Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1904, the Arizona Daily Star reported the discovery of a large amount of onyx in the Santa Rita Mountains, southeast of Tucson.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Think you know Irish trivia? Put your knowledge to the test with these 75 questions.

Who says technology is just for kids? In today's Flyover Podcast, Ayla Brown highlights tech tools that can make everyday life much easier for older adults. These products are especially helpful for your parents or grandparents, including one that Ayla says seniors really shouldn't be without. Tune in here!

✈️ Today marks three years since the launch of The Flyover, which began on St. Patrick's Day 2023 with just 47 readers. Since then, The Flyover has grown into one of the largest independent news platforms in the country, including The Arizona Flyover, and we're inviting readers to support our work through a special anniversary donation campaign.

Take The Flyover with you. Busy day? Listen to our daily 15-minute podcast while commuting, cooking, or walking the dog—your Flyover fix, anywhere.

Judge OKs Oak Flat Land Transfer

A federal appeals court cleared the way for the transfer of Oak Flat in eastern Arizona to the mining company Resolution Copper, denying a motion to halt the project.

The ruling allows the U.S. Forest Service to move forward with a land exchange that supporters say could create thousands of jobs and generate about $1 billion annually for Arizona through a major copper mine.

The land swap was first approved by Congress in 2014.

The long-running legal dispute centers on the use of the land, considered sacred by the San Carlos Apache Tribe and others.

Flood Aid Approved

Gila County communities damaged by last fall's floods secured federal funding for recovery and mitigation projects, though local governments say the grants require a higher-than-expected match that could strain their budgets.

The grants from the Emergency Watershed Protection Program will support debris removal, bridge repairs, and retention ponds aimed at reducing future flooding in Globe and Miami.

Miami was awarded about $6.5 million, to be matched by $2.2 million from other sources. Globe was awarded about $16 million, to be matched by roughly $6 million. The county plans to seek a waiver of the match requirements, which are based on federal poverty standards.

The federal aid follows flooding in September 2025 that killed three people and caused damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure across Gila County.

The Flyover Turns Three

Three years ago today, we sent our first-ever edition of The Flyover to 47 people. Read our first edition here.

Just one year ago, we delivered The Flyover to 1.1 million readers. Today, 2.7 million of you received our national edition, plus another 1.7 million in our nine state editions.

The Arizona Flyover is one of our more recent editions, and it now reaches more than 90,000 readers!

It has been a busy 12 months for our team. Along with that growth, we started a podcast that's amassed more than 1.1 million views per month, launched an additional state edition in Ohio, and welcomed 3,700 readers to the Flyover family as fellow owners.

Our audience has changed dramatically, but the core principles have stayed the same: fact-first daily news. We've made improvements over the years, but we still deliver the news without media bias or a political agenda. (And we have a little fun, too.)

The Flyover has emerged as a leading publication with a larger audience than many recognizable news media brands, and we owe that entirely to you, our Flyover readers.

We've got big plans for 2026, starting with The California Flyover on April 1. Click here to sign up.

Thank you for sticking with us. We wouldn't exist without your support, and we're excited to serve you for another year.

Dear Flyover Reader,

Three years ago today—on St. Patrick's Day, 2023—we launched The Flyover. It was either a result of good luck or pure stubbornness. I'd like to think it was a little of both.

Back then, we had no idea if this thing would work. All we knew was that millions of Americans were tired of being talked down to by legacy media, and we believed a daily news publication focused on facts first (without the usual slanted nonsense) might be worth a shot.

Turns out, you agreed.

In three years, The Flyover has grown from 47 readers on day one to over 4.4 million across all editions, making us one of the largest independent news platforms in the country.

That growth happened because of you. Not because of some corporate media conglomerate. Not because of a cable news deal. But because everyday readers like you showed up, spread the word, and backed us when it counted.

Here's the honest truth: The Flyover is free, and it always will be. But free doesn't mean it costs nothing to produce. We have gone from a volunteer staff to a dedicated team of writers, editors, and builders who work hard for you every day, and now rely on us to pay the bills and feed their families. Our advertisers cover a lot, but we also count on our readers. Reader support is what closes the gap and keeps us independent.

On our third birthday, I'm asking: if The Flyover has earned a spot in your morning routine and you have come to trust us with your news, would you consider making a financial donation to The Flyover?

Whether it's $15 or $500, every dollar helps us keep doing what we do—delivering the news straight, without the spin.

Thank you for three incredible years. Here's to many more.

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-Cole, CEO

➤ Phoenix: Three people were detained after gunshots were fired at a Phoenix police helicopter near 36th and Van Buren streets early Monday. (Watch)

➤ Gilbert: A couple arrived home after their journey back from Dubai was complicated by the start of the Iran conflict. (Watch)

➤ Bylas: San Carlos Apache police announced a temporary curfew from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. through March 29 following recent violence. (More)

➤ Tucson: Thousands attended the Tucson Festival of Books this past weekend at the University of Arizona, an event estimated to add about $4 million annually to the local economy. (Photos)

➤ Vail: Southern Arizona residents can get free income tax filing help at Old Vail Middle School through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program ahead of the April 15 filing deadline. (Watch)

➤ Coconino County: Crews could begin prescribed burns on more than 6,100 acres in the North Kaibab Ranger District as soon as today, if weather permits. (More)

➤ Arizona State women's basketball qualified for the NCAA tournament and will play Virginia in one of the First Four play-in games on Thursday. (Bracket)

➤ The 2026 Cologuard Classic returns to Tucson's La Paloma from Friday through Sunday, featuring golf icons Fred Couples, Ernie Els, John Daly, and defending champion Steven Alker. (More)

➤ Elite anglers will kick off the 2026 BAM Super 60 Pro Tour on March 20-22 at Lake Havasu, competing for a $50,000 top prize. (Details)

➤ Social media reacted after a controversial strike call against Geraldo Perdomo, an Arizona Diamondbacks player representing the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. Team USA went on to beat the Dominican Republic, 2–1. (More)

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➤ Arizona Water Company received a designation ensuring a 100-year water supply for Coolidge, Casa Grande, and nearby communities in Pinal County. (More)

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Today marks three years of The Flyover, from a first send to 47 readers to more than 4.4 million across all editions. That kind of growth only happens when readers decide something is worth coming back to. We plan to keep The Flyover free, but it takes real resources to build and deliver it each day.

If you believe in what we're doing, please consider making a donation.

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-Cole, CEO

➤ Researchers at Arizona State University said recent rainfall sparked a seasonal hatch of pallid-winged grasshoppers across the Phoenix area. (Watch)

➤ The town of Queen Creek will open the new Founders' Park Dog Park on Saturday, replacing the smaller Pocket Park for Dogs with a larger two-acre facility. (Details)

➤ The Beach Boys tribute act Catch A Wave will perform Friday at Beale Street Theater in Kingman, celebrating the iconic band's 1960s hits. (More)

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