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Sabino gets new parking lot, TUSD gets 20 new buses

Sabino gets new parking lot, TUSD gets 20 new buses

  • Sierra Blaser

Sabino High School will undergo a parking lot renovation as part of TUSD's infrastructure improvements, with the project receiving unanimous approval from the governing board. The district also plans to purchase 20 new gasoline-powered buses holding up to 14 passengers, despite some board op…

Arizona neighbors' new house plans not a nuisance, court rules

Arizona neighbors' new house plans not a nuisance, court rules

  • Howard Fischer

There is no basis in Arizona law for a property owner's claims for loss of privacy or that a view will be obstructed by new construction, the Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled.

Arizona's paid parent caregiver program fight reignites over audit

Arizona's paid parent caregiver program fight reignites over audit

  • Ray Stern Arizona Republic

Thousands of Arizonans who take part in the state's Arizona Parents as Paid Caregivers program, but a new audit of the service drew new attention to its problems and whether Arizona can sustain it over the long term.

Photos: Salpointe earns 28-7 win against Marana, high school football

Photos: Salpointe earns 28-7 win against Marana, high school football

  • Grace Trejo

Salpointe Lancers earn a 28-7 win against the Marana Tigers in a varsity football game on Thursday night at Marana High School. 

Success after a century of failures: Inside Moderna and Merck's cancer vaccine breakthrough

Success after a century of failures: Inside Moderna and Merck's cancer vaccine breakthrough

  • Michael Erman and Julie Steenhuysen Reuters

Cancer experts have hailed it as the beginning of an era of custom-made vaccines that train the immune system to fight an individual patient’s cancer.

Why Arizona colleges are expecting fewer students this year

Why Arizona colleges are expecting fewer students this year

  • Helen Rummel Arizona Republic

There will be about 2,000 fewer college students attending Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University, combined enrollment estimates show.

Violence against workers, staffing shortages fuel hospital strikes

Violence against workers, staffing shortages fuel hospital strikes

  • Lynn Arditi KFF Health News

Nationwide, hospital workers are seven times as likely to be injured on the job due to violent acts as members of the general working population.

Survey: This is Arizona's happiest city

Survey: This is Arizona's happiest city

    Once again, Scottsdale has been named one of the happiest cities in America, according to a new WalletHub ranking.

    Tim Steller’s column: Choosy Tucson governments seek ideal business fit

    Tim Steller’s column: Choosy Tucson governments seek ideal business fit

      For Star subscribers: In the face of worrisome local economic indicators, Tucson and Pima County are far from showing desperation. In fact, they are being choosy as they recalibrate our economic-development efforts.

      How 100% inspections regulate Mexican cattle exports to US

      How 100% inspections regulate Mexican cattle exports to US

        AGUA PRIETA, Sonora — A swirl of dust, rocks and excitement filled the desert air as the first two dozen cattle trotted across the U.S.-Mexico border.

        Tucson arts groups to get $621,000 in state arts funding

        Tucson arts groups to get $621,000 in state arts funding

          Tucson arts groups were awarded more than $621,000 through Arizona’s latest round of state arts funding.

          How China could benefit from a divided Canada-U.S. trade relationship

          How China could benefit from a divided Canada-U.S. trade relationship

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          As the United States reshapes its global ambitions and trade alliances, this could have broad implications – and potentially even benefits – for China. Centre for Strategic Statecraft co-founder and CEO Vina Nadjibulla breaks it down.

          How much income do you need to afford daycare in 2026?

          How much income do you need to afford daycare in 2026?

            ConsumerAffairs found annual toddlercare costs more than average in-state tuition at a four-year public college in 37 states.

            Inaugural Michelin SW guide snubs Tucson restaurants

            Inaugural Michelin SW guide snubs Tucson restaurants

              For Star subscribers: Tucson is nowhere to be found in the inaugural Michelin Guide Southwest. In fact, In fact, only one of the 19 Arizona restaurants that made the cut is from outside of Scottsdale and Phoenix.

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              Photos: Salpointe earns 28-7 win against Marana, high school football

              Photos: Salpointe earns 28-7 win against Marana, high school football

              Salpointe Lancers earn a 28-7 win against the Marana Tigers in a varsity football game on Thursday night at Marana High School. 

