McDonald's grease fire causes evacuation at Tucson Walmart

A grease fire early this morning at a McDonald's located inside a Walmart caused the evacuation of about 200 customers and employees.

Free booster seats and bicycle helmets

The McDonald's located at 4960 W. Ajo Way is hosting a Family Safety Event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. next Saturday.

Decades-old question: Is antibacterial soap safe?

WASHINGTON — It’s a chemical that’s been in U.S. households for more than 40 years, from the body wash in your bathroom shower to the knives on your kitchen counter to the bedding in your baby’s basinet.

Tucson mom, 2 children injured in rollover

Seat belts likely saved the lives of a mother and her two teenage children who are injured in a rollover crash along Interstate 10, officials say.

TSA to allow small knives, bats, clubs on planes

WASHINGTON — Airline passengers will be able to carry small knives, souvenir baseball bats, golf clubs and other sports equipment onto planes beginning next month under a policy change announced Tuesday by the head of the Transportation Security Administration.

FAA grounds Boeing's troubled 787s

The federal government grounded Boeing's newest and most technologically advanced jetliner Wednesday, declaring that the 787 cannot fly again until the risk of battery fires is addressed.

On the job, cold days add a safety concern

Rob Labby takes break from fixing a carburetor to warm his hands at Jay Bees Auto Service, 5070 E. 22nd St. Labby says the cold weather doesn't bother him too much, especially since he knows our usual warm days will be back soon.

On the job, cold days add a safety concern

A bundled-up Mike Turkington works on an engine at Jay Bees Auto Service. Workers in open spaces have been especially exposed to recent cold temperatures.

On the job, cold days add a safety concern

It's been cold.

The ghosts of Halloween past

Rita Brennan, left, and Sharon DeCoste X-ray candy brought in by trick or treaters to the Jordan Hospital in Plymouth, Mass., Oct.1, 1982. The hospital offered free X-rays of Halloween candy to area residents concerned about the safety of the candy. (AP Photo)

Tucson Fire: Sprinklers douse burning couch at UA dorm

An early morning fire at a University of Arizona dormitory was held in check by fire sprinkler systems, a Tucson Fire Department spokesman said.

Avra Valley man unable to snuff chimney fire

A chimney fire in an Avra Valley mobile home spread into the ceiling space when the resident tried to put out the blaze with a garden hose.

St. Gregory Middle School in sun-safety campaign

Skin-cancer study

Tucson car dealership to host free child-seat inspections

Certified Passenger Safety Technicians will offer free car seat inspections and educate caregivers about proper installation from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. tomorrow at Royal Automotive Group, 815 W. Auto Mall Drive.

Illegal feeding of wildlife may be luring javelinas

This javelina - a wild desert animal in the pig family - was attracted to a residential area by birdseed left outside. Javelinas are ornery and can bite people; it's not an animal you want to attract.

Illegal feeding of wildlife may be luring javelinas

After receiving reports of javelina sightings possibly related to people feeding wildlife in Green Valley recently, the Arizona Game and Fish Department wants to remind residents that feeding wildlife is not only illegal but can also compromise the safety of people and pets.

Asarco's Hayden plant cited over safety

Tucson-based Asarco LLC has received 51 citations for health and safety violations at its Hayden copper concentrator operation, the U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration announced Thursday.

Tucson, Phx. drivers rated safe by Allstate

Complain all you want about bad drivers in Arizona, but Tucson and Phoenix ranked tops among their peers for having the safest drivers in a new study from insurance giant Allstate.

Tucson, Phoenix top safe-driver lists for peer cities

Complain all you want about bad drivers in Arizona, but Tucson and Phoenix ranked tops among their peers for having the safest drivers in a new study from insurance giant Allstate.