Rabu, 28 Oktober 2026

Judging Judges, Auto Museum Closing, and Lake Levels Rise

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1922, Gen. John Pershing inspected U.S. infantry camps near Nogales and Fort Huachuca. This circa 1920 photo shows troops at Fort Huachuca.

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Judges on Political Hot Seat

Political groups across the spectrum are using partisan voter guides to target sitting judges for removal in next week's elections.

Among them, the conservative Freedom Club PAC opposes a mix of Republican- and Democrat-appointed judges, while the progressive Arizona Judge Watch lists 37 judges to reject.

In April, the state's Commission on Judicial Performance Review said every judge on the ballot met its standards. Chief Justice Ann Timmer urged voters to review those evaluations rather than rely on partisan lists.

One Supreme Court justice and 81 judges are up for retention votes in 2026. They are listed without party affiliation.

Auto Museum Closing

The Tucson Auto Museum will close after 15 years on Dec. 31, sending a collection that drew visitors from near and far to the auction block.

Kruse Auctions will hold a sale of about 80 cars and vintage memorabilia on Jan. 28, during Arizona Car Week.

Highlights include a rare 1948 Kurtis-Omohundro Comet, a Cadillac limousine built for John D. Rockefeller Jr., and a drivable Batmobile.

Museum director Otton Suarez said he is working with auctioneers to identify collectors interested in keeping some of the cars in Tucson.

Flu Season Returns

Maricopa County reported five times the average number of flu cases for late October, a level usually seen during November and December.

Experts recommend getting a flu shot by the end of October, since a shot takes two weeks to become fully effective.

The county's respiratory dashboard showed flu cases rising 14.1% in one week earlier this month, while RSV cases doubled.

Last season, flu activity nationwide hit its highest level in 25 years, and emergency rooms reported more patients with flu-like symptoms.

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➤ Grand Canyon: Portions of several inner-canyon trails reopened after August's deadly flash flood, but hikers must bring their own water and expect repair delays. Phantom Ranch remains closed. (More)

➤ Four Corners: Forecasters expect more heavy rain this weekend across the flood-weary Four Corners region. (More)

➤ Phoenix: The city launched PHXLink, a $2 on-demand van service that connects residents to public transit in three zones, running daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. (More)

➤ Avondale: A trailer hauling nearly 20 crates of pumpkins caught fire Monday on Interstate 10. The driver was not injured. (See Images)

➤ Tempe: Residents of 40-plus homes in the Tally Ho Farms neighborhood say they've lacked irrigation water since a contractor damaged a pipe in March. A state inspection is set for Dec. 1. (More)

➤ Gilbert: A petition drive seeks Police Chief Michael Soelberg's removal, nearly three years after the beating death of 16-year-old Preston Lord outside a Halloween party. The mayor responded with a statement calling the town one of the safest and most desirable, and saying its leaders are committed to accountability. (More)

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➤ The new HOA Eagle website aims to help Arizona homeowners check whether HOA rules or citations conflict with state law. (More)

➤ Brothers Troy and Gil Gillenwater, whose 810-mile walk across Arizona in 1982 helped inspire the Arizona Trail, are the subjects of the documentary Trailblazers set for screening Nov. 2 in Cottonwood. (More)

➤ Former Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Cody Ross listed his DC Ranch home in Scottsdale for $14 million. The property includes a putting green, golf simulator, and a negative-edge pool. (More)

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