For Star subscribers: Tucson continues on positive trajectory, though economic uncertainty looms amid familiar challenges: a tight labor market, high housing costs and stubbornly high inflation.
While individual actions are helpful and commendable, we also need to act collectively to fight climate change. Time is of the essence, as we have only 62 months after our next general election to reach our national goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions at least 50% by 2030.
The Tucson Roadrunners fall into a hole with the 2-0 loss in the opener of their best-of-three American Hockey League playoff series with the visiting Calgary Wranglers, April 24, 2024, Tucson, Ariz.
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The University of Arizona announced Thursday it plans to cut funding to its academic units by $45.7 million, or 4.4%, next year.
For Star subscribers: Tucson is getting a new supermarket chain, Aldi. More than 90% of the store’s products are exclusive to Aldi, with prices about 50% lower than national brands.
Arizona left tackle and Tucson native Jordan Morgan was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Tetairoa McMillan "had a little procedure" for a left leg injury he sustained last Saturday in practice, according to head coach Brent Brennan.
Saturday's festival at a Tucson park offers participants an opportunity to explore transformation of body, health and life, organizers say.
Arizona veteran defensive back Treydan Stukes "can play anywhere on our defense to be honest with you." Stukes and Arizona's defensive backs have shown more blitzing this spring.
The Arizona men's golf team is relying on Filip Jakubcik's consistency and composure at the Pac-12 Championships. The sophomore won the league's golfer of the week honor for his first collegiate win last week at the Western Intercollegiate.
One of the No. 20 Arizona softball team's most 'consistent' players this season, sophomore Kaiah Altmeyer was a force at the plate (5 for 8 with six RBIs and two home runs) and in the field (home run-robbing catch) in a three-game sweep over ASU last weekend.
The veteran leadership provided by Garen Caulfield, Emilio Corona and Dawson Netz helped Arizona navigate a rough patch and emerge as one of the hottest teams in college baseball.
After 73 games in 2023-24, the Tucson Roadrunners' season, and perhaps existence, has come down to one do-or-die game. Down 1-0 in a first-round, best-of-three Calder Cup playoff series, the Roadrunners host Calgary again Friday at 7 p.m. at Tucson Arena.
The chief medical officer for Planned Parenthood Arizona said Thursday abortions could soon become unavailable — at least for some time — even if lawmakers repeal the 1864 ban.
The University of Arizona chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine held the protest.
The University of Arizona faces competition from other high-profile universities in searching for its next president, says the UA’s new executive search consultant.
For Star subscribers: Amid fierce competition for skilled employees, efforts are underway in Tucson to train a new generation of workers, as well as to attract new talent.
The dream of homeownership drifts further from reach for too many individuals and families. How do we reverse this trend and foster a culture that champions homeownership? It's time for a paradigm shift.
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GOP electors who falsely said Donald Trump won Arizona in 2020 are charged with felonies along with Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, more. Trump named as "unindicted co-conspirator."
That sends the measure to the Senate, where a preliminary vote last week shows there appear to be enough votes for repeal.
The Tucson Roadrunners outshot the Calgary Wranglers 46-35 in the teams' Calder Cup playoff opener Wednesday night, but Tucson couldn't slip even one goal past Calgary goalie Dustin Wolf in a 2-0 defeat. Tucson must win Friday (also at Tucson Arena) to keep its season alive.
Honors earned by Southern Arizona businesses, leaders and organizations.
Arizona picks up a veteran forward in Trey Townsend who was named mid-major player of the year and helped Oakland to a first-round NCAA Tournament upset win over Kentucky.
Two ex-Wildcats, Sali Kourouma, Kailyn Gilbert sign with new schools in Oregon and LSU, respectively. Kourouma played in limited games because of surgery for a tear in her labrum. Gilbert was no longer as the UA roster as of late February.
The winning $11.9 million The Pick jackpot lottery ticket was sold at a Marana grocery store, officials say.
When Jordan Morgan is taken in the NFL Draft, the Marana native and former Arizona tackle will etch his name in history.
Wildcats flying home when they heard they are heading to Las Vegas for NCAA Regionals. Arizona is seeded number three in the regional with UCLA, Arkansas, Florida State and Cal rounding out the top 5.
For Star subscribers: A South Tucson council member says picketing will occur at the home of a property owner if he refuses to sell two problematic properties in the square-mile city and leave town.
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For Star subscribers: Tucson continues on positive trajectory, though economic uncertainty looms amid familiar challenges: a tight labor market, high housing costs and stubbornly high inflation.
For Star subscribers: Tucson is getting a new supermarket chain, Aldi. More than 90% of the store’s products are exclusive to Aldi, with prices about 50% lower than national brands.
For Star subscribers: Amid fierce competition for skilled employees, efforts are underway in Tucson to train a new generation of workers, as well as to attract new talent.
For Star subscribers: A South Tucson council member says picketing will occur at the home of a property owner if he refuses to sell two problematic properties in the square-mile city and leave town.
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Following the footsteps of dozens of college campuses across the country, over 200 people gathered at the University of Arizona on Thursday morning to protest the conflict in Palestine and demand the university divest from Israel.
David Wichner is the business reporter at the Arizona Daily Star. He joined the Star in 1997, after working as a consumer and business reporter in Phoenix for more than a decade. A graduate of Ohio University, he has covered most business beats focusing on technology, defense and utilities. …
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Tetairoa McMillan "had a little procedure" for a left leg injury he sustained last Saturday in practice, according to head coach Brent Brennan.
Arizona veteran defensive back Treydan Stukes "can play anywhere on our defense to be honest with you." Stukes and Arizona's defensive backs have shown more blitzing this spring.
The Arizona men's golf team is relying on Filip Jakubcik's consistency and composure at the Pac-12 Championships. The sophomore won the league's golfer of the week honor for his first collegiate win last week at the Western Intercollegiate.
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