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The reopening of some westbound lanes Wednesday come as as the project to widen and improve a section of Interstate 10 i...
11/09/2024

The reopening of some westbound lanes Wednesday come as as the project to widen and improve a section of Interstate 10 in Tucson gets closer to its expected 2025 completion.

Frankie Beverly, who with his band Maze gave the world an anthem that will forever be tied to cookouts and good times, d...
11/09/2024

Frankie Beverly, who with his band Maze gave the world an anthem that will forever be tied to cookouts and good times, died on Tuesday, his family announced.

In this week's episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz talk about the Emmy favorites and share an interview wi...
11/09/2024

In this week's episode, co-hosts Bruce Miller and Terry Lipshetz talk about the Emmy favorites and share an interview with "The Old Man" stars Jeff Bridges and Amy Brenneman.

A recent wave of curious colored lobsters has scientists asking just how atypical the discolored arthropods really are.
11/09/2024

A recent wave of curious colored lobsters has scientists asking just how atypical the discolored arthropods really are.

The FDA announced Tuesday that it will examine the potential harm to women from heavy metals such as lead and arsenic fo...
11/09/2024

The FDA announced Tuesday that it will examine the potential harm to women from heavy metals such as lead and arsenic found in tampons.

Speaker Mike Johnson pulled a vote on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies and programs funded whe...
11/09/2024

Speaker Mike Johnson pulled a vote on a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies and programs funded when the new budget year begins on Oct. 1.

After setting the state record for receptions (121) in a single season in 2023, Marana High and University of Washington...
11/09/2024

After setting the state record for receptions (121) in a single season in 2023, Marana High and University of Washington-bound receiver Dezmen Roebuck is now closing in on another record: this one for catches in an Arizona prep career.

Everyone reading this has a chance: Turn the page. America is so much greater than Trump and his rage. Veterans and acti...
11/09/2024

Everyone reading this has a chance: Turn the page. America is so much greater than Trump and his rage. Veterans and active-duty soldiers already have.

Thousands of Tucsonans formed a human flag on Sept. 15, 2001 to honor the nearly 3,000 people who died in the 9/11 attac...
11/09/2024

Thousands of Tucsonans formed a human flag on Sept. 15, 2001 to honor the nearly 3,000 people who died in the 9/11 attacks.

Hudbay will bring sulfur from outside, burn this in process equipment, and according to Pima County and Hudbay, manufact...
11/09/2024

Hudbay will bring sulfur from outside, burn this in process equipment, and according to Pima County and Hudbay, manufacture 1,100 tons of acid per day. Toxic chemicals such as sulfur

📸🔎 "What is it?" Wednesday: Can you guess what figure or landmark appears in this zoomed-in photo? Write your guesses ...
11/09/2024

📸🔎 "What is it?" Wednesday: Can you guess what figure or landmark appears in this zoomed-in photo? Write your guesses below! Hint: 💐🕯

Rep. Juan Ciscomani has taken nearly $1.3M in PAC contributions, including more than $400K from the real estate industry...
11/09/2024

Rep. Juan Ciscomani has taken nearly $1.3M in PAC contributions, including more than $400K from the real estate industry, more than $320K from Wall Street and more than $120K from

From Greg Hansen's Notebook: If Jedd Fisch and Washington are able to charge $25,000 a plate for an NIL fundraiser featu...
11/09/2024

From Greg Hansen's Notebook: If Jedd Fisch and Washington are able to charge $25,000 a plate for an NIL fundraiser featuring Bill Belichick, what could Arizona bring in for a Tucson fundraising evening with college, NBA, Olympic winner Steve Kerr?

The Foo Fighters front man and former Nirvana drummer says in an Instagram post Tuesday that he plans to be a loving and...
11/09/2024

The Foo Fighters front man and former Nirvana drummer says in an Instagram post Tuesday that he plans to be a loving and supportive parent to the girl.

