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May 18 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today
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May 18 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

  • May 18, 2026
  • May 18, 2026
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Get a quick digest of today's top local news stories from Arizona Daily Star.

(9) updates to this series since May 18, 2026

U of A expects smaller incoming class than last year's — which saw a big drop

U of A expects smaller incoming class than last year's — which saw a big drop

University of Arizona officials say the incoming fall 2026 class is expected to be smaller than the fall 2025 one, which saw a 19% drop from f…

Arizona Medicaid launches AI system to detect fraud

Arizona Medicaid launches AI system to detect fraud

The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, Arizona's Medicaid agency, is launching an artificial intelligence-driven detection and preve…

Photos: Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championships

Photos: Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championships

Action wrapped up on the last day of the Big 12 Outdoor Track & Field Championships at Drachman Stadium, Tucson, Ariz., May 16, 2026.

$25 Challenge: Fun finds at Tucson's classic Blue Willow gift shop

$25 Challenge: Fun finds at Tucson's classic Blue Willow gift shop

The search is on again for affordable trinkets and budget-friendly finds at Tucson’s local businesses.

Drivers are fast and Tucson's furious

Drivers are fast and Tucson's furious

Tucson police are using a multi-level approach to curb street racing and takeovers. 

Ready to throw down? Tucson pizzaioli face off in '26 challenge

Ready to throw down? Tucson pizzaioli face off in '26 challenge

Pizza Throwdown and Dessert Duel, Tucson's popular summertime foodie event, returns Saturday as restaurants vie for best pizza and best dessert bragging rights. 

Center Motiejus Krivas excited to return home during Wildcats' trip to Lithuania

Center Motiejus Krivas excited to return home during Wildcats' trip to Lithuania

The Arizona men’s basketball team will take two players home and possibly face a former UA standout during its exhibition trip to Lithuania in August.

Family of ex-Salpointe girls soccer star continues sports prominence | Greg Hansen

Family of ex-Salpointe girls soccer star continues sports prominence | Greg Hansen

Greg Hansen's notebook: The family of a former Salpointe girls soccer player has made its mark on sports at the pro and collegiate levels. 

AZ attorney general's suit vs. Saudi alfalfa grower stays 'on track'

AZ attorney general's suit vs. Saudi alfalfa grower stays 'on track'

PHOENIX — A judge has rejected a request by a company accused of excessive pumping of groundwater in La Paz County to delay the case while sta…

After experiences at Arizona and UNC, Henri Veesaar says time is right for NBA departure

After experiences at Arizona and UNC, Henri Veesaar says time is right for NBA departure

By leaving for the NBA Draft this spring with a year of college eligibility remaining, former Arizona big man Henri Veesaar could be leaving millions on the table.

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