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Tucson's Rio Nuevo ponders scaling back to smaller projects

Tucson's Rio Nuevo ponders scaling back to smaller projects

  • Gabriela Rico

For Star subscribers: A trio of recent occurrences has left the district, created by voters in 1999 to oversee investment in downtown Tucson, to contemplate downsizing its potential projects until at least later this year.

Photos: Look inside Tucson's newest casino before it opens Nov. 15

Photos: Look inside Tucson's newest casino before it opens Nov. 15

  • Grace Trejo

Members of the press toured the newest Casino Del Sol location for a preview of the game floor on Tuesday morning.

Wildcat fans have a new downtown spot to call home

Wildcat fans have a new downtown spot to call home

  • Cathalena E. Burch

Block A is downtown’s second sports bar. It joins the Board Room Sports Loft & Bar on the second floor of Batch.

Tucson police have big role in city's business community

Tucson police have big role in city's business community

  • Ken Cook Special to the Arizona Daily Star

Though its role can be missed, the Tucson Police Department is an organization that touches every company in this city.

Tucson apartment complexes owners sued by state

Tucson apartment complexes owners sued by state

  • Gabriela Rico

The lawsuit alleges the apartments are not properly maintained and failed to provide required standards for air conditioning.

Get a sneak peek at Tucson’s newest casino

Get a sneak peek at Tucson’s newest casino

  • Cathalena E. Burch

Pascua Yaqui’s third casino is set to open on Tucson's west side on Nov. 15.

Phoenix lands new seasonal flight to Oaxaca for Day of the Dead

Phoenix lands new seasonal flight to Oaxaca for Day of the Dead

  • Michael Salerno Arizona Republic

PHOENIX — The latest flight route between Arizona and Mexico is a new city for the airline with the largest flight capacity at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.

Huge solar farm proposed near Three Points

Huge solar farm proposed near Three Points

    A firm based in Spain has notified landowners in Three Points, about 35 miles southwest of Tucson, that it is in the planning stages of developing a 500 megawatt solar and battery storage facility.

    Find addicting spicy candy and viral pickle kits at Dirty T Tamarindo

    Find addicting spicy candy and viral pickle kits at Dirty T Tamarindo

      There’s nothing chamoy can’t fix.

      New starter homes make a comeback in Tucson

      New starter homes make a comeback in Tucson

        Starter homes are making a comeback in Tucson, with new models starting at $249,000 as builders respond to affordability challenges.

        7 Brew claims it made better offer to buy Salad and Go

        7 Brew claims it made better offer to buy Salad and Go

          7 Brew, which has two locations in Tucson, told a Texas bankruptcy court that it had submitted a better offer to buy Salad and Go’s assets than Dutch Bros.

          Arizona helps expand food market for prickly pear cactus

          Arizona helps expand food market for prickly pear cactus

            Prickly Pear cactus, called nopales in Spanish, haven’t found widespread acceptance in the mainstream U.S. diet, but some believe they could play an important role in helping Arizona transition to drought-adapted agriculture.

            Tucson City Council approves strict data center zoning rules in 6-1 vote

            Tucson City Council approves strict data center zoning rules in 6-1 vote

              Tucson City Council voted 6-1 to adopt strict zoning rules for large-scale data centers, requiring rezoning review, water and noise safeguards, and a half-mile setback from homes.

              Bank brings back in-person, drive-thru service in Tucson

              Bank brings back in-person, drive-thru service in Tucson

                For Star Subscribers: JPMorgan Chase Bank, which operated a branch inside the Fry’s grocery store on Campbell Avenue and Irvington Road, has opened a standalone branch.

                Salad and Go to close all locations, including 7 in Tucson

                Salad and Go to close all locations, including 7 in Tucson

                The bulk of Salad and Go restaurants are in the greater Phoenix area. There are seven locations in Tucson and several in Nevada.

