, its most beloved holiday tradition is facing growing pushback from cities, neighbors, and fire officials alike. (Hear More)

➤ Federal regulators want to pay hospitals less for routine imaging, escalating a long-running payment fight. (Listen Now)

➤ You could see radiation-detecting aircraft and drone-takeover technology overhead this weekend, as security for the nation's 250th birthday hits the highest level. (Podcast Available)

Amiel Weeks Whipple, the namesake of Fort Whipple near Prescott, was mortally wounded during which Civil War battle?

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Aspen Acres Fire Grows, Fourth Celebrations Disrupted, and the Hot Denver Music Scene

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Happy Independence Day! On this day in 1890, the cornerstone of the Colorado State Capitol was laid in Denver, capping a parade and a feast of 30,000 pounds of barbecued beef. The gold-domed statehouse stands exactly one mile above sea level.

As our nation commemorates its 250th birthday, we’ll be sending out shortened editions through Monday, July 6, so The Colorado Flyover staff can celebrate the holiday with friends and family. Our regular edition will be back on Tuesday.

Aspen Acres Fire Tops 66,000 Acres

A national incident management team from Alaska took command of the Aspen Acres Fire on Thursday, after officials said the blaze near Pueblo had outgrown local and state resources.

By Friday morning the fire had burned more than 66,000 acres along the Pueblo-Custer county line with no containment, up more than 11,000 acres overnight. It ranks among the largest wildfires in state history.

At least 180 homes and businesses have burned, with the toll expected to climb. Beulah, Rye, Wetmore, and Colorado City remain evacuated, and investigators say the fire was human-caused.

Gov. Jared Polis urged residents to skip fireworks this Fourth of July, warning that a new fire would pull crews away. "I've been a firefighter in Colorado for 40 years, and I have never seen conditions like we're seeing out there right now," said Mike Morgan, who directs the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control.

Drought Reshapes July 4 Celebrations

Colorado's Fourth of July celebrations marking America's 250th birthday and the state's 150th anniversary are going ahead in dozens of communities, though extreme fire danger has forced others to cancel fireworks or switch to drone shows.

Fireworks are still planned for the Greeley Stampede grand finale and Fort Collins' fireworks display over Sheldon Lake, while Breckenridge is replacing fireworks with a drone show. Denver will feature both downtown drone shows and postgame fireworks at Coors Field, and Longmont plans both a drone show and fireworks.

Extreme fire danger has canceled several fireworks shows, with Colorado Springs canceling all permitted fireworks displays and Pueblo's Riverwalk canceling its fireworks display. Colorado Springs officials cited vegetation and fuel moisture levels comparable to those before the 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire.

First responders are urging residents to enjoy professional displays, report illegal fireworks through non-emergency lines, and reserve 911 for fires, injuries, or other immediate threats.

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➤ Grand Junction: A memorial for the three federal firefighters killed in a June 27 burnover is set for Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Las Colonias Park Amphitheater. Emily Barker, Sydney Watson, and Nick Hutcherson died responding to the Knowles and Gore fires near the Utah border. (See Details)

➤ Denver Police are warning residents not to confront suspected vehicle thieves after two car owners were shot and killed in separate incidents, one in Montbello on June 24 and another in Sunnyside on June 30. The department called it a "dangerous pattern" and urged people to call 911 instead. (More)

➤ Aspen: Alex Kelloff conceded the Democrat primary for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District to Dwayne Romero on Thursday, days after Romero, a former Aspen City Council member, won the June 30 vote by about 10 points. Romero will face Republican Rep. Jeff Hurd in November. (More)

➤ Denver: Mayor Mike Johnston named airport Chief Operating Officer Dave LaPorte interim CEO of Denver International Airport, effective Aug. 3, following the retirement of Phil Washington on Aug. 1. The city will conduct a nationwide search for a permanent replacement. (More)

➤ Denver: A new report found Denver's independent music venues contributed $898 million to Colorado's economy in 2024, highlighting the area's status as a music destination. (See Report)

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➤ As America turns 250, its most beloved holiday tradition is facing growing pushback from cities, neighbors, and fire officials alike. (Hear More)

➤ Federal regulators want to pay hospitals less for routine imaging, escalating a long-running payment fight. (Listen Now)

➤ You could see radiation-detecting aircraft and drone-takeover technology overhead this weekend, as security for the nation's 250th birthday hits the highest level. (Podcast Available)

Today marks the USA's semiquincentennial. Which anniversary is Colorado celebrating this year?

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Hot Holiday Weekend, Norwegian Cowboys, and Willie Nelson's Picnic

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Happy Independence Day! On this day in 1845, a convention assembled in Austin to consider the congressional resolution proposing the annexation of the Republic of Texas to the United States. The delegates accepted the proposal by a vote of 55-1.

