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Latest monsoon news

Monsoon safety

Monsoon safety

    2015 Monsoon Photo Contest entries

    2015 Monsoon Photo Contest entries

      We asked Star readers to send us their weather photos of this year's monsoon season and got some truly spectacular images. Take a look at the entries and let us know your favorites. See the winners at tucson.com/monsoonphotocontest

      Pick Tucson's favorite monsoon photo of the year

      Pick Tucson's favorite monsoon photo of the year

        The time has come to wrap up this year's monsoon season by voting for your favorite weather photo.

        People are sharing amazing Tucson rainy day photos on social

        People are sharing amazing Tucson rainy day photos on social

          Check out these Instagram and Twitter photos and video of today's rainy day in Tucson. Send us your weather photos to eds@tucson.com or post them to the Star's Facebook page: facebook.com/ArizonaDailyStar [View the story "People are sharing amazing Tucson rainy day photos on social" on Storify]

          Who to follow during today's heavy rainfall in Tucson

          Who to follow during today's heavy rainfall in Tucson

            More rain is expected to move throughout Southern Arizona this afternoon. Before you go out with your umbrella and galoshes, remember to take your phone and add these people on Twitter. [View the story "Who to follow during today's heavy rainfall in Tucson" on Storify]

            Get ready for heavy rainfall to start your week

            Get ready for heavy rainfall to start your week

            • The Arizona Daily Star

            Heavy rainfall has the potential to make its way across Southern Arizona till Tuesday.

            Storms likely to continue in Tucson

            Storms likely to continue in Tucson

            • Arizona Daily Star

            Scattered thunderstorms are likely to continue in the Tucson area today.

            Motorists rescued from vehicles under downed power lines in Marana

            Motorists rescued from vehicles under downed power lines in Marana

              Motorists were trapped for about two hours.

              Wildfire burning SE of Tucson

                Has burned about 100 acres.

                Tucson could see record highs Friday through Sunday

                Tucson could see record highs Friday through Sunday

                  Extreme heat is forecast through the weekend.

                  Tell us your weather experiences of last night

                  Tell us your weather experiences of last night

                    What was the weather like where you were last night?

                    Amazing lightning photos and video from Tuesday's storm in Tucson

                    Amazing lightning photos and video from Tuesday's storm in Tucson

                      People on Instagram are posting the most intense photos and video of lightning seen around Tucson last night.

                      2 inches of rain reported on Tucson's NE side

                      2 inches of rain reported on Tucson's NE side

                        Scattered power outages reported in Tucson.

                        Tucson's NE, East sides get good dousing

                        Tucson's NE, East sides get good dousing

                          Some areas top 1 inch from today's storms.

                          Local News

                          Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 6

                          Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 6

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

                          Photos: Arizona can't hang with Michigan, falls 91-73 in the Final Four

                          Photos: Arizona can't hang with Michigan, falls 91-73 in the Final Four

                          The Wildcats never held a lead in losing to the Wolverines 91-73 in the late game of Saturday's Final Four, April 4, 2026, Indianapolis, Ind.

                          Photos: Thousands flock to Arizona Final Four watch parties in Tucson

                          Photos: Thousands flock to Arizona Final Four watch parties in Tucson

                          Thousands of eager Arizona fans flocked to Main Gate Square and McKale Center to watch the Wildcats take on the Wolverines in a Final Four matchup on Saturday night. 

                          Tucson's Top Stories: April 6

                          Tucson's Top Stories: April 6

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

                          State & Regional

                          Rising electric bills power attention to low-voltage elections

                          Rising electric bills power attention to low-voltage elections

                          Skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers and rising household electric bills are injecting a wave of attention in states like Arizona into who is getting elected to watch over electric utilities.

                          Arizona lawmaker seeks to jump-start I-11 construction

                          Arizona lawmaker seeks to jump-start I-11 construction

                          Rep. Matt Gress is hoping to convince the Federal Highway Administration to consider the segment of Interstate 11 around Tucson, which stretches between Nogales and Casa Grande, separately from the northern portion. Doing so, he says, could quicken construction of I-11, which is envisioned to one daconnect Mexico through Nogales to Canada.

                          Former Arizona governor admitted to partaking in Peep jousting

                          Former Arizona governor admitted to partaking in Peep jousting

                          Peep jousting consists of having the sugary treats skewered with toothpicks, then "battle" as they swell while being microwaved.

