05/15/2008

Fox 11 News Investigation: T-DOT Taxpayer Fraud, part 2
Fox 11 News found that a city Department of Transportation employee received special treatment

05/14/2008

Police response times increase
Tucson police are receiving fewer calls than they did five years ago, but response time is up by seven minutes on average

TUSD board continues budget cutting process
The school board is examining various ways it can trim $5 million from the district budget

Prescribed burn in Redington Pass to resume
After several weather delays, the Agua Caliente Prescribed Fire will resume May 15

Mexican found guilty of cocaine smuggling
A 47-year old woman from Mexico faces up to life in prison for trying to bring cocaine across the border

Five illegal aliens with guns, marijuana apprehended
Customs and Border Patrol arrested five men near Arivaca on May 13

Six high school seniors win scholarships
The Tucson Chamber of Commerce has presented six students with college scholarships

Nogales teacher wins national award
George Thompson, an economics teacher at Nogales High School has won a Teacher of the Year award

05/13/2008 Fox 11 News Investigation: Taxpayer fraud in TDOT A Fox 11 News investigation into potential misuse of Tucson Department of Transportation vehicles.

Health officials urge additional measles vaccinations
The Pima County Health Department says more people at high risk for measles should get a shot

Man with gun arrested at checkpoint
A man stopped at the I-19 Checkpoint is charged with carrying a concealed weapon

Man shot dead by police officer identified
39-year old Christopher Burdon was the man shot by an officer after firing a gun randomly on May 12

Weather postpones Redington prescribed burn
The Agua Caliente prescribed fire in Redington Pass was stopped due to rain on May 13

05/12/2008

Residents voice opposition to copper mine
Many citizens turned out at a public hearing to speak against the proposed Rosemont Copper Mine

Man facing three murder charges following shootout
Two Tucson police officers were hurt while trying to subdue a 17-year old man

UPDATE: Suspect firing gun randomly, identified A suspect firing a gun at people from a vacant lot on West Grant Road and later shot and killed by police has been identified.

Douglas woman accused of drug smuggling
A 33-year old woman is charged with trying to smuggle marijuana into the United States

Tucson man gets 26 years on drug charge
A 30-year old drug supplier has been sentenced to 26 years in federal prison

05/11/2008

Police seek suspects in shooting death
A 47-year old man has died after being shot in his home

Midtown Shootout
Domestic violence call ends with 2 officers and 17-year-old suspect hospitalized.

Man found shot in his car dies
A 31-year old man found shot near Glenn and Oracle has died from his injuries

Human smuggler gets 10 years behind bars
A Mexican man who held illegal aliens captive in a Tucson house has been sentenced to federal prison

05/08/2008

Aid to Myanmar held up by politics
Tucson-based World Care can't send assistance to cyclone-ravaged Myanmar due to ban on American help

Deal for arena land has strange twist
The city of Tucson may put a gem show on the roof of the TCC in order to get land to build a new arena

Rosemont Mine hearing is May 12
A public hearing regarding the proposed Rosemont Copper MIne will be held at Elgin Elementary School

Man convicted on drug, firearm charges
A Mexican national will spend 184 months in prison for posession of cocaine and guns

Mechanic accused of stealing night goggles
A mechanic from Customs and Border Protection's aircraft facility has been indicted for stealing government property

Bank robber identified, but still on the loose
The release of a surveillance photograph has led to the identification of a man who robbed a Wells Fargo Bank on April 28

05/07/2008

Religious enclave of Binghampton recalled
Little is left of the once-thriving Tucson community of Binghampton

Nearly-closed school to start recruiting students
Wrightstown Elementary School is launching an advertising campaign to try and lure new students

Man accused of shooting girlfriend
A 23-year old Tucson man faces second-degree murder charges for the death of his 22-year old girlfriend

Sierra Vista man accused of giving bleach to ex-girlfriend
A 20-year old man faces aggravated assault charges for allegedly putting bleach in a drink

