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Arizona Game and Fish: Don't call us about mountain lion internet hoax

Arizona Game and Fish: Don't call us about mountain lion internet hoax

  • Mollie Muchna

The Arizona Game and Fish Department of Tucson said the public has nothing to worry about after a hoax photo of a mountain lion in a bathtub was widely shared online. 

Police: Slaying suspects stuff bandanna in victim's mouth to stifle screams

Police: Slaying suspects stuff bandanna in victim's mouth to stifle screams

  • The Associated Press

Bound man found dead in home; two men hiding in attic were arrested.

Trader Joe's recalls packaged salads in Arizona over contamination fear

Trader Joe's recalls packaged salads in Arizona over contamination fear

  • Associated Press

PHOENIX — Trader Joe's says it has recalled several packaged salads after a supplier said there may be shards of glass or hard plastic inside.

Jury decides on death penalty in Phoenix man's murder trial

Jury decides on death penalty in Phoenix man's murder trial

  • The Associated Press

PHOENIX — Jurors will begin deliberations in the penalty phase of a trial that could give the death penalty to a Phoenix man in the 2011 murder of a 10-year-old girl.

Judge won't appoint prosecutor to appeal Joe Arpaio's pardon

Judge won't appoint prosecutor to appeal Joe Arpaio's pardon

  • The Associated Press

PHOENIX — The judge who found former Sheriff Joe Arpaio guilty of disobeying a court order has refused to appoint a special prosecutor to appeal her decision that let the retired lawman's pardon stand.

US moves to end ban on new uranium mining near Grand Canyon

US moves to end ban on new uranium mining near Grand Canyon

  • The Associated Press

PHOENIX — U.S. officials said Wednesday they have proposed ending the Obama administration's ban on new uranium mining leases on public land outside Grand Canyon National Park.

Tribe considers plan to build tram, hotel in Grand Canyon

Tribe considers plan to build tram, hotel in Grand Canyon

  • The Associated Press

A project that would build an aerial tram to take visitors to a riverside boardwalk in the Grand Canyon with stores, hotels and restaurants is up for a key vote Tuesday by tribal lawmakers who have been reticent to develop sacred land at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Tribe considers plan to build tram, hotel in Grand Canyon

Tribe considers plan to build tram, hotel in Grand Canyon

    A project that would build an aerial tram to take visitors to a riverside boardwalk in the Grand Canyon with stores, hotels and restaurants is up for a key vote Tuesday by tribal lawmakers who have been reticent to develop sacred land at one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

    Part 3: "Best school"  – for some

    Part 3: "Best school" – for some

      In its race to the top, BASIS left behind students who are costly to educate.

      Part 2: Public schools, private rules

      Part 2: Public schools, private rules

        The network's growth happened mostly behind closed doors in privacy.

        Part 1: Public Schools Inc.

        Part 1: Public Schools Inc.

          How does BASIS sell its high-performance creed, and at what cost?

          Supporters gathering for Trump rally in Phoenix tonight

          Supporters gathering for Trump rally in Phoenix tonight

            Several protests scheduled outside rally in Phoenix.

            Ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio convicted of crime for ignoring judge's order

              PHOENIX — Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio was convicted of a criminal charge Monday for refusing to stop traffic patrols that targeted immigrants, marking a final rebuke for a politician who once drew strong popularity from such crackdowns but was ultimately booted from office as voters became fru…

              Photos: Flying R Fire southeast of Patagonia

              Photos: Flying R Fire southeast of Patagonia

                Brush, grass and low elevation timber in flames eight miles SSE of Patagonia in the Coronado National Forest. It may threaten ranches scattered throughout the area. As of Thursday night, June 14, the fire was at 800 acres. Three crews, 15 engines and aerial attack are assigned to suppress th…

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                2 young brothers killed, mom injured in Sierra Vista crash

                2 young brothers killed, mom injured in Sierra Vista crash

                Two young brothers were killed and their mom was critically injured Tuesday morning in a crash in Sierra Vista, police say.

                Tucson Man dies in fall at Puerto Peñasco bar

                Tucson Man dies in fall at Puerto Peñasco bar

                A Tucson man died Saturday night in Puerto Peñasco after falling from the terrace of bar. 

                Tucson’s newest (and tallest) baby has a name 🦒💛

                Tucson’s newest (and tallest) baby has a name 🦒💛

                Say hello to Ndizi, the newest giraffe calf at Reid Park Zoo.

                Tucson’s newest (and tallest) baby has a name

                Tucson’s newest (and tallest) baby has a name

                Ndizi the giraffe calf is already exploring his habitat — and winning over visitors.

