'Honor, decency and courage': Former Arizona Congressman and State Senator Jim Kolbe dies at 80
Former Arizona Congressman and State Senator Jim Kolbe has passed away at the age of 80 on Dec. 3. Kolbe served 11-terms as a congressman and in the state legislature for three, representing Tucson.
Former Arizona Congressman and State Senator Jim Kolbe has passed away at the age of 80 on Dec. 3. Kolbe served 11-terms as a congressman and in the state legislature for three, representing Tucson.
Arizona ends 5-game losing streak to ASU in Territorial Cup game
Michael Wiley ran for 214 yards and three touchdowns, and Arizona beat Arizona State 38-35 on Friday to end a five-game losing streak in the Territorial Cup rivalry.
Michael Wiley ran for 214 yards and three touchdowns, and Arizona beat Arizona State 38-35 on Friday to end a five-game losing streak in the Territorial Cup rivalry.
Military Thanksgiving greetings for Arizona 2022
Air Force Basic Trainee Jaelyn Bruyneel from Peoria, Master Sgt. Michael Matkin from Gilbert, Staff Sgt. Jacob Hetherington of Prescott, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Elizabeth Mobray, from Tucson wish their friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for your service!
Air Force Basic Trainee Jaelyn Bruyneel from Peoria, Master Sgt. Michael Matkin from Gilbert, Staff Sgt. Jacob Hetherington of Prescott, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Elizabeth Mobray, from Tucson wish their friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for your service!
Federal inmate obtained a gun at Arizona prison, attempted to shoot visitor in the head
A federal prison inmate who was able to obtain a firearm at a prison camp in Arizona pulled out the gun in a visitation area and attempted to shoot a visitor in the head.
A federal prison inmate who was able to obtain a firearm at a prison camp in Arizona pulled out the gun in a visitation area and attempted to shoot a visitor in the head.
Retired stealth fighter makes its way across Arizona
It was quite a sight on Arizona highways as a stealth fighter jet is slowly making its way across the state. The decommissioned F-117 is making its way from Nevada to the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson. The aircraft, nicknamed Dark Angel, flew in the first Gulf War as well over former Yugoslavia in 1999.
It was quite a sight on Arizona highways as a stealth fighter jet is slowly making its way across the state. The decommissioned F-117 is making its way from Nevada to the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson. The aircraft, nicknamed Dark Angel, flew in the first Gulf War as well over former Yugoslavia in 1999.
Man convicted of killing Tucson teenager gets life in prison
Christopher Clements was convicted Sept. 30 in the death of 13-year-old Maribel Gonzalez.
Christopher Clements was convicted Sept. 30 in the death of 13-year-old Maribel Gonzalez.
Top Biden immigration official resigns amid record border crossings
The White House says President Joe Biden accepted the resignation of Chris Magnus, the commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on Saturday. It comes after a record year of migrants seeking to enter the U.S. along the Mexican border.
The White House says President Joe Biden accepted the resignation of Chris Magnus, the commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, on Saturday. It comes after a record year of migrants seeking to enter the U.S. along the Mexican border.
New trial denied for man convicted of killing Tucson girl
Christopher Clements was convicted of first-degree murder and kidnapping in the death of 13-year-old Maribel Gonzalez.
Christopher Clements was convicted of first-degree murder and kidnapping in the death of 13-year-old Maribel Gonzalez.
Arizona detectives seize drugs, guns, a battering ram and more during Tucson bust
Authorities had served a search warrant at a Tucson-area residence on Oct. 29 after it was alleged that the people living there were involved in illegally selling firearms and drugs.
Authorities had served a search warrant at a Tucson-area residence on Oct. 29 after it was alleged that the people living there were involved in illegally selling firearms and drugs.
Southern Arizona girl kidnapped then let go a short while later; suspect arrested
A little girl in Pima County told deputies that she had been kidnapped by an unknown person but was let go a short time after on Oct. 7. Investigators need help finding the suspect.
A little girl in Pima County told deputies that she had been kidnapped by an unknown person but was let go a short time after on Oct. 7. Investigators need help finding the suspect.
Tucson father convicted in clash over school COVID-19 mandates
In September 2021, cellphone video showed Kelly Walker and two other men in the doorway of an office at Mesquite Elementary School. They stated they would make a "citizen’s arrest" of the principal. Walker was upset his child would have to isolate and miss a school field trip because of possible exposure to someone with COVID-19.