                          Feds challenge Arizona over bid to regulate prediction markets

                          Feds challenge Arizona over bid to regulate prediction markets

                          A new court filing says Congress gave exclusive authority to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to regulate wagering on future events, overriding efforts in Arizona and other states to do so.

                          Nation & World

                          Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund falls short

                          Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund falls short

                          Hundreds of rural hospitals face closure after years of funding problems, compounded last year by the Trump administration's Medicaid cuts.

                          Trump proposes 'historic' defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs

                          Trump proposes 'historic' defense spending budget, eyes 10% cut to other federal programs

                          The request ultimately requires approval by Congress, where disagreement over Trump's spending decisions recently led to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

                          Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance still top of mind for her neighbors

                          Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance still top of mind for her neighbors

                          Nancy Guthrie has been missing for more than two months, as neighbors continue to worry despite no new news.

                          A mountain hideout and aircraft under fire: US carries out daring rescue of service member in Iran

                          A mountain hideout and aircraft under fire: US carries out daring rescue of service member in Iran

                          The United States pulled off a daring rescue of two aviators whose fighter jet was shot down by Iran. Here's what's known about the mission.

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                          Arizona lawmaker seeks to jump-start I-11 construction

                          Arizona lawmaker seeks to jump-start I-11 construction

                          Faculty concerned about changes to U of A admissions policy

                          Faculty concerned about changes to U of A admissions policy

                          Former Arizona governor admitted to partaking in Peep jousting

                          Former Arizona governor admitted to partaking in Peep jousting

                          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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                          9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                          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

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

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                          Into Action Recovery Helps Arizona Men Break Free From Addiction With Evidence-Based Care and 24/7 Support

                          Into Action Recovery Helps Arizona Men Break Free From Addiction With Evidence-Based Care and 24/7 Support

                          Contributor content. Learn how Into Action Recovery helps Arizona men break free from addiction with evidence-based residential care.

                          Shopping

                          How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                          How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                          Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                          Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

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                          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

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                          Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

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

                          Crime

                          Video shows shooting of gunman by Pima County detective

                          Video shows shooting of gunman by Pima County detective

                          A confrontation in the lobby of a Marana hotel in January that led to the shooting of an armed man by a Pima County Sheriff's Department detective was captured by surveillance cameras.

                          Police presence, traffic control planned in Tucson for Wildcats' Final Four game

                          Police presence, traffic control planned in Tucson for Wildcats' Final Four game

                          Increased police presence and traffic control will be in effect in Tucson Saturday for Arizona's Final Four game vs. Michigan near the University of Arizona and in downtown. 

                          Tucson man given 5-year prison term in copper wire theft spree

                          Tucson man given 5-year prison term in copper wire theft spree

                          A Tucson man linked to the theft of more than a half-ton of copper wire during a 2025 spree has been sentenced to five years in prison.

                          Weekend shooting in Tucson leaves 1 dead, 1 wounded

                          Weekend shooting in Tucson leaves 1 dead, 1 wounded

                          A 48-year-old woman was shot to death and a 39-year-old man was wounded Saturday night on Tucson's south side, police say.

                          Politics

                          Arizona lawmaker seeks to jump-start I-11 construction

                          Arizona lawmaker seeks to jump-start I-11 construction

                          Rep. Matt Gress is hoping to convince the Federal Highway Administration to consider the segment of Interstate 11 around Tucson, which stretches between Nogales and Casa Grande, separately from the northern portion. Doing so, he says, could quicken construction of I-11, which is envisioned to one daconnect Mexico through Nogales to Canada.

                          Feds challenge Arizona over bid to regulate prediction markets

                          Feds challenge Arizona over bid to regulate prediction markets

                          A new court filing says Congress gave exclusive authority to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to regulate wagering on future events, overriding efforts in Arizona and other states to do so.

                          Border Patrol citing legal immigrants more often for ‘carry your papers’ violations

                          Border Patrol citing legal immigrants more often for ‘carry your papers’ violations

                          In the past year, federal agents in southwest Arizona issued more than 100 citations to legal immigrants under a 1952 provision enacted to track noncitizens, according to law enforcement records reviewed by AZCIR.

                          Tucson Water violates state rules for keeping track of its drinking supply

                          Tucson Water violates state rules for keeping track of its drinking supply

                          Tucson Water violated state requirements for two straight years, limiting how much of its drinking water is lost or not properly accounted for after all of its deliveries were totaled and analyzed.

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