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Health and Medicine

These organizations support breast cancer survivors in Tucson

These organizations support breast cancer survivors in Tucson

  • Christine Holtgreive

Susan G. Komen, a breast cancer foundation, and the Tucson Cancer Conquerors, a group for cancer patients and survivors, are offering support and resources to the Tucson-area community. 

Science of psychedelics examined at Arizona conference

Science of psychedelics examined at Arizona conference

  • Vic Verbalaitis El Inde Arizona

A Tucson man is working to educate the community on the benefits of psychedelics and alternative medicine through a conference this month. 

Podcast takes a sip out of new cannabis beverages

Podcast takes a sip out of new cannabis beverages

  • Eddie Celaya

Here Weed Go! host Eddie Celaya dives into the world of cannabis beverages.

Partnership hopes to stem tide of kids getting into pot edibles

Partnership hopes to stem tide of kids getting into pot edibles

  • Eddie Celaya

You’ve probably seen the headlines: “Edibles pose risk to children,” or “Rise in calls to poison control centers for marijuana intoxication in kids.” As more states move to legalize cannabis for adults, the number of products (and problems) falling into the hands of children seem to be multiplying.

Pennsylvania transplant credits Tucson with saving his life

Pennsylvania transplant credits Tucson with saving his life

  • Patty Machelor

Desperately sick man came here with hopes of receiving life-saving operation.

TMC voted among nation's best delivery hospitals; second year in a row

TMC voted among nation's best delivery hospitals; second year in a row

  • Patty Machelor

Nearly 650 hospitals providing delivery services were evaluated by U.S. News & World Report as part of an analysis recognized by the National Institutes of Health. 

Compassion meditation for breast cancer survivors focus of new UA study

Compassion meditation for breast cancer survivors focus of new UA study

  • Patty Machelor

The UA College of Nursing and Emory University are collaborating to prove the science behind a longstanding wellness technique 

Arizona flu rates are highest recorded this early in season

    Nearly 18,000 cases have been reported so far, significantly more than the state's five-year cumulative average for this time of year. 

    University of Arizona researchers awarded $7.3M to study long COVID

      The study will follow at least 1,000 individuals over two years to track the progression of post-COVID-19 conditions over time. 

      Pediatric beds full as RSV surges across Arizona

      Pediatric beds full as RSV surges across Arizona

        Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is transmitting at about 10 to 11 times the number typically seen at this time of year in Pima County, compared to a five-year average.

        Tucson Medical Center offers alternative to emergency care for some RSV patients

          The TMCOne pediatric clinics will be offering extended hours for a period of time. Parents — who do not need to be TMCOne patients — are asked to call the clinic ahead of arrival.

          Respiratory infections rising in Tucson, statewide

          Respiratory infections rising in Tucson, statewide

            While hospitals typically see infants and toddlers under age 2 with severe RSV cases, they are now seeing older kids as well.

            Latest pot-cast looks at the tech, minds behind new THC breathalyzer

            Latest pot-cast looks at the tech, minds behind new THC breathalyzer

              How’s it growing folks?! While 19 states (and possibly more after Election Day 2022) have legalized recreational cannabis for adults, it's still against the law to operate a motor vehicle while high.

              Childhood obesity on the rise in Arizona despite efforts

              Childhood obesity on the rise in Arizona despite efforts

                The percentage of adolescents in Arizona with obesity has steadily risen to 13%. Here's what's being done to fight the chronic health issue.

                Local News

                Arizona's Filip Jakubcik, 3 other Wildcats named All-Big 12 golf selections

                May 11 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

                Get a quick digest of today's top local news stories from Arizona Daily Star.

                Photos: Arizona goes down 7-5 in 13 innings to Houston, Game 2 of their Big 12 series

                Photos: Arizona goes down 7-5 in 13 innings to Houston, Game 2 of their Big 12 series

                The Wildcats can't bounce back from a series opening loss to the Cougars in game two, getting out hit 23 to 12 and out scored 7-5 in thirteen innings, May 9, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                Photos: Tanque Verde rumbles by Empire 9-2 in state 3A semifinals

                Photos: Tanque Verde rumbles by Empire 9-2 in state 3A semifinals

                The Hawks came out on top in a battle of SOAZ softball heavyweights, advancing to the state championship game with a 9-2 win over Empire, May 8, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: May 11

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: May 11

                See the A1 covers from the past for this day in history.

                State & Regional

                Ariz. lawmakers try to draw Hobbs nominee into Hegseth-Kelly spat

                Ariz. lawmakers try to draw Hobbs nominee into Hegseth-Kelly spat

                PHOENIX — A high profile fight in Washington over comments by U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly about dwindling munitions stockpiles spilled over into Republican efforts to derail Gov. Katie Hobbs' nominee to head the Arizona National Guard.

                Trump names Kari Lake to a new post in his administration

                Trump names Kari Lake to a new post in his administration

                President Donald Trump has nominated Kari Lake to be the nation’s ambassador to Jamaica, seemingly ending her controversial run presiding over the dismantling of U.S.-owned media organizations.

                Arizona's Medicaid, AHCCCS, undergoes huge changes

                Arizona's Medicaid, AHCCCS, undergoes huge changes

                The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System is undergoing major changes due to federal funding cuts and statewide efficiency efforts. 

                A real stinker: Wild burro rescued from Arizona septic tank

                A real stinker: Wild burro rescued from Arizona septic tank

                A wild burro had to be rescued out of a septic tank in an Arizona RV Park.

