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6 Arizona kids found safe since Turquoise Alert start

6 Arizona kids found safe since Turquoise Alert start

  • Jose R. Gonzalez Arizona Republic

Many Arizonans headed to bed recently and heard their cell phones ring loudly due to a statewide alert that led to the safe location of a missing girl.

Report details ex-officer's strikes on handcuffed suspects in Arizona

Report details ex-officer's strikes on handcuffed suspects in Arizona

  • Perry Vandell Arizona Republic

Carri Carrico, a former Buckeye police Officer, violated several department policies, an internal review found.

Man arrested in Arizona after dead kitten, rattlesnakes found in truck

Man arrested in Arizona after dead kitten, rattlesnakes found in truck

  • USA TODAY NETWORK

A California man was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after cages of cats and several rattlesnakes, some of them dead, were found in a truck in northeastern Arizona, according to the Mohave County Sheriff's Office.

Death penalty again sought in Arizona murder

Death penalty again sought in Arizona murder

  • USA TODAY Network

Maricopa County prosecutors will retry the sentencing phase for Ian Mitcham, who was convicted of murdering Scottsdale resident Allison Feldman in 2015. The move comes after a jury deadlocked on whether Mitcham should receive the death penalty, leaving a new jury to decide between execution …

Arizona man convicted of threatening to shoot Trump, Harris

Arizona man convicted of threatening to shoot Trump, Harris

  • USA TODAY NETWORK

A federal jury has convicted an Arizona man who delivered documents to federal courthouses threatening to kill whichever candidate won the 2024 presidential election. Prosecutors said the Casa Grande man threatened both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris and later told investigators he would car…

Records: Man tried to flee to Mexico after tot fatally struck

Records: Man tried to flee to Mexico after tot fatally struck

  • Hannah Dreyfus Arizona Republic

Court records reveal new details about a man who was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that left a toddler dead in west Phoenix, according to Phoenix police.

Arizona pastor's murderer avoids death penalty with plea

Arizona pastor's murderer avoids death penalty with plea

  • Perry Vandell Arizona Republic

Adam Sheafe, 51, the son of a prominent Tucson businessman killed in a small plane crash this year in Marana, killed a New River pastor last year as part of a suspected plot targeting multiple faith leaders.

Police: Pregnant Arizona teen killed by boyfriend in San Diego

Police: Pregnant Arizona teen killed by boyfriend in San Diego

    A pregnant Arizona teen vacationing with her family was shot and killed by her boyfriend, authorities say. 

    Man admits to 3-year romance scam targeting Arizona senior

    Man admits to 3-year romance scam targeting Arizona senior

      A Jamaican man has pleaded guilty for his role in a romance and lottery scam that defrauded an 85-year-old Arizona woman of nearly $470,000. Federal prosecutors said the scheme used fake romantic messages and false prize claims to convince the victim to send money over several years.

      Trump touts White House 'DronePort'

        President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled another reason for his controversial plan to build a massive new ballroom and bunker under the East Wing of the White House he demolished: a rooftop "DronePort."

        Pregnant teen's killing spotlights AZ law on unborn victims

        Pregnant teen's killing spotlights AZ law on unborn victims

          The killing of a pregnant 16-year-old in Buckeye is spotlighting how Arizona prosecutes homicides involving unborn children.

          Man faces sex-conduct charge in Arizona morgue break-in

          Man faces sex-conduct charge in Arizona morgue break-in

            Police say 11 body bags were opened during Phoenix morgue break-in early Wednesday, and some were ‘touched.’

            Flagstaff mom admitted to killing toddler, freezing him, court files say

            Flagstaff mom admitted to killing toddler, freezing him, court files say

              A Flagstaff woman admitted to police that she killed her toddler, wrapped him in a blanket and stored his body in a freezer for weeks, according to court documents.

              ICE arrests mother of girl killed in Arizona rollover

              ICE arrests mother of girl killed in Arizona rollover

                ICE officers encountered Rivera-Estrada at the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office jail the day she was booked on criminal charges in the death of her 9-year-old daughter in a crash on Interstate 17.

                Local News

                A Powerball ticket worth $2 million sold at a Tucson QuikTrip

                A Powerball ticket worth $2 million sold at a Tucson QuikTrip

                The estimated Powerball jackpot for tonight's drawing: $360 million.

                Arizona's largest egg producer agrees to pay fine in price-fixing case

                June 30 recap: Tucson news you may have missed today

                Get a recap of Tuesday's local news stories from Arizona Daily Star.

                Woman, 66, found dead near Sabino Canyon trail

                Woman, 66, found dead near Sabino Canyon trail

                A 66-year-old woman was found dead Tuesday morning near the Bear Canyon Trail in Sabino Canyon, authorities say.

                Arizona's largest egg producer agrees to pay fine in price-fixing case

                Arizona's largest egg producer agrees to pay fine in price-fixing case

                Arizona's largest egg producer has agreed to a $1 million fine and to donate 3.25 million eggs to settle federal and state complaints that it conspired with others to keep prices artificially high.

                State & Regional

                Why lizards in Arizona do push-ups

                Why lizards in Arizona do push-ups

                Lizards' push-up movements are actually a form of communication. Both male and female lizards can perform push-up displays.

