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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

                Photos: Saguaros roll over Grand Junction 14-2, Pecos League baseball

                Photos: Saguaros roll over Grand Junction 14-2, Pecos League baseball

                Tucson notched 14 runs, including a seven-run seventh, en route to a 14-2 win over the Razorback Suckers in Pecos League action, June 12, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                Tucson events celebrate Juneteenth

                Tucson events celebrate Juneteenth

                Several events this week celebrate Juneteenth, which is on Friday.

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: June 14

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: June 14

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

                Tucson's Top Stories: June 14

                Tucson's Top Stories: June 14

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

                State & Regional

                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.

                Records: Man tried to flee to Mexico after tot fatally struck

                Records: Man tried to flee to Mexico after tot fatally struck

                Court records reveal new details about a man who was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that left a toddler dead in west Phoenix, according to Phoenix police.

                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.

                Nation & World

                US, Iran reach peace deal, signing set for Friday, Pakistan says

                US, Iran reach peace deal, signing set for Friday, Pakistan says

                The United States and Iran reached a deal to end their war and will hold an official signing ceremony Friday in Switzerland, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz ​Sharif said early Monday.

                Deadly Israeli strike hits Beirut

                Deadly Israeli strike hits Beirut

                The Israeli military said it carried out airstrikes in Beirut, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, with smoke seen rising over the Lebanese capital. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said the operation was a response to recent Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel. The strike…

                Trump says Israeli attacks on Beirut unjustified, puts Iran deal at risk

                Trump says Israeli attacks on Beirut unjustified, puts Iran deal at risk

                Trump has commented on Truth Social, condemning Israeli attacks on Beirut as the cease fire is to be extended.

                Why is 'Yankee Doodle' the only song we remember from the Revolution?

                Why is 'Yankee Doodle' the only song we remember from the Revolution?

                The English song, written for the British to make fun of clodhopping "yankees," became the defining song of the American 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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                As Changes Reshape the Peptide Supply Market, a New Marketplace Model Emerges — With Arizona Researchers Watching Closely

                As Changes Reshape the Peptide Supply Market, a New Marketplace Model Emerges — With Arizona Researchers Watching Closely

                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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                Belmont Stakes Contenders Drawing Betting Interest Ahead of Race Day

                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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                Federal Review Finds 5 Conditions Drive Nearly 40% of Serious ER Misdiagnosis Harms

                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

                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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                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.

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                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.​

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                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

                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.

                YouTuber arrested again outside Nancy Guthrie's Tucson home

                YouTuber arrested again outside Nancy Guthrie's Tucson home

                A YouTuber was arrested, for the second time in a week, while live-streaming outside of the Nancy Guthrie house on Thursday evening.

                More details released in deputy-involved shooting near Tucson

                More details released in deputy-involved shooting near Tucson

                A deputy who fired at a man during a call about gunfire at a party last month southwest of Tucson has been identified.

                Politics

                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.

                Arizona could get water from San Diego within 6 months

                Arizona could get water from San Diego within 6 months

                For Star subscribers: A new agreement signed by federal officials and leaders of water agencies in Arizona, California and Nevada could eventually lead to the transfer of potentially large amounts of Colorado River water between states.

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