Tim Steller's column: Spanish Trail cleanup in South Tucson could go furtherFor Star subscribers: The city of South Tucson sued the new owner of the Spanish Trail Motel, an eyesore along I-10, surprising him amid talks. That whole, blighted stretch deserves a new vision.
- Elvia Verdugo
Three Arizona women’s high jumpers are headed to the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships, marking the Wildcats’ first trio of national qualifiers in the event in 40 years.
- Griffin Salkowski
A Tucson man who previously worked as a counselor faces child-sex charges, authorities say.
- Cathalena Burch and Gloria Knott, Arizona Daily Star and #ThisIsTucson
From splash pads at your neighborhood park to day passes at hotels, here's a list of places to cool off in the water this summer in Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana and Pima County.
- Sarah Henry Arizona Republic
Habitat loss and predation by invasive species have depleted the gartersnake populations across Arizona and New Mexico.
- Laura Gersony and Robert Anglen Arizona Republic
Mark Lamb spent Memorial Day weekend campaigning for an Arizona congressional seat — from his new $3 million home and ranch compound in Tennessee.
- Cathalena E. Burch
With the economic uncertainty and rising costs, Brother John's Beer, Bourbon & BBQ owner says it's unsustainable to continue operating in former Wildcat House.
- Justin Spears
Arizona football's "one big happy family" vibe led San Antonio defensive lineman Ahzan Bacote to commit to the Wildcats.
- Sarah Lapidus Arizona Republic
Nancy Guthrie has been missing since she disappeared from her Tucson home on Feb. 1. Authorities say she was taken against her will, but no suspects have been identified.
- Hannah Cree Arizona Daily Star
The Office of Community and Economic Impact would allow better coordination between the city’s action plans on major policy goals, city leaders say.
- Howard Fischer
Legislation approved by the Senate would strip supervisors in Arizona's rural counties from being able to use local rules to prohibit the use of small modular nuclear reactors.
- Henry Brean
It could take 100 years and cost more than $24.5 million to save the Mount Graham red squirrel, according to a revised recovery plan for the endangered rodent.
- Sierra Blaser
A new addition to Tucson Unified School District's public-comment script warns speakers that defamatory statements at board meetings may expose them to "personal legal liability." The district says it only expands on an existing warning in the script, but an Arizona lawyer says it could have an unintended chilling effect.
- Arizona Daily Star
The forecast show a week of sunny and hot weather for Tucson all week. However, there's a 10 percent chance of showers this weekend.
- Josh Meyer USA TODAY
Andy Biggs is among Republicans who rejected President Joe Biden’s 2020 victory. If they win, they would have power over election administration.
- Gabriela Rico
For Star Subscribers: Emerald 29 opens this week at 2 E. Congress St., beneath the historic building that once housed Valley National Bank downtown.
- Howard Fischer
Rules adopted by community associations to limit or restrict dog breeds and size would be invalid under an Arizona bill awaiting a roll-call vote in the House.
- Dina Kaur and C. A. Bridges Arizona Republic
The official opening date for Arizona first Buc-ee's is June 22.
- Emily Bregel
As public attention has turned to immigration enforcement in the interior of the U.S., human rights advocates want to draw attention back to an ongoing, decades-long crisis: Migrating people are continuing to die in Tucson's backyard.
- Tim Steller
For Star subscribers: Lawsuits by two women allege they were forced to work from early childhood without pay. The group's Tucson hospice made big profits while using unpaid labor.
- Justin Spears
Golfers can re-live moments from the movie "Tin Cup" at Tubac Golf Resort & Spa.
- Jasmine Creighton
Visitors to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum can now see two rescued mountain lion cubs.
- Howard Fischer
Got an opinion about photo radar?
- Michael Lev
Michael Lev column: A powerful partnership and a change of venue propelled sprinter Mason Lawyer into Arizona’s record book — and to the top of the family leaderboard.
- Tiffany Acosta Arizona Republic
Africanized honey bees, often called “killer bees,” are common across Arizona and become especially active during the warmer months. While they play an important role as pollinators, experts say residents should know how to recognize hive activity, avoid provoking colonies and protect pets from potentially dangerous bee attacks
- Arizona Daily Star
Safari Nights at Tucson's Reid Park Zoo runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Saturday — except July 4 — through Aug. 8.
- Griffin Salkowski
With Santa Rita Park’s reopening slated for August, the neighboring community is working with the city in hopes of keeping the park a safe place for families.
- Rey Covarrubias Jr. Arizona Republic
An 18-year-old hiker who experienced heat-related symptoms while on a day hike to the bottom of the Grand Canyon died after rangers responded to calls for help June 3, park officials said.
A half-dozen Cabinet-level officials have visited the Tucson-area congressman in two months, as his opponent geras up for the general. Plus, more on the job shuffle in Tucson politics.
- Justin Spears
Some of the biggest names in golf have played at Omni Tucson National, from Arnold Palmer to Phil Mickelson and Lee Trevino.