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Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 12

Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 12

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

Tucson's Top Stories: April 12

Tucson's Top Stories: April 12

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

Donations to Arizona Daily Star Send A Kid to Camp qualify for Arizona tax credit

Donations to Arizona Daily Star Send A Kid to Camp qualify for Arizona tax credit

Your donation to the Arizona Daily Star Sportsmen's Fund Send A Kid Camp qualifies for an Arizona Tax Credit.

Photos: 41st annual Tucson Folk Festival returns to Jácome Plaza

Photos: 41st annual Tucson Folk Festival returns to Jácome Plaza

The 41st annual Tucson Folk Festival returns this weekend and continues through Sunday from 11:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. over 6 stages.

State & Regional

Hobbs cool to pay-raise push for Arizona lawmakers

Hobbs cool to pay-raise push for Arizona lawmakers

Gov. Katie Hobbs, who makes $95,000 a year, is not showing much support for raising pay for Arizona lawmakers from the current $24,000 a year.

Judge blocks Arizona prosecution of prediction markets operator

Judge blocks Arizona prosecution of prediction markets operator

PHOENIX — Arizona won't get a chance to try to shut down an online wagering site — at least not yet.

Report: Arizona had highest percentage of people losing SNAP food aid

Report: Arizona had highest percentage of people losing SNAP food aid

PHOENIX — A higher percentage of Arizonans have been knocked off food stamps since Congress approved the budget law known as HR 1 than any other state in the nation, according to a new study.

Judge allows Arizona to press charges against prediction markets gambling site

Judge allows Arizona to press charges against prediction markets gambling site

PHOENIX — A federal judge is refusing to block Arizona from prosecuting an online gambling site for violating state gaming laws.

Nation & World

Iran war puts focus on petrochemicals used in numerous products and a driver of climate change

Iran war puts focus on petrochemicals used in numerous products and a driver of climate change

The Iran war is highlighting global dependence on petrochemicals, which are used in products from plastics to fertilizers.

Monthly cash payments could boost disaster survivors. A Maui nonprofit tries it out

Monthly cash payments could boost disaster survivors. A Maui nonprofit tries it out

A new cash aid program in Maui is helping some Lahaina fire survivors stay afloat long after the flames. 

How a blind man made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets

How a blind man made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets

Bricks for the Blind users can print step-by-step instructions in Braille, use Braille computers or turn to screen readers, which are software applications that convert the text into speech.

Trump: US Navy will begin Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement

Trump: US Navy will begin Strait of Hormuz blockade after US-Iran ceasefire talks end without agreement

After U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks ended without an agreement, President Donald Trump said Sunday the U.S. Navy will immediately begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. 

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Second wall planned across Arizona as Trump administration doubles down on border

Second wall planned across Arizona as Trump administration doubles down on border

City Council considers closing two Tucson fire stations

City Council considers closing two Tucson fire stations

Toddler killed, pregnant mom injured in crash with apparent street-racing car, police say

Toddler killed, pregnant mom injured in crash with apparent street-racing car, police say

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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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9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

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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

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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.

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Into Action Recovery Helps Arizona Men Break Free From Addiction With Evidence-Based Care and 24/7 Support

Into Action Recovery Helps Arizona Men Break Free From Addiction With Evidence-Based Care and 24/7 Support

Contributor content. Learn how Into Action Recovery helps Arizona men break free from addiction with evidence-based residential care.

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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.

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

Toddler killed, pregnant mom injured in crash with apparent street-racing car, police say

Toddler killed, pregnant mom injured in crash with apparent street-racing car, police say

An apparent street racer struck a car Friday afternoon, killing a 3-year-old girl and injuring her pregnant mother, family members say. 

Man with knife shot, killed in Tucson police confrontation

Man with knife shot, killed in Tucson police confrontation

A man was shot and killed Friday night by Tucson police after they say he refused repeated commands to drop a knife.

Man shot and wounded in stand-off with Tucson police

Man shot and wounded in stand-off with Tucson police

A man linked to a stolen vehicle was shot and wounded during a stand off with police Monday night on Tucson's south side, police say.

Video shows shooting of gunman by Pima County detective

Video shows shooting of gunman by Pima County detective

A confrontation in the lobby of a Marana hotel in January that led to the shooting of an armed man by a Pima County Sheriff's Department detective was captured by surveillance cameras.

Politics

Arizona lawmakers seek to stop AG from suing groundwater pumpers

Arizona lawmakers seek to stop AG from suing groundwater pumpers

The bill has cleared both the House and Senate and is now on the desk of Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.

Hobbs cool to pay-raise push for Arizona lawmakers

Hobbs cool to pay-raise push for Arizona lawmakers

Gov. Katie Hobbs, who makes $95,000 a year, is not showing much support for raising pay for Arizona lawmakers from the current $24,000 a year.

Two new affordable housing projects going up in Tucson

Two new affordable housing projects going up in Tucson

Two projects that recently broke ground on Tucson's south side will add to the city's affordable housing inventory.

Tucson reaches out to cyclists with safety improvements

Tucson reaches out to cyclists with safety improvements

Tucson plans a protected bike lane on Mountain Avenue as officials try to improve cyclist safety. Not everyone is convinced it will solve existing problems.

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