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Photos: Arizona can't keep up with Kansas State, goes down 11-1 in game two of their Big 12 series

Photos: Arizona can't keep up with Kansas State, goes down 11-1 in game two of their Big 12 series

  • 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.S. to drastically alter Colorado River releases, Arizona officials warn

U.S. to drastically alter Colorado River releases, Arizona officials warn

  • Tony Davis

The goal is to prevent Lake Powell from falling so low that Glen Canyon Dam would no longer be able to generate electricity.

Photos: First Down Faith Football Camp

Photos: First Down Faith Football Camp

  • Kelly Presnell

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.

Photos: Vigil for Anna Garcia

Photos: Vigil for Anna Garcia

  • Kelly Presnell

Several hundred friends, family and community members turned out for an evening vigil for three-year-old Anna Garcia at Silverlake Park, April 16, 2026, Tucson, Ariz. Garcia was killed in a high speed motor vehicle collision on April 10.

Feds act to protect Lake Powell from drastic declines

Feds act to protect Lake Powell from drastic declines

  • Tony Davis

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 a…

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

  • SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press

There are faster ways to get from Chicago to Los Angeles, but none have the allure or cultural cachet of Route 66.

Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'

Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'

  • Trevor Hunnicutt, Ariba Shahid and Muhammad Al Gebaly Reuters

Tehran said it responded to a continued U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, calling it a violation of their ceasefire.

Photos: Heroes and Villains celebrate Record Store day 2026

Photos: Heroes and Villains celebrate Record Store day 2026

    People waited outside Heroes and Villains to shop from over 100 exclusive record releases on Saturday morning in Tucson. 

    Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including controversial drug ibogaine

    Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including controversial drug ibogaine

      Ibogaine, embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers, is known to sometimes trigger potentially fatal heart problems.

      Tim Steller's column: New Tucson police chief has familiar strategy

      Tim Steller's column: New Tucson police chief has familiar strategy

        For Star subscribers: Tucson Police Chief Monica Prieto is working to stabilize a department that was shaken for a few years, while advancing its treatment of employees and use of technology. 

        Arizona's school voucher reform push a pricey endeavor

        Arizona's school voucher reform push a pricey endeavor

          At the heart of competing Arizona ballot proposals is what changes — if any — are needed to the school voucher system.

          Trump: Iran ‘can’t blackmail us’ over Strait of Hormuz

          Trump: Iran ‘can’t blackmail us’ over Strait of Hormuz

            US President Donald Trump says the US is having “very good conversations” with Iran and says he’s optimistic a deal can still be done.

            Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics

            Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics

              President Donald Trump on Saturday directed his administration to speed up reviews of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, which recently has been embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers despite having serious safety risks.

              Plans for border walls on Tohono O'odham land a 'betrayal,' chairman says

              Plans for border walls on Tohono O'odham land a 'betrayal,' chairman says

                Leaders of the Tohono O'odham Nation are looking at legal options to fight U.S. Customs and Border Protection's plans for not just one, but two 30-foot steel-bollard barriers along the Nation's southern boundary with Mexico, despite the tribe's decades of work with CBP on alternatives to a wall.

                Local News

                Photos: Arizona can't keep up with Kansas State, goes down 11-1 in game two of their Big 12 series

                Photos: Arizona can't keep up with Kansas State, goes down 11-1 in game two of their Big 12 series

                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.

                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.

                Photos: Vigil for Anna Garcia

                Photos: Vigil for Anna Garcia

                Several hundred friends, family and community members turned out for an evening vigil for three-year-old Anna Garcia at Silverlake Park, April 16, 2026, Tucson, Ariz. Garcia was killed in a high speed motor vehicle collision on April 10.

                Photos: Heroes and Villains celebrate Record Store day 2026

                Photos: Heroes and Villains celebrate Record Store day 2026

                People waited outside Heroes and Villains to shop from over 100 exclusive record releases on Saturday morning in Tucson. 

                State & Regional

                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.

                Arizona's school voucher reform push a pricey endeavor

                Arizona's school voucher reform push a pricey endeavor

                At the heart of competing Arizona ballot proposals is what changes — if any — are needed to the school voucher system.

                Judge boosts Arizona election official’s authority

                Judge boosts Arizona election official’s authority

                The top election official in Maricopa County will get more authority in running elections after a judge sided with his office in a prolonged legal fight with the county's board.

                Tucson weather forecast for April 18

                Tucson weather forecast for April 18

                See what today's weather forecast looks like in Tucson.

                Nation & World

                Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

                Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100

                There are faster ways to get from Chicago to Los Angeles, but none have the allure or cultural cachet of Route 66.

                Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'

                Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'

                Tehran said it responded to a continued U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, calling it a violation of their ceasefire.

                Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including controversial drug ibogaine

                Trump signs order to speed review of psychedelics, including controversial drug ibogaine

                Ibogaine, embraced by combat veterans and conservative lawmakers, is known to sometimes trigger potentially fatal heart problems.

                Trump: Iran ‘can’t blackmail us’ over Strait of Hormuz

                Trump: Iran ‘can’t blackmail us’ over Strait of Hormuz

                US President Donald Trump says the US is having “very good conversations” with Iran and says he’s optimistic a deal can still be done.

                Interact With Us

                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

                Understanding No Credit Check Loans and Other Quick Access Alternatives

                Provided content. In this blog, we’ll look at how no credit check loans work and where other quick-access options fit into the picture.

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                9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                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

                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

                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.

                Shopping

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                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.

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                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

                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.

                Arizona lawmakers vote to bar drones near sporting events, concerts

                Arizona lawmakers vote to bar drones near sporting events, concerts

                An Arizona bill would ban drones within a mile of many events, citing safety concerns — but critics say it goes too far.

                Arizona utility adjusts disconnect rules as part of settlement

                Arizona utility adjusts disconnect rules as part of settlement

                Arizona Public Service has agreed to keep from cutting customer power when the temperature is expected to hit 95 or higher. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said she's looking at policies at other utilities in the state too.

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