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Road Runner

Road work to close Houghton at 22nd Street much of Tuesday

Road work to close Houghton at 22nd Street much of Tuesday

  • By Patrick McNamara Arizona Daily Star

Crews with the city of Tucson will be working to relocate traffic signals.

Pima County's Loop trails travel to Lake Winnebago

Pima County's Loop trails travel to Lake Winnebago

  • Patrick McNamara Arizona Daily Star

Winter visitor and avid cyclist pushes for loop experience in Wisconsin.

Utility work this week a big reason to avoid midtown Tucson intersection

Utility work this week a big reason to avoid midtown Tucson intersection

  • Patrick McNamara Arizona Daily Star

Months of construction will affect people driving through the 22nd-Alvernon area.

Lots of info from public on road strategy

Lots of info from public on road strategy

  • Patrick McNamara Arizona Daily Star

Ideas could find place in ADOT’s upcoming Long-Range Transportation Plan.

Pima County's roads focus of Facebook page, website

Pima County's roads focus of Facebook page, website

  • By Patrick McNamara Arizona Daily Star

Fix Our Pima County Roads page has more than 900 likes.

Road Runner: Trying to end congestion west of 1-19

Road Runner: Trying to end congestion west of 1-19

  • Patrick McNamara Arizona Daily Star

More improvements planned later for growing Ajo corridor. 

Road Runner: Don't worry, leftover traffic cams are just shells

Road Runner: Don't worry, leftover traffic cams are just shells

  • Patrick McNamara Arizona Daily Star

Cams are gone, but there's a bill to bring them back for school buses.

Road Runner: Trying to end congestion west of 1-19

Road Runner: Trying to end congestion west of 1-19

    More improvements planned later for growing Ajo corridor. 

    Road Runner: Don't worry, leftover traffic cams are just shells

    Road Runner: Don't worry, leftover traffic cams are just shells

      Cams are gone, but there's a bill to bring them back for school buses.

      Watch for temporary I-10 closures Sunday

        Overhead utility work will cause delays. 

        Construction set for overburdened Ajo Way interchange

        Construction set for overburdened Ajo Way interchange

          Project lasting more than three years will cost nearly $70 million.

          First streetcar ride a so-so experience

          First streetcar ride a so-so experience

            For sightseeing Sun Link is fine, but not so much for getting somewhere quickly. 

            Road Runner: a preview of 2016 projects

            Road Runner: a preview of 2016 projects

              Some long-awaited project will kick off in early 2016.

              RTA has $153M shortfall on revenue projections

              RTA has $153M shortfall on revenue projections

                Despite shortfall, leaders say long-term outlook is good. 

                Local News

                Photos: Watermelon Wednesdays at Reid Park Zoo

                Photos: Watermelon Wednesdays at Reid Park Zoo

                For the month of July, guests can watch animals crush, roll, lick and engulf watermelons during Watermelon Wednesdays at the Reid Park Zoo. Summer hours are 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. daily.

                Photos: US gets by Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the knockout stage of the World Cup

                Photos: US gets by Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the knockout stage of the World Cup

                Fans at Playground watch the shorthanded US get an insurance goal late to win 2-0 against Bosnia and Herzegovina and advance in the World Cup Finals, July 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

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                Newly Listed Homes near Oro Valley, AZ — Updated Jul. 2, 2026

                Newly Listed Homes near Oro Valley, AZ — Updated Jul. 2, 2026

                A look at the newest homes for sale near Oro Valley, AZ. Browse the newest listings, with photos and prices, and see what's new on the market this week.

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: July 2

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: July 2

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

                State & Regional

                Measure to protect early voting in Arizona won't be on ballot

                Measure to protect early voting in Arizona won't be on ballot

                Organizers for Protect the Vote Arizona say it's unlikely they have enough petition signatures to overcome the typical failure rate to get on the ballot.

                ICE delays work to convert Arizona warehouse to detention facility

                ICE delays work to convert Arizona warehouse to detention facility

                PHOENIX — Federal officials have agreed to delay — but not give up on — their plans to convert an Arizona warehouse into a detention facility for illegal migrants.

                Wildfire near Sedona grows to 17K

                Wildfire near Sedona grows to 17K

                Arizona's Pocket Fire scorched an additional 1,700 acres overnight, growing to 17,069 acres burned as of July 1, according to fire officials.

                Supreme Court's ruling on transgender sports reopens Arizona case

                Supreme Court's ruling on transgender sports reopens Arizona case

                The new U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing states to limit who can participate in girls' sports could undermine an effort by at least one transgender girl in Arizona to continue to compete.

                Nation & World

                US beef prices stay red-hot for summer cookouts

                US beef prices stay red-hot for summer cookouts

                Grill masters and home chefs face sizzling beef prices for summer cookouts as cattle supplies are at their lowest levels in 75 years.

