Phoenix gas station owners cut prices to help drivers; Navajo woman walks to D.C. for her missing aunt; A dining guide to downtown Gilbert
A look at some of today's top stories, the weather forecast and a peek back in history.
The owners of C K Food Mart have decided to help Arizona residents in a big way — by lowering gas prices to 4.99 a gallon.
Seraphine Warren walked to the Navajo Nation capital a year ago, but her aunt's missing persons case is unsolved, so she's taking her message farther.
Downtown Gilbert's Heritage District is a dining destination with local and national restaurants and bars. Here's where to eat and drink like a local.
Today, you can expect it to be partly sunny and hot, with a high near 106 degrees. A slight chance of thunderstorms at night, with a low near 88 degrees. Get the full forecast here.
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Today in history
In 1857, the U.S. Government signed a contract with James E. Birch for semi-monthly mail and passenger service from San Antonio, Texas to San Diego via Tucson. The line became known as the “Jackass Mail” because the passengers had to ride mules from Fort Yuma to the coast.
In 1892, the Casa Grande Ruins were declared a national monument by President Benjamin Harrison.
In 1930, a cloudburst dropped 2 inches of rain on Tucson, and was immediately followed by hurricane force winds that ripped roofs off houses.
In 1857, the U.S. Government signed a contract with James E. Birch for semi-monthly mail and passenger service from San Antonio, Texas, to San Diego via Tucson. The line became known as the “Jackass Mail” because the passengers had to ride mules from Fort Yuma to the coast.
In 1892, the Casa Grande Ruins were declared a national monument by President Benjamin Harrison.
This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: AZ Briefing: Phoenix gas station owners slash prices to help drivers
