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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

  • 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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                Pima County briefly hit by statewide 911 outage

                Pima County briefly hit by statewide 911 outage

                People in need of emergency response should call one of these numbers: 

                Worker killed in propeller accident in Marana

                Worker killed in propeller accident in Marana

                An employee of a skydiving company was killed Saturday when he walked into a running propeller, Marana police said.

                A giant list of places to swim or splash this summer in Tucson

                A giant list of places to swim or splash this summer in Tucson

                Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2022 and updated in 2026.

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: June 15

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: June 15

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

                State & Regional

                Woman from Mexico found dead in Arizona desert

                Woman from Mexico found dead in Arizona desert

                A 26-year-old woman was found dead in the Arizona desert days after calling family members in Mexico to say she had been left behind by a group traveling through the Vekol Valley. The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office searched for her after receiving a report from relatives, but hikers ultimately discovered her body amid extreme desert heat.

                On the watch for Arizona wildfires

                On the watch for Arizona wildfires

                The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management installed seven new AI cameras, joining over 70 already operated by the state's utilities for continuous monitoring for wildfires in the state.

                Arizona's wrongful conviction fund gets no new money

                Arizona's wrongful conviction fund gets no new money

                Arizona's Erroneous Convictions Fund established by lawmakers in 2025 received no new funding in this year's budget.

                What to know about 10 measures Arizona lawmakers sent to the ballot

                What to know about 10 measures Arizona lawmakers sent to the ballot

                Along with 10 measures Arizona lawmakers are sending to voters, there could be three more proposals on the ballot if their citizen sponsors can get the required signatures.

                Nation & World

                Gulf recalibrates as Iran emerges intact from war

                Gulf recalibrates as Iran emerges intact from war

                Iran remains a formidable and undefeated force capable of threatening Gulf Arab states and global energy flows, analysts say, while the U.S. again revealed the limits of military power.

                Scientists unlock the secret behind the Venus flytrap's snap

                Scientists unlock the secret behind the Venus flytrap's snap

                Pity the poor fly that lands on a Venus flytrap. When the insect touches hair-like structures on this remarkable plant, its trap snaps shut, dooming the victim to be digested.

                Terry Savage: Insolvency looms for Social Security. What will we do?

                Terry Savage: Insolvency looms for Social Security. What will we do?

                Social Security is running out of money in its main trust fund. The latest Trustees report predicts that Social Security will become“ insolvent” in 2032— one year earlier than previously expected. Instead, if cuts are distributed evenly, Social Security checks will be reduced by about 20%.

                US-Iran deal is ‘extremely bad’ for fragile Lebanon, Lebanese MP warns

                US-Iran deal is ‘extremely bad’ for fragile Lebanon, Lebanese MP warns

                Paula Yacoubian, an independent Lebanese politician, says Israel will do its utmost to derail the US-Iran deal.

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                Tucson monsoon arrives on schedule

                2 Arizona hotels named among best in US

                2 Arizona hotels named among best in US

                Nancy Guthrie's Tucson neighbors: Life with streamers 'unbearable'

                Nancy Guthrie's Tucson neighbors: Life with streamers 'unbearable'

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                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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                Contributor content. As peptide regulations tighten, a new marketplace aims to bring verified testing and transparency to a rapidly evolving research industry.

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                Provided content. Early attention for the 2026 Belmont Stakes on June 6 is focused on Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo and runner-up Renegade, while several others gain momentum.

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                Provided content. A federal review finds just 5 conditions drive nearly 40% of serious ER misdiagnosis harms in the U.S., with stroke topping the list. 

                 

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                Most American Homeowners Aren't Using Their Backyards, New Survey Finds

                Provided content. A new national survey finds most U.S. homeowners underuse their outdoor spaces. The reasons reveal a bigger problem with how American backyards are built.

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                Affiliate content. Learn how modern HVAC systems can be integrated into even the oldest Midwest homes. 

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                Video details Tucson police fatal shooting

                Video details Tucson police fatal shooting

                New details have been released in the fatal police shooting of a man by Tucson police in April on the city's south side.

                Tucson man pleads guilty to child sex crimes

                Tucson man pleads guilty to child sex crimes

                A Tucson man has pleaded guilty to two counts of producing child pornography.

                Nancy Guthrie's Tucson neighbors: Life with streamers 'unbearable'

                Nancy Guthrie's Tucson neighbors: Life with streamers 'unbearable'

                For Star subscribers: Over four months after Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” co-host Savanah Guthrie, disappeared, nearby residents still report harassment and intimidation from YouTubers.

                Volunteer searchers return to Arizona-Mexico border to look for Nancy Guthrie

                Volunteer searchers return to Arizona-Mexico border to look for Nancy Guthrie

                The Buscando Corazones Nogales, or Looking for Hearts Nogales, says the group was told Nancy Guthrie — the missing mother of NBC "Today" cohost Savannah Guthrie — was buried in a stream in an area known as Mariposa, in Nogales near the U.S.-Mexico border.

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                Arizona AG: Tucson mobile home park settles lawsuit for $795K

                Arizona AG: Tucson mobile home park settles lawsuit for $795K

                Palo Verde Mobile Home Park, LLC in Tucson will pay $795,000 in restitution, civil penalties, and fees after the Arizona Attorney General's Office alleged the company misled tenants about the usability of electricity at its park.

                Arizona's wrongful conviction fund gets no new money

                Arizona's wrongful conviction fund gets no new money

                Arizona's Erroneous Convictions Fund established by lawmakers in 2025 received no new funding in this year's budget.

                Drones could help Tucson police boost emergency response times

                Drones could help Tucson police boost emergency response times

                The Tucson Police Department plans to implement an aerial emergency response year-long pilot program.

                State lawmakers vote to outlaw Sharia Law in Arizona

                State lawmakers vote to outlaw Sharia Law in Arizona

                Arizona lawmakers have approved legislation aimed at prohibiting the use of Sharia law and related practices that conflict with state law, including forced marriage, honor killings and female genital mutilation. The proposal passed on party-line votes and now heads to Gov. Katie Hobbs, while critics argue the measure is unnecessary because the prohibited acts are already illegal.

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