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Photos: Decommissioned Titan II Missile complexes around Tucson

Photos: Decommissioned Titan II Missile complexes around Tucson

  • Rick Wiley

The infamous Titan II nuclear-tipped missiles ringing Tucson and pointed at the USSR for nearly 20 years beginning in the early 1960s. The hardened, underground complexes were capable of withstanding a near-direct strike from a Soviet nuclear missile. The 390th Strategic Missile Wing, headqu…

Groups threaten lawsuit over pygmy owl

Groups threaten lawsuit over pygmy owl

  • By Helen Tracey-Noren Cronkite News

PHOENIX — Known for its small size and auburn color, the cactus ferruginous pygmy owl has environmentalists battling with federal officials over whether it should be protected.

Calling citizen scientists: Bat project needs you

Calling citizen scientists: Bat project needs you

  • Douglas Kreutz

Citizen-scientist volunteers are needed for a bat monitoring project.

Orange Grove road work nears end

Orange Grove road work nears end

  • Arizona Daily Star

Project widened section of road to five lanes.

Marana police get new heat-detection cameras

Marana police get new heat-detection cameras

  • Carmen Duarte

Five cameras now being used by officers.

The Loop trail gets key Oro Valley link

The Loop trail gets key Oro Valley link

  • Douglas Kreutz

Walkers, runners and bicyclists now can travel a continuous five-mile segment of The Loop recreational trail in Oro Valley — all the way from La Cañada Drive to Tangerine Road.

Kingfisher, Bluefin hosting feast of Mardi Gras

Kingfisher, Bluefin hosting feast of Mardi Gras

  • Cathalena E. Burch Arizona Daily Star

Special New Orleans Cajun cuisine and cocktails highlight menu.

Tucson Tamale Company

Tucson Tamale Co. opening third location at old Jax

    Shop to open in October and offer dine-in, carry out.

    Oro Valley

    Oro Valley election candidates to tangle in debate

      Candidates vying for Oro Valley Town Council and Mayor offices will gather for a forum hosted by Northwest Conservatives.

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      Oro Valley Chamber seeks nominations for awards

        The Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce is looking for members of the business community to salute with its Pinnacle Awards.

        Musical Magic for Kids

        Evans Family Musical Merriment to entertain OV crowd

          Evans Family Musical Merriment will perform its humor-infused act at Musical Magic for Kids in Oro Valley.

          Ventana

          Ventana Medical Systems employees strut artistic skills

            With assistance from the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, Ventana Medical Systems is staging its annual Employee Art Exhibition at 5 p.m. July 105p7/10 at Ventana Gallery, 1910 E. Innovation Park Drive1910 E. Innovation Park Drive.

            American Legion

            American Legion aids homeless vets' kids with drive

              Casas Adobes American Legion Auxiliary is collecting gently used clothing for children of veterans who are homeless or in transitional housing.

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              Amphi district asks for funding in override election

                Amphitheater Public Schools will seek a 10 percent increase in its maintenance and operation budget via an override election.

                Local News

                Photos: Arizona drops Purdue in the Elite Eight 79-64

                Photos: Arizona drops Purdue in the Elite Eight 79-64

                The Wildcats erase a halftime deficit to drop the Boilermakers and head to the Final Four, winning the West Regional 79-64, San Jose, Calif., March 28, 2026.

                U of A museum features oft-censored work by local feminist artist

                U of A museum features oft-censored work by local feminist artist

                A new University of Arizona exhibit highlights the bold, often censored work of artist Bailey Doogan, known for her raw depictions of aging and the human body. Despite ongoing controversy, her legacy continues to spark conversation about beauty, identity and feminism.

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: March 29

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: March 29

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

                Thousands take part in 'No Kings' protests in Tucson

                Thousands take part in 'No Kings' protests in Tucson

                Thousands in Tucson joined “No Kings” protests Saturday across the U.S. and in Europe. 

                State & Regional

                Arizona unveils wildfire-spotting cameras in what could be a severe fire year

                Arizona unveils wildfire-spotting cameras in what could be a severe fire year

                PHOENIX — State fire officials unveiled a new network of cameras using artificial intelligence in hopes of spotting wildfires before they get too big.

                Gov. Katie Hobbs says she is open to a temporary Arizona gas-tax suspension

                Gov. Katie Hobbs says she is open to a temporary Arizona gas-tax suspension

                Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs says she is willing to consider a temporary suspension of the state's 18-cent-a-gallon gas tax to help drivers dealing with high prices.

