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Marana High School closed Tuesday for an unspecified police investigation.
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The outcome of a Tucson man's probation hearing likely will draw a line between what he can and can’t broadcast to YouTube as a convicted felon.
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The Wildcats ground down the Lumberjacks to open their season with a 35-7 win, September 5, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.
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