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Arizona Daily Star on this date: June 21

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Tucson's Top Stories: June 21

Tucson's Top Stories: June 21

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

Photos: Sugar Skulls go down early, come back to edge rival Rattlers 35-28, IFL

Photos: Sugar Skulls go down early, come back to edge rival Rattlers 35-28, IFL

The Sugar Skulls got down 14-0, came back to win a see-saw nail-biter 35-28 in their Indoor Football League match with in-state rival Arizona, June 20, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

Sugar Skulls go down early, come back to edge rival Rattlers 35-28, IFL

Sugar Skulls go down early, come back to edge rival Rattlers 35-28, IFL

The Sugar Skulls got down 14-0, came back to win a see-saw nail-biter 35-28 in their Indoor Football League match with in-state rival Arizona, June 20, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

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Wildfire near Sedona prompts evacuations

Wildfire near Sedona prompts evacuations

Evacuations were ordered in Oak Creek Canyon, north of Sedona, as firefighters worked to contain the 500-acre Pocket Fire, officials with the Coconino National Forest said Saturday.

Arizona companies use this technology to gain customers

Arizona companies use this technology to gain customers

From a Prescott sandwich shop to a Phoenix car dealership, Arizona small-business owners are using smart glasses to turn everyday interactions into viral social media content. The first-person videos have attracted millions of views, new customers and national attention, while also raising questions about privacy, authenticity and the future of local business marketing.

Only 3% of Arizona's rain, snow ends up in our groundwater supply

Only 3% of Arizona's rain, snow ends up in our groundwater supply

A new Arizona water report says only about 3% of the state’s precipitation reaches groundwater aquifers. Researchers recommend expanding stormwater capture, recharge projects and forest management efforts to help offset water losses driven by drought and climate change.

Why Mark Lamb's friend broke silence on sex claims

Why Mark Lamb's friend broke silence on sex claims

Defenders of congressional "faith and family" candidate Mark Lamb say allegations of sexual improprieties — sexting, sharing nude photos of his wife, encouraging intimate encounters and using threats to cover it up — are fake.

Nation & World

Most Americans feel hugely divided by wealth, new NBC poll shows

Most Americans feel hugely divided by wealth, new NBC poll shows

Many Americans feel a division between those who are wealthy and those who are not in this country, a new NBC News poll found.

Iran negotiators, Vance head for Switzerland but Lebanon fighting continues

Iran negotiators, Vance head for Switzerland but Lebanon fighting continues

Iran's Revolutionary Guard declared the Strait of Hormuz closed as Israelis and Hezbollah attacked each other despite a truce.

Switzerland talks: Meetings due to take place on Sunday

Switzerland talks: Meetings due to take place on Sunday

Burgenstock resort sees tight security; Iran-US mediated talks approach a critical moment with key regional stakeholders present

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz as Israel tests MOU with Lebanon strikes.

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$6M in disputed Pima County tax refunds to be issued

$6M in disputed Pima County tax refunds to be issued

Arizona's 1st Buc-ee's: Full hotels, traffic detours

Arizona's 1st Buc-ee's: Full hotels, traffic detours

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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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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.

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As Changes Reshape the Peptide Supply Market, a New Marketplace Model Emerges — With Arizona Researchers Watching Closely

As Changes Reshape the Peptide Supply Market, a New Marketplace Model Emerges — With Arizona Researchers Watching Closely

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Belmont Stakes Contenders Drawing Betting Interest Ahead of Race Day

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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

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Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

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Crime

Tucson fugitive faces charges in woman's death

Tucson fugitive faces charges in woman's death

Coral Michelle Smith, 40, who had been a fugitive for several days, was arrested Monday.

Man, 31, shot dead in midtown Tucson

Man, 31, shot dead in midtown Tucson

A 31-year-old man fatally shot Monday night during a confrontation that involved several people, Tucson police say.

Tucson man, 74, dies months after being struck by car

Tucson man, 74, dies months after being struck by car

Tucson police say a 74-year-old man who was struck by a car in March has died from his injuries.

Tucson mental health worker arrested in patient's death

Tucson mental health worker arrested in patient's death

An employee at a Tucson psychiatric hospital faces criminal charges in the 2025 death of a patient, authorities say.

Politics

Vice President JD Vance cancels Oro Valley event amid Switzerland trip

Vice President JD Vance had been scheduled to speak in the late morning on June 22 at Roche Tissue Diagnostics in Oro Valley.

$6M in disputed Pima County tax refunds to be issued

$6M in disputed Pima County tax refunds to be issued

Former Pima County Treasurer Brian Johnson had refused to issue about $6 million in property tax refunds in a dispute with other county officials over how they were determined.

Only 3% of Arizona's rain, snow ends up in our groundwater supply

Only 3% of Arizona's rain, snow ends up in our groundwater supply

A new Arizona water report says only about 3% of the state’s precipitation reaches groundwater aquifers. Researchers recommend expanding stormwater capture, recharge projects and forest management efforts to help offset water losses driven by drought and climate change.

Pima County looking for new Old Tucson operator

Pima County looking for new Old Tucson operator

The current operator, American Heritage Railways, notified the county it will not pursue a lease extension.

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