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Organization pairing service dogs with disabled vets to open Tucson location

Organization pairing service dogs with disabled vets to open Tucson location

  • Noah McNamee Arizona Sonoran News

A nonprofit that trains service dogs for disabled veterans in the Phoenix area is set to soon open a training facility in Tucson.

Arizona bill tackles home affordability

Arizona bill tackles home affordability

  • Bob Christie Capitol Media Services

A bill to address housing affordability in Arizona would block cities and towns from requiring everything from garages, paved driveways, backyard patios or fencing for new homes.

Election denial looms large in Arizona races

Election denial looms large in Arizona races

  • Alysa Horton Cronkite News Service

Republicans angling to replace Arizona’s governor, attorney general and secretary of state all have a history of amplifying President Donald Trump’s disproved claims about fraud in the 2020 election.

Photos: Arizona baseball can't keep up with KSU, goes down 11-1 in Game 2

Photos: Arizona baseball can't keep up with KSU, goes down 11-1 in Game 2

  • Kelly Presnell

Arizona can't take advantage of 15 strikeouts in six innings by starter Smith Bailey as KSU gets to the bullpen in an 11-1 loss, April 18, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

U of A will offer free counseling services to students

U of A will offer free counseling services to students

  • Prerana Sannappanavar

The University of Arizona’s Campus Health will offer counseling and psych services for no cost to students starting July 1, to remove financial barriers and expand access to mental health care.

Major 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan, triggers tsunami warnings

Major 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan, triggers tsunami warnings

  • CHANG-RAN KIM and JOHN GEDDIE Reuters

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas.

Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 20

Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 20

    See the A1 covers from the past for this day in history.

    Photos: First Down Faith Football Camp

    Photos: First Down Faith Football Camp

      About 100 middle school football players got to rub shoulders with several Arizona players, including hosts quarterback Noah Fifita and his brother, Wildcat linebacker Dash, at the second First Down Faith Football Camp, April 17, 2026.

      Tucson's Top Stories: April 20

      Tucson's Top Stories: April 20

        Get your morning recap of today's local news and read the full stories here: tucne.ws/morning

        Officials identify victims of Louisiana shooting, children ages 3 to 11

        Officials identify victims of Louisiana shooting, children ages 3 to 11

          Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, that police described as a "tragic domestic violence incident." Here's what we know about the victims.

          Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

          Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

            A confrontation is brewing over online exchanges that allow users to bet on everything from a sports game to when Jesus Christ will return.

            Eight Children Killed In Louisiana Domestic Violence Shooting

            Eight Children Killed In Louisiana Domestic Violence Shooting

              Police said the gunman, identified as Shamar Elkins, killed seven of his children and another minor.

              Japan: Earthquake Shakes Train In Tohoku.

              Japan: Earthquake Shakes Train In Tohoku.

                Japan - April 20, 2026 Japanese authorities are warning that a second tsunami may be on the way after a 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the country's north-east coast. An initial 40cm wave was recorded at the Miyako port in Iwate prefecture, with waves as tall as 3m forecast by the Japan…

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                  Americans have long had a strong entrepreneurial spirit. From the Gold Rush and the Industrial Revolution to the Internet Age, periods of innovation have shaped our economy and driven major societal progress. However, the past few years have been particularly challenging for business owners in the U.S., due to factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the Great Resignation and high inflation.

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                  Organization pairing service dogs with disabled vets to open Tucson location

                  Organization pairing service dogs with disabled vets to open Tucson location

                  A nonprofit that trains service dogs for disabled veterans in the Phoenix area is set to soon open a training facility in Tucson.

                  Photos: Arizona baseball can't keep up with KSU, goes down 11-1 in Game 2

                  Photos: Arizona baseball can't keep up with KSU, goes down 11-1 in Game 2

                  Arizona can't take advantage of 15 strikeouts in six innings by starter Smith Bailey as KSU gets to the bullpen in an 11-1 loss, April 18, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                  Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 20

                  Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 20

                  See the A1 covers from the past for this day in history.

                  Photos: First Down Faith Football Camp

                  Photos: First Down Faith Football Camp

                  About 100 middle school football players got to rub shoulders with several Arizona players, including hosts quarterback Noah Fifita and his brother, Wildcat linebacker Dash, at the second First Down Faith Football Camp, April 17, 2026.

                  State & Regional

                  Arizona bill tackles home affordability

                  Arizona bill tackles home affordability

                  A bill to address housing affordability in Arizona would block cities and towns from requiring everything from garages, paved driveways, backyard patios or fencing for new homes.

