Tucson News

Avra Valley fire chief put on paid leave

KGUN-TV Tucson - Fri Nov 27

The fire chief of Avra Valley northwest of Tucson has been placed on paid leave.

Mike Hein pleads not guilty in DUI case

KGUN-TV Tucson - Fri Nov 27

Mike Hein the former Tucson City Manager plead not-guilty to charges of driving under the influence, impairment to the slighest degree, and to extreme driving under the influence.

Cooler temps, possible rain in Tucson this weekend

The Arizona Daily Star - Fri Nov 27

Enjoy the warmth today and early Saturday ... then get ready for some potentially damp and frigid nights.

There's a 'Nutcracker' ballet for every taste

The Arizona Daily Star - Thu Nov 26

A mouse with seven heads. A warring nutcracker. Dancing snowflakes. Yup, they're back.

Flutist Lipay to bring Vivaldi's 'Goldfinch' to fore at TSO show

The Arizona Daily Star - Thu Nov 26

Alexander "Sasha" Lipay will perform with Tucson Symphony, both as soloist and orchestra principal flutist.

Being outdoors is big in Sedona

USA Today - Thu Nov 26

If you visit Sedona - and some 3 million people do each year -make sure to send postcards home.

Tucson bars ready for Thanksgiving crowds

Caliente - Thu Nov 26

The Buffet, a tavern that's been serving drinks at 538 E. Ninth St. for about 75 years, is one of several bars that will be sharing a Thanksgiving meal with patrons today.

'Black Friday' rush starts even earlier

Arizona Daily Star - Thu Nov 26

Some stores will be open today, Thanksgiving: a Old Navy, Park Place location at 5070 E. Broadway noon to 7 p.m. a RadioShack, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. a Walmart, open regular hours, some 24 hours.

Giving thanks at annual Gospel Rescue Mission Banquet

Arizona Daily Star - Thu Nov 26

Cassandra Campos and her husband, Don Turner, pray with Barbara Kasprzak, far left, during the annual Gospel Rescue Mission Thanksgiving Street Banquet.

One-third of local homeowners are now 'underwater'

The Arizona Daily Star - Wed Nov 25

One-third of Tucson homeowners with mortgages now owe more than their properties are worth, according to a third-quarter report released Tuesday by First American CoreLogic, a real estate tracking firm.