Janice Yu
Tucson
Janice Yu is excited to be back in her hometown of Tucson after spending several years reporting and anchoring in Texas.
Janice is no stranger to Tucson News Now as she interned at the station during her junior year at the University of Arizona.
Janice graduated from the UA in 2013 and got her first reporting job at KVII in Amarillo, TX. Five months later, she took a job at KTSM in El Paso, TX, where she spent a 1 1/2 years reporting and anchoring.
Some of the most memorable stories during her time at KTSM include the the shooting at the El Paso VA Health Care System, the dig for the old Atari E.T. games, as well as stories regarding the border and immigration.
While she was at the UA, Janice was an anchor and news director of UATV, the student-run TV station.
Janice attended Esperero Canyon Middle School and Catalina Foothills High School.
When she's not working, you'll find her looking for new places to eat and spending time with her family, friends and pets (a poodle and a bunny).
She would love to hear from you! Send her an email or find her on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Contact Janice
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The cooler temperature has more people heading outdoors to enjoy the Memorial Day weekend.
Mariajose Franco lost her sister Alejandra to leukemia and turned that tragedy into a passion for cancer research.
Family and friends of Rosaura Hernandez gathered for a vigil Monday night. The 18-year-old was killed one year ago, at an apartment near 22nd and Craycroft.
The Nogales Police Chief and wife of Officer Jesus Cordova open up about his death and their efforts to keep his memory alive.
KOLD News 13′s Janice Yu was able to take a flight of a lifetime with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds ahead of the Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona airshow at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
A suspect tased a manager at Reforma and robbed the restaurant at gun point on Superbowl Sunday.
This comes after Sahuarita Mayor Tom Murphy announced a change in the invocation policy.
A Tucson teen found the bug in Apple’s FaceTime more than a week before it was reported, according to his mother.
$101 million construction project at I-10 and Ruthrauff is set to start in the summer of 2019. This two year project will be similar to the one at I-10 and Ina. The construction on Ina is set to wrap up in the Spring. Businesses along Ruthrauff are faced with the decision to stick through the two
Martin Soto was driving with his two children on January 8, when someone pulled out a gun and shot at their car.
A fun, snow day means a busy one for some local businesses, including De Marco's Pizzeria.
During his testimony, Magnus talked about the importance of relationships between local law enforcement and federal agencies, using several different operations during which TPD worked alongside federal partners.
The Pima County Attorney's Office released new documents in the cases of 6-year-old Isabel Celis and 13-year-old Maribel Gonzales.
The Slut Walk is an annual march that takes a stand against sexual violence, harassment, and rape culture.
Cochise County officials held a town hall in Naco Friday night to address concerns regarding the flow of raw sewage from Mexico.
The Dick's Sporting Goods inside the Oro Valley Marketplace closed its doors for the last time on Monday. The company is opening a new store inside the Tucson Mall. Now, a shopping center with more than a dozens empty storefronts will have to fill another empty space.
A Tucson woman is back home and recovering after she was injured in a serious Greyhound bus crash in New Mexico.
During the past four month, Luis and Kahmila Ramirez's foster parents haven't lost hope that the kids will be found and returned.
As students put on their white coats, their exciting but long and tough journey towards becoming doctors began. For one future doctor in particular, it has been quite a journey to get to this point.
The Tucson Police Officer's Association said its furious the man accused of shooting at officers was able to leave jail on a bond of $7,500.
Despite the heat expected over the weekend, close to 2500 people will be running in the annual TMC Meet Me Downtown 5K Saturday night.
Meet Michelle Stephanie Celeste and Michelle Stephanie Celeste. Yes, that was written correctly - twins, with the exact same name graduating from the U of A.
April Barbosa is grieving the loss of her 18-year-daughter Rosaura Hernandez who was killed Sunday, May 6.
Santa Cruz County has filed 39 charges against David Ernesto Murillo, the man accused of killing Nogales Police Officer Jesus Cordova.
Teachers have protested all across Arizona for weeks for higher pay and more funding for education.
A Tucson woman is getting her father's ashes back after his urn was stolen from outside her home in December.
"I don't know. I honestly can't tell you how me and my daughter left out of this with not a scratch on us. I just I don't know," Venessa Chavez said.
