Tucson names Deputy Chief Chad Kasmar as new police chief

Chad Kasmar, a 21-year police veteran, replaces Chris Magnus, who was confirmed Tuesday by the U.S. Senate to lead Customs and Border Protection.

Arizona evictions up, but not close to pre-pandemic levels

The eviction moratorium had been imposed to protect tenants struggling to pay rent amid the economic disruption of the pandemic.

Tucson officer investigated in pinning women to ground case

An off-duty Tucson police officer who was seen on video pinning a woman and her grown daughter to the ground in a restaurant parking lot two weeks ago faces administrative and criminal investigations, the police department said in a statement.

Omicron variant: UArizona researchers tracking new coronavirus strain
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Researchers at the University of Arizona are keeping a close eye on the new omicron COVID-19 variant. FOX 10's Matt Galka has the details.

Redevelopment of Tucson’s tallest building includes hotel

A developer says Marriott has signed on to make the first nine floors of One South Church building part of its Tribute brand, a collection of unique hotels that don’t match the chain’s cookie-cutter look.

UArizona researcher releases new report on origin of COVID-19

Since the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic began, there has been a debate over where the virus originated from, and that debate has come back to life, as a result of a report released by a scientist in Arizona.

Tucson mother accused of homicide after daughter drowns in pool

Pima County officials say 29-year-old Sarah Coleman called a family member on Sunday, saying that she found her 2-year-old daughter unresponsive at a pool.

Pima County deputy dies after being shot in the head in Tucson

A deputy with the Pima County Sheriff's Department has died days after being shot in the head on Nov. 18, authorities said.

US Marshals arrest New Jersey double murder suspect in Tucson

On Wednesday morning, U.S. Marshals began surveillance of Vilorio-Jaquez at the apartment complex and he was arrested after leaving an apartment to walk his dog.

2 Arizona inmates accused of illegally voting in 2020 election

The Arizona Attorney General's Office said Damian Herrera, 25, and Shadae Alexis Smith, 29, were indicted with one count of false registration and one count of illegal voting.

Officials approve corridor in southern, central Arizona for part of proposed new I-11

The chosen corridor that would link Las Vegas and Arizona stretches 280 miles northward from the U.S. Mexico border to Wickenburg while skirting metro Phoenix’s west side.

Deadline nears for Arizona marijuana business applicants

The deadline to get free state-mandated training to run a marijuana dispensary or similar cannabis business in Arizona as part of a social equity ownership program is fast approaching.

Man suspected in robberies of Tucson banks, stores arrested

James Siehien, 52, is accused of robbing two of the six banks twice and also robbing a convenience store and a fast-food restaurant, they said.

Tucson inmate escapes prison; federal authorities now searching for him

Federal authorities are searching for escaped Tucson inmate Ezequiel Solis Jr. He left a minimum-security prison on Nov. 12 during his 13-year sentence.

4 dead in Tucson trailer park shooting, police say

Four people are dead after an early morning shooting at a Tucson trailer park on Nov. 14 near Ajo Highway and La Cholla Boulevard.

Tucson's 'Hometown Hero' gets ride with Air Force Thunderbirds after his life-saving efforts

An Arizona police sergeant was given the chance to fly with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds for his heroic efforts in saving the life of a bicyclist that was struck and nearly killed by a truck.