Letters to the Editor for Sept. 11
11/09/2024

Letters to the Editor for Sept. 11

A poignant phrase will likely echo Wednesday at the World Trade Center when 9/11 victims relatives remember loved ones l...
11/09/2024

A poignant phrase will likely echo Wednesday at the World Trade Center when 9/11 victims relatives remember loved ones lost in the 2001 attacks: ‘I never got to meet you’

Harris opened Tuesday's debate with a power move, marching across the stage to shake Trump's hand. The exchange set the ...
11/09/2024

Harris opened Tuesday's debate with a power move, marching across the stage to shake Trump's hand. The exchange set the tone for the next 90 minutes. Here are some takeaways.

Swift has a dedicated following among young women, a key demographic in the November election.
11/09/2024

Swift has a dedicated following among young women, a key demographic in the November election.

Jon Wilner's Best of the West rankings: Utah on top (again) as Boise State and Cal rise, Arizona slips and Colorado fall...
11/09/2024

Jon Wilner's Best of the West rankings: Utah on top (again) as Boise State and Cal rise, Arizona slips and Colorado falls.

Michael Lev column: Years in the making, Tucson’s Desert Christian High School finally has a football program. This is t...
11/09/2024

Michael Lev column: Years in the making, Tucson’s Desert Christian High School finally has a football program. This is the story of how it all came together for the Eagles.

Jeremiah Patterson flew under the radar as a junior-college product, but the slot receiver has emerged as one of Arizona...
11/09/2024

Jeremiah Patterson flew under the radar as a junior-college product, but the slot receiver has emerged as one of Arizona's top pass-catchers and returners.

Harris and Trump detail their starkly different visions in a tense, high-stakes debate
11/09/2024

Harris and Trump detail their starkly different visions in a tense, high-stakes debate

Sparring on politics and personality, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump showcased their starkly different visions for the country on abortion, immigration and American democracy.

For Star subscribers: After a series of incidents at ho**ah lounges and smoke shops, the Tucson council will consider re...
11/09/2024

For Star subscribers: After a series of incidents at ho**ah lounges and smoke shops, the Tucson council will consider restricting hours for late-night businesses. They ought to shut down specific

The Trump campaign paid a $145,222.70 deposit upfront to use the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall for his rally Thursday.
11/09/2024

The Trump campaign paid a $145,222.70 deposit upfront to use the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall for his rally Thursday.

High school football across Tucson and surrounding Southern Arizona communities: A look back at Buena's big 2-0 start af...
11/09/2024

High school football across Tucson and surrounding Southern Arizona communities: A look back at Buena's big 2-0 start after a win over Ironwood Ridge, along with highlights from Palo Verde, Tanque Verde, Catalina and more.

Four of the 25 Tucson artists now represented on the Pima County Public Library's locally-sourced music streaming servic...
10/09/2024

Four of the 25 Tucson artists now represented on the Pima County Public Library's locally-sourced music streaming service will take the stage for a free concert.

The Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate may have been locked out of the upcoming televised debate due at least in part...
10/09/2024

The Green Party candidate for U.S. Senate may have been locked out of the upcoming televised debate due at least in part to incorrect information.

Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team sandwiches meat of nonconference schedule with lighter competition.
10/09/2024

Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team sandwiches meat of nonconference schedule with lighter competition.

The chair of the University of Arizona Faculty Senate hopes to "rebuild trust" with administration, even as she and the ...
10/09/2024

The chair of the University of Arizona Faculty Senate hopes to "rebuild trust" with administration, even as she and the interim provost predict the campus political climate will continue to

The teen was in the throes of undiagnosed schizophrenic delusions, on a mission to overthrow what he believed was a pupp...
10/09/2024

The teen was in the throes of undiagnosed schizophrenic delusions, on a mission to overthrow what he believed was a puppet government installed by a reptilian race, court filings say.

