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Data

Bad business: Search failed U.S. banks since 2000

Bad business: Search failed U.S. banks since 2000

  • Jason Dean

The financial crisis of 2008 took its toll on banks, with hundreds closing across the United States. Want to know which closed in your community? Search all bank closures since 2000 by name, city or state.

Weekly COVID-19 cases in Tucson and state rise for first time this year

Weekly COVID-19 cases in Tucson and state rise for first time this year

  • Alex Devoid

As weekly COVID-19 cases increase in Arizona after many weeks of improvements, health experts are concerned, but still optimistic that we will beat the virus with the vaccine.

Which states have the most electric vehicles, and how does yours compare?

Which states have the most electric vehicles, and how does yours compare?

  • Jason Dean

While the number of electric vehicles on the road is still small, the amount  continues to rise.

States spent over $7B competing for early virus supplies

States spent over $7B competing for early virus supplies

  • By DAVID A. LIEB and CAMILLE FASSETT Associated Press

How much did your state spend? Find out here, and compare how your state fared against others in the high-stakes rush for personal protective equipment and scarce medical devices.

How are your charitable donations used? Find out

How are your charitable donations used? Find out

  • Jason Dean

With the holiday season under way, charitable donations are on the rise. But how do organizations use their funds?

Pima County braces for rise in COVID-19 cases as Arizona continues to see increase

Pima County braces for rise in COVID-19 cases as Arizona continues to see increase

  • Alex Devoid

Recent week-to-week coronavirus case counts increased by 20% statewide and 8% in Pima County.

Tucson's latest COVID-19 hotspot: University of Arizona area

Tucson's latest COVID-19 hotspot: University of Arizona area

  • Justin Sayers Alex Devoid

The campus and surrounding area has been the city’s main hotspot since the beginning of September, county data indicates.

Tucson's latest COVID-19 hotspot: University of Arizona area

Tucson's latest COVID-19 hotspot: University of Arizona area

    The campus and surrounding area has been the city’s main hotspot since the beginning of September, county data indicates.

    25 Numbers That Define Donald Trump

      Weekly Roundup: How Paris Is Changing the Polls

        Why Donald Trump Isn’t Going Anywhere

          Weekly Roundup: Polls Show Sanders Leading Clinton in Iowa, New Hampshire

            How Much Does Iowa Really Shape the Outcome?

              The 8th Republican Debate, By the Numbers

                Local News

                First Down Faith Football Camp

                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: 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.

                When presidents came to Buffalo

                When presidents came to Buffalo

                Buffalo has a rich presidential history, from being the home of Millard Fillmore and Grover Cleveland, to the place where William McKinley was killed and Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated. Almost every president for more than a century has at least paid a visit to Buffalo, either on the cam…

                Photos: Vigil for Anna Garcia

                Photos: Vigil for Anna Garcia

                Several hundred friends, family and community members turned out for an evening vigil for three-year-old Anna Garcia at Silverlake Park, April 16, 2026, Tucson, Ariz. Garcia was killed in a high speed motor vehicle collision on April 10.

                State & Regional

                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.

                One GOP candidate for Arizona governor vastly trails in fundraising

                One GOP candidate for Arizona governor vastly trails in fundraising

                Republican gubernatorial hopeful David Schweikert is way behind his ellow GOP challenger Andy Biggs and Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs in campaign fundraising, filings show.

                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.

                Arizona utility adjusts disconnect rules as part of settlement

                Arizona utility adjusts disconnect rules as part of settlement

                Arizona Public Service has agreed to keep from cutting customer power when the temperature is expected to hit 95 or higher. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said she's looking at policies at other utilities in the state too.

                Nation & World

                AP top stories April 17

                AP top stories April 17

                Here's the latest for Friday, April 17th: U.S. and Iran say Strait of Hormuz now open to commercial shipping; Thousands return home amid ceasefire in Lebanon; Accused Charlie Kirk shooter seeks ban on cameras in courtroom; Optimism over Iran war sends stocks soaring.

                A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

                A look at investigations into federal officers months after immigration crackdown in Minnesota

                Minnesota officials are pushing forward with investigations of federal law enforcement officers involved in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities.

                Candace Owens accuses Erika Kirk of lying about security threat

                Candace Owens accuses Erika Kirk of lying about security threat

                Conservative commentator Candace Owens challenged Erika Kirk’s stated reason for withdrawing from a Turning Point USA event in Athens, Georgia, citing competing accounts over security and attendance. In posts on X, Owens alleged low ticket sales, while event organizers asserted “serious thre…

                Woman recalls confronting federal immigration agents alongside Alex Pretti before fatal shooting

                Woman recalls confronting federal immigration agents alongside Alex Pretti before fatal shooting

                Wynnie Savageford said she was standing next to Alexi Pretti before federal immigration agents detained her in the back of a vehicle, where she witnessed his death. She was among a group of potential litigants who spoke out Thursday about alleged excessive force against people protesting or …

                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.

                Contributor
                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

                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.

                Tucson woman killed in domestic violence attack, police say

                Tucson woman killed in domestic violence attack, police say

                A 28-year-old woman was strangled Monday evening in a domestic violence incident at an apartment in midtown Tucson, police say.

                Politics

                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.

                Arizona utility adjusts disconnect rules as part of settlement

                Arizona utility adjusts disconnect rules as part of settlement

                Arizona Public Service has agreed to keep from cutting customer power when the temperature is expected to hit 95 or higher. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said she's looking at policies at other utilities in the state too.

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