Tequila-loaded ASU student left at hospital with Post-it note

TEMPE — An Arizona State University student who passed out from drinking tequila was left in wheelchair in a hospital lobby with a Post-it note to tell doctors that he took part in a drinking competition.

OV throws Settlers' Day party Saturday

Oro Valley is celebrating its origins Saturday with Settlers' Day activities at Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 N. Oracle Road.

University of Arizona fraternity's ouster should sound an alarm for parents

The University of Arizona continues to take a hard line with campus fraternities that refuse to stop harsh hazing and heavy boozing. It just added a fourth Greek chapter to the number of fraternities closed in the last 15 months.

Navy to begin random alcohol tests for sailors

NORFOLK, Va. — The Navy will start subjecting its sailors in the United States to random blood-alcohol tests starting next month.

Tucson dollar-store chain to offer some wines

Three of Tucson's 99 Cents Only Stores have applied for beer and wine liquor licenses.

Blog: Four drinks or more? You might be a binge drinker

Nearly 14 million American women binge drink at least three times per month, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

Stabbing victim found at checkpoint; driver held in DUI

A 42-year-old woman arrested at a recent DUI checkpoint had a stabbing victim and her daughters as passengers, Pima County authorities say.

Clandestine booze sickens 7 inmates

FLORENCE - Contraband alcohol produced by prisoners inside a maximum-security prison in Florence is believed to be the cause of suspected botulism poisoning of seven inmates, authorities say.

Tucson resort offering Election Night cocktails

Perhaps a Swing State non-partisan cosmo to top off the night?

Tucson chef creates World's Greatest Margarita

Lodge on Desert chef wins with recipe that uses pomegranate

Report: Sheriff Dever legally drunk at time of deadly crash

FLAGSTAFF — The Cochise County sheriff who lost control of his vehicle in northern Arizona and died was legally drunk at the time, an autopsy report shows.

Report: Dever impaired, not wearing seat belt in rollover

FLAGSTAFF - Cochise County Sheriff Larry Dever's toxicology tests reportedly show he had a blood alcohol level above the legal limit when he lost control of his vehicle and died, a Cochise County sheriff's spokeswoman said the family has learned.

Australian suitor takes over brewing-kit maker Mr. Beer

Dan Hunsinger, Mr. Beer VP, displays the company's kits. Mr. Beer has been bought by Coopers Brewery of Adelaide, Australia.

Australian suitor takes over brewing-kit maker Mr. Beer

Brewmaster Diane Bartlett looks over some experimental beer. The Mr. Beer brand will not be lost despite the buyout by Coopers Brewery.

Australia's Coopers Brewery takes over brewing-kit maker Mr. Beer

An Australian brewery took such a liking to a local business it's decided to chug it down.

Coroner: Valium, alcohol killed painter Kinkade

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Officials are confirming that artist Thomas Kinkade died from an accidental overdose of alcohol and prescription tranquilizers.

Arizona man arrested for super extreme DUI

A Kingman man suspected drinking and driving failed a field sobriety test after results showed a blood alcohol level described by law enforcement as super extreme.

Too much alcohol killed Amy Winehouse

LONDON — Soul diva Amy Winehouse died with empty vodka bottles in her room and lethal amounts of alcohol in her blood — more than five times the British drunk driving limit — a British coroner ruled Wednesday.

UA fails to make this year's party-school list

The Princeton Review's list of hard-partying colleges is out. The annual list is based on student surveys.

UA police arrest many underage drinkers at Pi Kappa Phi party and USC game

A 17-year-old girl had to be taken by cab to University Medical Center for possible alcohol poisoning. Security told police she showed up to the party already drunk. Her mom told police she and the girl were on campus looking into the UA as a possible school for her.