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Arizona's school voucher reform push a pricey endeavor

Arizona's school voucher reform push a pricey endeavor

  • Howard Fischer
  • Apr 18, 2026

At the heart of competing Arizona ballot proposals is what changes — if any — are needed to the school voucher system.

Judge boosts Arizona election official’s authority

Judge boosts Arizona election official’s authority

  • Josh Kelety Associated Press
  • Updated 3 hrs ago

The top election official in Maricopa County will get more authority in running elections after a judge sided with his office in a prolonged legal fight with the county's board.

One GOP candidate for Arizona governor vastly trails in fundraising

One GOP candidate for Arizona governor vastly trails in fundraising

  • Howard Fischer
  • Updated Apr 17, 2026

Republican gubernatorial hopeful David Schweikert is way behind his ellow GOP challenger Andy Biggs and Democratic incumbent Katie Hobbs in campaign fundraising, filings show.

Third-party candidate for Arizona governor can stay on ballot, judge rules

Third-party candidate for Arizona governor can stay on ballot, judge rules

  • Howard Fischer
  • Updated Apr 16, 2026

PHOENIX — Hugh Lytle can continue to run for the No Labels nomination for governor despite the fact he did not comply with a state law requiring him to list his home address on his paperwork.

Judge to decide if No Labels Party candidate can run for Arizona governor

Judge to decide if No Labels Party candidate can run for Arizona governor

  • Howard Fischer Capitol Media Services
  • Updated Apr 15, 2026

PHOENIX — A judge is set to decide Tuesday whether a gubernatorial hopeful can run for office despite the fact he didn't list his home address on nominating papers and petitions.

28 Arizona ballots from the 2024 election being reviewed for possible voter fraud

28 Arizona ballots from the 2024 election being reviewed for possible voter fraud

  • Mary Jo Pitzl Capitol Media Services
  • Updated Apr 14, 2026

Of 3.6 million ballots cast in Arizona in the 2024 election, only 28 were flagged as potential illegal voting by a group that cross checks Arizona voter data with other states. That's about 0.0000083% of total ballots cast in the state.

Arizona lawmaker claims interference in grand jury probe

Arizona lawmaker claims interference in grand jury probe

  • Howard Fischer
  • Updated Apr 8, 2026

Senate President Warren Petersen has asked the Department of Justice to investigate whether Attorney General Kris Mayes and Secretary of State Adrian Fontes are trying to interfere with a federal grand jury investigation.

Arizona candidate for governor seeks to remove two foes from ballot

Arizona candidate for governor seeks to remove two foes from ballot

  • Updated Apr 7, 2026

A No Labels Party candidate for Arizona governor has filed suit to knock two potential foes off the primary ballot.

Hobbs, Biggs spar as she declines to say whether she'll debate him

Hobbs, Biggs spar as she declines to say whether she'll debate him

  • Updated Apr 5, 2026

PHOENIX — Gov. Katie Hobbs made it clear she's willing to take on Andy Biggs on how to eat a taco.

Judge blocks renaming bid by Arizona's No Labels Party

Judge blocks renaming bid by Arizona's No Labels Party

  • Updated Apr 10, 2026

The No Labels Party would have to start from scratch if it wants to operate in Arizona under a new name, a judge says in a new ruling.

Candidate challenges Arizona's new primary election date

Candidate challenges Arizona's new primary election date

  • Updated Apr 7, 2026

A candidate for clerk of superior court in Cochise County says the state needs to explain the emergency clause included in the new law to move primary elections up by two weeks.

Experts: Arizona election records given to the FBI could be fatally flawed

Experts: Arizona election records given to the FBI could be fatally flawed

  • Updated Mar 15, 2026

Unlike in Fulton County, Georgia, where actual ballots were seized, a federal grand jury subpoenaed digital data related to a partisan audit of the Maricopa County’s vote.

Arizona election officials seek to shield voter data as US agencies swoop in

Arizona election officials seek to shield voter data as US agencies swoop in

  • Updated Mar 27, 2026

Two top state officials are telling Arizona counties to refuse to comply with any grand jury subpoenas for private voter records.  

Trump administration's probe of 2020 election widens into Arizona

Trump administration's probe of 2020 election widens into Arizona

  • Updated Mar 12, 2026

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen said on social media Monday that he "received and complied with'' a federal grand jury subpoena for records relating to the state Senate audit of Maricopa County's 2020 election results.

Local News

Photos: Arizona baseball can't keep up with KSU, goes down 11-1 in Game 2

Photos: Arizona baseball can't keep up with KSU, goes down 11-1 in Game 2

  • Updated 1 hr ago

Arizona can't take advantage of 15 strikeouts in six innings by starter Smith Bailey as KSU gets to the bullpen in an 11-1 loss, April 18, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

Photos: Heroes and Villains celebrate Record Store day 2026

Photos: Heroes and Villains celebrate Record Store day 2026

  • Updated 1 hr ago

People waited outside Heroes and Villains to shop from over 100 exclusive record releases on Saturday morning in Tucson. 

Photos: First Down Faith Football Camp

Photos: First Down Faith Football Camp

  • Updated 1 hr ago

About 100 middle school football players got to rub shoulders with several Arizona players, including hosts quarterback Noah Fifita and his brother, Wildcat linebacker Dash, at the second First Down Faith Football Camp, April 17, 2026.

Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

  • Updated 4 hrs ago

The death of a 3-year-old girl named Anna had been a rallying point for thousands of Tucsonans to call for a crackdown on street racing.