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PJ Brown is a sports reporter for the Arizona Daily Star. She joined the Star in 2016, after working at an accounting firm while taking a break from sports reporting. PJ's journalism journey started when she was a kid following her older brother around the house watching sports, which progressed to her playing sports and then combining her love for sports and writing and becoming a sports reporter. PJ and David talk about Title IX coverage, her journalism journey and the excitement of the job and what it's like covering all-star athletes and sports in Tucson. Listen to all epsiodes NOW!

Pascal Albright, @pascalalbright, is the Digital Producer for the Arizona Daily Star and the producer of Stars of the Star. Pascal started at the Star in 2022, previously working as the Journalist Product Manager for the Sierra Vista Herald Review. David and Pascal talk about the duties of a digital producer, what it is like working behind the camera and the impact of visual/digital journalism. Pascal discusses their favorite assignments and the perks of having a variety of digital skills that help the newsroom reach its digital goals.

Norma Coile, @normacoile, is the Metro Team Leader for the Arizona Daily Star. Norma is a veteran to the Star having worked at the Tucson Citizen previously and talks to David about her long career in local journalism. David and Norma also discuss the writing process, the impact of local journalism and how she manages her team of all-star reporters.

Pascal Albright, @pascalalbright, is the Digital Producer for the Arizona Daily Star and the producer of Stars of the Star. Pascal started at the Star in 2022, previously working as the Journalist Product Manager for the Sierra Vista Herald Review. David and Pascal talk about the duties of a digital producer, what it is like working behind the camera and the impact of visual/digital journalism. Pascal discusses their favorite assignments and the perks of having a variety of digital skills that help the newsroom reach its digital goals.

Bruce Pascoe is a veteran Arizona Daily Star sports reporter covering University of Arizona basketball. He has traveled with the team all the way to Israel and has been reporting at the Star since the late 90’s. Bruce worked at the Las Vegas Review-Journal prior to the Star and he graduated from Northwestern University. David and Bruce talk about the highlights of covering basketball and sports in a college town, the difficulties of the beat, Bruce’s love for sports and where that came from and how his reporting impacts the community. Listen to all episodes NOW! #starsofthestar #tucson #behindthescenes #podcasts

Michael Schmelzle is a copy editor for the Arizona Daily Star. Michael has been with the Star since 2009, following in his father’s footsteps – who worked at the Tucson Citizen. He has spent most of his time working with sports stories until recently adopting more digital duties. David and Michael talk about the importance of copy editors, how the transition to working with more digital elements has been for Michael and what lies ahead for the copy desk. Listen to all episodes Now! #tucson #starsofthestar #behindthescenes #podcasts

Jessica Votipka is the Arizona Daily Star’s K-12 education reporter. Jessica is new to the Arizona Daily Star from Nebraska. She recalls being 6-years old when her interest in journalism started, and she wrote her first article. Jessica has always been exposed to teachers through her family and talks with David about her early influences. ”There’s nothing more human than education,” Jessica said. Listen to all episodes now. #starsofthestar #tucson #behindthescenes #podcasts

Cathy Burch has covered music, arts and entertainment for the Arizona Daily Star for more than 20 years. She's a graduate of Arizona State University and has worked at Sedona Red Rock News, Niagara Gazette in Niagara Falls, New York; and USA Today. David and Cathy talk about reporting on arts and entertainment in Tucson, the challenges and excitement that comes with it and Cathy recalls some of her favorite stories from her long career covering Tucson. Listen to all episodes now. #starsofthestar #tucson #behindthescenes #podcasts

Grace Trejo is a photographer for the Arizona Daily Star. Trejo is a recent graduate of the University of Arizona and joined the Arizona Daily Star in 2023. Grace has covered many assignments since joining the Star including sporting events, protests and summer heat photos. David and Grace talk about the workload, how Grace transitioned into the role, and what Grace looks forward to as a photographer for the Arizona Daily Star. Listen to all episodes now! #starsofthestar #tucson #behindthescenes #podcasts

