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Avra Valley firefighters wants their chief to resign Video included

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The Avra Valley Fire District may be small but it's facing a big problem. Most of the firefighters want their chief to step down.

 

Protest over pending sale of Coronado Hotel Video included

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Some of those against the sale accuse developers of 'cleansing' downtown of poor people.

Coal ash ponds in Cochise ticking time bomb? Video included

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The Environmental Protection Agency ranks the storage ponds in Cochise a "high hazard" because of its proximity to homes.

Give to the Community Food Bank at Balloon Glow Video included

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The Community Food Bank needs help stocking its shelves to feed thousands.

Today is the 34th annual Great American Smokeout Video included

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Quitting smoking is never easy, but today can be the first step toward a healthier life.

The shocking saturated fat in movie popcorn Video included

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Popcorn and the movies go hand in hand and faced with the other options, like candy or hot dogs, it seems the most nutritious, right? Maybe not.

Cops: Disappearance Suspicious Video included

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Man disappears and his home goes up in flames.

Convicted murderer resentenced to death a fourth time

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A convicted triple murderer in Tucson is going back to death row for a fourth time.

Family raising money by riding quad-cycle in El Tour de Tucson

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A Tucson family training for El Tour de Tucson was suddenly struck by tragedy in May when their bright, energetic teenaged son unexpectedly died.

Both Meriwest Credit Union locations in Tucson closing

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The website says staff at the credit union will remain until the branches close in January 2010.

Tucson school gets top honors

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Tucson school receives honors for it's program that integrates academics with career goals.

Attorney General Goddard schools seniors on fraud protection

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Local seniors get a crash course in fraud protection.

Men sentenced for cacti theft Video included

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One of the defendants will spend time in federal prison.

Rollover accident shuts down I-10 on Westside Video included

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No serious injuries reported after chain reaction crash.

New Moon rises in Tucson Video included

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Twilight fans in Tucson finally got their fix in Friday's premiere of New Moon.

Home price drop slows down Video included

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They're still falling, but not as quickly.

Volunteers to install bicycle lights Video included

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Teams of volunteers will install bicycle lights Thursday, Nov. 19th from 5 to 7pm at the intersection of Third Street and Treat Avenue.

Hay Causes Traffic Nightmare Video included

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A nightmare for commuters headed home in the westbound lanes on 1-10 Thursday night.

AZ Game day tailgating include DM flyover

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Change in Air Force flyover for Arizona/Oregon game on Saturday.

Aviation Hwy trimming and clean-up

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Drivers can expect delays if traveling on Aviation Highway.

Some trees thriving during climate change

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UA Tree Ring Lab found evidence that upper elevation pines in the Great Basin are growing faster than in the past.

El Tour means big bucks for Tucson Video included

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The Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau says El Tour weekend alone brings 20 to 30 million into Tucson.

Smoking down nationally, teen smoking up Video included

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Thursday marked the annual Great American Smokeout.  What's working, what isn't and where to find help.

Suspected cigarette thief under arrest Video included

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A suspected serial cigarette thief is under arrest.

School monitor arrested for sexually explicit picture message Video included

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Police say the 26-year-old man began sending unwanted text messages to a student.  The last alleged message got him arrested.

Bells keep ringing as economy slows Video included

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The Salvation Army hopes that a slow economy won't be a drag on kettle donations.

UA President: We will not compromise on quality Video included

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A determined Robert Shelton issues warning about more budget cuts

Arizonans charged in video relay rip-off

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Several Arizonans are among 26 people under federal indictment for scheming to steal millions of dollars from a system that helps deaf people communicate by phone and video.

Semi Plows Into Home Video included

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Bizarre, fatal accident has two people recovering and officers looking for answers.

Bad weather triggers pumpkin pie shortage Video included

Source: The Associated Press Source: The Associated Press
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Heavy rain ruined parts of the pumpkin crop used to make brand-named canned pumpkin. 

Life on a Jupiter moon? New model indicates it's possible. Video included

Source: NASA/JPL/DLR Source: NASA/JPL/DLR
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A recent computer model run shows there may be enough oxygen in Europa's oceans to support live. 

Interpreter call center opens in Tucson Video included

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Call center will eventually employ 400 people who speak 150 different languages.

3 Army soldiers arrested after Ariz. traffic stop Video included

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Maricopa County Sheriff's deputies made the arrest Tuesday night during part of the department's two-day crime sweep in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

A.D.O.T. laying off 115 employees Video included

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The layoffs are expected to save $6 million a year.

El Tour advisory for drivers

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Statement for drivers on El Tour day.

Sexual assault attempt at eastside church Video included

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Police say the suspect approached the victim as she was locking up.

Midtown collision seriously injures motorcyclist Video included

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The intersection has been closed and is expected to remain so for the next hour, police say.

