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First Down Faith Football Camp

First Down Faith Football Camp

  • Kelly Presnell / Arizona Daily Star

About 100 middle school football players got to rub shoulders with several Arizona players, including hosts quarterback Noah Fifita and his brother, Wildcat linebacker Dash, at the second First Down Faith Football Camp, April 17, 2026.

Photos: First Down Faith Football Camp

Photos: First Down Faith Football Camp

  • Kelly Presnell

About 100 middle school football players got to rub shoulders with several Arizona players, including hosts quarterback Noah Fifita and his brother, Wildcat linebacker Dash, at the second First Down Faith Football Camp, April 17, 2026.

Feds act to protect Lake Powell from drastic declines

Feds act to protect Lake Powell from drastic declines

  • Tony Davis

The Bureau of Reclamation says it plans to substantially increase Colorado River water releases from reservoirs upstream of Lake Powell and to reduce releases from Powell to Lake Mead. The purpose of these actinos will be to keep Powell from falling below the level at which turbines at the a…

When presidents came to Buffalo

When presidents came to Buffalo

    Buffalo has a rich presidential history, from being the home of Millard Fillmore and Grover Cleveland, to the place where William McKinley was killed and Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated. Almost every president for more than a century has at least paid a visit to Buffalo, either on the cam…

    Photos: Vigil for Anna Garcia

    Photos: Vigil for Anna Garcia

    • Kelly Presnell

    Several hundred friends, family and community members turned out for an evening vigil for three-year-old Anna Garcia at Silverlake Park, April 16, 2026, Tucson, Ariz. Garcia was killed in a high speed motor vehicle collision on April 10.

    Hernandez siblings to stay on ballot after legal challenges rejected

    Hernandez siblings to stay on ballot after legal challenges rejected

    • Charles Borla

    Sibling Arizona lawmakers, Alma and Consuelo Hernandez, each won a legal challenge to their candidacy.

    U of A embarks on $20M project to enhance Student Union, dining halls

    U of A embarks on $20M project to enhance Student Union, dining halls

    • Prerana Sannappanavar

    The University of Arizona is requesting approval from the Arizona Board of Regents for a $17 million project to enhance the Student Union Memorial Center and other student dining spaces. The enhancements include crucial deferred maintenance needs, including the modernization of HVAC, electri…

    Tucson speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Apr. 17, 2026

    Tucson speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Apr. 17, 2026

      Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Arizona Daily Star.

      AP top stories April 17

      AP top stories April 17

        Here's the latest for Friday, April 17th: U.S. and Iran say Strait of Hormuz now open to commercial shipping; Thousands return home amid ceasefire in Lebanon; Accused Charlie Kirk shooter seeks ban on cameras in courtroom; Optimism over Iran war sends stocks soaring.

        Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

        Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

          For Star subscribers: Sen. Mark Kelly, a Tucson Democrat, voted for the first time to block the sale of arms to Israel, in a sign of shifting public opinion. Also, Gallego is under the gun, and more.

          These rescued mountain lion cubs now call Tucson’s Desert Museum home

          These rescued mountain lion cubs now call Tucson’s Desert Museum home

            Two rescued mountain lion cubs are settling into their new home at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum after being found orphaned in the Pacific Northwest. Now, the public has a rare chance to help name them as they prepare for their debut.

            One GOP candidate for Arizona governor vastly trails in fundraising

            One GOP candidate for Arizona governor vastly trails in fundraising

              Republican gubernatorial hopeful David Schweikert is way behind his ellow GOP challenger Andy Biggs and Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs in campaign fundraising, filings show.

              U.S. to drastically alter Colorado River releases, Arizona officials warn

              U.S. to drastically alter Colorado River releases, Arizona officials warn

                The goal is to prevent Lake Powell from falling so low that Glen Canyon Dam would no longer be able to generate electricity.

                A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

                A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

                  Minnesota officials are pushing forward with investigations of federal law enforcement officers involved in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.

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                  First Down Faith Football Camp

                  First Down Faith Football Camp

                  About 100 middle school football players got to rub shoulders with several Arizona players, including hosts quarterback Noah Fifita and his brother, Wildcat linebacker Dash, at the second First Down Faith Football Camp, April 17, 2026.

                  Photos: First Down Faith Football Camp

                  Photos: First Down Faith Football Camp

                  About 100 middle school football players got to rub shoulders with several Arizona players, including hosts quarterback Noah Fifita and his brother, Wildcat linebacker Dash, at the second First Down Faith Football Camp, April 17, 2026.

                  When presidents came to Buffalo

                  When presidents came to Buffalo

                  Buffalo has a rich presidential history, from being the home of Millard Fillmore and Grover Cleveland, to the place where William McKinley was killed and Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated. Almost every president for more than a century has at least paid a visit to Buffalo, either on the cam…

                  Photos: Vigil for Anna Garcia

                  Photos: Vigil for Anna Garcia

                  Several hundred friends, family and community members turned out for an evening vigil for three-year-old Anna Garcia at Silverlake Park, April 16, 2026, Tucson, Ariz. Garcia was killed in a high speed motor vehicle collision on April 10.

