1,000 turkey's being given away for free Saturday morning
Each year they giveaway away full turkey meals to families in need around Thanksgiving time. This year they are giving away 1,000 free turkey meals.
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Pima County Health Department reports 10th H1N1 death
The Pima County Health Department has confirmed the 10th H1N1 death in Pima County.
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Tucson Police investigating pedestrian accident
Tucson Police Investigating pedestrian accident near Stone and Glenn.
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Cholla High School monitor arrested for sending explicit pictures
Tucson Police Detectives assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit have arrested 26 year-old, Sheridan Gomez, for the unlawful furnishing of a harmful item to a minor.
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DPS arrests “serial” criminal speeder
DPS investigators had been looking for him since July.
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CDC Study Finds More Arizona Schools Not Selling Soda and Candy
Arizona Schools Chief Tom Horne today announced major progress in getting our students to eat healthier food.
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Federal Prison for Cactus Poachers
U.S. District Judge Raner C. Collins has sentenced two Tucson men for the theft of saguaro cacti from Saguaro National Park.
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Waste Management Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule
Thanksgiving service interruptions in Southern Arizona.
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City of Tucson Service Changes for Thanksgiving Holiday
City of Tucson Environmental Services will not collect residential or commercial garbage and recycling on Thursday and the Los Reales Landfill will be closed.
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H1N1 Immunizations Now Available at Pinal County Health Clinics
Pinal County residents can now schedule appointments to receive an H1N1 immunization at their local public health clinics.
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Democrats question Governor Brewer's absence from state
A Democratic legislative leader is criticizing Republican Gov. Jan Brewer for being out of state while efforts to close out a special legislative session faltered.
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Couple charged with Phoenix airport luggage thefts
Authorities say a Waddell couple has been indicted in the theft of nearly 1,000 pieces of luggage from baggage claim carousels at Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Airport.
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Thieves steal box containing Peoria baby's ashes
A Peoria family hit by burglars are pleading with the thieves to return a shiny box containing a baby's ashes.
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Thursday's Web Poll Results
What should the legislature do to balance the budget?
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Natural gas leak spurs East Side evacuation
Authorities in Tucson got calls at around 9:50 a.m. Wednesday reporting a natural gas leak on the East Side.
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State Senator disappears---and takes budget fix with him
It was supposed to be quick: a special session of the state legislature... A blitz of sorts in the ongoing budget battle. But knocking out a third of the deficit proved to be a tougher fight than
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"Thanksgiving on the Mayflower" a big success
Your donations mean several families in need will have a hot Thanksgiving dinner this year.
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Power out at mobile home park
Residents of the Swan Lake Estates on North Flowing Wells tell us they have not had power since Wednesday night.
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Procter & Gamble recalling Vicks Sinex nasal spray
The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) announced today it is voluntarily recalling three lots of its Vicks Sinex nasal spray in three countries: the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom.
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Avra Valley Fire Fighters Claim "No Confidence" in their Chief
13 of the 17 firefighters signed a letter to the board stating, they have "no confidence" in their Fire Chief, Tom Nix. It lists several allegations against Nix... including possible embezzlement. Captain Brian Lassen says this information comes from an anonymous tip, "We know there was a letter delivered to Tom Nix, and the fire board, and we know that the letter stated that if nothing was done that it would be turned into the county attorney's office."
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Customs agents intercept 316,000 drug pipes disguised as christmas ornaments
Customs officials say they got a surprise when they found 316,000 glass ornaments at the Los Angeles harbor.
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Traffic mess on I-10 at Ina Road
Authorities are trying to clear Ina Road under Interstate 10 of debris and wrecked vehicles Thursday night.
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Tenured Teachers Face Layoffs, Pay Cuts
Every public school teacher in Arizona could be laid off or have their pay cut at any time for any reason.
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El Tour kicks off on Saturday!
We're less than 2 days away from one of the biggest cycling events in the country! A lot has changed in our world since the start of the last El Tour de Tucson. Despite the recession, this years race
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United States reaches $400,000 settlement with Sierra Vista Doctor.
PHOENIX - The United States reached a settlement with Jaya H. Maddur, M.D., a gastroenterology specialist practicing in Sierra Vista, Ariz.
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Eurofresh Inc. Successfully Emerges from Bankruptcy
Eurofresh Inc, one of Southern Arizona’s largest employers and the leading year-round producer and marketer of greenhouse tomatoes in the United States, exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today.
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AAA Arizona Launches "Operation Peanut Butter"
This holiday season, AAA Arizona is hoping to spread holiday cheer with a statewide drive that aims to collect toys as well as one of the most needed items by food banks: peanut butter.
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Arizona Senate disarray extends special session
The Arizona Legislature is extending its special session after the Senate narrowly rejected a bill to cut funding for K-12 schools and Department of Economic Security social programs.
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Pump Prices Hold Steady with Holiday in Sight
As the countdown to the Thanksgiving holiday continues, motorists are continuing to see pump prices hold steady as millions prepare to take the roads next week.
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FAA: Computers couldn't talk to each other
Federal officials say flights were delayed across the country when a piece of communications equipment in Salt Lake City failed.
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Tucson Police make arrest in cigarette theft case
Tucson Police have arrested 48 year-old, James M. Brown, in connection with a series of cigarette thefts from local area convenience stores.