As our nation commemorates its 250th birthday this weekend, we’ll be sending out shortened editions through Monday, so The Texas Flyover staff can celebrate the holiday with friends and family. Our regular edition will return on Tuesday. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend!

Are you the one setting off fireworks, or the one lying awake wishing they'd stop? Somewhere on your street tonight, someone's going till midnight while the dog shakes under the bed and half the block wonders if they're the only ones who've had enough. Fireworks are the sound of the Fourth, the whole country looking up at once. But they're also sparking wildfire fears, veterans bracing at every crack, and thousands of ER visits a year. So are they worth it? Tune in to today's Flyover Podcast as Amy shares both sides of the story. Which side are you on? Tune in here!

If shedding extra pounds and feeling your best this summer is on your agenda, today's sponsor, Direct Meds, is offering $150 off your first order of doctor-supervised GLP-1 weight-loss treatment delivered right to your door.

Texas Marks the Fourth in Triple Digits

Texans will mark America's 250th birthday in triple-digit heat, with a heat advisory in effect and highs forecast just above 100 degrees through the weekend.

North Texas is expected to crack 100 degrees, with humidity making the holiday afternoon feel 2 to 7 degrees hotter. Independence Day is projected as the hottest day of the week.

Central Texas stays dry and hot for the Fourth with highs in the upper 90s and triple-digit heat indices. Statewide, the holiday should stay mostly sunny, with better rain chances not returning until early next week.

Five Indicted in Dallas Gang Execution

Federal prosecutors indicted five alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua on racketeering charges in the 2024 kidnapping and execution-style murder of a man in Farmers Branch.

The men allegedly abducted Nilzuly Petit, his 13-year-old daughter, and his 12-year-old nephew outside a Dallas apartment, demanding money he could not pay. When Petit tried to flee, he was shot in front of the children, who were released unharmed.

All five are Venezuelan nationals who prosecutors said entered the country illegally; one is held in Colombia on unrelated charges. Each faces up to life in prison, and three are eligible for the death penalty.

Haaland Sparks Cowboy Craze

Norwegian soccer star Erling Haaland's shopping spree has nearly sold out cowboy gear at Wild Bill's Western Store in downtown Dallas.

Hours after his late winner sent Norway past the Ivory Coast at Dallas Stadium, Haaland and teammates were fitted for cowboy hats and bought exotic boots and a longhorn belt buckle. He posted photos in a "Y'all can kiss my Dallas" T-shirt, captioned simply, "Howdy!"

The post drew millions of views, and owners Cody and Julie Newport said a restock is coming. Normally 90% tourist-driven, the shop is drawing North Texas shoppers ahead of Norway's Sunday matchup with Brazil.

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➤ Dallas: The Texas Stock Exchange begins trading Monday with a phased July rollout, testing the most serious challenge in decades to the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. (See Details)

➤ Ponder: Ponder ISD coach Blake Crutsinger returned home after two months in the hospital following what his family called a "freak accident" in which a shot put struck him during an East Texas track meet. (More)

➤ Johnson County: A former Crowley ISD principal resigned from a new job after his arrest on allegations that he sold the prescription weight-loss drug tirzepatide to at least three teachers. (See Details)

➤ San Antonio: The Alamo Regional Mobility Authority is weighing a $75 million to $80 million plan to widen Alamo Ranch Parkway with six main lanes and overpasses, with construction potentially beginning in winter 2027. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating StubHub after reports that World Cup tickets were canceled, examining whether the company engaged in "ghost ticketing" by selling seats sellers never actually possessed. (See Details)

➤ Also in the World Cup, Canada faces Morocco at noon today in Houston’s final World Cup match, while Dallas hosted Australia and Egypt in a round-of-32 match Friday afternoon. (See Box Score)

➤ Austin: Willie Nelson's annual Fourth of July Picnic returns today, with Billy Strings, Wilco, Sheryl Crow, Margo Price, and Willie Nelson & Family headlining the Texas tradition ahead of a fireworks finale. (See Lineup)

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What is your favorite Independence Day activity?

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Will you watch an official fireworks display this weekend?

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➤ As America turns 250, its most beloved holiday tradition is facing growing pushback from cities, neighbors, and fire officials alike. (Hear More)

➤ Federal regulators want to pay hospitals less for routine imaging, escalating a long-running payment fight. (Listen Now)

➤ You could see radiation-detecting aircraft and drone-takeover technology overhead this weekend, as security for the nation's 250th birthday hits the highest level. (Podcast Available)