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                  Feds act to protect Lake Powell from drastic declines

                  Feds act to protect Lake Powell from drastic declines

                  The Bureau of Reclamation says it plans to substantially increase Colorado River water releases from reservoirs upstream of Lake Powell and to reduce releases from Powell to Lake Mead. The purpose of these actinos will be to keep Powell from falling below the level at which turbines at the adjoining Glen Canyon Dam can generate electricity.

                  One GOP candidate for Arizona governor vastly trails in fundraising

                  One GOP candidate for Arizona governor vastly trails in fundraising

                  Republican gubernatorial hopeful David Schweikert is way behind his ellow GOP challenger Andy Biggs and Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs in campaign fundraising, filings show.

                  Arizona lawmakers vote to bar drones near sporting events, concerts

                  Arizona lawmakers vote to bar drones near sporting events, concerts

                  An Arizona bill would ban drones within a mile of many events, citing safety concerns — but critics say it goes too far.

                  Arizona utility adjusts disconnect rules as part of settlement

                  Arizona utility adjusts disconnect rules as part of settlement

                  Arizona Public Service has agreed to keep from cutting customer power when the temperature is expected to hit 95 or higher. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said she's looking at policies at other utilities in the state too.

                  Nation & World

                  AP top stories April 17

                  AP top stories April 17

                  Here's the latest for Friday, April 17th: U.S. and Iran say Strait of Hormuz now open to commercial shipping; Thousands return home amid ceasefire in Lebanon; Accused Charlie Kirk shooter seeks ban on cameras in courtroom; Optimism over Iran war sends stocks soaring.

                  A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

                  A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

                  Minnesota officials are pushing forward with investigations of federal law enforcement officers involved in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.

                  Candace Owens accuses Erika Kirk of lying about security threat

                  Candace Owens accuses Erika Kirk of lying about security threat

                  Conservative commentator Candace Owens challenged Erika Kirk’s stated reason for withdrawing from a Turning Point USA event in Athens, Georgia, citing competing accounts over security and attendance. In posts on X, Owens alleged low ticket sales, while event organizers asserted “serious thre…

                  Woman recalls confronting federal immigration agents alongside Alex Pretti before fatal shooting

                  Woman recalls confronting federal immigration agents alongside Alex Pretti before fatal shooting

                  Wynnie Savageford said she was standing next to Alexi Pretti before federal immigration agents detained her in the back of a vehicle, where she witnessed his death. She was among a group of potential litigants who spoke out Thursday about alleged excessive force against people protesting or …

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                  Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

                  Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

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                  23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                  23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                  Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                  Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                  Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                  A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                  Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                  Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                  Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                  Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                  Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                  A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                  Boy, 15, identified as intruder shot and killed in Tucson police standoff

                  Boy, 15, identified as intruder shot and killed in Tucson police standoff

                  Authorities say a teen fatally shot by officers during a Tucson standoff had a toy gun wrapped to look real.

                  Tucson fugitive dies by suicide

                  Tucson fugitive dies by suicide

                  A man wanted after firing gunshots at a bail bondsman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound as a Pima County Sheriff's Department team prepared to arrest him, authorities say.

                  Dead man implicated in Tucson killing

                  Dead man implicated in Tucson killing

                  A man who died in 2014 has been implicated by Tucson police in the killing of a man here 10 years earlier.

                  Tucson woman killed in domestic violence attack, police say

                  Tucson woman killed in domestic violence attack, police say

                  A 28-year-old woman was strangled Monday evening in a domestic violence incident at an apartment in midtown Tucson, police say.

                  Politics

                  Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

                  Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

                  For Star subscribers: Sen. Mark Kelly, a Tucson Democrat, voted for the first time to block the sale of arms to Israel, in a sign of shifting public opinion. Also, Gallego is under the gun, and more.

                  Traffic crossing installed at site of deadly UA crash

                  Traffic crossing installed at site of deadly UA crash

                  A new pedestrian and bicycle signal was activated Thursday at the street crossing near the University of Arizona campus where three students were struck and killed last year.

                  Arizona lawmakers vote to bar drones near sporting events, concerts

                  Arizona lawmakers vote to bar drones near sporting events, concerts

                  An Arizona bill would ban drones within a mile of many events, citing safety concerns — but critics say it goes too far.

                  Arizona utility adjusts disconnect rules as part of settlement

                  Arizona utility adjusts disconnect rules as part of settlement

                  Arizona Public Service has agreed to keep from cutting customer power when the temperature is expected to hit 95 or higher. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said she's looking at policies at other utilities in the state too.

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