                  Election denial looms large in Arizona races

                  Election denial looms large in Arizona races

                  Republicans angling to replace Arizona’s governor, attorney general and secretary of state all have a history of amplifying President Donald Trump’s disproved claims about fraud in the 2020 election.

                  Arizona lawmakers plan White House road trip amid budget deadline

                  Arizona lawmakers plan White House road trip amid budget deadline

                  The three-day trip to Washington D.C. in June to discuss how Arizona can help push Trump policies, will be paid out of legislative budgets, which are funded by taxpayer dollars.

                  Feds act to protect Lake Powell from drastic declines

                  Feds act to protect Lake Powell from drastic declines

                  The Bureau of Reclamation says it plans to substantially increase Colorado River water releases from reservoirs upstream of Lake Powell and to reduce releases from Powell to Lake Mead. The purpose of these actinos will be to keep Powell from falling below the level at which turbines at the adjoining Glen Canyon Dam can generate electricity.

                  Nation & World

                  Major 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan, triggers tsunami warnings

                  Major 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan, triggers tsunami warnings

                  A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas.

                  Officials identify victims of Louisiana shooting, children ages 3 to 11

                  Officials identify victims of Louisiana shooting, children ages 3 to 11

                  Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, that police described as a "tragic domestic violence incident." Here's what we know about the victims.

                  Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

                  Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

                  A confrontation is brewing over online exchanges that allow users to bet on everything from a sports game to when Jesus Christ will return.

                  Eight Children Killed In Louisiana Domestic Violence Shooting

                  Eight Children Killed In Louisiana Domestic Violence Shooting

                  Police said the gunman, identified as Shamar Elkins, killed seven of his children and another minor.

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                  What we know about Shamar Elkins, the gunman accused of killing 8 children in Louisiana

                  What we know about Shamar Elkins, the gunman accused of killing 8 children in Louisiana

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                  Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

                  Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

                  The springy, energetic potential of Arizona freshman forward Sidi Gueye is headed for further development elsewhere.

                  Crime

                  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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                  Understanding No Credit Check Loans and Other Quick Access Alternatives

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                  9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                  Contributor content. Learn how to enhance your workspace with these 9 simple office changes. 

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                  The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Giving Workers Infinite Time Off Makes Them Take Less

                  Provided content. New survey data reveals that 66% of workers would cap themselves at 15 days or fewer even with unlimited PTO. Here is what employers need to know.

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                  Prana IV Therapy on Supporting Hydration and Recovery in Scottsdale’s Active Climate

                  Contributor content. Prana IV Therapy is a Scottsdale-based IV hydration clinic providing nurse-administered intravenous fluids and nutrient therapy throughout the Phoenix Valley.

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                  How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                  Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                  Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                  Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                  Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

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                  Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                  Crime

                  Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

                  Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

                  The death of a 3-year-old girl named Anna had been a rallying point for thousands of Tucsonans to call for a crackdown on street racing.

                  Boy, 15, identified as intruder shot and killed in Tucson police standoff

                  Boy, 15, identified as intruder shot and killed in Tucson police standoff

                  Authorities say a teen fatally shot by officers during a Tucson standoff had a toy gun wrapped to look real.

                  Tucson fugitive dies by suicide

                  Tucson fugitive dies by suicide

                  A man wanted after firing gunshots at a bail bondsman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound as a Pima County Sheriff's Department team prepared to arrest him, authorities say.

                  Dead man implicated in Tucson killing

                  Dead man implicated in Tucson killing

                  A man who died in 2014 has been implicated by Tucson police in the killing of a man here 10 years earlier.

                  Politics

                  Arizona bill tackles home affordability

                  Arizona bill tackles home affordability

                  A bill to address housing affordability in Arizona would block cities and towns from requiring everything from garages, paved driveways, backyard patios or fencing for new homes.

                  Arizona lawmakers plan White House road trip amid budget deadline

                  Arizona lawmakers plan White House road trip amid budget deadline

                  The three-day trip to Washington D.C. in June to discuss how Arizona can help push Trump policies, will be paid out of legislative budgets, which are funded by taxpayer dollars.

                  Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

                  Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

                  For Star subscribers: Sen. Mark Kelly, a Tucson Democrat, voted for the first time to block the sale of arms to Israel, in a sign of shifting public opinion. Also, Gallego is under the gun, and more.

                  Traffic crossing installed at site of deadly UA crash

                  Traffic crossing installed at site of deadly UA crash

                  A new pedestrian and bicycle signal was activated Thursday at the street crossing near the University of Arizona campus where three students were struck and killed last year.

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