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Pleasant View Road will be closed twice next week for construction work

Pleasant View Road will be closed twice next week for construction work

  • JEFF RICHGELS , 608-252-6449

Pleasant View Road will be closed twice next week for construction work, city of Madison and Middleton officials said.

I-10 lane closures in place this week from Ajo to Alvernon

I-10 lane closures in place this week from Ajo to Alvernon

  • Arizona Daily Star

Lane restrictions will affect travel nightly in both directions along Interstate 10 in Tucson from Jan. 29 to Feb. 3.

How to navigate roundabouts the right way

How to navigate roundabouts the right way

  • ADOT

This informational video on roundabouts from the Arizona Department of Transportation shows how they work for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians.

Vehicle crashes into utility pole, shutting down Tucson roadway

Vehicle crashes into utility pole, shutting down Tucson roadway

  • Arizona Daily Star

An intersection on Tucson's west side is shut down after a serious-injury crash. 

Fatal crash closes northbound Oracle Road

Fatal crash closes northbound Oracle Road

  • Jamie Donnelly

One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Tucson's north side Friday morning. There is no estimated time to reopen the highway. 

Crash shuts down southbound lanes of Interstate 19 in Sahuarita

Crash shuts down southbound lanes of Interstate 19 in Sahuarita

  • Jamie Donnelly

According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, there is no estimated time to reopen the southbound lanes of I-19 in Sahuarita.

These monthly bike rides roll through Tucson's south and west sides

These monthly bike rides roll through Tucson's south and west sides

  • Elvia Verdugo Arizona Daily Star

Familias Unidas Ganando Accesibilidad, also known as FUGA, advocates for mobility, accessibility and representation for Tucson's south- and west-side communities.

Bill would allow Arizona motorcyclists to pull up between cars at stop lights

Bill would allow Arizona motorcyclists to pull up between cars at stop lights

    The bill, headed to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey's desk, is designed to protect motorcyclists who are often rear-ended at stop lights, advocates say.

    Woman arrested after man flies off hood, dies NW of Tucson

    Woman arrested after man flies off hood, dies NW of Tucson

      Lia Lara, 35, was booked into the Pima County jail on suspicion of second-degree murder, leaving the scene of a fatal crash and driving under the influence

      Interstate 10 east of Tucson closed due to blowing dust

      Interstate 10 east of Tucson closed due to blowing dust

        Interstate 10 is closed in both directions east of Wilcox at milepost 352 due to blowing dust. 

        Plan your commute accordingly for road work in Tucson this week

        Plan your commute accordingly for road work in Tucson this week

          Starting Thursday, road work and the Tucson Bicycle Classic will affect various road in Tucson. 

          Tucson Boulevard scheduled to close Thursday through Saturday for paving

          Tucson Boulevard scheduled to close Thursday through Saturday for paving

            Beginning tomorrow at 6 a.m., Tucson Boulevard south of Broadway will be closed until Saturday while the roadway is paved. 

            Oracle Road closed north of Tucson for injury collision

            Oracle Road closed north of Tucson for injury collision

              Northbound Oracle Road is closed at East Linda Vista Boulevard for an injury collision.

              I-10 reopens in Tucson following semitruck crash

              I-10 reopens in Tucson following semitruck crash

                A crash involving a semi truck shut down the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 at Alvernon Way in Tucson Wednesday morning. 

                Local News

                Photos: University of Arizona men's basketball Photo Day

                Photos: University of Arizona men's basketball Photo Day

                The Wildcats posed for the cameras, September 9, 2026, Tucson, Ariz., as the season gets a step closer.

                Photos: Nearly 1500 locals participate in the 9/11 Tower Challenge at TCC

                Photos: Nearly 1500 locals participate in the 9/11 Tower Challenge at TCC

                Nearly 1500 participants walk, climb and run 2071 steps, representing the 110 floors of the Twin Towers on Friday morning. 

                Inflation rate means Arizona's and Tucson's minimum wages will go up

                Inflation rate means Arizona's and Tucson's minimum wages will go up

                Workers at the bottom of the pay scale in Arizona are going to get a pay bump in January.

                Fatal accident reported at construction site near Tucson

                Fatal accident reported at construction site near Tucson

                A fatal "industrial accident" was reported Friday at a worksite southwest of Tucson.

                State & Regional

                Inflation rate means Arizona's and Tucson's minimum wages will go up

                Inflation rate means Arizona's and Tucson's minimum wages will go up

                Workers at the bottom of the pay scale in Arizona are going to get a pay bump in January.

                His brother was gunned down days after 9/11. Why he forgave the killer

                His brother was gunned down days after 9/11. Why he forgave the killer

                MESA — Twenty-five years ago, Rana Singh Sodhi felt empty and hopeless.

