Man held 42 years in deadly Tucson Pioneer Hotel fire to be released

A Tucson man who has spent 42 years behind bars in connection with the downtown Tucson Pioneer Hotel fire that killed 29 people is expected to be freed from prison Tuesday.

Man convicted of 1970 Pioneer Hotel fire to go free

A Tucson man who has spent 42 years behind bars in connection with a downtown Tucson hotel fire that killed 29 people is expected to be freed from prison Tuesday.

Rollover wreck traps driver on Tucson's southside

Numerous called were made to 911 Thursday morning reporting a man in a GMC SUV driving erratically on South Palo Verde Road. Just before 10 a.m., the vehicle drove over the side of a bridge at South Julian Drive and crashed into a drainage ditch, Deputy Tom Peine, spokesman for the Pima Coun…

Tucson's Rathbun Realty loses license to operate

Tucson’s Rathbun Realty has lost its license to operate.

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Driver sideswiped bike deliberately, cops say

It's cold outside - but not for long

Enjoy the cool weather while you can, Tucson.

Tucson police: Teacher's aide had sex on campus with 3 students

A teacher’s aide at Amphitheater High School was arrested Tuesday for having sex with multiple students while others watched and recorded the encounter with a cell phone camera, police said.

Tucson man tells couple he killed their daughter, commits suicide

A Tucson woman was shot and killed Thursday night by a man against whom she had a restraining order.

Death in burning car is ruled accidental

The death of a man found in a burning car last month has been ruled accidental by the Pima County medical examiner.

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Tucson man pleads guilty in incest case

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Tucson man arrested in roommate killing

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Second person is held in series of burglaries

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Exotic dancer arrested in human-smuggling case

Hang-glider crash injures man, 48

A man in a hang glider who crashed in rugged terrain on the west side of the Catalina Mountains on Sunday afternoon has recreationists as well as first responders to thank for his rescue.

2 separate fires keep Tucson firefighters busy

Tucson firefighters were busy Monday afternoon with two fires reported within 20 minutes — one electrical the other involving a shed that was destroyed.

Tucson's Rathbun Realty files for bankruptcy

Rathbun Realty Inc. filed for bankruptcy Friday, claiming more than a million dollars in debt while estimating $50,000 or less in assets.

Tucson woman sentenced in tax-return scheme

A second person has been sentenced in a scheme to file false tax returns using the identities of people receiving disability benefits.

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1 man killed, 1 injured in D-M-area shootout

Life stories: This collector's beer-can trove needs new home

There are 2,500 beer cans on display in the east-side home of the late Stephen "Zeke" Zellock, an avid collector.

Tucson mother arrested in infant's death

A Tucson mother has been arrested in the death of her infant daughter.

$10M pot bust in Tucson

More than $10 million dollars worth of marijuana, along with cocaine and rifles were found in a Northeast side house Tuesday night.

Driver killed in freeway wreck east of Tucson

Arizona Department of Public Safety officers are investigating a third fatal accident in the Tucson area today.

Teen killed in wreck north of Tucson

Arizona 87 north of Interstate 10 near Picacho Peak remains closed after a fatal mid-morning accident.

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1 killed, 3 wounded in midtown shooting

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Man charged in crash that killed brother

Police: Sierra Vista man fired at vehicle carrying 2

A Sierra Vista man was arrested on attempted homicide and aggravated assault charges after he shot at a vehicle with two people inside, the Sierra Vista Police Department said.

Sierra Vista teen held in killing, assaults

A Sierra Vista teenager was arrested Sunday on a charge of first-degree murder.

Eastbound I-10 west of Tucson reopens following wreck

Eastbound Interstate 10 at milepost 229 was closed until about 10 this morning folowing a wreck.

Marana Police: Body found in desert

Marana police continue to investigate a body found the desert this morning.

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Fire damages sandwich shop

Lane of I-10 east of Tucson closed by crash to re-open tonight

A section of Interstate 10 just west of Benson remains closed this afternoon after a fiery crash Tuesday night involving two tractor trailer rigs, but one eastbound lane is expected to open by nightfall.

One shelter to remain open on Tucson's east side tonight

One Red Cross shelter will remain open tonight for residents and their pets who need a warm place to bed down, said spokesman Ed Byrne.

Police release more photos of Tucson bank robber

Tucson police have released additional photos of the middle-aged bank robber who presents tellers with manila envelopes in which to stash the ill-gotten cash.

Tucson Fire: 5 people hospitalized for carbon monoxide exposure

A family of six could have died early this morning after carbon monoxide built up in their midtown home.

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Murder charge dropped in 2009 shooting

Tucson police search for bank robber

An east-side bank was robbed Thursday and Tucson police hope someone recognizes the 6-foot-3 suspect.

Tucson police: Tot hit by car last week dies

A 2-year-old victim of a Sept. 6 hit and run has died and a man is under arrest.

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Electrical fire damages house on east side

Tucson police: Facebook exposes teacher's affair with middle-schooler

A Tucson middle school teacher was arrested on campus Friday afternoon on two counts of sexual conduct with a minor.

Blog: Boyfriend tough to swallow, cannibal gets take-out instead

A gay chef murdered his lover, cut out part of his leg, seasoned it with herbs and fried it, a court has heard.

Preview: More in Tucson use tattoos to say R.I.P

Tattoos, once the hallmarks of bikers, sailors and the disenfranchised, have become mainstream, increasingly seen on adults of all ages and walks of life. More than 45 million Americans — 15 percent of the population — have at least one tattoo, according to a 2006 report from the U.S. Food a…

Man shot to death during gang fight at strip mall

A 26-year-old man was beaten and shot to death in an eruption of gang violence at a strip mall Saturday evening, police said. No arrests had been made as of last night.

Father, 14 years old, held as suspect in child abuse

A 14-year-old father was arrested on suspicion of five counts of child abuse after his 7-week-old son suffered life-threatening injuries, police said.

Gang fight leaves 1 dead outside Tucson barbershop

A 26-year-old man was beaten and shot to death in an eruption of gang violence at a strip mall Saturday evening, police said. No arrests have been made.

Tucson infant in critical condition; father, 14, arrested

A 14-year-old father was arrested on suspicion of five counts of child abuse after his 7-week-old son suffered life-threatening injuries, Tucson police said.