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Southeastern Arizona urged to brace for powerful winds

Southeastern Arizona urged to brace for powerful winds

  • Isabella Barrón

Some areas could get gusts of up 75 mph, though that's mostly for areas outside of metro Tucson, according to the National Weather Service.

U of A cancer researcher dies of same disease she fought to cure

U of A cancer researcher dies of same disease she fought to cure

  • Prerana Sannappanavar

Dr. Rachna Shroff, a leading University of Arizona cancer researcher, spent most of her career studying gastrointestinal cancers and trying to find cures.

October 15 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

October 15 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

    Thursday's news: What you missed while you were at work.

    DHS tells court that border wall won't trespass on Tohono O'odham land

    DHS tells court that border wall won't trespass on Tohono O'odham land

    • Howard Fischer

    The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is telling a federal court that a new double-layered border wall will not trespass on the Tohono O'odham Nation.

    Motorcyclist killed in crash with vehicle on Tucson area's south side

    Motorcyclist killed in crash with vehicle on Tucson area's south side

    • Arizona Daily Star

    The driver of a vehicle ran a red light early Thursday on the Tucson area's south side and fatally struck a motorcyclist, the Pima County Sheriff's Department says.

    Tucson’s downtown gets parking, shuttles and safety upgrades

    Tucson’s downtown gets parking, shuttles and safety upgrades

    • Hannah Cree

    New parking options and shuttle services are coming to Tucson’s downtown with a new Pima County investment strategy.

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    Tep donation supercharging PEEPs preschool access

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    Tucson Electric Power donated $100,000 to United Way’s Supercharging PEEPs effort, expanding access to high-quality preschool for income-eligible Pima County families.

    Tucson’s downtown gets parking, shuttles and safety upgrades

    Tucson’s downtown gets parking, shuttles and safety upgrades

      New parking options and shuttle services are coming to Tucson’s downtown with a new Pima County investment strategy.

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        Tucson Electric Power donated $100,000 to United Way’s Supercharging PEEPs effort, expanding access to high-quality preschool for income-eligible Pima County families.

        Photos: Arizona blows through San Francisco 93-69

        Photos: Arizona blows through San Francisco 93-69

          The Wildcats dominate the Dons 93-69 in an exhibition game opening their home season, October 13, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

          Tucson's newest charging station

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            Motorcyclist killed in Tucson crash

            Motorcyclist killed in Tucson crash

              A 26-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision with an SUV on Tucson's south side, police said.

              White House press secretary Katie Zacharia draws scrutiny

              White House press secretary Katie Zacharia draws scrutiny

                She said she practiced law, but Reuters couldn’t find records that she was a registered attorney or member of the bar in any state or D.C.

                Tucson teacher named Arizona thespian teacher of the year

                Tucson teacher named Arizona thespian teacher of the year

                  Sabino High School theater teacher Kris Kissel was named the Arizona thespian teacher of the year.

                  Local News

                  October 15 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

                  October 15 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

                  Thursday's news: What you missed while you were at work.

                  Motorcyclist killed in crash with vehicle on Tucson area's south side

                  Motorcyclist killed in crash with vehicle on Tucson area's south side

                  The driver of a vehicle ran a red light early Thursday on the Tucson area's south side and fatally struck a motorcyclist, the Pima County Sheriff's Department says.

                  Photos: Arizona blows through San Francisco 93-69

                  Photos: Arizona blows through San Francisco 93-69

                  The Wildcats dominate the Dons 93-69 in an exhibition game opening their home season, October 13, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                  Tucson's newest charging station

                  Tucson's newest charging station

                  State & Regional

                  Gov. Katie Hobbs defends Arizona "toilet to tap" efforts

                  Gov. Katie Hobbs defends Arizona "toilet to tap" efforts

                  Gov. Katie Hobbs' comments come as some Arizona communities are looking at the possibility of using treated effluent as they deal with the multi-year drought and cuts in water from the Colorado River.