                $25 Challenge: Affordable treasures at Tucson's new Crescent Moon Mercantile

                $25 Challenge: Affordable treasures at Tucson's new Crescent Moon Mercantile

                Crescent Moon Mercantile is Tucson’s newest vintage store located in Midtown, offering affordable, unique finds from over 90 vendors. Owners Miriam Silver-Altman and Fiza Rahmen, longtime vintage enthusiasts, aimed to create a community space emphasizing younger sellers and quality items.

                Shopping for monsoon-themed products around Tucson

                Shopping for monsoon-themed products around Tucson

                It’s been hot. Like, "checking the weather every afternoon hoping for storm clouds" hot.

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                Study: This Arizona city is the most affordable for buying a home

                Study: This Arizona city is the most affordable for buying a home

                Thinking about buying a home? WalletHub ranked 11 Arizona cities among the nation's most affordable places to purchase real estate.

                11 places where you can fly for $200 or less from Phoenix in August

                11 places where you can fly for $200 or less from Phoenix in August

                Summer airfares remain expensive compared to last year, but vacationers are more likely to find deals in August.

                Record heat drives record power demand across Arizona

                A scorcher late last week sent energy demand skyrocketing, according to two electric utilities that together provide power to approximately 2.7 million homes and businesses around the state.

                TEP power line approved for Sahuarita area despite opposition

                TEP power line approved for Sahuarita area despite opposition

                The Arizona Corporation Commission has approved a new power line leading from Tucson's southeast side to the Sahuarita area, over the objections of a conservation group that's concerned the line would benefit a huge neighboring copper mine.

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                Cyclist rescued after being knocked into rushing water at Sabino Canyon

                Judge won't block new border wall through Tohono O'odham land

                Judge won't block new border wall through Tohono O'odham land

                Photos: Look inside Tucson's newest casino before it opens Nov. 15

                Photos: Look inside Tucson's newest casino before it opens Nov. 15

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                The Tucson Roadrunners have signed forward Ty Tullio to a one-year AHL contract after he posted 23 points in 50 games with Tucson during the 2025-26 season.

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                The Tucson Roadrunners signed defenseman Cal Thomas to a one-year AHL contract after his standout collegiate career as captain with the University of Minnesota.

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                ADOT has reached the halfway point in its $600 million project to widen and reconstruct I-10 between Kino Parkway and Alvernon Way in Tucson, with work continuing to 2028.

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                Mobile home park in Tucson fetches $26M

                A mobile home park on the city’s south side, owned and operated by a local family for many years, has been sold for $26 million.

                Back-to-school discount pop-up store open

                Back-to-school discount pop-up store open

                Those looking for a deal on back-to-school clothing and accessories, or anything kiddo-related, can shop at a local pop-up event for the next few days.

                Waymo merges back onto Phoenix freeways after software fix

                Waymo merges back onto Phoenix freeways after software fix

                Waymo vehicles are returning to Phoenix freeways July 29 after the company earlier this year pumped the brakes on the service.

                In Instagram post, Tucson pizzeria calls off expansion plan

                In Instagram post, Tucson pizzeria calls off expansion plan

                Based on its social media posts following last week’s downtown shooting, Empire Pizza and Pub is likely not going to expand into the Hydra building.

                Bunker vandalism won’t stop plans for desert EV lounge

                Bunker vandalism won’t stop plans for desert EV lounge

                BAKER, California — The walls are covered in graffiti, some glass is shattered, and most of the copper is gone.

                Tech spotlight: UA Tech Park startup transforms carbon emissions into fuel

                Tech spotlight: UA Tech Park startup transforms carbon emissions into fuel

                What if carbon emissions could become fuel? A Tucson-based company is doing exactly that. Dimensional Energy has developed technology that converts captured CO₂ into renewable oil for aviation fuel, diesel and other products.

                Another former Tucson school site to become homes

                Another former Tucson school site to become homes

                Homebuilder KB Home bought the former Carson Middle School property at 7777 E. Stella Road to build 99 single-story houses.

                Vice chair resigns from Tucson's Rio Nuevo board

                Vice chair resigns from Tucson's Rio Nuevo board

                The resignation of Edmund Marquez leaves two vacancies on the board. Its treasurer, Chris Sheafe, was killed in an airplane crash earlier this year.

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