Three more measles cases confirmed
The Centers for Disease Control says three more infants in the Tucson area have confirmed cases of measles

Guardsman accused of stealing, selling scrap metal
An Air National Guardsmen assigned to work on the border fence allegedly sold scrap metal from the project

Three arrested on drug smuggling charges
Three women from Nogales, Mexico are accused of trying to sneak cocaine into the United States

05/06/2008

City scales back arena plans
Tucson City Council has rejected plans for a new $200 million arena, and hopes to build a smaller facility

Health Department opening measles shot clinic
A clinic offering measles shots will open May 7 on South Alvernon Way

Tucson's disappearing communities
Old maps show at least a dozen communites of the past that have been swallowed up by the expansion of Tucson

Border Patrol rescues two women from desert
Two illegal aliens in distress were located by a Border Patrol agent on May 6

05/05/2008

Two men from Sierra Vista face kidnapping charges
Two men are accused of abducting a man from a parking lot and assaulting him

Man who ran red light faces charges
A 21-year old man faces multiple charges after running a red light, causing a crash

Feds arrest sex offender at bus station
U.S. Marshals took a 32-year old man wanted on sex charges into custody

Plans underway for expansion of Grant Road
Indirect left turn intersections may be installed along a 5-mile stretch of Grant Road

DUI Task Force arrests 55
Law enforcement agencies throughout southern Arizona took part in a DUI Task Force on May 2 and 3

05/01/2008

People line up for measles shots
The Health Department's measles vaccination clinic is becoming a popular spot

UA Mars lander set to arrive May 25
The "Phoenix" lander will descend to the polar ice cap of the red planet, looking for signs of life

BBB warns of misleading help wanted ads
The Tucson Better Business Bureau says complaints have been filed regarding job ads from a cleaning business

04/30/2008

Pima County measles outbreak spreads
The Health Department will hold three measles shot clinics on May 3 to try and stem the spread of the disease

Smoking ban hits 1-year anniversary
Arizona's smoking ban had led to a loss of business for some Tucson bars and restaurants

Woman sentenced for meth distribution
A 46-year old Gila Bend woman will serve 97 months in federal prison for drug dealing

Marana fires Presiding Magistrate
The town of Marana has ended it's contract with Judge James West

Three sentenced for purchasing firearms
An undercover sting led to the arrest of three men who tried to buy weapons for a drug cartel

Tucson school board: No schools will close The TUSD school district will not close four elementary schools to balance the budget

Girl seriously hurt in ATV accident
An 11-year old girl is hospitalized with severe head injuries after her ATV flipped over

04/29/2008

Marijuana found in truck loaded with cucumbers
Officials at the border found almost 3,500 pounds of marijuana hidden in a tractor trailer

Two charged with robbing bank
A man and woman are charged with robbing a Wells Fargo Bank on April 25

Pair get 15 months for smuggling teen
Two Mexican citizens will spend time in federal prison for trying to smuggle a 16-year old girl into the U.S.

51 aliens taken into custody in Nogales
Border Patrol found 51 illegal aliens hiding in a house in Nogales, Arizona

Bike event for toddlers set for UA campus
A bicycle safety event for kids between the ages of 3 and 5 will take place on May 10

04/28/2008

Parents group appeals to school board
A group of parents in the TUSD school district are hoping the school board will not vote to close 4 schools

Brothers charged in death of man
Two brothers face second-degree murder charges for the death of a man whose body was found April 25

Police seek bank robber
A man who robbed a Wells Fargo Bank inside a Fry's is being sought by Tucson Police

10-year old girl dies as a result of crash
A man faces charges of causing a death during a moving violation for striking a car, killing a young girl

Checkpoint nets 15 DUI arrests
A Tucson Police sobriety checkpoint resulted in drunken driving charges for 15 drivers

04/27/2008

TUSD Votes Tueday To Close 4 Schools
Parents' Group and TUSD have dueling news conferences on Monday.

