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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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. 

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                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.

                Crews depart Tucson-area wildfire

                Crews depart Tucson-area wildfire

                Wildfire crews began leaving a Tucson-area wildfire over the weekend.

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: June 21

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: June 21

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

                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

                State & Regional

                Controversial Benson aluminum plant halted

                Controversial Benson aluminum plant halted

                Aluminum Dynamics, Inc. says it has given up on building a plant in the municipality about 50 miles southeast of Tucson and is searching for a new location for its aluminum plant.

                Lamb scandal tests Trump’s reluctance to rescind endorsements

                Lamb scandal tests Trump’s reluctance to rescind endorsements

                Former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb is seeking the House seat that Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Gilbert, is giving up to run for governor.

                Heat factor in 3 Grand Canyon hiker deaths

                Heat factor in 3 Grand Canyon hiker deaths

                Three hikers died from suspected heat-related illness in Grand Canyon National Park amid extremely hot temperatures, officials said.

                Death penalty again sought in Arizona murder

                Death penalty again sought in Arizona murder

                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 and life in prison.

                Nation & World

                Families fear what’s next in birthright citizenship case

                Families fear what’s next in birthright citizenship case

                About 14 million people living in the United States lack documentation. And up to 6.5 million people here have temporary or provisional immigration status.

                Nurse convicted in patient’s death turns fatal drug error into a cautionary tale

                Nurse convicted in patient’s death turns fatal drug error into a cautionary tale

                RaDonda Vaught was sentenced to three years of probation for administering the wrong medication and killing a patient at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in 2017.

                Social Security & You: How many questions can I answer today?

                Social Security & You: How many questions can I answer today?

                Usually, I will devote an entire column to answering just one question or dealing with just one Social Security issue. But every once in a while, I like to challenge myself by seeing how many questions I can answer in just one column. Obviously, when I do this, my answers will be "quick and …

                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.

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                Woman, 27, killed in Tucson head-on crash

                Woman, 27, killed in Tucson head-on crash

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

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                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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                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

                Contributor content. As peptide regulations tighten, a new marketplace aims to bring verified testing and transparency to a rapidly evolving research industry.

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                Provided content. Early attention for the 2026 Belmont Stakes on June 6 is focused on Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo and runner-up Renegade, while several others gain momentum.

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                Affiliate content. Learn how to tell if your home has a humidity problem and what you can do to fix it. 

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                Affiliate content. Learn how to protect your HVAC unit before and after a tornado. 

                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

                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.

                Vice President JD Vance cancels Oro Valley event amid Switzerland trip

                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.

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