Judge tosses charges that Horne, aide broke campaign-finance laws

The judge said she dropped the charges against Horne, above, because the secretary of state did not follow procedures.

Judge tosses charges that Horne, aide broke campaign-finance laws

The judge said she dropped the charges against Horne, above, because the secretary of state did not follow procedures.

Morsels

Lodge on the Desert chef Ryan Clark is in the running for Food & Wine's 2013 Best New Chef. Voting ends Monday.

It's gem show time! Tucson sparkles with thousands of dealers

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Pick of the preps: Boys, girls soccer top this week's high school action

High school sports

southwest stuffings

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Ritz-Carlton at Dove Mountain shares top SW resort ranking

No. 1: The Ritz-Carlton at Dove Mountain shared the top spot in the Condé Nast Traveler poll, rated highly for its rooms, design and activities.

UA football hotsheet: Opposing corners share similarities

Jonathan McKnight has a team-high three interceptions this season. He returned one for a touchdown in a victory over Oklahoma State.

More holiday trips seen

Arizonans aren't giving up their Labor Day weekend travel, but the AAA says they're likely to take shorter trips and cut down on their spending.

Bad night to be a bug

Bats spend their days under the Campbell Avenue bridge, shown here, and other bridges around Tucson before flying off to feed at night. The bats in this colony alone can eat 70,000 to 90,000 pounds of insects between late April and September, says ecologist and bat expert Yar Petryszyn.

Dachshund heads for big screen

Poppy the dachshund, seen from behind, bounds toward Nancy LaVigne, kneeling center, during a regional Wiener National race in Tucson in 2010.

Geotourism in Southern Arizona

Spectacular views and outcrops line Mount Lemmon's paved road.

Gem celebration worthy of 100 years

The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show draws thousands of people to Tucson's downtown by offering more than 250 dealers selling minerals, gemstones, jewelry and fossils, along with presentations and children's activities.

Bohemia, a buy-local leader, packs it in

Bohemia owner Tana Kelch, left, speaks with Tabatha Christian in the space that their shops shared on North Fourth Avenue. Kelch closed the Fourth Avenue spot in May and closed the Broadway location Wednesday.

Ring in the new year with a walk on the wild side

Catalina State Park north of Tucson is one of 13 parks in Arizona offering guided New Year's Day hikes. State parks in all 50 states are participating, the first time all the states have collaborated on a single parks event.

Ryan Clark up for top new chef

UA students seek to better peers' perception of area

The Sapphire Lounge, 61 E. Congress St., is one place University of Arizona students may like to go to if they could just get past North Fourth Avenue.

Arizona State Football: Osweiler emerged in 2010 vs. UA

ASU's Brock Osweiler was making his second career start in last year's Territorial Cup. It was not pretty, but that game was "where he started to take over as the guy," one teammate said.

Carmona joins race for Kyl's Senate seat

Dr. Richard Carmona, center, a longtime independent, will run as a Democrat. "I see value on both sides of the aisle," he said Thursday.

Kansas: Even when they're reloading, Jayhawks command respect

Kansas big man Thomas Robinson, contesting the shot of UA's Derrick Williams last December, will be counted on now that the Morris twins - Marcus and Markieff - have left for the NBA.

Depleted Lumberjacks await Cats, need scorers to step up

NAU's Gabe Rogers (11) and Stallon Saldivar (21) can't stop Jamelle Horne, but the Lumberjacks played UA tough last year. Rogers, their top returning scorer, will be out for at least two months with a shoulder injury.

There's lots happening at Tohono Chul

Kathie Schroeder displays Sueño, a female Harris' hawk. You can meet them the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month through Dec. 28 at Tohono Chul Park.

Sun Devils feel now is their time

Vontaze Burfict (7), stopping UA's Keola Antolin last year, is the centerpiece of Arizona's highly rated defense. Burfict, who has had issues with maturity, has been suggested as a Heisman Trophy candidate.

AIA's computers generate first set of realigned schedules

Sahuaro fans geared up for the season opener against Sabino last year, as they have for many years. Next month, Sahuaro will face Cholla in the traditional Thursday night opener, and it will be one game of a doubleheader.

Get your ticket to attend free patriotic event

The 27th "Let Freedom Sing" concert is at 3 p.m. Monday. Above: The Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Honor Guard at last year's show.

Locals compete in cooking smack-down

In one corner of Sunday's Iron Chef Tucson competition: Lodge on the Desert chef Ryan Clark, who at 26 is already one of the city's top chefs.

NFL DRAFT: Reed may stay a DE or flip-flop to linebacker

Arizona Wildcats defensive end D'Aundre Reed expects he will be selected in the third to fifth rounds of this week's NFL draft. He has met with the Cardinals and has worked out for the Ravens, Patriots, Vikings and Dolphins.

Wade, DBs hunting turnovers

JC transfer linebacker Paul Vassallo came on strong to lead the Wildcats in tackles in 2010. Here he makes the acquaintance of Arizona State quarterback Brock Osweiler.

Women's college basketball: Former Badger feels at home at Harvard

Christine Clark (24) was the Southern Arizona Player of the Year last season at Tucson High and now averages 11.6 points and 4.6 rebounds for Harvard as a freshman point guard.

sharing dishes we love

Ellie Hausman, upper right, prepares to serve her friends at Grimaldi's. The pizzeria imports filtered water for dough from Brooklyn and coal for the oven from Pennsylvania.

Tom Horne

Trip is a hit with players but hits team in pocketbook

Outfielder Lino Garcia said his wife, Jean, is joining him for the Toros' trip to Maui.

Toros plan on 3-day, family-friendly party

Outfielder Lino Garcia is one of five Toros chosen for the International Minor League All-Star Game, tying Chico for most representatives among Golden Baseball League teams.