                High court's ruling on transgender sports reopens Arizona case

                High court's ruling on transgender sports reopens Arizona case

                The new U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing states to limit who can participate in girls' sports could undermine an effort by at least one transgender girl in Arizona to continue to compete.

                Supreme Court allows for states to ban trans athletes from female sports

                Supreme Court allows for states to ban trans athletes from female sports

                Statutes limiting transgender athletes, like one approved by Arizona lawmakers in 2022, do not run afoul of federal laws that prevent discrimination based on sex, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in a wide-ranging decision.

                Deal to avoid vouchers fight on Arizona ballot falls apart

                Deal to avoid vouchers fight on Arizona ballot falls apart

                Last-minute efforts to craft a deal to avoid a ballot fight over school vouchers crumbled late Monday as Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs got inserted into the dispute.

                Nation & World

                Terry Savage: What Trump accounts can do for your kids' future

                Terry Savage: What Trump accounts can do for your kids' future

                If you have a child born between Jan 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028, you are eligible for a special $1,000 bonus from the government. The child will need his or her own Social Security number to qualify. Smart money philanthropists, including Michael Dell and Ray Dalio, have set up foundation money to contribute to Trump accounts on behalf of children of low-income...

                NATO joins exercises off US coast, even as it loses political fight in Trump's Washington

                NATO joins exercises off US coast, even as it loses political fight in Trump's Washington

                The joint exercises were conducted at a perilous moment for NATO, with the Trump administration questioning the value of the 77-year-old alliance.

                Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship

                Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict birthright citizenship

                Handing Trump a stinging defeat, the Supreme Court rejected his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship in the United States, scuttling one of his top priorities in his crackdown on immigration.

                US Supreme Court strikes down curbs on coordinated campaign spending

                US Supreme Court strikes down curbs on coordinated campaign spending

                The Supreme Court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, in several rulings since 2010 has chipped away at campaign finance laws.

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                View all of our stories about America's 250th anniversary. 

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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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                8 Best Sites to Buy TikTok Followers & Likes Ranked for 2026

                8 Best Sites to Buy TikTok Followers & Likes Ranked for 2026

                Provided content. Compare the best sites to buy TikTok followers and likes, with ranked reviews, safe delivery options, pricing insights, and trusted growth picks.

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                The Treasure Coast Just Yielded Another $1 Million in Spanish Gold: Why Hurricane Season Is a Detector’s Best Friend

                The Treasure Coast Just Yielded Another $1 Million in Spanish Gold: Why Hurricane Season Is a Detector’s Best Friend

                Provided content. A recent $1 million Spanish gold discovery off Vero Beach is a great reminder of how hurricane-driven erosion exposes treasure.

                 

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                How Tucson Injury Victims Can Protect Their Claim After a Car Accident

                How Tucson Injury Victims Can Protect Their Claim After a Car Accident

                Contributor content. After an accident, quick action matters. Learn how medical records, evidence collection, and careful insurance communication can help protect a claim.

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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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                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                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

                Affiliate content. Learn how modern HVAC systems can be integrated into even the oldest Midwest homes. 

                Crime

                Tucson man shot, killed woman in feud over sex payment, records say

                Tucson man shot, killed woman in feud over sex payment, records say

                A 38-year-old woman was shot and killed late Sunday at an apartment on Tucson's southeast side.

                Oro Valley police leasing controversial Flock Safety drones

                Oro Valley police leasing controversial Flock Safety drones

                At the start of the year the Oro Valley Town Council authorized the town’s police department to use $145,887 to lease drones to help with border-related crimes.

                New demand note emerges in the Nancy Guthrie case

                New demand note emerges in the Nancy Guthrie case

                Reports say a new note alleges there's cellphone video of Savannah Guthrie's missing mom, Nancy Guthrie, and a captor.

                Tucson care facility staffers charged in patient's death

                Tucson care facility staffers charged in patient's death

                A federal crackdown on healthcare schemes has resulted in charges being leveled against 42 people from Arizona, officials say.

                Politics

                High court's ruling on transgender sports reopens Arizona case

                High court's ruling on transgender sports reopens Arizona case

                The new U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing states to limit who can participate in girls' sports could undermine an effort by at least one transgender girl in Arizona to continue to compete.

                Supreme Court allows for states to ban trans athletes from female sports

                Supreme Court allows for states to ban trans athletes from female sports

                Statutes limiting transgender athletes, like one approved by Arizona lawmakers in 2022, do not run afoul of federal laws that prevent discrimination based on sex, the Supreme Court ruled Tuesday in a wide-ranging decision.

                Deal to avoid vouchers fight on Arizona ballot falls apart

                Deal to avoid vouchers fight on Arizona ballot falls apart

                Last-minute efforts to craft a deal to avoid a ballot fight over school vouchers crumbled late Monday as Republican gubernatorial candidate Andy Biggs got inserted into the dispute.

                Arizona Supreme Court upholds anti-'dark money' disclosure law

                Arizona Supreme Court upholds anti-'dark money' disclosure law

                The Arizona Supreme Court decision wasn't a blanket win for supporters of the "Voters Right to Know Act.'' The court ordered a trial court judge to consider a claim made by the two groups that sued over the voter-approved measure.

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