Brett Fera is the Sports Editor for the Arizona Daily Star. Brett is originally from California, he moved to Arizona for school, eventually working at the University of Arizona as the Student Media Advisor before working with the Arizona Daily Star. David and Brett talk about Fera’s journalism journey, the impact of the job and how Brett manages a team that covers local sports and other exciting projects. Listen to all episodes now! #starsofthestar #tucson #behindthescenes #podcasts

Mamta Popat is a Photographer for the Arizona Daily Star. She started her career at the Star in 2003 and has seen the Star evolve from film cameras to digital. Mamta and David talk about the excitement of the job, how the job has changed over the years, memorable assignments and the importance of her work for the community. Listen to all episodes now. #starsofthestar #tucson #behindthescenes #podcasts

PJ Brown is a sports reporter for the Arizona Daily Star. She joined the Star in 2016, after working at an accounting firm while taking a break from sports reporting. PJ's journalism journey started when she was a kid following her older brother around the house watching sports, which progressed to her playing sports and then combining her love for sports and writing and becoming a sports reporter. PJ and David talk about Title IX coverage, her journalism journey and the excitement of the job and what it's like covering all-star athletes and sports in Tucson. Listen to all episodes now! #starsofthestar #tucson #behindthescenes #podcasts

Hipolito Corella is the Senior Editor for the Arizona Daily Star. A native Tucsonan and University of Arizona graduate, he joined the Star in 1991. He has held several reporter and editor positions at the Star. David and Poli talk about his time at the Arizona Daily Star, what his editor duties are, how he leads his news team and how the Tucson community impacts his work. Listen to all episodes NOW! #starsofthestar #tucson #behindthescenes #podcasts

Michael Lev is a sports columnist and reporter for the Arizona Daily Star. He started his career at Pro Football Weekly, then moved to the Orange County Register before starting at the Arizona Daily Star in 2015. Michael has covered University of Arizona football, baseball and other local sports. David and Michael talk about their love of sports, the importance of column writing and how the Tucson community impacts the local sport scene. Listen to all episodes now! #starsofthestar #tucson #behindthescenes #podcasts

Charles Borla is the local government reporter for the Arizona Daily Star. He started covering public safety for the Arizona Daily Star after graduating from the University of Arizona in 2022. David and Charlie talk about his current role, how he navigates the Tucson community and what is to come for Charlie at the Arizona Daily Star. Listen to all episodes NOW! #starsofthestar #tucson #behindthescenes #podcasts

JT Thorpe is a Copy Editor for the Arizona Daily Star. A recent graduate from the University of Arizona, JT joined the Arizona Daily Star in 2023 and has helped the newsroom with their vast experience. David and JT talk about the importance of the copy team, JT’s reporting experience and the exciting things to come for them. Listen to all episodes now! #starsofthestar #tucson #behindthescenes #behindthescenes #podcasts

Jamie Donnelly is the food reporter for This Is Tucson and the Arizona Daily Star. She majored in journalism at the University of Arizona and graduated in 2021, getting her first reporting job at the Arizona Daily Star soon after. She loves being able to share people’s stories and highlight the different flavors and foods Tucson has to offer. Jamie and David talk about her influences, her first role at the Arizona Daily Star, the transition to food reporter and the excitement that is This Is Tucson.

Kimberly Kalil is the Arizona Daily Star’s News Editor and she oversees both digital and print content for Tucson.com. Kimberly comes from a military and PR background and has worked at several newspapers including the LA Times and the Las Vegas Review Journal before coming to the Arizona Daily Star. Kimberly and David talk about navigating her role and how she manages the workload. They talk about how her role has evolved at the Star since she started and Kimberly’s excitement for learning new skills and her amazing work innovating the digital team. Listen to all episodes NOW! #starsofthestar #tucson #behindthescenes #podcasts

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