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July Fourth Events, Water Backup, and Buc-ee's Turnout

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1876, the first seven inmates walked into the brand-new Yuma Territorial Prison and were locked into the cells they'd built themselves.

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Court Upholds Dark Money Law

The state Supreme Court upheld much of Proposition 211, the voter-approved 2022 law requiring big political spenders to name their donors.

In a 4-3 decision, the majority found the state's constitution favors campaign transparency, with Chief Justice Ann Timmer writing that disclosure is "deeply rooted in Arizona's history."

The justices sent one part of the case back to a Maricopa County court to further consider a claim that naming donors could chill their free speech.

Their ruling keeps in place one of the nation’s most sweeping donor-disclosure laws while sending the narrow free-speech challenge back to a lower court.

Dubbed the Voters' Right to Know Act, the law passed with about 72% of the vote. Justices heard oral arguments in September, with the Goldwater Institute as the plaintiff and the Arizona Secretary of State's office as the defendant.

Robotaxi Market Shifts

Uber and Waymo ended their trial robotaxi partnership in Phoenix, the latest change in an evolving market for driverless car makers and the services that use them.

Uber called its partnership with Waymo in Phoenix "an intentionally limited deployment." The two companies are still working together in the Atlanta and Austin, Texas, markets.

Uber said it plans to partner with another company in the Phoenix market but did not disclose which one. Tesla and Amazon-owned Zoox are among the companies developing driverless vehicles for the Phoenix market.

Meanwhile, the Waymo cars aren't leaving town. The company is folding them back into its Phoenix fleet, which provides rides through the Waymo app and deliveries via DoorDash.

Holiday Celebrations Set Statewide

Communities from Flagstaff to Yuma will celebrate the nation's 250th birthday with a variety of mostly free Fourth of July events. You can find a list here.

The Valley will light up with Phoenix's Fabulous Phoenix 4th at Steele Indian School Park and free shows in Mesa, Goodyear, Surprise, and Buckeye.

Up north, where fire risk has reshaped the holiday, Flagstaff will swap fireworks for a drone show. Several Valley cities will also offer drone shows.

Tempe relocated its Saturday evening show to Tempe Diablo Stadium and priced tickets at $2.50 "in honor of America 250." Tucson plans its biggest fireworks show of the year starting at 9 p.m. Saturday, launching from "A" Mountain/Sentinel Peak.

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➤ Tucson: Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos dismissed a new letter sent to TMZ from someone claiming to have a video of missing Nancy Guthrie, calling it likely another fake. (More)

➤ Scottsdale: The city council approved an $8.25 million purchase of long-term water credits from Harquahala Valley, calling it a hedge against existing supply cuts. (More)

➤ Kearny: Evacuation orders for the Linx Ranch and Victory Cross Ranch communities were lifted Monday as crews gained ground on the Steamboat Fire. (More)

➤ Prescott: Arizona marked the 13th anniversary of the Yarnell Hill Fire, honoring the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshots killed. (More)

➤ Statewide: School districts from Apache Junction to Wickenburg are partnering with GenTech EDU to outsource STEM instruction—coding, robotics, and engineering—to trim staffing and equipment costs. (More)

➤ Wheatfields Lake: Search crews recovered the bodies of two boaters from the Navajo Nation lake east of Chinle, ending a days-long search. (More)

➤ Lake Havasu City: Police arrested four people allegedly tied to two jewelry store burglaries, including a February break-in that netted about $742,000 in merchandise. (More)

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➤ Grand Canyon University will join the Big West Conference for beach volleyball starting in the 2027-28 season, as part of the conference's push to become a premier destination for Olympic sports programs. (More)

➤ NBA free agency kicked off Tuesday night, with signings by the Phoenix Suns and other teams around the league expected to continue today. (Free Agency Tracker)

➤ Arizona Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes, who hasn’t pitched since Tommy John surgery in June 2025, will be re-evaluated in early July after a shoulder strain set back his return. (More)

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➤ The state's first Buc-ee's drew about 41,000 customers on its June 22 opening day in Goodyear. (More)

➤ A new state law lets hotels, motels, and resorts band together as tourism improvement areas and levy a tax of up to 5% on overnight stays, with the money to be used for marketing and promotion and not construction. (More)

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➤ James Guarino, a World War II combat medic who turned 102 on Father's Day at his Gilbert retirement community, credits his longevity to his Italian heritage, including garlic, vinegar, good wine, and good olive oil. (More)

➤ A guided tour of the Romero Ruins trail at Catalina State Park spotlights the Hohokam village, whose builders raised corn, beans, and squash using monsoon rains and irrigation. (More)

➤ The Sunnyslope Historical Society in Phoenix will mark America's 250th birthday with a July 4 morning of crafts and games and a July 5 neighborhood potluck. (More)

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Colorado Primary Results, Broncos Camp, and a Stampede Parade

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1876, Colorado voters ratified the new state constitution by a vote of 15,443 to 4,062, clearing the final hurdle before statehood one month later. Today marks the 150th anniversary of that historic vote.