                  Arizona attorney general sues ChatGPT founders over child safety

                  Arizona attorney general sues ChatGPT founders over child safety

                  Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced her office is suing OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, for “hurting Arizona children” and deceiving parents.

                  Ciscomani, Feely skip Trump rally — 'It would be political suicide'

                  Ciscomani, Feely skip Trump rally — 'It would be political suicide'

                  President Donald Trump visited Bullhead City, surrounded by top Arizona Republicans — with some notable exceptions.

                  President Trump stumps for Biggs in Arizona

                  President Trump stumps for Biggs in Arizona

                  Taking the stage in Wednesday rally in Bullhead City, Republican gubernatorial nominee Andy Biggs urged Republican voters to get their ballots in early.

                  Nation & World

                  White House press secretary Katie Zacharia draws scrutiny

                  White House press secretary Katie Zacharia draws scrutiny

                  She said she practiced law, but Reuters couldn’t find records that she was a registered attorney or member of the bar in any state or D.C.

                  Millennials in this state are increasingly becoming homeowners. Here’s how some of them achieved it.

                  Millennials in this state are increasingly becoming homeowners. Here’s how some of them achieved it.

                  The Salt Lake Tribune reports millennials in Utah are becoming homeowners, with a 74% increase in ownership since 2018, driven by timing, income, and luck.

                  Trump shuts down Hegseth plan to livestream military execution

                  Trump shuts down Hegseth plan to livestream military execution

                  Trump said on Thursday the execution of the Fort Hood gunman would not be livestreamed but that immediate families of the victims would be able to view it in person.

                  5 of the scariest money moves you may be making

                  5 of the scariest money moves you may be making

                  Current reports five scary money moves that can harm your finances, including skipping your employer's retirement match and not investing cash. 

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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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                  A Tucson Guide to Personalized Gifts That Do Not Feel Generic

                  Contributor content. Here is a look at how to give something personal without defaulting to another candle.

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                  Viral duct-taped flyer from Tucson indicted on federal charges

                  Viral duct-taped flyer from Tucson indicted on federal charges

                  A former Tucson broker whose ordeal on a flight last month resulted in fellow passengers restraining him to his seat with duct tape has been indicted on federal charges, reports say.

                  Man charged in suspected Marana road-rage shooting

                  Man charged in suspected Marana road-rage shooting

                  A 42-year-old man has been jailed in connection with an alleged road-rage shooting in Marana earlier this month. 

                  Vail man accused of killing pregnant wife claimed torture

                  Vail man accused of killing pregnant wife claimed torture

                  A caller to 911 who identified himself as Joseph Clark claimed he had killed his wife, Noelle, after years of electrical torture, an interim complaint filed with Pima County Justice Court says.

                  Pima County Sheriff's Department: Husband arrested in shooting death of pregnant wife

                  Pima County Sheriff's Department: Husband arrested in shooting death of pregnant wife

                  A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after his pregnant wife was found shot dead in a home southeast of Tucson. Two young children in the home at the time were unharmed.

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                  Tucson’s downtown gets parking, shuttles and safety upgrades

                  Tucson’s downtown gets parking, shuttles and safety upgrades

                  New parking options and shuttle services are coming to Tucson’s downtown with a new Pima County investment strategy.

                  Political Notebook: Nanos, Hathaway reject sheriffs’ group

                  Political Notebook: Nanos, Hathaway reject sheriffs’ group

                  Why two southern Arizona sheriff's have skipped membership in a statewide group, two Tucson constables no face challengers and a group opposes raising the county's spending limit.

                  Gov. Katie Hobbs defends Arizona "toilet to tap" efforts

                  Gov. Katie Hobbs defends Arizona "toilet to tap" efforts

                  Gov. Katie Hobbs' comments come as some Arizona communities are looking at the possibility of using treated effluent as they deal with the multi-year drought and cuts in water from the Colorado River.

                  Pima County names 3 finalists for top administrator job

                  Pima County names 3 finalists for top administrator job

                  Pima County has named its top three contenders to become its new top administrator. 

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