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Tucson's Vail school district ranks tops in Arizona

Tucson's Vail school district ranks tops in Arizona

  • Sierra Blaser

Four Pima County school districts — Vail, Marana, Flowing Wells and Catalina Foothills — received ‘A’ ratings for the 2025-2026 school year from the Arizona Department of Education, with Vail ranking first in the state. TUSD's ranking is under review.

Photos: Arizona drops Cal State Monterey Bay in Wildcats’ final exhibition

Photos: Arizona drops Cal State Monterey Bay in Wildcats’ final exhibition

  • Kelly Presnell

The Wildcats get a first-half test from CSMB but get out fast to start the second half in a 92-54 win, October 27, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

Southern Arizona confirms first case of New World screwworm

Southern Arizona confirms first case of New World screwworm

  • Lauren De Young, Arizona Republic

A dog in southern Arizona was infected with a flesh-eating parasite that has been popping up in states along the U.S.-Mexico border, the Arizona Department of Agriculture confirmed Oct. 28.

Tucson elementary put up to close to create K-8 campus at Utterback

Tucson elementary put up to close to create K-8 campus at Utterback

  • Sierra Blaser

Tucson Unified School District has proposed closing Cavett Elementary School, relocating students nearby to Utterback Middle School, which would transition to a K-8 model starting in the 2028-29 school year.

Regular-season finale sets the table for dramatic Week 10 of Southern Arizona high school football

Regular-season finale sets the table for dramatic Week 10 of Southern Arizona high school football

  • Mac Friday

Week 10 is the final week of the high school football regular season for Conference 3A-5A teams, setting up dramatic final opportunities to grab playoff spots.

Motorcyclist dies days after Tucson crash

Motorcyclist dies days after Tucson crash

  • Isabella Barrón

A 27-year-old motorcyclist has died days after a crash, Tucson police say.

Time to rip the bandage, Cardinals, and start Carson Beck | Opinion

Time to rip the bandage, Cardinals, and start Carson Beck | Opinion

  • Bob McManaman
    Arizona Republic

With Jacoby Brissett at 3-16 as a starter, promoting Carson Beck to backup and eventually starter status could inject hope and intrigue into the Cardinals' season.

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Regular-season finale sets the table for dramatic Week 10 of Southern Arizona high school football

Regular-season finale sets the table for dramatic Week 10 of Southern Arizona high school football

Week 10 is the final week of the high school football regular season for Conference 3A-5A teams, setting up dramatic final opportunities to grab playoff spots.

Tim Steller’s column: Tucson judge must act as ICE stalls

Tim Steller’s column: Tucson judge must act as ICE stalls

For Star subscribers: A Tucson federal judge needs to hold government officials accontable for their delays in returning to the United States a detainee from Arizona sent to Equatorial Guinea.

Ironwood Ridge, Buena meet with 5A Sonoran, playoffs in the balance

Ironwood Ridge, Buena meet with 5A Sonoran, playoffs in the balance

No. 23 Ironwood Ridge travels to Sierra Vista to play No. 20 Buena with heavy region title and playoff implications. No. 19 Phoenix Cortez meets No. 14 Tanque Verde in the first round of the 2A Playoffs.

Desert View, Sahuarita rise to the top with region titles in Week 9

Desert View, Sahuarita rise to the top with region titles in Week 9

Rio Rico, Sahuarita, Desert View, Rincon/University and the superhuman performances of three Southern Arizona two-way ironmen make up Week 9's high school football standouts.

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Newly Listed Homes near Sahuarita, AZ — Updated Oct. 28, 2026

A look at the newest homes for sale near Sahuarita, AZ. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.

Arizona Daily Star on this date: October 28

Arizona Daily Star on this date: October 28

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Tucson's Top Stories: October 28

Tucson's Top Stories: October 28

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Arizona drops Cal State Monterey Bay in their final exhibition

Arizona drops Cal State Monterey Bay in their final exhibition

The Wildcats get a first-half test from CSMB but get out fast to start the second half in a 92-54 win, October 27, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

October 27 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

October 27 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

Get a recap of Tuesday's local news stories from Arizona Daily Star.

Secretary Brooke L. Rollins, United States Secretary of Agriculture speaks, speaks at a celebration for the opening of the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Secretary Brooke L. Rollins, United States Secretary of Agriculture speaks, speaks at a celebration for the opening of the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Secretary Brooke L. Rollins, United States Secretary of Agriculture speaks, speaks at a celebration for the opening of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southwest Watershed Research Center (SWRC), a state-of-the-art facility that will provide inn…

Rep. Juan Ciscomani speaks at a celebration for the opening of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southwest Watershed Research Center

Rep. Juan Ciscomani speaks at a celebration for the opening of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southwest Watershed Research Center

Rep. Juan Ciscomani speaks at a celebration for the opening of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Southwest Watershed Research Center (SWRC), a state-of-the-art facility that will provide innovative solutions in managing water, plants, and soil in…

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Tucson's Vail school district ranks tops in Arizona

Tucson's Vail school district ranks tops in Arizona

  • Sierra Blaser

Four Pima County school districts — Vail, Marana, Flowing Wells and Catalina Foothills — received ‘A’ ratings for the 2025-2026 school year from the Arizona Department of Education, with Vail ranking first in the state. TUSD's ranking is under review.

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Arizona Daily Star on this date: October 28

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Regular-season finale sets the table for dramatic Week 10 of Southern Arizona high school football

Regular-season finale sets the table for dramatic Week 10 of Southern Arizona high school football

Week 10 is the final week of the high school football regular season for Conference 3A-5A teams, setting up dramatic final opportunities to grab playoff spots.

Bowl projections: Utah to the CFP, Oregon to the Sun and UA to Vegas

Bowl projections: Utah to the CFP, Oregon to the Sun and UA to Vegas

Jon Wilner’s Pac-12 bowl projections: Utah to the CFP, Oregon to the Sun and a look ahead to the first CFP rankings.

No snubs this time: Holt, Kharchenkov named to preseason positional award watch lists

No snubs this time: Holt, Kharchenkov named to preseason positional award watch lists

Caleb Holt made the Jerry West Shooting Guard Award watchlist; Ivan Kharchenkov made the Julius Erving Small Forward Award watchlist, highlighting their roles as key players for Arizona this season.

Tucson’s TV/radio sports best bets: Wednesday, Oct. 28

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Community members mourn 250-year-old cottonwoods and other plants lost to border wall construction, honoring them with a Día de los Muertos ofrenda.

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