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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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                Arizona Daily Star on this date: May 3

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: May 3

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

                Tucson's Top Stories: May 3

                Tucson's Top Stories: May 3

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

                We're 35% of the way to our '26 Send A Kid to Camp goal with camps starting in a month

                We're 35% of the way to our '26 Send A Kid to Camp goal with camps starting in a month

                Your donation to the Arizona Daily Star Sportsmen's Fund Send A Kid Camp qualifies for an Arizona Tax Credit.

                Motorcyclist killed in crash on Tucson's southeast side

                Motorcyclist killed in crash on Tucson's southeast side

                A 42-year-old motorcyclist was killed Friday night in a crash with a pickup truck on Tucson's southeast side, police said.

                State & Regional

                Judge rejects election plan for Pinal County

                Judge rejects election plan for Pinal County

                A judge has struck down Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes’ election plan that included broad “vote centers” in Pinal County, ruling that the county never voted to conduct its elections that way and it could make voting harder on the disabled there.

                Study: In Arizona, party politics play outsized role in passing bills

                Study: In Arizona, party politics play outsized role in passing bills

                Arizona's Democrats have been nearly shut out of getting their legislation into law — much more so than the minority party in other states, a study says.

                How researchers use Arizona landmarks to prepare for future Moon landing

                How researchers use Arizona landmarks to prepare for future Moon landing

                TEMPE —  Even as the world celebrated the success of the Artemis II mission, researchers in Arizona were already looking ahead to Artemis III. 

                Sen. Gallego calls for more aid to Ukraine

                Sen. Gallego calls for more aid to Ukraine

                America seemingly can’t fully back Ukraine in its war with Russia as long as President Donald Trump favors the Kremlin, Sen. Ruben Gallego and a retiring House Republican said.

                Nation & World

                Where are the best jobs in 2026? Indeed ranks top careers with long-term growth

                Where are the best jobs in 2026? Indeed ranks top careers with long-term growth

                The rankings are based on metrics such as the number of job postings, the growth of wages and estimated median salary.

                What do Americans think of Trump’s attempted Washington DC makeover?

                What do Americans think of Trump’s attempted Washington DC makeover?

                As President Donald Trump is attempting to make over several parts of Washington, D.C., polling suggests many Americans are uneasy with the scale of his proposed overhaul.

                Meet the lib bros: The young straight White men punching back at Trump

                Meet the lib bros: The young straight White men punching back at Trump

                Shult and Sisson post gym photos flexing their physique, co-opting Republicans' ownership of masculinity. They also jab Trump over his Epstein ties. Conservative online commenters respond by calling them gay.

                Gamified math. Video read-alouds. Why parents are saying no to screens in class

                Gamified math. Video read-alouds. Why parents are saying no to screens in class

                Frustration is simmering among parents who say their young children are spending too much classroom time online.

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                Ariz., Calif., Nev. announce plan to save Colorado River water

                Ariz., Calif., Nev. announce plan to save Colorado River water

                Tucson-area man in domestic incident killed in crash

                Tucson-area man in domestic incident killed in crash

                Motorcyclist killed in crash on Tucson's southeast side

                Motorcyclist killed in crash on Tucson's southeast side

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                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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                5 Things to Know About Arizona’s Zero-Tolerance Driving Laws in 2026

                5 Things to Know About Arizona’s Zero-Tolerance Driving Laws in 2026

                Contributor content. Arizona takes DUI enforcement seriously, here are 5 things to know about their driving laws. 

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                Contributor content. For any organization looking to reduce costs and improve efficiency, business process management (BPM) has become an essential.

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                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

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

                Crime

                Nancy Guthrie has been missing for 3 months

                Nancy Guthrie has been missing for 3 months

                The Pima County Sheriff's Department has provided no updates about the investigation in weeks.

                Tucson pastor ordered restored to competency to face criminal charges

                Tucson pastor ordered restored to competency to face criminal charges

                Pastor Isaac Noriega is incompetent to stand trial for failing to report child sexual abuse, a Pima County judge ruled. But he was ordered into a restoration-to-competency program.

                Man arrested in deadly 2008 Tucson shooting

                Man arrested in deadly 2008 Tucson shooting

                A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting at a Tucson house party in 2008 that left one man dead and another paralyzed, police say.

                Man arrested in fatal Tucson robbery shooting

                Man arrested in fatal Tucson robbery shooting

                Two people are now in custody in connection with an armed robbery attempt in which investigators say the teen target fatally shot on alleged robbery and wounded a second.

                Politics

                Study: In Arizona, party politics play outsized role in passing bills

                Study: In Arizona, party politics play outsized role in passing bills

                Arizona's Democrats have been nearly shut out of getting their legislation into law — much more so than the minority party in other states, a study says.

                Sen. Gallego calls for more aid to Ukraine

                Sen. Gallego calls for more aid to Ukraine

                America seemingly can’t fully back Ukraine in its war with Russia as long as President Donald Trump favors the Kremlin, Sen. Ruben Gallego and a retiring House Republican said.

                Ariz., Calif., Nev. announce plan to save Colorado River water

                Ariz., Calif., Nev. announce plan to save Colorado River water

                Arizona, California and Nevada say they've put together a proposal to stabilize the ailing Colorado River by saving at least 3.2 million acre-feet of water through 2028.

                DES chief: Fraud not fully behind huge SNAP drop in Arizona

                DES chief: Fraud not fully behind huge SNAP drop in Arizona

                Michael Wisehart, head of the Arizona Department of Economic Security, says several factors have contributed to the estimated 400,000 Arizonans losing their food stamps since summer.

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