Teen found competent to stand trial in a Tucson murder case
A teenager accused of killing a Tucson high school student the day after graduation this year has been found competent to stand trial.
A teenager accused of killing a Tucson high school student the day after graduation this year has been found competent to stand trial.
Border wall protest held in Tucson
The 30 ft. steel structure is under construction in the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Critics say it is threatening endangered species and will destroy archeological sites, while supporters say it protects against drug smuggling and illegal border crossings.
The 30 ft. steel structure is under construction in the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Critics say it is threatening endangered species and will destroy archeological sites, while supporters say it protects against drug smuggling and illegal border crossings.
Tucson taking impartial role in border wall lawsuit
Tucson is joining Pima County as an impartial adviser in a lawsuit aimed at curbing construction of the border wall in three Arizona preserves.
Tucson is joining Pima County as an impartial adviser in a lawsuit aimed at curbing construction of the border wall in three Arizona preserves.
Man convicted of 1st-degree murder in 2012 Tucson case
A man has been convicted in connection with a 2012 homicide in Tucson and will be sentenced early next year.
A man has been convicted in connection with a 2012 homicide in Tucson and will be sentenced early next year.
Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in deaths of 2 grandsons
Investigators say Dorothy Flood told a family member the boys had become too much for her.
Investigators say Dorothy Flood told a family member the boys had become too much for her.
Records: 32 gun-smuggling cases in Arizona in 2018
Buying a .50-caliber rifle — a weapon that can shoot bullets that can pierce armor or down helicopters — is relatively easy in Arizona and elsewhere, said Monique Villegas, special agent in charge of the Phoenix ATF office. Two Tucson residents did that on several occasions, court records indicate.
Buying a .50-caliber rifle — a weapon that can shoot bullets that can pierce armor or down helicopters — is relatively easy in Arizona and elsewhere, said Monique Villegas, special agent in charge of the Phoenix ATF office. Two Tucson residents did that on several occasions, court records indicate.
Tucson's first Latina mayor sworn in
Tucson's first Latina mayor has been sworn in.
Tucson's first Latina mayor has been sworn in.
Inmate who escaped from minimum custody unit at Tucson prison taken into custody
According to the Arizona Department of Corrections, Kevin Purdon escaped from the Catalina Unit at ASPC-Tucson Sunday night. Purdon was last accounted for at 7:40 p.m.
According to the Arizona Department of Corrections, Kevin Purdon escaped from the Catalina Unit at ASPC-Tucson Sunday night. Purdon was last accounted for at 7:40 p.m.
82-year-old faces March 2 trial in Tucson bank robbery
An 82-year-old man is scheduled to go on trial March 2 on a bank robbery charge stemming from a January 2018 holdup of a Tucson credit union.
An 82-year-old man is scheduled to go on trial March 2 on a bank robbery charge stemming from a January 2018 holdup of a Tucson credit union.
US agents, Tucson police arrest 11 in drug, laundering bust
Homeland Security Investigations say its special agents in Arizona and Tucson police have arrested 11 people after an investigation into suspected drug trafficking and money laundering.
Homeland Security Investigations say its special agents in Arizona and Tucson police have arrested 11 people after an investigation into suspected drug trafficking and money laundering.
Border Patrol: Phoenix woman arrested for human smuggling again
BorderPatrol agents arrested a U.S. citizen for smuggling three people near Nogales and this was her second human smuggling related arrest in seven months.
BorderPatrol agents arrested a U.S. citizen for smuggling three people near Nogales and this was her second human smuggling related arrest in seven months.
Survey: To be happy in Phoenix, you need an annual salary of $119,070
If you want to know how much money you need to make to be happy living in Phoenix, the simple answer is “a lot.”
If you want to know how much money you need to make to be happy living in Phoenix, the simple answer is “a lot.”
Man found guilty of concealing his wife's body during road trip released
A man who was found guilty of concealing his wife's body during a road trip through Arizona was released from jail on Saturday.
A man who was found guilty of concealing his wife's body during a road trip through Arizona was released from jail on Saturday.
Pima County deputy in incident involving amputee wants to clear his name
An Arizona sheriff's deputy under scrutiny for restraining a 15-year-old quadruple amputee during an encounter in a group home says he looks forward to clearing his name and returning to duty.
An Arizona sheriff's deputy under scrutiny for restraining a 15-year-old quadruple amputee during an encounter in a group home says he looks forward to clearing his name and returning to duty.
State Board of Regents to vote on vaping, tobacco product ban at state universities
Vaping has become more popular among young adults and teens, and so far, more than 2,200 cases of lung injuries associated with vaping have been reported in 49 states, including Washington D.C., and 47 deaths have been confirmed.
Vaping has become more popular among young adults and teens, and so far, more than 2,200 cases of lung injuries associated with vaping have been reported in 49 states, including Washington D.C., and 47 deaths have been confirmed.
Former Border Patrol agent sentenced for striking migrant with car
Matthew Bowen’s case drew widespread attention after his text messages calling migrants “savages” and “subhuman,” were included in a court filing.
Matthew Bowen’s case drew widespread attention after his text messages calling migrants “savages” and “subhuman,” were included in a court filing.
Ex-operator of Pima County assisted living homes is indicted
The former operator of several assisted living facilities in southern Arizona has been indicted on 14 counts of theft and one count of fraud.
The former operator of several assisted living facilities in southern Arizona has been indicted on 14 counts of theft and one count of fraud.
Arizona border activist acquitted of harboring immigrants who crossed U.S.-Mexico Border
An activist was quickly acquitted Wednesday on charges he illegally harbored two Central American immigrants at a southern Arizona camp operated by a humanitarian group.
An activist was quickly acquitted Wednesday on charges he illegally harbored two Central American immigrants at a southern Arizona camp operated by a humanitarian group.
Tucson man convicted of shooting ex, killing her boyfriend
A Tucson man has been convicted in a shooting last year that injured his ex-girlfriend and fatally wounded the woman’s new boyfriend.
A Tucson man has been convicted in a shooting last year that injured his ex-girlfriend and fatally wounded the woman’s new boyfriend.
Arizona border activist says he’d never hide migrants from U.S. agents
An Arizona border activist testified Tuesday that neutrality guides his humanitarian work with migrants in the desert, denying that he has ever helped them hide or told them how to avoid U.S. Border Patrol agents.
An Arizona border activist testified Tuesday that neutrality guides his humanitarian work with migrants in the desert, denying that he has ever helped them hide or told them how to avoid U.S. Border Patrol agents.