As Colorado's 150th anniversary approaches, one family has spent even longer preserving the state's history through stained glass, as we report below in Et Cetera.

This got us thinking: If you could show future generations one thing that represents Colorado today, what would it be? Reply to let us know.

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Colorado Selects Primary Nominees

Colorado voters picked most of their November nominees Tuesday, though the Republican race for governor remained too close to call as of 10 p.m.

Attorney General Phil Weiser upset U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet to win the Democratic nomination for governor, though Bennet had long been viewed as the front-runner.

State Sen. Barb Kirkmeyer led Victor Marx and Scott Bottoms in the unresolved GOP governor's race to face Weiser in November.

Sen. John Hickenlooper beat state Sen. Julie Gonzales for the Democratic Senate nod and will face unopposed Republican Mark Baisley in November.

In Denver, democratic socialist Melat Kiros ousted 15-term U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in the 1st District primary. In the 8th District, Manny Rutinel won the Democratic nod and will challenge GOP Rep. Gabe Evans.

Wildfires Scorch Colorado on Multiple Fronts

Colorado wildfires have now burned more than 84,000 acres as crews battle blazes on multiple fronts.

Disaster declarations are in place for five fires burning across the state, and officials warn the toughest stretch may still lie ahead.

On the Western Slope, the Snyder Fire keeps burning near the Colorado-Utah border, where three federal firefighters were killed in a burnover Saturday. They have been identified as Emily Barker, 38; Nick Hutcherson, 27; and Sydney Watson, 27.

To the south, the Aspen Acres Fire has grown to over 28,000 acres in Pueblo and Custer counties, forcing the evacuation of Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel.

Red flag warnings and critical fire weather are forecast across much of the state through the week.

Broncos Camp Opens July 28

The Denver Broncos will open 14 training camp practices to fans beginning July 31, with free tickets available to the public today through Ticketmaster.

Attendance is capped at about 1,000 fans per practice this year because of construction at the team's facility, though fans will have shaded bleacher seating for the first time.

Veterans report July 28 to the team's Englewood headquarters ahead of the first open practice.

Rookies report July 22 as the Broncos begin preparations for the 2026 season.

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➤ Statewide: Air quality advisories now cover nearly 20 counties as wildfire smoke settles across the state. (See Details)

➤ Southern Colorado: Multiple Fourth of July fireworks shows have been canceled because of extreme fire danger and strained firefighting resources. (More)

➤ Clear Creek County: A wrong-way police pursuit ended in a crash Tuesday that closed eastbound I-70 near the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel. (See Details)

➤ Highlands Ranch: A woman cited for political chalk messages at a popular park is challenging whether chalk counts as graffiti, with the ACLU backing her. (See Details)

➤ Denver: A guest who says a bat bit him while he slept at the Sheraton Denver Hotel Downtown has filed a lawsuit. (See Details)

➤ Statewide: Colorado's lead Colorado River negotiator, Rebecca Mitchell, says Arizona, Nevada, and California are overusing the river and draining Lakes Mead and Powell. (More)

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➤ MLB players rated the Colorado Rockies as having the worst reputation in baseball in an anonymous survey by The Athletic. Players cited a lack of resources to help big leaguers develop and stay in the majors. (More)

➤ Air Force will join the Big West Conference for men's water polo starting in the 2027-28 season as part of the conference's expansion of its Olympic sport membership. (More)

➤ The Colorado Avalanche re-signed forward Taylor Makar to a two-year contract. The 25-year-old, who is defenseman Cale Makar's younger brother, scored 14 goals in 56 AHL games last season and appeared in 12 NHL games alongside Cale. (More)

➤ NBA Free Agency kicked off last night, meaning a frenzy of signings have already taken place for the Nuggets and other teams around the league. Contract negotiations and trades will continue throughout today. (See Deals)

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➤ Denver leaders are considering a seat tax on tickets to concerts and professional sporting events at large, privately owned venues to help fund transportation and street safety projects. (See Details)

➤ Aspen Snowmass is testing a Finnish snow-storage system to save snow through the summer for next winter's terrain parks. (Read Story)

➤ U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans and Energy Secretary Chris Wright say data centers should pay for the grid infrastructure needed to connect to the power system. (See Details)

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➤ The Greeley Stampede Independence Day Parade returns Saturday at 9 a.m. with more than 130 floats, marching bands and equestrian groups. John and Patty Gates will serve as grand marshals. (See Details)

➤ Denver chef Penelope Wong won the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the mountain region, becoming the first Asian woman from Colorado to earn the honor. (See Details)

➤ The Watkins family has preserved Colorado's stained-glass history since 1868, including restoring the State Capitol's rotunda windows, as the state marks its 150th anniversary. (Read Story)

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