Fitz Blog: This just in

More than 1 out of every 4 Tucsonans lives in Poverty which is due north of Dire Poverty and 3-streets over from Chronic Poverty. I call it the Tri-Cities because everyone is trying their best to stay afloat, which is easier said than done in this waterless desert.

Tucson babysitter convicted in tot’s death

A Tucson babysitter who left a 10-month-old in a tub with running water and an open drain that became plugged with a plastic toy cup was found guilty of negligent homicide Friday.

Hip-hop titans Ice Cube, LL Cool J, Public Enemy to play AVA

Tucson is the first stop for "Kings of the Mic" tour.

Tucson Councilman Kozachik dumps Republican party

The Tucson city council has lost its lone Republican member.

Storm to bring rain, mountain snow to Tucson

Rain is on the way — and higher mountains likely will be capped with snow.

Man found dead in Tucson street might be hit-and-run victim

Just after midnight Friday Tucson police officers found the body of a man lying in the middle of a midtown street, the apparent victim of a hit-and-run.

Winter comes early to Tucson; snow to fall at La Encantada

Mall creates winter wonderland every weekend through Christmas.

Hip-hop vocalist Lauryn Hill coming to Tucson

Former Fugees member to perform at the Rialto Theatre.

Old Tucson Studios reopens after summer break

2012-13 season kicks off with popular Nightfall.

Tucson brewery to serve new beer for fire foundation fundraiser

Borderlands Brewing Company will offer mesquite-smoked Scottish ale with all proceeds going toward the Greater Tucson Fire Foundation.

June jazz series kicks off today at Tucson's Florizona Grille

Florizona Grille at LazyDays inaugurates its weekend jazz series tonight with The Pete Swan Trio with vocalist Angel Diamond and the very fine pairing of Scott Black, Matt Mitchell and Pete Swan.