                Nation & World

                Savannah Guthrie to host TV game show

                Savannah Guthrie to host TV game show

                Savannah Guthrie is taking on a new role as host of an upcoming Wordle game show, set to premiere in 2027. Announced alongside Jimmy Fallon, the project brings the wildly popular puzzle to TV — marking a joyful new chapter for Guthrie as she continues her role on the Today show.

                Americans from cruise ship stricken by hantavirus arrive in Nebraska

                Americans from cruise ship stricken by hantavirus arrive in Nebraska

                Americans who were evacuated from a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean that had experienced an outbreak of hantavirus arrived in Omaha early Monday and were transported to special isolation units on the University of Nebraska Medical Center campus. 

                Trump says federal gasoline tax to be reduced 'till it's appropriate'

                Trump says federal gasoline tax to be reduced 'till it's appropriate'

                Trump said on Monday he will reduce the federal gas tax, seeking to blunt the impact of rising pump prices.

                Trump says federal gas tax should be paused, CBS News reports

                Trump says federal gas tax should be paused, CBS News reports

                (Adds Trump quotes in paragraphs 2-3, Wright in paragraph 4 and background in paragraph 6) WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump saidon Monday he wants the 18 cent federal gas tax

                Understaffing at rehab center contributed to ex-legislator's death, family says

                Understaffing at rehab center contributed to ex-legislator's death, family says

                • Patty Machelor

                Herschella Horton went from politically active and 'in perfect health' to rapid decline after spinal surgery in Tucson, her children say in complaint

                Tucson family's experience with rare disease ignites global push to find cure

                Tucson family's experience with rare disease ignites global push to find cure

                • Loni Nannini Special to the Arizona Daily Star

                Three of Mike and Cindy Parseghian's children had Niemann-Pick Type C Disease.

                Keep moving but stay safe during our desert summers

                Keep moving but stay safe during our desert summers

                • Kristina Van Winkle For the Arizona Daily Star

                Use these tips to stay healthy and active during the summer months in Arizona, especially if you prefer not to work out inside.

                Pima County to use wastewater data as COVID-19 'early warning sentinel'

                Pima County to use wastewater data as COVID-19 'early warning sentinel'

                • Patty Machelor

                Knowing a community's SARS-CoV-2 shedding rate in wastewater can help scientists quickly predict rising infections.

                National nonprofit ranks 2 Pima County hospitals as area's safest

                National nonprofit ranks 2 Pima County hospitals as area's safest

                • Patty Machelor

                The most common problems at Tucson-area hospitals include patient falls or injuries, poor communication at the time of discharge, infections after surgery, and inadequate communication from doctors and nurses to patients. 

                Partnership to provide in-home care for some Tucson patients

                Partnership to provide in-home care for some Tucson patients

                • Patty Machelor

                A collaboration between Tucson Medical Center and DispatchHealth to bring in-home care to recently hospitalized patients and in-home urgent care to some residents.

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                Arizona's Medicaid, AHCCCS, undergoes huge changes

                Arizona's Medicaid, AHCCCS, undergoes huge changes

                Tucson's west side faces months-long street closure

                Tucson's west side faces months-long street closure

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                Visit our online archives for thousands of historical articles, obituaries and announcements.

                View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary

                View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary

                America commemorates its 250th anniversary in 2026. Here's how our community is marking this historic milestone.

                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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                Dr. Berardi, Voted Best Plastic Surgeon, Shares His Approach to Breast Augmentation

                Contributor content. Learn about the process of getting a breast augmentation from top rated surgeon, Dr. Berardi. 

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                Provided content. Employers say they've ditched degree requirements, but the data tells a different story. Here's what skills-based hiring really looks like in 2026.

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                Crime

                Nancy Guthrie case reaches 100th day

                Nancy Guthrie case reaches 100th day

                The disappearance and suspected abduction of Nancy Guthrie reached its 100th day on Monday as law enforcement continues to search for clues as to her whereabouts.

                Bone discovery not linked to Guthrie case

                Bone discovery not linked to Guthrie case

                A human bone found Thursday near North Craycroft and East River roads is too old to be part of the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from her Tucson home.

                Man accused in Tucson killing ruled incompetent

                Man accused in Tucson killing ruled incompetent

                Dirk Barret Prather is accused of killing a man in April 2025, but a Pima County judge ruled the effects of a of major stroke suffered in jail makes him incompetent for trial.

                Kash Patel: Sheriff Nanos too slow to include FBI in Guthrie probe

                Kash Patel: Sheriff Nanos too slow to include FBI in Guthrie probe

                FBI Director Kash Patel was critical of Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos and his department on a recent appearance on Sean Hannity's podcast, saying he was slow to involve the federal agency in the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from her Tucson home.

                Politics

                Ariz. lawmakers try to draw Hobbs nominee into Hegseth-Kelly spat

                Ariz. lawmakers try to draw Hobbs nominee into Hegseth-Kelly spat

                PHOENIX — A high profile fight in Washington over comments by U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly about dwindling munitions stockpiles spilled over into Republican efforts to derail Gov. Katie Hobbs' nominee to head the Arizona National Guard.

                Trump names Kari Lake to a new post in his administration

                Trump names Kari Lake to a new post in his administration

                President Donald Trump has nominated Kari Lake to be the nation’s ambassador to Jamaica, seemingly ending her controversial run presiding over the dismantling of U.S.-owned media organizations.

                Tucson's west side faces months-long street closure

                Tucson's west side faces months-long street closure

                A section of West Grant Road near Interstate 10 will be closed through most of the summer beginning later this month.

                Tucson homeless effort sees rise in arrests, assistance

                Tucson homeless effort sees rise in arrests, assistance

                Police deployments are a part of Tucson's Safe City Initiative, a combination of enforcement and social service efforts to address homelessness.

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