                State & Regional

                Arizona lawmaker claims interference in grand jury probe

                Arizona lawmaker claims interference in grand jury probe

                Senate President Warren Petersen has asked the Department of Justice to investigate whether Attorney General Kris Mayes and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes are trying to interfere with a federal grand jury investigation.

                Interior secretary says 'nobody will be happy' with Colorado River decision

                Interior secretary says 'nobody will be happy' with Colorado River decision

                U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, pressed in the Tucson area Monday to spell out how he’ll handle the Colorado River's water crisis, said “nobody will be happy."

                Arizona bill to limit short-term rentals mostly dead

                Arizona bill to limit short-term rentals mostly dead

                The failure of an Arizona House measure to advance means there will be no limits on short-term rentals this year on for issues like the number of people who can stay in them or an easier path for communities to shut down bad actors.

                Arizona wants to be paid back for fighting grocery chains merger

                Arizona wants to be paid back for fighting grocery chains merger

                Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is seeking nearly $1 million from two grocery giants — Kroger and Albertsons — that her office helped block from merging in 2024.

                Nation & World

                Trump pulls back on his Iran threats for two weeks, subject to Iran agreeing to ceasefire

                Trump pulls back on his Iran threats for two weeks, subject to Iran agreeing to ceasefire

                Trump said late Tuesday he pulled back on his threats to attack Iranian civilian targets, subject to Iran agreeing to a two-week ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

                Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping. But distillers keep building

                Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping. But distillers keep building

                Tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump are creating mounting challenges for Kentucky’s bourbon industry, a sector heavily reliant on global trade.

                US stocks swing from losses to a tiny gain as uncertainty builds ahead of Trump's deadline for Iran

                US stocks swing from losses to a tiny gain as uncertainty builds ahead of Trump's deadline for Iran

                U.S. stocks swung sharply as uncertainty about what will happen in the war with Iran increased. The S&P 500 fell as much as 1.2% Tuesday, hours ahead of a deadline set by President Donald Trump to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges. Stocks rallied back in late trading after Pakistan’s prime minister urged Trump to extend his deadline for another two weeks and asked Iran to open up the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks. The S&P 500 erased all its losses and ended 0.1% higher. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite edged up 0.1%.

                Artemis II astronauts channel Apollo 8 with a striking Earthset photo

                Artemis II astronauts channel Apollo 8 with a striking Earthset photo

                Another photo captures the total solar eclipse that occurred when the moon blocked the sun from the crew's perspective.

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                ICE agents pepper spray observers in South Tucson

                ICE agents pepper spray observers in South Tucson

                Interior secretary says 'nobody will be happy' with Colorado River decision

                Interior secretary says 'nobody will be happy' with Colorado River decision

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

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

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                Crime

                Man shot and wounded in stand-off with Tucson police

                Man shot and wounded in stand-off with Tucson police

                A man linked to a stolen vehicle was shot and wounded during a stand off with police Monday night on Tucson's south side, police say.

                Video shows shooting of gunman by Pima County detective

                Video shows shooting of gunman by Pima County detective

                A confrontation in the lobby of a Marana hotel in January that led to the shooting of an armed man by a Pima County Sheriff's Department detective was captured by surveillance cameras.

                Police presence, traffic control planned in Tucson for Wildcats' Final Four game

                Police presence, traffic control planned in Tucson for Wildcats' Final Four game

                Increased police presence and traffic control will be in effect in Tucson Saturday for Arizona's Final Four game vs. Michigan near the University of Arizona and in downtown. 

                Tucson man given 5-year prison term in copper wire theft spree

                Tucson man given 5-year prison term in copper wire theft spree

                A Tucson man linked to the theft of more than a half-ton of copper wire during a 2025 spree has been sentenced to five years in prison.

                Politics

                Interior secretary says 'nobody will be happy' with Colorado River decision

                Interior secretary says 'nobody will be happy' with Colorado River decision

                U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, pressed in the Tucson area Monday to spell out how he’ll handle the Colorado River's water crisis, said “nobody will be happy."

                Arizona bill to limit short-term rentals mostly dead

                Arizona bill to limit short-term rentals mostly dead

                The failure of an Arizona House measure to advance means there will be no limits on short-term rentals this year on for issues like the number of people who can stay in them or an easier path for communities to shut down bad actors.

                Arizona wants to be paid back for fighting grocery chains merger

                Arizona wants to be paid back for fighting grocery chains merger

                Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is seeking nearly $1 million from two grocery giants — Kroger and Albertsons — that her office helped block from merging in 2024.

                Border Patrol citing legal immigrants more often for ‘carry your papers’ violations

                Border Patrol citing legal immigrants more often for ‘carry your papers’ violations

                In the past year, federal agents in southwest Arizona issued more than 100 citations to legal immigrants under a 1952 provision enacted to track noncitizens, according to law enforcement records reviewed by AZCIR.

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