                NAU fraternity leader charged with hazing

                NAU fraternity leader charged with hazing

                A fraternity pledge master at Northern Arizona University has been indicted on suspicion of felony hazing in connection with the death of student in January after a night of drinking at a rush event.

                Arizona governor vetoes naming freeway section after Charlie Kirk

                Arizona governor vetoes naming freeway section after Charlie Kirk

                PHOENIX— Arizonans won't be driving on the Charlie Kirk Loop 202. 

                Nation & World

                Pakistan says it will host US-Iran talks, while Iran warns US ground troops would be 'set on fire'

                Pakistan says it will host US-Iran talks, while Iran warns US ground troops would be 'set on fire'

                Pakistan’s foreign minister says Islamabad will soon host talks between the U.S. and Iran. Ishaq Dar did not specify Sunday whether the talks would be direct or indirect.

                Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland

                Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland

                "Whilst we appreciate the criminals' exceptional taste … cargo theft is an escalating issue for businesses of all sizes," KitKat said.

                Syria: Missile launched by Iran towards Israel visible over southern Syria.

                Syria: Missile launched by Iran towards Israel visible over southern Syria.

                SHOTLIST: DARAA, SYRIA (MARCH 29, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF MISSILE IN SKIES OVER SYRIADARAA, SYRIA - MARCH 29, 2026: A missile launched by Iran in retaliation for US and Israeli attacks was seen in the skies over southern Syria’s Daraa. Since Feb. 28, the US and Israel have carried out an air off…

                Scientists capture video of female sperm whales working together during birth to protect calf

                Scientists capture video of female sperm whales working together during birth to protect calf

                Scientists have captured rare footage of a sperm whale giving birth, offering a window into the large mammals' behavior.

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                As water lifeline evaporates, Arizona faces a cultural change over water use

                Thousands take part in 'No Kings' protests in Tucson

                Thousands take part in 'No Kings' protests in Tucson

                Tim Steller's column: Credibility lost along with water in serious Tucson leak

                Tim Steller's column: Credibility lost along with water in serious Tucson leak

                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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                Crime

                Tucson man clipped with cocaine load in mobile barbershop gets prison

                Tucson man clipped with cocaine load in mobile barbershop gets prison

                A Tucson man stopped in a mobile barbershop carrying nearly 13 pounds of cocaine has been sentenced to five years in prison, state prosecutors say.

                Third teen arrested in double-killing at Tucson park

                Third teen arrested in double-killing at Tucson park

                Three teens have now been arrested in connection with a double killing that occurred in December at a Tucson park, police said.

                Tucson middle school teacher, assistant coach arrested on sexual exploitation charges

                Tucson middle school teacher, assistant coach arrested on sexual exploitation charges

                A Tucson middle school teacher and girls high school assistant basketball coach has been arrested on suspicion of 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor.

                Savannah Guthrie set to return to 'Today' in April

                Savannah Guthrie set to return to 'Today' in April

                Savannah Guthrie will return next month to NBC’s “Today,” two months after her 84-year-old mother's apparent abduction from her Tucson home.

                Politics

                Pima County deputies collaborated with border agents, ACLU alleges

                Pima County deputies collaborated with border agents, ACLU alleges

                Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos has assured the public his deputies don't collaborate with federal immigration authorities. But a recent court filing in an ongoing lawsuit highlights several incidents in which local deputies called Border Patrol after interacting with Spanish speakers who we…

                As water lifeline evaporates, Arizona faces a cultural change over water use

                As water lifeline evaporates, Arizona faces a cultural change over water use

                Out in the Avra Valley, about 30 miles northwest of Tucson, a wide swath of water pours down a fenced-off canal about 80 feet wide.

                Arizona unveils wildfire-spotting cameras in what could be a severe fire year

                Arizona unveils wildfire-spotting cameras in what could be a severe fire year

                PHOENIX — State fire officials unveiled a new network of cameras using artificial intelligence in hopes of spotting wildfires before they get too big.

                Gov. Katie Hobbs says she is open to a temporary Arizona gas-tax suspension

                Gov. Katie Hobbs says she is open to a temporary Arizona gas-tax suspension

                Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs says she is willing to consider a temporary suspension of the state's 18-cent-a-gallon gas tax to help drivers dealing with high prices.

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