                New York City buzzes with expectation of Taylor Swift's rumoured July 3 wedding

                New York City buzzes with expectation of Taylor Swift's rumoured July 3 wedding

                New York City is bracing for a very busy 4th of July weekend as World Cup matches mix with huge Independence Day celebrations for America's 250th anniversary and apparently popstar Taylor Swift's wedding to football player Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden. Information has been leaking o…

                Alligator Alcatraz's mission accomplished, Florida says. What's next for the site

                Alligator Alcatraz's mission accomplished, Florida says. What's next for the site

                More than 22,000 people were processed and staged for deportation since the site opened in July 2025, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

                Beef Prices Near Records

                Beef Prices Near Records

                Americans are facing near-record beef prices ahead of the Fourth of July, but demand remains strong as shoppers treat steak as an affordable luxury despite higher grocery costs.

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                Why lizards in Arizona do push-ups

                Former Sam Levitz building sells for $8.6 million

                Former Sam Levitz building sells for $8.6 million

                Tucson's July 4th fireworks display will switch to drones light show next year

                Tucson's July 4th fireworks display will switch to drones light show next year

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                Get ready to mark America's 250th anniversary

                View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary. 

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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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                8 Best Sites to Buy TikTok Followers & Likes Ranked for 2026

                8 Best Sites to Buy TikTok Followers & Likes Ranked for 2026

                Provided content. Compare the best sites to buy TikTok followers and likes, with ranked reviews, safe delivery options, pricing insights, and trusted growth picks.

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                The Treasure Coast Just Yielded Another $1 Million in Spanish Gold: Why Hurricane Season Is a Detector’s Best Friend

                The Treasure Coast Just Yielded Another $1 Million in Spanish Gold: Why Hurricane Season Is a Detector’s Best Friend

                Provided content. A recent $1 million Spanish gold discovery off Vero Beach is a great reminder of how hurricane-driven erosion exposes treasure.

                 

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                How Tucson Injury Victims Can Protect Their Claim After a Car Accident

                How Tucson Injury Victims Can Protect Their Claim After a Car Accident

                Contributor content. After an accident, quick action matters. Learn how medical records, evidence collection, and careful insurance communication can help protect a claim.

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                The Reality of Family Road Trips

                The Reality of Family Road Trips

                Provided content. Planning a family road trip? From vehicle prep to kid-friendly entertainment, smart planning can help make summer travel safer and more enjoyable.

                Shopping

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                Humidity: The Midwest's Hidden Comfort and Health Problem

                Affiliate content. Learn how to tell if your home has a humidity problem and what you can do to fix it. 

                Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

                Basement HVAC: The Common Midwest Home Problem Hiding Below Your Feet

                Affiliate content. Learn about the most common problems for basement HVAC equipment and how to fix them. 

                Farmhouse to Modern Comfort: HVAC Solutions for the Midwest's Oldest Homes

                Farmhouse to Modern Comfort: HVAC Solutions for the Midwest's Oldest Homes

                Affiliate content. Learn how modern HVAC systems can be integrated into even the oldest Midwest homes. 

                Crime

                Charges dropped for YouTubers near Nancy Guthrie's house

                Charges dropped for YouTubers near Nancy Guthrie's house

                Charges brought against two of the three YouTubers arrested outside Nancy Guthrie's have been dropped.

                Some Nancy Guthrie ransom demands may be legitimate, FBI says

                Some Nancy Guthrie ransom demands may be legitimate, FBI says

                "This case continues to be investigated as a kidnapping for ransom case," FBI's Phoenix office says.

                Tucson man accused of killing father, assaulting mother

                Tucson man accused of killing father, assaulting mother

                A 39-year-old man has been booked into the Pima County jail on suspicion of first-degree murder and domestic violence, in connection with the killing of his father and assault of his mother.

                Tucson police: 19-year-old shot and killed by man he woke

                Tucson police: 19-year-old shot and killed by man he woke

                A fight between a teen and a man who had been asleep in a car turned deadly Monday night on Tucson's south side, police say.

                Politics

                Tucson's July 4th fireworks display will switch to drones light show next year

                Tucson's July 4th fireworks display will switch to drones light show next year

                This July 4th is your last chance to see the fireworks over "A" Mountain. The show, switching to drones, could be moved to a new site next year, as well. 

                Ex-Pima treasurer alleges 'consensual' relationship with employee after harassment claims

                Ex-Pima treasurer alleges 'consensual' relationship with employee after harassment claims

                But former treasurer Brian Johnson's claim of a consensual relationship is refuted by the interim Pima County treasurer.

                Ex-Pima County treasurer faced sexual harassment allegations, records show

                Ex-Pima County treasurer faced sexual harassment allegations, records show

                Former Pima County Treasurer Brian Johnson faced allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior prior to his sudden resignation, personal files show.

                ICE delays work to convert Arizona warehouse to detention facility

                ICE delays work to convert Arizona warehouse to detention facility

                PHOENIX — Federal officials have agreed to delay — but not give up on — their plans to convert an Arizona warehouse into a detention facility for illegal migrants.

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