With temperatures rising above average throughout southern Arizona, rattlesnakes are coming out earlier than usual.
A group gathered in downtown Tuesday afternoon to rally for a solution for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. Organizers danced to show solidarity with DACA recipients and their families.
According to Mark Hart of the Arizona Game and Fish Department, the woman was walking her dog when the javelina attacked.
Advocates against human trafficking are calling on the community to step up ahead of one of southern Arizona's largest events.
Norma Santos fue impactada por un vehículo el miércoles 19 de abril , mientras que ayuda empujar un carro el lado sur de Tucson. Nayelley Santos, la hermana de Norma está en condición estable en el Centro Medico del Banner- University.
La Asociación de Comerciantes de la 4ta Avenida dicen que han contratado a 18 agentes de seguridad para mantener un ojo por las noches de la Feria de la 4ta Avenida este año. Los agentes de seguridad trabajan de las 7 p.m. hasta las 7 a.m. para cuidar a las 400 carpas en la 4ta Avenida. "Tenemos el área segura y ellos tienen su propio protocolo.
El equipó de baloncesto de la Universidad de Arizona a tenido tanto excito en el Torneo NCAA , que las tiendas han tenido más negocio. La tienda 'Campus Athltic' que esta en la cuadra de la calle ' University Boulevard', es una de las tiendas que esta vendiendo las camisetas es dicen ' Sweet 16'.
Tres personas han sido arrestadas por abuso de menores en conexión de la muerte de una bebé de 6 meses de edad. Kaylie Ryan Gossett, de 22 años, fue arrestada el 1 de marzo. Kylie Marie Brewer, de 19 años, y Jon-Paul Bogdanowich Jr., de 18 años, fueron arrestados el 28 de febrero. Documentos de la corte demuestran que dos comisarios estaban en el hogar para revisar que todo estaría bien una semana después de la muerte de Wyllow.
Jardinería defensiva es un método de jardinería que no solo le da un toque visual a tu jardín pero también ayuda prevenir un robo en tu hogar. Eric Clark es un horticulturista en Civano Nursery con más de 30 años de experiencia. Clark dice que en promedio tres personas vienen a preguntarle sobre jardinería defensiva. "Hay muchas plantas que te dicen 'No te metas a esta área.
Newly released documents from the Pima County Sheriff's Department provide new details in the double homicide case in Vail earlier this month. Investigators say 44-year-old Hernando Enriquez admitted attacking his wife, daughter and son.
Dozens of people spent Wednesday afternoon putting the finishing touches on their wagons for the annual Tucson Rodeo Parade. There are a total of 81 wagons in this year's parade. Close to 2,400 people and 560 horses will be walking in the parade as well.
Drew Blease, a wealth advisor with LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC, said it's understandable to be shocked over the big drop. He said, however, it's important to not panic and to take the emotion out of it. The best thing is to look at things logically and in a bigger picture.
Among the red, white and blue of the University of Arizona Gymcats leotards Friday night, there was a pop of teal. "The teal ribbons in our hair are to support people and women that have been sexually assaulted," said Kennady Schneider, a senior on the team.
Temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s for the first time this season and that means people should be taking precautions around their homes.
Firemen with Tucson Fire Department station 9 delivered a little holiday cheer to a family Wednesday night.
"We didn't get a permit. That's on me. My bad. The rooms are beautiful but they have some issues," said Fire Captain Kevin Keeley.
A lot of perspectives, concerns, and thoughts on the plan Tuesday night, so many, in fact, that public comment portion was extended twice, with two overflow areas opened up to accommodate the crowds.
"Our goal is to start serving it through this season. Once the license is in place, Once the rest of the plans are worked out, for the provision of alcohol at McKale," Hauff said.
Shoppers filled their carts with everything from green beans, to pie crust and roasting pans during their last minute shopping trips on Wednesday afternoon.
Dan Heston is taking on a 106-mile challenge to raise money for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
The Salvation Army hosted their second annual Veterans Day dinner at the Hospitality House Saturday night. Art Nicolet, a member of the Salvation Army, and a veteran, said this dinner is a chance to make sure all former service members feel appreciated.
