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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…

                Local News

                Tucson speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Apr. 3, 2026

                Tucson speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Apr. 3, 2026

                Our weekly round-up of letters published in the Arizona Daily Star.

                Arizona gets ready for Michigan on the eve of the Final Four

                Arizona gets ready for Michigan on the eve of the Final Four

                The Wildcats work out the day before taking on the Wolverines in the late game at the Final Four, Indianapolis, Ind., April 3, 2026.

                Photos: Arizona gets ready for Michigan on the eve of the Final Four

                Photos: Arizona gets ready for Michigan on the eve of the Final Four

                The Wildcats work out the day before taking on the Wolverines in the late game at the Final Four, Indianapolis, Ind., April 3, 2026.

                Photos: Arizona basketball Final Four send-off

                Photos: Arizona basketball Final Four send-off

                Arizona basketball fans gathered outside McKale Center on Wednesday morning to send-off the Wildcats to their Final Four match. 

                State & Regional

                Feds sue AZ over prediction market regulation bid

                Feds sue AZ over prediction market regulation bid

                The federal government is suing Arizona, Connecticut and Illinois over efforts in those states to regulate prediction market operators.

                Hobbs, Biggs spar as she declines to say whether she'll debate him

                Hobbs, Biggs spar as she declines to say whether she'll debate him

                PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs made it clear she's willing to take on Andy Biggs on how to eat a taco.

                Plan would allow monitoring by cameras in Arizona nursing homes

                Plan would allow monitoring by cameras in Arizona nursing homes

                PHOENIX — State lawmakers appear ready to let nursing home residents set up video cameras so someone can monitor what goes on when there's no one there in person to watch.

                Appeals court rejects bid to overturn monument designation near Grand Canyon

                Appeals court rejects bid to overturn monument designation near Grand Canyon

                PHOENIX — A federal appeals court has rejected a bid by Republican lawmakers in Arizona to overturn the designation of nearly a million acres of federal land near the Grand Canyon that the Biden administration dedicated a national monument.

                Nation & World

                Stay tuned Cincinnati: WKRP is coming to town for real

                Stay tuned Cincinnati: WKRP is coming to town for real

                WKRP is coming to Cincinnati, according to the current owner of the call sign. It was made famous by “WKRP in Cincinnati,” the sitcom that ran from 1978 to 1982.

                Trump's war in Iran leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms

                Trump's war in Iran leaves Republicans adrift ahead of midterms

                A year and a half after winning the White House by promising to lower costs and end wars, Donald Trump is overseeing surging energy costs and an escalating overseas conflict.

                Artemis II's moon-bound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

                Artemis II's moon-bound astronauts capture Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they leave it behind

                The Artemis II astronauts have captured Earth's brilliant blue beauty as they zoom ever closer to the moon.

                US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member missing

                US aircraft shot down as war in Iran escalates. At least 1 crew member missing

                Two U.S. military planes were shot down in separate incidents on Friday, and while one crew member was rescued in Iran, the whereabouts of at least one other was unknown. 

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                Miller's Surplus, a fixture in Tucson for 75 years, is closing

                Miller's Surplus, a fixture in Tucson for 75 years, is closing

                Report: Sheriff Nanos improperly used position, resources in political foe's suspension

                Report: Sheriff Nanos improperly used position, resources in political foe's suspension

                Pickup driver killed in Tucson crash

                Pickup driver killed in Tucson crash

                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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                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.

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                Into Action Recovery Helps Arizona Men Break Free From Addiction With Evidence-Based Care and 24/7 Support

                Into Action Recovery Helps Arizona Men Break Free From Addiction With Evidence-Based Care and 24/7 Support

                Contributor content. Learn how Into Action Recovery helps Arizona men break free from addiction with evidence-based residential care.

                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

                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.

                Weekend shooting in Tucson leaves 1 dead, 1 wounded

                Weekend shooting in Tucson leaves 1 dead, 1 wounded

                A 48-year-old woman was shot to death and a 39-year-old man was wounded Saturday night on Tucson's south side, police say.

                Politics

                Feds sue AZ over prediction market regulation bid

                Feds sue AZ over prediction market regulation bid

                The federal government is suing Arizona, Connecticut and Illinois over efforts in those states to regulate prediction market operators.

                Political Notebook: Lawsuit adds to Marana data-center saga

                Political Notebook: Lawsuit adds to Marana data-center saga

                For Star subscribers: A new legal issue is jamming up the proposed data-center project in Marana,. Plus, Ciscomani travels to Scotland and Grijalva forms a new congressional caucus. 

                Plan would allow monitoring by cameras in Arizona nursing homes

                Plan would allow monitoring by cameras in Arizona nursing homes

                PHOENIX — State lawmakers appear ready to let nursing home residents set up video cameras so someone can monitor what goes on when there's no one there in person to watch.

                Appeals court rejects bid to overturn monument designation near Grand Canyon

                Appeals court rejects bid to overturn monument designation near Grand Canyon

                PHOENIX — A federal appeals court has rejected a bid by Republican lawmakers in Arizona to overturn the designation of nearly a million acres of federal land near the Grand Canyon that the Biden administration dedicated a national monument.

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