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AT&T activates new cell sites in Tucson to strengthen coverage
AT&T today announced the activation of five new 3G cell sites and the upgrade status of another two sites to 3G in Tucson that will enhance coverage for area residents and businesses.
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Arizona unemployment rate rises to 9.3 percent
Arizona's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose from 9.1 percent in September to 9.3 percent in October despite job gains in some sectors.
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Arizona House committee backs bills on budget gap
A state House committee has endorsed a package of bills to close about a quarter of the state's $2 billion midyear budget shortfall.
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Wednesday's Web Poll Results
Results from Wednesday's Web Poll.
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Arizona Legislature plans to end session Thursday
Legislators hope to conclude a special session Thursday, with House and Senate voting scheduled on bills to close about a quarter of the state's $2 billion midyear budget shortfall.
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2 armored car guards robbed outside Gilbert bank
Two men dressed in black robbed an armored car guard Wednesday outside a Gilbert Bank of America.
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Motorcycle accident at 5th & Craycroft
Emergency crews are on the scene of a serious accident involving a motorcycle at the intersection of 5th and Craycroft .
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Oro Valley facing budgetary crisis, leaders leaving posts
Reporter: Dan Spindle Oro Valley. A place that's seemed like a model for how to develop a town the right way. But a major budget deficit and local leaders leaving their posts are starting to create
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Southern Arizona Charities In Need of Holiday Donations
Southern Arizona charities are starved for food donations this year as they gear up for their annual Thanksgiving dinners.
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Cell phone germ scare
The swine flu scare has made americans more cautious about germs, bacteria and viruses. You cover your mouth and wash your hands... But do you ever think to wash the items you touch the most? KGUN 9
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CPSC recalls for Wednesday 11/18/09
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today the following recalls of the four product recalls. Consumers are advised to stop using these products immediately.
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Person struck by train in City of Benson limits
Investigators with the Benson Police Department are investigating a serious accident involving a pedestrian and a train.
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TPD arrests Sex Assault Suspect
Tucson Police Department Adult Sexual Assault Detectives have arrested a 20 year-old male in connection with an attempted sexual assault.
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Driver killed when semi slams into building at rest stop
Arizona Department of Public Safety investigates fatal collision at Burnt Wells Rest Stop driver of semi-truck deceased on scene after vehicle crashes into residence at rest stop
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Cochise Deputies pursue drug running vehicle
On Friday November 13, 2009 the Cochise County Sheriff's Office was advised of suspicious activity possibly involving drugs in the area of Paul Spur, West of Douglas.
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Arizona transportation agency lays off 115
The Arizona Department of Transportation is laying off 115 employees, mostly Motor Vehicle Division workers.
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H1N1 facts from the Arizona State Health Department
When it comes to H1N1 Influenza, many Arizonans just don’t know the truth.
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41 Ariz. girls targeted by explicit letter writer
Authorities are trying to locate a letter writer who has targeted more than 40 girls in the Phoenix metropolitan area in the past decade by sending sexually explicit letters to their homes.
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Request for new judge in AZ boy's case to be heard
A defense request to have another judge oversee the case of a 9-year-old boy who killed his father's roommate will be considered Wednesday in St. Johns.
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U.S. Border Patrol K-9 Team seizes over a 1,000 Pounds of Marijuana
Border Patrol agents assigned to the Sonoita Station seized 51 bundles of marijuana Tuesday, with an estimated street value of more than $860,000, from an abandoned vehicle.
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Sean Miller New Spokesman for Carondelet Health Network
Carondelet Health Network proudly announces its sponsorship of University of Arizona Athletics and its new partnership with UA Head Basketball Coach Sean Miller.
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MDA Headquarters Drop Off Point for Gift Drive
For the seventh year in a row, the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s national headquarters has joined forces with the Salvation Army to promote the Angel Giving Tree program.
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Lifetime Hunting License Suspension By Game & Fish Commission
Two Willcox men, one of whom recently lost his Arizona hunting license for life, have been fined a total of more than $12,000 after a six-month Arizona Game and Fish Department investigation of illegal taking of wildlife in the Willcox area.
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Sheriff's Department asking for help in locating missing man
The Pima County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing man.
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Forecast: California faces $21B deficit next year
A new forecast says California is facing a $21 billion budget gap this year.
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Thanksgiving Costs Down
Your Thanksgiving meal won't cost you as much as last year.
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Pirates again attack US-flagged Maersk Alabama
The EU's anti-piracy force says that Somali pirates have again attacked the Maersk Alabama, the U.S.-flagged ship hijacked last spring.
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State Treasurer says Arizona needs to borrow cash
For the first time ever, Arizona needs to borrow money to pay its bills.
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DPS arrests 3 for trying to sell live grenades
Three people are in custody after the Department of Public Safety discovered the suspects were trying to sell 24 live grenades in the Maryvale area of west Phoenix.
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Crisis in the "Copper Basin"
There's a crisis brewing in the Copper Basin. A federal judge has awarded Grupo Mexico control of ASARCO which runs mining operations here in Arizona and a refinery in Texas. It's
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Tuesday's Web Poll Results
Results from Tuesday's Web Poll
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