Catalina St. Park celebrates 30th anniversary

Catalina State Park — a preserve of grand desert landscapes and curvaceous canyons set against a backdrop of the craggy Catalina Mountains — turns 30 years old this month.

UA student killed in crash ID'd

A 19-year-old UA student who crashed on his motorcycle on Mount Lemmon and died Friday was identified as Spencer Repp, an official said.

Catalinas framed in snow, clouds

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Catalinas framed in snow, clouds

Mount Lemmon highway closed at the base Monday night

A cold front moving through Southern Arizona closed down Mount Lemmon highway at the base Monday night.

Suspect dies after intentionally walking into Tucson traffic, authorities say

A 19-year-old man was killed Wednesday morning when he stepped into traffic and was struck by a truck on North Swan Road, near East Sunrise Drive, authorities said.

Crews fighting house fire on Tucson's NE side

Crews from Rural/Metro Fire Department are working to control a fire in a home in the 3700 block of North Tres Lomas Drive. That's near East Tanque Verde Road and East Catalina Highway.

Some Mount Lemmon highway restrictions lifted

The highway up Mount Lemmon remains closed to most travelers due to severe weather conditions. However, the road reopened at noon to visitors with four-wheel drive or tire chains.

Tucson woman killed in sand rail wreck

A Tucson woman died over the weekend as a result of a two-vehicle accident on Mount Lemmon Road.

Review: Yes, they have pies at Mount Lemmon restaurant

And a broader, tastier menu than their predecessor.

Tucson on list of UK newspaper's six cool U.S. cities

Brits are bypassing the big cities for America's smaller treasures.

Fitz Blog:Tram to Mt. Lemmon!!

The town of Oro Valley is excited about the possibility of constructing a tram up to Mt.Lemmon. Particularly if the ski lodge adds Maalox to its pie menu. The cable-car system will transport fat tourists who don’t know how to drive through the Matterhorn bobsled ride to the top of Mt.Lemmon …

Oracle mine may get DEQ approval

Pima County's environmental chief, who denied an air-quality permit for the Rosemont Mine last year, plans to approve one for a much smaller copper mine slated for the back side of the Catalina Mountains.

Oracle mine may get DEQ approval

The site of a proposed Oracle Ridge copper mine is on the north side of the Santa Catalina Mountains, between Mount Lemmon and the town of Oracle.

Air Force helicopter helps rescue injured hiker

An Air Force helicopter helped rescue an injured hiker Friday afternoon in the Santa Catalina Mountains.

Renovated Rose Canyon Lake campground to re-open

The renovated Rose Canyon Lake campground in the Santa Catalina Mountains will re-open for the summer season on Sunday, officials said.

Court rejects Forest Service fees for parking, hiking in Catalinas

PHOENIX — A federal appeals court on Thursday slapped down the U.S. Forest Service for charging fees for those who want to park and hike in the Catalina Mountains.

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