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Photos: Monsoon 2026

Photos: Monsoon 2026

  • Kelly Presnell Mamta Popat Grace Trejo

Monsoon 2026 is only a few days old and already has dropped measurable rainfall over the area including a band of storms June 17, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

Tucson police find woman's body day after powerful storm

Tucson police find woman's body day after powerful storm

  • Griffin Salkowski

The body of a woman has been found in the Santa Cruz River, about three miles away from where a woman was swept into rushing water during a storm Wednesday in Tucson, authorities say.

1976 champ Dave Stegman becomes 4th Wildcat elected to College Baseball Hall of Fame

1976 champ Dave Stegman becomes 4th Wildcat elected to College Baseball Hall of Fame

  • Michael Lev

Dave Stegman, one of Arizona's all-time greatest players, is set to be inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2026.

Arizona's 1st Buc-ee's: Full hotels, traffic detours

Arizona's 1st Buc-ee's: Full hotels, traffic detours

  • Michael Salerno and Dina Kaur Arizona Republic

Thousands of people are expected for opening day of the new Buc-ee's on June 22 in Goodyear, the first Arizona location.

Noah Fifita: 'It's all or nothing' for the Arizona quarterback this season

Noah Fifita: 'It's all or nothing' for the Arizona quarterback this season

  • Justin Spears

Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita discussed his busy offseason and why he believes the Wildcats can win their first-ever Big 12 championship following a nine-win season. 

Five takeaways: Star investigation into alleged Southern Arizona 'cult'

Five takeaways: Star investigation into alleged Southern Arizona 'cult'

  • Tim Steller

In court filings, Global Community Communications Alliance call it a high-control religious group with a closed campus. Former members who talked to the Star call it a cult.

Tohono O'odham Nation sues feds over Arizona border wall

Tohono O'odham Nation sues feds over Arizona border wall

  • Howard Fischer

The Tohono O’odham Nation is asking a federal judge to block plans for 62 miles of new border wall on tribal land, arguing the project would unlawfully alter reservation boundaries established by Congress. Tribal leaders say the wall would damage sacred sites, restrict cultural traditions an…

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TUSD fields, gyms finally getting much-needed upgrades | Greg Hansen

TUSD fields, gyms finally getting much-needed upgrades | Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's notebook: Cholla and Sahuaro high schools are the latest TUSD campuses to have their athletic facilities upgraded thanks to a bond passed by voters in 2023. 

On Becky Burke’s defiance, Tommy Lloyd’s frustration, UA softball’s strategy | Michael Lev

On Becky Burke’s defiance, Tommy Lloyd’s frustration, UA softball’s strategy | Michael Lev

Michael Lev column: News and views on Becky Burke’s unwanted battle with social-media trolls; eligibility questions gumming up Tommy Lloyd’s recruiting; Arizona softball acing the transfer portal; and more.

Former Arizona hurdler's talents on display, this time for Florida State | Greg Hansen

Former Arizona hurdler's talents on display, this time for Florida State | Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's notebook: Arizona hurdler Zach Extine quietly made the jump from Tucson to Florida where he is making an impression yet again, this time as a Seminole. 

Jim Furyk's ride from U of A to success was unpredictable | Greg Hansen

Jim Furyk's ride from U of A to success was unpredictable | Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's notebook: Ex-Arizona golfer Jim Furyk wasn't the Wildcats' top player, but became a PGA Tour star and a U.S. Open title. Is a Hall of Fame induction next?

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Oro Valley raises price for police body-worn camera records

Oro Valley raises price for police body-worn camera records

Public records requests for the department’s Axon body-worn camera footage will increase from $25 per video to $46 for every hour of footage reviewed.

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Newly Listed Homes near Oro Valley, AZ — Updated Jun. 18, 2026

Newly Listed Homes near Oro Valley, AZ — Updated Jun. 18, 2026

A look at the newest homes for sale near Oro Valley, 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: June 18

Arizona Daily Star on this date: June 18

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Tucson's Top Stories: June 18

Tucson's Top Stories: June 18

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Monsoon 2026

Monsoon 2026

Monsoon 2026 is only a few days old and already has dropped measurable rainfall over the area including a band of storms June 17, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

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Photos: Monsoon 2026

Photos: Monsoon 2026

  • Kelly Presnell Mamta Popat Grace Trejo

Monsoon 2026 is only a few days old and already has dropped measurable rainfall over the area including a band of storms June 17, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

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1976 champ Dave Stegman becomes 4th Wildcat elected to College Baseball Hall of Fame

1976 champ Dave Stegman becomes 4th Wildcat elected to College Baseball Hall of Fame

Dave Stegman, one of Arizona's all-time greatest players, is set to be inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2026.

Noah Fifita: 'It's all or nothing' for the Arizona quarterback this season

Noah Fifita: 'It's all or nothing' for the Arizona quarterback this season

Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita discussed his busy offseason and why he believes the Wildcats can win their first-ever Big 12 championship following a nine-win season. 

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Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, June 13, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers and independent distributors nationwide, powered by Circana BookScan © 2026 Circana. (Reprinted from Publishers Weekly, published by PWxyz LLC. © 2026, PWxyz LLC.) HARDCOVER FICTION 1. "Harvest Season" by Brynne Weaver (Slowburn) Last week: — 2. ...

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