Train accident kills Benson man Video included

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Sources tell KOLD News 13 the man was trying to get something off the tracks.

Giffords calls for investigation into closed senior living facility Video included

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Financial struggles shut down Green Valley's sprawling Retreat at Santa Rita Springs.

Some stimulus funding going nowhere in Arizona Video included

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Thousands are going places like the 52nd Congressional District.  We have eight.

Soon you really will be saying "Leggo my Eggo"...flooding takes out factory

Source: Associated Press Source: Associated Press
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Flooding shut down production at an Eggo plant in the southeast while another plant has ongoing technical troubles. 

Humane Society of Southern Arizona opens up a new place for adoptions Video included

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Dogs like this yellow lab are up for adoption at the Humane Society's of Southern Arizona's new center.

 

Suspicious activity leads to pot bust

Source: Cochise Co. Sheriff Source: Cochise Co. Sheriff
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Deputies say driver of Bronco failed to yield when they attempted a traffic stop.

Raising a family in Arizona, Tucson is the best place

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Tucson is the place to be to raise a family, according to one magazine.

Suit filed to keep domestic partner benefits

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A new lawsuit aims to save benefits for same sex partners of Arizona state workers.

Thanksgiving costs down Video included

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Average savings around 12 bucks a family for Thanksgiving dinner this year.

Texting can be a pain in the neck

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Study shows frequent text messaging may cause upper body pain

Arizona looks for line of credit

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State treasurer Dean Martin estimates the Arizona will need to borrow $700 million to make it  to next June 30, the end of the fiscal year.

Juvenile offenders help county save money Video included

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The county passed a new agreement which will put more juvenile offenders to work.

Questions surrounding Hein's hiring by Pima County Video included

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There are questions swirling around the county complex after the county administrator hired former Tucson City Manager Mike Hein. The announcement came just two months after Hein was arrested for an extreme DUI.

Shelters Desperate for Thanksgiving Donations Video included

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The big feast is only a week away and the cupboards at local homeless shelters are sitting bare.

Tucson cancer survivor shocked at mammogram task force recommendation Video included

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Task force recommends women wait until age 50 for mammogram

Brad and Angelina start a jewelry collection Video included

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are starting a new business. They now have a line of jewelry called The Protector Collection.

Council takes a close look at after school program Video included

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In tough times, they want to know how to make Kidco better.

Man soliciting young girls through letters Video included

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Police are trying to find out who has been sending sexually explicit letters to more than 40 young girls in the Phoenix area over the past decade.

Customs keeps traffic moving for the holidays

Source: Customs and Border Protection Source: Customs and Border Protection
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Customs and Border Protection offers traveling tips to help expedite crossing at the border.

The science your tax dollars are funding

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A new website tracks how your tax dollars are being used for science research at the University of Arizona. 

Suspects sell grenades to undercover officers

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Officers bought the explosives during a two-day investigation, said DPS.

Stewart L. Udall adds to his legacy

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Local leaders and other dignataries gathered in Tucson last week to honor former Secretary of Interior Stewart L. Udall.  

Community reacts to Hein/Huckelberry story Video included

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Community reaction came fast and from many corners to the story about Mike Hein being hired as a county department head.

House fire brings back bad memories Video included

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A northwest side home catches on fire for the second time in six years.

 

County juvenile offenders to clean graffiti

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Pima County Courts will be using juvenile offenders to clean up trash, weeds and graffiti. County Supervisors voted today to set aside $100 thousand for the program.

A Tucson Girl Targeted

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A Tucson girl is the target of an unusual crime.

Baby receives a 3-organ transplant at University Medical Center Video included

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A liver, small bowel and pancreas from a deceased baby donor were transplanted "en bloc" -- meaning the organs were kept entact -- into the 1-year-old Adrianna Martinez.

Suspect identified in violent campus-area home invasion Video included

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Police say suspect crashes college party, then returns with armed accomplices to rob everybody present.

4-Day School Week for Willcox? Video included

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By Heather Rowe- hrowe@kold.com Tucson, AZ (KOLD)- The final public hearing to discuss whether Willcox public schools should go to a 4-day school week is tonight. It's a possibly as the board works

Where's the best place to raise kids? Video included

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Business Week ranks cities in each state as to which one is the best for raising a family and in Arizona, Tucson is it.

AZ lawmakers in special session Video included

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Lawmakers are looking to make more cuts to education and social services. 

World's largest solar supplier coming to Arizona Video included

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The world's largest solar manufacturer is coming to Arizona. 

Near Head-On Crash Video included

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A near head-on accident sends one man to the hospital and shuts down busy intersection Monday night.

New Mammogram Guidelines Video included

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Federal agency tells women to hold off until 50 to get a mammogram.

Sheriff Arpaio launches 13th immigration and crime sweep Video included

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The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has launched its 13th immigration and crime sweep and reported 27 arrests by Monday night.