State & Regional

Arizona lawmakers plan White House road trip amid budget deadline

Arizona lawmakers plan White House road trip amid budget deadline

  • 2 hrs ago

The three-day trip to Washington D.C. in June to discuss how Arizona can help push Trump policies, will be paid out of legislative budgets, which are funded by taxpayer dollars.

Feds act to protect Lake Powell from drastic declines

Feds act to protect Lake Powell from drastic declines

  • Updated 7 hrs ago

The Bureau of Reclamation says it plans to substantially increase Colorado River water releases from reservoirs upstream of Lake Powell and to reduce releases from Powell to Lake Mead. The purpose of these actinos will be to keep Powell from falling below the level at which turbines at the adjoining Glen Canyon Dam can generate electricity.

Arizona's school voucher reform push a pricey endeavor

Arizona's school voucher reform push a pricey endeavor

  • Apr 18, 2026

At the heart of competing Arizona ballot proposals is what changes — if any — are needed to the school voucher system.

Tucson weather forecast for April 18

Tucson weather forecast for April 18

  • Updated 7 hrs ago

See what today's weather forecast looks like in Tucson.

Nation & World

UPDATE: US military seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship

UPDATE: US military seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship

  • 57 mins ago

Iran rejected new peace talks with the United States, its state news agency reported Sunday, after U.S. President Donald Trump had said he was sending envoys to Pakistan for talks.

Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process

Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process

  • 1 hr ago

The refund system is the latest twist in a battle over tariffs collected as President Donald Trump restructured U.S. trade relations.

AP top stories April 19

AP top stories April 19

  • Updated 1 hr ago

Here's the latest for Sunday, April 19th: Trump says U.S. talks with Iran in Pakistan Monday; Louisiana shooting kills eight children; Robot wins Beijing half-marathon, beating human record; Kite festival kicks off in northern France.

Tapatío hot sauce to expand with new owner, rising demand due to weight-loss drugs

Tapatío hot sauce to expand with new owner, rising demand due to weight-loss drugs

  • 2 hrs ago

As millions of people on Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs tend to crave more flavor, the values of some sauce companies have skyrocketed.

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U.S. to drastically alter Colorado River releases, Arizona officials warn

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Man dies days after rollover crash on Tucson's north side

Man dies days after rollover crash on Tucson's north side

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Tim Steller's column: New Tucson police chief has familiar strategy

Tim Steller's column: New Tucson police chief has familiar strategy

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Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

  • Updated Apr 11, 2026

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

  • Updated Dec 15, 2025

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

  • Updated May 7, 2024

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

  • Updated May 7, 2024

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

  • Updated May 7, 2024

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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Understanding No Credit Check Loans and Other Quick Access Alternatives

Understanding No Credit Check Loans and Other Quick Access Alternatives

  • Apr 14, 2026

Provided content. In this blog, we’ll look at how no credit check loans work and where other quick-access options fit into the picture.

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9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

  • Updated Apr 2, 2026

Contributor content. Learn how to enhance your workspace with these 9 simple office changes. 

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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

  • Updated Mar 31, 2026

Provided content. New survey data reveals that 66% of workers would cap themselves at 15 days or fewer even with unlimited PTO. Here is what employers need to know.

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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

  • Updated Mar 25, 2026

Contributor content. Prana IV Therapy is a Scottsdale-based IV hydration clinic providing nurse-administered intravenous fluids and nutrient therapy throughout the Phoenix Valley.

Shopping

How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

  • Updated Feb 23, 2026

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

  • Updated Jan 15, 2026

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

  • Updated Dec 24, 2025

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

  • Updated Sep 16, 2025

Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

Crime

Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

  • Updated 4 hrs ago

The death of a 3-year-old girl named Anna had been a rallying point for thousands of Tucsonans to call for a crackdown on street racing.

Boy, 15, identified as intruder shot and killed in Tucson police standoff

Boy, 15, identified as intruder shot and killed in Tucson police standoff

  • Updated Apr 16, 2026

Authorities say a teen fatally shot by officers during a Tucson standoff had a toy gun wrapped to look real.

Tucson fugitive dies by suicide

Tucson fugitive dies by suicide

  • Updated Apr 16, 2026

A man wanted after firing gunshots at a bail bondsman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound as a Pima County Sheriff's Department team prepared to arrest him, authorities say.

Dead man implicated in Tucson killing

Dead man implicated in Tucson killing

  • Updated Apr 16, 2026

A man who died in 2014 has been implicated by Tucson police in the killing of a man here 10 years earlier.

Politics

Arizona lawmakers plan White House road trip amid budget deadline

Arizona lawmakers plan White House road trip amid budget deadline

  • 2 hrs ago

The three-day trip to Washington D.C. in June to discuss how Arizona can help push Trump policies, will be paid out of legislative budgets, which are funded by taxpayer dollars.

Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

  • Updated Apr 18, 2026

For Star subscribers: Sen. Mark Kelly, a Tucson Democrat, voted for the first time to block the sale of arms to Israel, in a sign of shifting public opinion. Also, Gallego is under the gun, and more.

Traffic crossing installed at site of deadly UA crash

Traffic crossing installed at site of deadly UA crash

  • Updated 7 hrs ago

A new pedestrian and bicycle signal was activated Thursday at the street crossing near the University of Arizona campus where three students were struck and killed last year.

Arizona lawmakers vote to bar drones near sporting events, concerts

Arizona lawmakers vote to bar drones near sporting events, concerts

  • Updated Apr 17, 2026

An Arizona bill would ban drones within a mile of many events, citing safety concerns — but critics say it goes too far.

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