Tucson man gets 7 years in 2011 slaying of parks designer

A Tucson man accused of trying to cover up a murder by putting the victim's body in a bathroom he tried to seal with tape was sentenced Friday to seven years in prison and five years' probation Friday.

Arizona border agents find pot stashed in coolers of sea food

Two men were arrested in separate incidents this weekend at the Lukeville border crossing after agents said they found marijuana hidden in coolers filled with seafood.

UA student critically hurt in Grand Canyon rock fall

A UA student from the Tucson area was critically injured in a rock fall last Friday night while hiking in the Grand Canyon, his family said.

The Rolling Stones through the years

Mick Jagger, front of stage, and the Rolling Stones perform for a crowd of nearly 250,000 rock fans in Hyde Park in London, during a free, five-hour concert, July 5, 1969. (AP Photo/Peter Kemp)

Free concert in east Tucson tonight

If you're looking for something to do tonight, grab a lawn chair or a blanket and head over to Udall Park, 7200 E. Tanque Verde Road, to enjoy a night of music under the stars.

Theft of copper wire remains city plague

“The thieves know that if there’s a light on, there’s copper somewhere,” said deputy parks director John Sefton.

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Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show

John Van Veelen, 60, of Muskegon, Mich., examines gemstone wind chimes Wednesday at the Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show on East Ajo Way.

Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show

Howard Ross, left, a buyer from Anacortes, Wash., waits in line to pay for his cart full of gemstones Wednesday at the Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show on East Ajo Way.

Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show

Patrons leave the Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show Wednesday after rain clouds opened up over the show on East Ajo Way.

Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show

Martin Rossmann, right, of West Lafayette, Ind., shops for gemstones with Gay Bussard at the Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show on East Ajo Way.

Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show

Becky Staub, left, bangs a gong held by Ann Harmon Wednesday at the Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show on East Ajo Way. Sally Burrell is at right.

Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show

Hans Griss, of Undenheim, Germany, uses wax and heat to shine up an African stone carving Wednesday at the Tucson Electric Park Gem & Mineral Show on East Ajo Way.