              Tucson arts groups to get $621,000 in state arts funding

              Tucson arts groups to get $621,000 in state arts funding

              Tucson arts groups were awarded more than $621,000 through Arizona’s latest round of state arts funding.

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              Arizona neighbors' new house plans not a nuisance, court rules

              Arizona neighbors' new house plans not a nuisance, court rules

              There is no basis in Arizona law for a property owner's claims for loss of privacy or that a view will be obstructed by new construction, the Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled.

              Arizona's paid parent caregiver program fight reignites over audit

              Arizona's paid parent caregiver program fight reignites over audit

              Thousands of Arizonans who take part in the state's Arizona Parents as Paid Caregivers program, but a new audit of the service drew new attention to its problems and whether Arizona can sustain it over the long term.

              Why Arizona colleges are expecting fewer students this year

              Why Arizona colleges are expecting fewer students this year

              There will be about 2,000 fewer college students attending Arizona State University, the University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University, combined enrollment estimates show.

              Survey: This is Arizona's happiest city

              Survey: This is Arizona's happiest city

              Once again, Scottsdale has been named one of the happiest cities in America, according to a new WalletHub ranking.

              Nation & World

              Success after a century of failures: Inside Moderna and Merck's cancer vaccine breakthrough

              Success after a century of failures: Inside Moderna and Merck's cancer vaccine breakthrough

              Cancer experts have hailed it as the beginning of an era of custom-made vaccines that train the immune system to fight an individual patient’s cancer.

              Violence against workers, staffing shortages fuel hospital strikes

              Violence against workers, staffing shortages fuel hospital strikes

              Nationwide, hospital workers are seven times as likely to be injured on the job due to violent acts as members of the general working population.

              How China could benefit from a divided Canada-U.S. trade relationship

              How China could benefit from a divided Canada-U.S. trade relationship

              As the United States reshapes its global ambitions and trade alliances, this could have broad implications – and potentially even benefits – for China. Centre for Strategic Statecraft co-founder and CEO Vina Nadjibulla breaks it down.

              How much income do you need to afford daycare in 2026?

              How much income do you need to afford daycare in 2026?

              ConsumerAffairs found annual toddlercare costs more than average in-state tuition at a four-year public college in 37 states.

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              Tim Steller’s column: Choosy Tucson governments seek ideal business fit

              Tim Steller’s column: Choosy Tucson governments seek ideal business fit

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              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.

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              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.

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              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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              Former Tucson airman pleads guilty to child-sex crimes

              A former Tucson airman pleaded guilty to multiple counts of child-sex crimes after investigators say he attempted to pay for what he thought would be sexual contact with a 6-year-old.

              Deputy union: Fugitive in Tucson police recruit killing was found days before arrest

              Deputy union: Fugitive in Tucson police recruit killing was found days before arrest

              The day after a Tucson police recruit was fatally shot during a home invasion, one suspect fled after the Pima County Sheriff's Department denied requests to contain his location until a SWAT-equipped arrest warrant was approved. He was arrested four days later after a standoff.

              Suspect in Tucson police recruit killing fatally shot boyhood friend at 12

              Suspect in Tucson police recruit killing fatally shot boyhood friend at 12

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              Sheriff: Killers of Tucson police recruit mistakenly targeted 'wrong house'

              Sheriff: Killers of Tucson police recruit mistakenly targeted 'wrong house'

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              Arizona's paid parent caregiver program fight reignites over audit

              Arizona's paid parent caregiver program fight reignites over audit

              Thousands of Arizonans who take part in the state's Arizona Parents as Paid Caregivers program, but a new audit of the service drew new attention to its problems and whether Arizona can sustain it over the long term.

              Gallego, Romero call for New Deal-style Colorado River project

              Gallego, Romero call for New Deal-style Colorado River project

              The U.S. government needs to launch a massive federal public works program to build more infrastructure to help Arizona and other Southwestern states cope with impending Colorado River water cutbacks, said U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero.

              Ex-DCS chief: Contractor used Hobbs ties in pay push

              Ex-DCS chief: Contractor used Hobbs ties in pay push

              The leader of a children's group home tried to leverage his ties to Gov. Katie Hobbs, telling one state child welfare official he would recommend Hobbs keep the official in his job — if the official approved higher pay for the contractor — newly released investigative documents say.

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              Ruling may open door to Arizona prosecution of online gambling site

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