Mesa approves plan to movie production studio Video included

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Arizona's first movie production studio has won approval to develop a facility in east Mesa.

Kid mountain biking day

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The biking event is part of a nationwide celebration known as Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day.

Baby injured by falling television

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Fire leaders say toddler pulled on television causing it to fall on baby sister.

70 years celebrated at Old Tucson Studios

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Old Tucson Studios celebrates 70 years on Saturday. The day will be celebrated with family events all day long and a concert by Darryl Worley in the evening.

"Flu Nurse" available for U of A students

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Students with flu-like symptoms on the University of Arizona campus have a new resource to turn to for a diagnosis without going to the doctor's office.

UA: Compression only CPR Doubles survival rate

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Researchers at the University of Arizona have recommended compression-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation to the American Heart Association in a bid to change national guidelines.

Ice found on moon after slamming rocket into a crater

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Remember in October when NASA sent a rocket barreling into the moon?  The purpose was to find out if ice lay below the surface.  Early indications are that ice is present which could lead to building a space station on the moon.

Willcox set for new meat packing plant Video included

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The plant could bring 60 jobs and provide large scale beef processing in Arizona.

Now's your chance to "catch the big one" at local fishing holes Video included

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This might be a good time to try your luck fishing. The Arizona Game and Fish Department is restocking local lakes with thousands of trout.

Asarco bankruptcy end game Video included

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Despite opposition by unions and some creditors, a Federal judge in Texas has given final approval to Grupo Mexico’s plan to buy Asarco out of bankruptcy court.

Investigation: AZ tuition aid not just for needy Video included

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A newspaper investigation has found that tuition tax-credit laws intended to help the needy attend private schools often go to students from middle- to upper-income households.

Fee relief for day care centers Video included

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Day care centers will get a break in increased licensing fees.

Unemployment benefits extended to thousands Video included

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Letters are going out to 57,000 people who've been on unemployment in Arizona.

Slight drop in bighorn sheep population in Southwestern Arizona Video included

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The bighorn sheep population in southwestern Arizona is down slightly but not as low as it has been in the past.

Three Southern Arizona Schools honored Video included

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Spotlight on Success Awards to go to several Southern Arizona schools.

Protestors arrested at Ft. Huachuca Video included

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A protest at Fort Huachuca Sunday resulted in the arrest of five people for trespassing.

Tucson budget forum Monday night Video included

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Tucson Mayor Bob Walkup will host a public forum on Monday to discuss the city's upcoming budget.

VP visits Arizona with economic message

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The vice president says the economic stimulus package has a "green" element to it.

Biden visiting Phoenix to promote economic recovery act Video included

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Vice President Joe Biden will be in Phoenix this morning to lead a discussion with community members on the recovery act's impact on economic development in Arizona.

New gift card rules to protect consumers Video included

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Federal Reserve proposal would restrict gift card fees, etc.

Chuck meets the Mr. Speed of Arizona Video included

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Internationally recognized as the leading authority on advanced driver training, Bob Bondurant has been at the forefront of professional driving instruction since 1968.

A flight fulfills Chuck's need for speed Video included

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Tucson International Airport is home to the Air National Guard's premier F-16 fighter pilot training unit, the 162nd Fighter Wing. With three flying squadrons, it is the largest Guard fighter

Game & Fish restocking lakes with trout Video included

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More trout to Tucson lakes just in time for the winter season.

El Tour traffic changes in Oro Valley Video included

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Drivers should note traffic changes due to El Tour de Tucson.

UA Students Coping with Recession

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University of Arizona students are exploring more outlets to off-set costs.  

Space shuttle launch today but NASA still looking for old blueprints for future missions Video included

Source: NASA Source: NASA
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As NASA is getting one shuttle off the ground today, they are also searching for the blueprints for the Saturn Moon Rockets, first used for space travel by the United States.

Unemployed Arizonans may have benefits extended

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More than 57,000 unemployed Arizonans will receive letters next week informing them that they may be eligible for additional compensation.

Wish upon a shooting star...meteor shower peaks tonight Video included

Source: Simon Filiatrault of Quebec, Canada Source: Simon Filiatrault of Quebec, Canada
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This year's Leonid meteor shower peaks tonight and right into Tuesday morning.

Capitol Christmas Tree is coming to Town. Video included

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The 85-foot blue Spruce tree will be at Reid Park Saturday morning.

Runway for Research Video included

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Children battling cancer dressed up and hit the catwalk for a good cause Sunday at Hilton El Conquistador.

Cutting down Christmas Trees Video included

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Starting Monday, you'll be able to get a permit to cut down your own Christmas tree in the Coconino National Forest.

Artists open up studios to tours Video included

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More than 100 artists all over Tucson opened their studios to the public this weekend.