Police seek pair who robbed bank
Tucson Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man and woman who robbed a Wells Fargo Bank on April 25

04/26/2008

Mariachi Festival concludes with local talent on stage
One teenage performer is using some of the sad songs to help her heal from her brother's tragic death at the hands of a drunk driver.

04/25/2008

Governor's Office provides Pima County Health Deptartment with an extra $50,000.
Pima County will be holding more vaccination clinics with the additional funding.

04/24/2008

U.S. Attorney given more money to fight border crime
$7 million in additional funds will help the Arizona U.S. Attorney's Office prosecute border criminals

County can't spray mosquitos breeding in river
The Pima County Health Department is not allowed to spray mosquitos breeding in the Santa Cruz River

Beehive Fire burns 300 acres
A human-caused fire near the Santa Cruz-Pima County line is burning in the Coronado National Forest

Pima County ozone levels may exceed national standard
Tougher EPA standards may mean the Tucson area will surpass minimum pollution levels this summer

Attorney General to help kick off Older Americans Month
State Attorney General Terry Goddard will offer tips on how seniors can avoid consumer fraud on April 30

Co-Op Farm Grand Opening is set
The San Xavier Cooperative Association Farm will celebrate it's Grand Opening on Saturday, April 26

04/23/2008

Agents may use paintball guns at the border
U.S. Border Patrol is reportedly considering using paintball guns to identify people who attack agents

FAST program applications now online
Drivers planning to travel between the U.S. and Mexico can now access the Free and Secure Trade program on the internet

Agents seize $1.3 million worth of marijuana
Border Patrol confiscated over 1,700 pounds of marijuana in two incidents

Residents voice concerns about proposed copper mine
The public had another chance to weigh in on the planned Rosemont Copper mine in the Santa Rita mountains

04/22/2008

City Council looks to balance budget
Tucson City Council is aiming to balance the city government's budget by June 10

Woman arrested for 2006 murder
A Tucson woman is accused of killing a 49-year old aquaintance at a hotel two years ago

Man who was beaten dies from his injuries
A 59-year old man has died one week after being found unconscious in an alley

Man dies in single-car crash
A 22-year old man died when his speeding car hit a median on Speedway Boulevard

Border Protection Commissioner praises employees
A top Customs and Border Protection official was in Tucson to honor CBP workers for their hard work

04/21/2008

Alamo fire 75% contained
The Alamo fire west of Nogales should be fully contained by Thursday evening

Immigration battle comes to Green Valley
A meeting was held to discuss how Green Valley can fight the dangers of illegal immigration

Quick action by neighbors, police thwart burglary
Two people were arrested after allegedly firing shots while trying to steal a plasma TV

Ranchers to help with renewal of endangered species
Two Cochise County ranchers have agreed on a plan to help in the recovery of six endangered species on their land

04/20/2008

Alamo fire burns over four thousand acres
The Alamo fire near Nogales is burning on both sides of the international border

Illinois fugitive arrested in Tucson
A man wanted for murder in Chicago was taken into custody in a Tucson apartment

March was Tucson International Airport's busiest month ever
Nearly 440 thousand passengers passed through TIA last month

04/17/2008

Open enrollment leads to student recruiting
School districts and charter schools are marketing themselves to try to attract new students

Officer-involved shooting suspect now in jail
A man accused of shooting at police officers on March 29 faces multiple charges

04/16/2008

Unborn child killed in collision
A police pursuit ended in a head-on crash and the death of an unborn baby

Power outage affects 35,000 customers
A two-hour power outage led to traffic jams and school and business closings throughout Tucson

Woman killed in multi-car crash
A 35-year old woman died in a collision at Kino Parkway and 22nd Street

Major Tucson power outage
A significant power outage hit west and central Tucson Wednesday beginning about 10:30 am. As of 12pm crews were still working to restore power.

04/15/2008

Marana police chief stepping down
Richard Vidaurri, police chief in Marana for the last 5 years is retiring