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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.

              JAEGER, Todd A.

              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

                Man dies days after rollover crash on Tucson's north side

                Man dies days after rollover crash on Tucson's north side

                Police have identified a 23-year-old man who died days after a rollover crash earlier this month on Tucson's north side. 

                Photos: Arizona baseball can't keep up with KSU, goes down 11-1 in Game 2

                Photos: Arizona baseball can't keep up with KSU, goes down 11-1 in Game 2

                Arizona can't take advantage of 15 strikeouts in six innings by starter Smith Bailey as KSU gets to the bullpen in an 11-1 loss, April 18, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                Photos: First Down Faith Football Camp

                Photos: First Down Faith Football Camp

                About 100 middle school football players got to rub shoulders with several Arizona players, including hosts quarterback Noah Fifita and his brother, Wildcat linebacker Dash, at the second First Down Faith Football Camp, April 17, 2026.

                Photos: Heroes and Villains celebrate Record Store day 2026

                Photos: Heroes and Villains celebrate Record Store day 2026

                People waited outside Heroes and Villains to shop from over 100 exclusive record releases on Saturday morning in Tucson. 

                State & Regional

                Arizona lawmakers plan White House road trip amid budget deadline

                Arizona lawmakers plan White House road trip amid budget deadline

                The three-day trip to Washington D.C. in June to discuss how Arizona can help push Trump policies, will be paid out of legislative budgets, which are funded by taxpayer dollars.

                Feds act to protect Lake Powell from drastic declines

                Feds act to protect Lake Powell from drastic declines

                The Bureau of Reclamation says it plans to substantially increase Colorado River water releases from reservoirs upstream of Lake Powell and to reduce releases from Powell to Lake Mead. The purpose of these actinos will be to keep Powell from falling below the level at which turbines at the adjoining Glen Canyon Dam can generate electricity.

                Arizona's school voucher reform push a pricey endeavor

                Arizona's school voucher reform push a pricey endeavor

                At the heart of competing Arizona ballot proposals is what changes — if any — are needed to the school voucher system.

                Tucson weather forecast for April 18

                Tucson weather forecast for April 18

                See what today's weather forecast looks like in Tucson.

                Nation & World

                UPDATE: US military seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship

                UPDATE: US military seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship

                Iran rejected new peace talks with the United States, its state news agency reported Sunday, after U.S. President Donald Trump had said he was sending envoys to Pakistan for talks.

                Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process

                Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process

                The refund system is the latest twist in a battle over tariffs collected as President Donald Trump restructured U.S. trade relations.

                AP top stories April 19

                AP top stories April 19

                Here's the latest for Sunday, April 19th: Trump says U.S. talks with Iran in Pakistan Monday; Louisiana shooting kills eight children; Robot wins Beijing half-marathon, beating human record; Kite festival kicks off in northern France.

                Tapatío hot sauce to expand with new owner, rising demand due to weight-loss drugs

                Tapatío hot sauce to expand with new owner, rising demand due to weight-loss drugs

                As millions of people on Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs tend to crave more flavor, the values of some sauce companies have skyrocketed.

                Interact With Us

                Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

                Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

                The springy, energetic potential of Arizona freshman forward Sidi Gueye is headed for further development elsewhere.

                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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                Understanding No Credit Check Loans and Other Quick Access Alternatives

                Understanding No Credit Check Loans and Other Quick Access Alternatives

                Provided content. In this blog, we’ll look at how no credit check loans work and where other quick-access options fit into the picture.

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                9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                Contributor content. Learn how to enhance your workspace with these 9 simple office changes. 

                Provided
                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.

                Contributor
                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.

                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

                Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

                Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

                The death of a 3-year-old girl named Anna had been a rallying point for thousands of Tucsonans to call for a crackdown on street racing.

                Boy, 15, identified as intruder shot and killed in Tucson police standoff

                Boy, 15, identified as intruder shot and killed in Tucson police standoff

                Authorities say a teen fatally shot by officers during a Tucson standoff had a toy gun wrapped to look real.

                Tucson fugitive dies by suicide

                Tucson fugitive dies by suicide

                A man wanted after firing gunshots at a bail bondsman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound as a Pima County Sheriff's Department team prepared to arrest him, authorities say.

                Dead man implicated in Tucson killing

                Dead man implicated in Tucson killing

                A man who died in 2014 has been implicated by Tucson police in the killing of a man here 10 years earlier.

                Politics

                Arizona lawmakers plan White House road trip amid budget deadline

                Arizona lawmakers plan White House road trip amid budget deadline

                The three-day trip to Washington D.C. in June to discuss how Arizona can help push Trump policies, will be paid out of legislative budgets, which are funded by taxpayer dollars.

                Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

                Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

                For Star subscribers: Sen. Mark Kelly, a Tucson Democrat, voted for the first time to block the sale of arms to Israel, in a sign of shifting public opinion. Also, Gallego is under the gun, and more.

                Traffic crossing installed at site of deadly UA crash

                Traffic crossing installed at site of deadly UA crash

                A new pedestrian and bicycle signal was activated Thursday at the street crossing near the University of Arizona campus where three students were struck and killed last year.

                Arizona lawmakers vote to bar drones near sporting events, concerts

                Arizona lawmakers vote to bar drones near sporting events, concerts

                An Arizona bill would ban drones within a mile of many events, citing safety concerns — but critics say it goes too far.

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