                How Turning Point has changed since co-founder Charlie Kirk's death

                How Turning Point has changed since co-founder Charlie Kirk's death

                PHOENIX — Turning Point USA says it has more than 1 million students involved in its programs a year after Charlie Kirk was killed.

                Appeals court rejects challenge to Arizona's new border policing law

                Appeals court rejects challenge to Arizona's new border policing law

                PHOENIX — The state Court of Appeals rejected efforts to void a border measure approved by voters.

                Nation & World

                Judge denies bid to block Illinois’ medical aid-in-dying law

                Judge denies bid to block Illinois’ medical aid-in-dying law

                The ruling came in a federal lawsuit filed this year by two disabled patients, a doctor and several disability and patients’ rights organizations.

                Children of 9/11 to finally get a major health study

                Children of 9/11 to finally get a major health study

                When hijacked planes brought down the World Trade Center towers Sept. 11, 2001, about 25,000 children lived or attended school nearby.

                Trade War Showdown: What Trump’s Latest Threats Mean for Canada and the U.S.

                Trade War Showdown: What Trump’s Latest Threats Mean for Canada and the U.S.

                Ari Hawkins, Trade Reporter at POLITICO, examines Canada’s retaliation, Trump’s latest trade threats and the potential impact on businesses and consumers.

                Hidden costs of commuting: The real cost of returning to the office

                Hidden costs of commuting: The real cost of returning to the office

                Way.com reports that the surge in commuting expenses, driven by rising fuel, maintenance, and parking costs, significantly impacts workers' budgets as in-office mandates increase.

                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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                Why Are Young People Getting Facelifts? Dr. Rozbeh Torabi of Elite Plastic Surgery Explains

                Why Are Young People Getting Facelifts? Dr. Rozbeh Torabi of Elite Plastic Surgery Explains

                Contributor content. Facelifts are attracting younger patients, driven by social media, GLP-1 weight loss and changing beauty standards.

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                Who Controls an Arizona Living Trust After a Spouse Dies?

                Who Controls an Arizona Living Trust After a Spouse Dies?

                Contributor content. In most situations, the surviving spouse stays in control of the trust as the designated surviving trustee.

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                Answer Engine Optimization: A Comprehensive Guide for Digital Marketers

                Answer Engine Optimization: A Comprehensive Guide for Digital Marketers

                Provided content. Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is emerging as a critical focus for those aiming to enhance visibility and engagement. 

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                3 Best Sites to Buy Instagram Likes & Followers (Real & Instant)

                3 Best Sites to Buy Instagram Likes & Followers (Real & Instant)

                Provided content. A high follower count and visible engagement may influence how some users perceive an account, making buying likes and followers a popular tactic.

                Shopping

                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                Affiliate content. Learn what to do if you need an emergency HVAC repair. 

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Affiliate content.  Learn why it is important to check the HVAC system when buying or selling home. 

                Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                Your utility bill is telling you something: what rising costs reveal about your HVAC system

                Affiliate content. Learn what to do about rising energy costs from your HVAC system. 

                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.

                Crime

                Tucson man sentenced after fatal fight with shoplifter at Circle K

                Tucson man sentenced after fatal fight with shoplifter at Circle K

                A Tucson man was sentenced to a short jail stint and a four-year probation term Friday after a confrontation with a shoplifter at a convenience store turned fatal.

                Arrest made in deadly Tucson drive-by shooting

                Arrest made in deadly Tucson drive-by shooting

                Bobbie Tapia, 35, was arrested Wednesday in the fatal shooting in August on Tucson's southwest side, authorities say.

                Ex-Tucson charter school director accused of funds misuse

                Ex-Tucson charter school director accused of funds misuse

                The former executive director of Academy Del Sol, a Tucson charter school, faces 22 felony charges for allegedly misappropriating school dollars over seven years.

                Tucson man kills man and injures 3, including 94-year-old woman, police say

                Tucson man kills man and injures 3, including 94-year-old woman, police say

                A Tucson man went on a violent spree at his home and a neighboring home, killing a man and injuring three other people, including a 94-year-old woman.

                Politics

                How Turning Point has changed since co-founder Charlie Kirk's death

                How Turning Point has changed since co-founder Charlie Kirk's death

                PHOENIX — Turning Point USA says it has more than 1 million students involved in its programs a year after Charlie Kirk was killed.

                Tucson seeks feedback on homeless shelter expansion

                Tucson seeks feedback on homeless shelter expansion

                Tucson seeks input on zoning changes to make it easier to open homeless shelters.

                Appeals court rejects challenge to Arizona's new border policing law

                Appeals court rejects challenge to Arizona's new border policing law

                PHOENIX — The state Court of Appeals rejected efforts to void a border measure approved by voters.

                RECORDING: 2026 Arizona General Election Debates: Congressional District 6

                RECORDING: 2026 Arizona General Election Debates: Congressional District 6

                Congressional District 6 candidates Juan Ciscomani and JoAnna Mendoza debate playback.

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