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Photos: Monsoon 2026

Photos: Monsoon 2026

A widespread monsoon storm skirted just south and east of Tucson, Ariz., July 9, 2026, dropping some scattered rains and lighting on the outskirts, including Vail, Ariz.

Photos: Water no long flowing along the San Pedro River outside Sierra Vista

Photos: Water no long flowing along the San Pedro River outside Sierra Vista

Water has stopped flowing in the San Pedro River, leaving small, isolated pools and the wildlife trying to hang on, July 8, 2026, Sierra Vista, Ariz.

Photos: FC Tucson wraps season with a 2-1 win over visiting Capo FC, USL League 2

Photos: FC Tucson wraps season with a 2-1 win over visiting Capo FC, USL League 2

FC Tucson took the lead twice in the second half to drop Capo FC 2-1 with playoff implications on the line, July 10, 2026, Tucson, Ariz. 

Water no long flowing along the San Pedro River outside Sierra Vista

Water no long flowing along the San Pedro River outside Sierra Vista

Water has stopped flowing in the San Pedro River, leaving small, isolated pools and the wildlife trying to hang on, July 8, 2026, Sierra Vista, Ariz.

State & Regional

Top Arizona lawmakers back feds in border wall construction push

Top Arizona lawmakers back feds in border wall construction push

In a new legal brief, Arizona House Speaker Steve Montenegro and Senate President Warren Petersen say border security outweighs concerns about border wall construction raised by the Tohono O'odham Nation.

Struggling Arizonans say SNAP failing them

Struggling Arizonans say SNAP failing them

Britney Gilles parked and got her daughter's stroller out of the car, then looked around the St. Mary's food pantry in Surprise. She didn’t know where to go, so she asked a security guard, who directed her to line up at a window on the side of the building.

New housing law aims to cut red tape, lower costs for Arizona homebuyers

New housing law aims to cut red tape, lower costs for Arizona homebuyers

The most extensive U.S. housing bill to tackle affordability in decades could mean fewer investor homebuyers, streamlined zoning and financing, more housing counseling and help for owners of manufactured homes.

Lawsuit seeks to block Arizona's 'border security' law

Lawsuit seeks to block Arizona's 'border security' law

Arizona's Prop 314, crafted by Republican lawmakers and approved by voters, was written to take effect 60 days after federal courts rule that a nearly duplicate Texas law is enforceable. That happened in May.

Nation & World

Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed

Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed

WASHINGTON — U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults Sunday, with Tehran targeting U.S. facilities in states across the Gulf  and saying it had again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Inside the US race for drone delivery dominance

Inside the US race for drone delivery dominance

FAA proposed rules would let drones fly beyond visual line of sight without waivers.

Amid scrutiny, research reinforces rare Gulf whale is a unique species

Amid scrutiny, research reinforces rare Gulf whale is a unique species

A recently published study adds more scientific weight to a claim the Trump administration is trying to discredit: The Rice’s whale is a species of its own.

UPDATE: Trump remembers Sen. Graham as 'unique in every way'

UPDATE: Trump remembers Sen. Graham as 'unique in every way'

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a key Republican who went from a vocal critic of Donald Trump to one of his most loyal allies on Capitol Hill after Trump became president, has died at age 71.

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Lawsuit seeks to block Arizona's 'border security' law

Lawsuit seeks to block Arizona's 'border security' law

Major two-year project about to start on Tucson I-19 interchange

Major two-year project about to start on Tucson I-19 interchange

'Zero flow' recorded at key spot on Arizona's drying San Pedro River

'Zero flow' recorded at key spot on Arizona's drying San Pedro River

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Crime

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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The Treasure Coast Just Yielded Another $1 Million in Spanish Gold: Why Hurricane Season Is a Detector’s Best Friend

The Treasure Coast Just Yielded Another $1 Million in Spanish Gold: Why Hurricane Season Is a Detector’s Best Friend

Provided content. A recent $1 million Spanish gold discovery off Vero Beach is a great reminder of how hurricane-driven erosion exposes treasure.

 

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How Tucson Injury Victims Can Protect Their Claim After a Car Accident

How Tucson Injury Victims Can Protect Their Claim After a Car Accident

Contributor content. After an accident, quick action matters. Learn how medical records, evidence collection, and careful insurance communication can help protect a claim.

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What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

Affiliate content. Learn how to tell if your home has a humidity problem and what you can do to fix it. 

Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

Affiliate content. Learn about the most common problems for basement HVAC equipment and how to fix them. 

Farmhouse to Modern Comfort: HVAC Solutions for the Midwest's Oldest Homes

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Crime

YouTuber arrests near Nancy Guthrie's home raise concerns

YouTuber arrests near Nancy Guthrie's home raise concerns

A review of records from the Pima County Sheriff's Department raises questions about whether all of the arrests near Nancy Guthrie's Tucson home were warranted.

Tucson police make arrest in 2004 child sexual assault

Tucson police make arrest in 2004 child sexual assault

A 65-year-old man is facing charges in the 2004 sex-assault of his teen foster daughter, Tucson police say.

Tucson investigators now know suspect in 1995 killing

Tucson investigators now know suspect in 1995 killing

A man now linked to the killing of a Tucson man in 1995 is believed to have died in an unrelated crash a few weeks later, police say.

Manslaughter case against Tucson hospital worker dismissed

Manslaughter case against Tucson hospital worker dismissed

Criminal charges filed against a former employee at a Sonora Behavioral Health facility in Tucson were dismissed earlier this week.

Politics

Struggling Arizonans say SNAP failing them

Struggling Arizonans say SNAP failing them

Britney Gilles parked and got her daughter's stroller out of the car, then looked around the St. Mary's food pantry in Surprise. She didn’t know where to go, so she asked a security guard, who directed her to line up at a window on the side of the building.

Lawsuit seeks to block Arizona's 'border security' law

Lawsuit seeks to block Arizona's 'border security' law

Arizona's Prop 314, crafted by Republican lawmakers and approved by voters, was written to take effect 60 days after federal courts rule that a nearly duplicate Texas law is enforceable. That happened in May.

Major two-year project about to start on Tucson I-19 interchange

Major two-year project about to start on Tucson I-19 interchange

Construction for a new $53.4 million project at the Interstate 19 interchange at West Irvington Road is set to begin July 16. It'll take nearly two years to complete.

How to stay healthy during cyclosporiasis outbreak

How to stay healthy during cyclosporiasis outbreak

At least 10cases of cyclosporiasis have been confirmed in Arizona, health officials say.

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