Truck crashes through Circle K Video included

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We're told paramedics responded, but nobody was taken to the hospital.

Child and father struck by truck Video included

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A  father and his child were struck by a pick-up near Ft. Lowell and Alvernon Sunday morning. It happened at approximately 10:15 a.m.

Family Literacy Festival Video included

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Local children received free books on Saturday at the Story Town Family Literacy Festival.

Christmas Tree Permits On Sale Video included

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They may go fast because there is a limited supply of permits.

Green Living Fair Video included

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Dozens of exhibits showcasing alternative fuels, rain water harvesting, and solar power.

Tucson man killed in crash near Picacho Peak Video included

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A man killed in a crash on Interstate 10 and Picacho Saturday has been identified.

Adoption Day in the Park Video included

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The Pima County Juvenile Courts has put on Adoption Day in the Park for the last nine years.

Deadly crash closes westbound I-10 at Picacho Video included

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One person is dead following a crash on I-10 north of Tucson.

Man barricaded in southside home Video included

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Investigators say a man made suicidal statements to his family, prompting them to call 911.

Man shot in the leg in South Tucson

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The victim reported getting into an argument with two Hispanic males earlier in the day, but he didn't see the shooter.

SUV and school bus collide Video included

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Late afternoon crash between and SUV and bus.  No major injuries.

Winter visitors bring economic boost to town Video included

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RV resorts starting to fill up for the season; stores and restaurants expecting business boost.

Coats for Cubs gives fur back to animals

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The Humane Society of the United States is collecting furs to benefit wildlife. Used furs provide bedding and comfort to orphaned and injured wildlife.

Road Closure: Alvernon Bridge at Rillito Video included

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Be prepared to seek an alternate route if traveling in the area.

Bankruptcy judge orders new contract proposal for ASARCO union Video included

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A federal judge has ordered former ASARCO parent Grupo Mexico to come up with a new contract proposal for the union representing more than half of ASARCO's workers.

SpaceVision 2009 Video included

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Some of the University of Arizona's finest in space exploration are in the spotlight at a National Conference this weekend.

Arizona mansion destroyed in fire Video included

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Fire swept through the mansion.  Crews couldn't stop it in time.

Benefits extended for unemployed Video included

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Thanks to new legislation earlier this month, more than 57,000 Arizonans are eligible to receive extra weeks of unemployment benefits.

Grocers and union reach tentative agreement Video included

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No work stoppage; union rank and file must ratify agreement

Study: CO2 pollution soars in Ariz. Video included

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A new study say carbon-dioxide pollution has increased dramatically in Arizona over the past two decades.

Habistore gears up for Green Living Fair Video included

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Clementine the goat is just one of the cool things that willl greet you at the Green Living Fair.

Grocery Store Strike Averted Video included

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Tentative settlement agreement reached late Thursday evening.

Willcox teenagers receive national award Video included

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First Lady Michelle Obama personally recognizes Willcox teen group for publishing its own magazine.

Improvements to new GI Bill proposed Video included

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Rep. Gabrielle Giffords introduces bill to make Post 9/11 GI Bill more beneficial.

Curvy Women's Workout for Fitness Friday Video included

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With calls for models to look more like the American population and advertisements promoting regular-sized women, Tucsonans are jumping on the bandwagon for women with curves.

Putting smoke detectors to the test Video included

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Could your smoke detector be giving you a false sense of security? We put three different kinds to the test to see which one activates first.

Discounted cat adoptions on Friday the 13th...bring some luck into your home

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Change their luck! Friday the 13th cat adopt-a-thon at the Humane Society.

Mars rover stuck in a sand trap

Source: NASA/JPL-Caltech Source: NASA/JPL-Caltech
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NASA will begin transmitting commands to its Mars exploration rover Spirit on Monday as part of an escape plan to free the venerable robot from its Martian sand trap.

Looking for a tax deductible donation? Try Uncle Sam

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Uncle Sam wants you... to make a tax deductible donation to the government.

U.S. Air Force Band performing in Tucson

Source: U.S. Air Force Band Source: U.S. Air Force Band
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Free performance by military band at Flowing Wells High School.

Earth gets buzzed by spacecraft on its way to distant comet

European Space Agency European Space Agency
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A space craft on a two decade mission is buzzing the Earth today on its way to a distant comet to conduct groundbreaking research on this celestial object.

Feds fund local research on brimstone batteries Video included

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The U.S. Energy Department grant funds Sion Power Corporation research to improve lithium-sulfur rechargeable batteries for use in extended range electric vehicles

No change for bags at TIA Video included

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Thefts at Sky Harbor do not influence Tucson International.

Orlando gunman in custody after office tower shootings Video included

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Asked by a reporter outside the police station why he did it, he replied: "Because they left me to rot."

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