In September 2021, cellphone video showed Kelly Walker and two other men in the doorway of an office at Mesquite Elementary School. They stated they would make a "citizen’s arrest" of the principal. Walker was upset his child would have to isolate and miss a school field trip because of possible exposure to someone with COVID-19.
Border Patrol finds 32 migrants locked in moving truck following Tucson pursuit
Border Patrol agents secured the truck and found 32 undocumented immigrants inside. They were transported to the Tucson Border Patrol station for processing.
Border Patrol agents secured the truck and found 32 undocumented immigrants inside. They were transported to the Tucson Border Patrol station for processing.
Pima County deputies search for escaped inmate who walked out of prison
Deputies say 43-year-old Oscar Alday had walked out of the Pima County Adult Detention Complex while other arrestees were being released from custody.
Deputies say 43-year-old Oscar Alday had walked out of the Pima County Adult Detention Complex while other arrestees were being released from custody.
University of Arizona professor killed on campus by former student, police say: New details released
Murad Dervish is accused of killing Thomas Meixner, who headed UArizona's Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences and was an expert on desert water issues.
Murad Dervish is accused of killing Thomas Meixner, who headed UArizona's Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences and was an expert on desert water issues.
Astronaut James McDivitt, Apollo 9 commander, dies at 93 in Tucson
James A. McDivitt was also the commander of 1965’s Gemini 4 mission, where his best friend and colleague Ed White made the first U.S. spacewalk. His photographs of White during the spacewalk became iconic images.
James A. McDivitt was also the commander of 1965’s Gemini 4 mission, where his best friend and colleague Ed White made the first U.S. spacewalk. His photographs of White during the spacewalk became iconic images.
Radio-collared bobcat in Tucson research project found dead; reward offered
Officials said the research project, which is partially funded by a state Game and Fish grant, is studying how bobcats use the wildlife-urban interface on the west side of Tucson.
Officials said the research project, which is partially funded by a state Game and Fish grant, is studying how bobcats use the wildlife-urban interface on the west side of Tucson.
2022 Election: Abortion, inflation top candidates’ platforms in Arizona CD6 race
Both candidates have characterized each other as too extreme for the 6th Congressional District that covers southeastern Arizona and sweeps through parts of Tucson, the Sonoran Desert, national forest and includes part of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Both candidates have characterized each other as too extreme for the 6th Congressional District that covers southeastern Arizona and sweeps through parts of Tucson, the Sonoran Desert, national forest and includes part of the U.S.-Mexico border.
Gabby Giffords named grand marshal of 2023 Rose Parade
Giffords, 52, was shot in the head in January 2011 outside a Tucson, Arizona, grocery store during a public appearance. Because of the severe brain injury she suffered, she had to re-learn how to walk and talk.
Giffords, 52, was shot in the head in January 2011 outside a Tucson, Arizona, grocery store during a public appearance. Because of the severe brain injury she suffered, she had to re-learn how to walk and talk.
Lil Peep’s mother settles suit with management company over artist’s 2017 death
Lil Peep's autopsy revealed lethal levels of fentanyl and Xanax in his system. His mother's lawyers alleged that FAE tour management was inept and engaged in conduct that contributed to the singer's death.
Lil Peep's autopsy revealed lethal levels of fentanyl and Xanax in his system. His mother's lawyers alleged that FAE tour management was inept and engaged in conduct that contributed to the singer's death.
Crime Files: UArizona professor murdered; Tinder meetup ends in armed robbery
Our top crime stories for the week of Oct. 3: A University of Arizona professor allegedly killed by a former student; a domestic violence suspect setting a north Phoenix home on fire; a motorcyclist struck by hit-and-run driver on Loop 101; a Tinder meet-up turns into an armed robbery at Phoenix hotel; and a brawl at Circle K that ends in a stabbing.
Our top crime stories for the week of Oct. 3: A University of Arizona professor allegedly killed by a former student; a domestic violence suspect setting a north Phoenix home on fire; a motorcyclist struck by hit-and-run driver on Loop 101; a Tinder meet-up turns into an armed robbery at Phoenix hotel; and a brawl at Circle K that ends in a stabbing.