June 16 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today
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On Becky Burke’s defiance, Tommy Lloyd’s frustration, UA softball’s strategy | Michael LevMichael Lev column: News and views on Becky Burke’s unwanted battle with social-media trolls; eligibility questions gumming up Tommy Lloyd’s recruiting; Arizona softball acing the transfer portal; and more.
Coral Michelle Smith, 40, who had been a fugitive for several days, was arrested Monday.
Three-star Salt Lake City defensive end Dieter Lotulelei committed to Arizona.
Federal immigration officials have renewed efforts to deport Tucson DACA recipient Karla Toledo, filing a second notice to appear in immigration court just one day after dismissing an earlier case. Toledo’s attorney says the new filing mirrors the original case and plans to seek its dismissal.
A 31-year-old man fatally shot Monday night during a confrontation that involved several people, Tucson police say.
Fortify AZ has dropped its effort to get voters to pass its alternative to the much stricter school voucher limits being pushed by the Arizona Education Association and Save Our Schools Arizona.
An older adult with underlying health conditions has become Maricopa County’s first reported West Nile virus death of 2026. Health officials say cases are already running ahead of last year’s pace, while Pima County has confirmed its first infection of the season. Residents are being urged to eliminate standing water and protect themselves from mosquito bites as summer conditions increase risk.
Tucson police say a 74-year-old man who was struck by a car in March has died from his injuries.
An employee at a Tucson psychiatric hospital faces criminal charges in the 2025 death of a patient, authorities say.
Browsing the aisles at this family-run Korean market in Tucson is a lot of fun.