Refugee youths talk of their lives, display talents

Zamzam Hirsi, one of 26 refugee youths who became U.S. citizens at a ceremony Tuesday, had a simple message for her peers.

Rio Rico man shot in domestic incident

A Rio Rico man was shot in an apparent domestic-violence incident Monday morning.

Rio Rico man shot in domestic violence incident

A Rio Rico man was shot in an apparent domestic violence incident Monday morning.

Man indicted for 2011 Oro Valley road rage incident

A 38-year-old man has been indicted in connection with an October 2011 road rage incident where he allegedly fired a gun at an occupied car in an Oro Valley Walmart parking lot.

Man missing from south side found at Tucson hospital

A 77-year-old man reported missing Sunday night has been found.

Curling iron causes fire in NW-side mobile home

A curling iron left plugged in on a couch for hours caused a fire to break out and damage a northwest-side mobile home Sunday.

Curling iron causes fire in NW Tucson home

A curling iron left plugged in on a couch for hours caused a fire to break out and damage a northwest-side mobile home early Sunday morning.

Ben's Bells: 'Every dime she has, every breath she takes' is for rescuing huskies

The recipient of this week's Ben's Bell is Carla Donau.

Up to 3 Alaska brown bears will call Reid Park Zoo home

The Reid Park Zoo is transforming an existing exhibit to be a bit more bearable for some future additions.

Mother seeks aid to find suspect

A year after her 23-year-old son was gunned down at a south-side apartment complex, a Tucson mother hopes someone will come forward with information that will lead to the arrest of one of the suspects who is still at large.

Fire at home caps a week man would rather forget

A suspicious fire that destroyed Patrick McGowan's south-side trailer home and several other residences Sunday was a tragic ending to an already bad week for him.

Heat made Marana McDonald's workers ill

Ben's Bells: Fundraiser awarded for his work with Team in Training program

The recipient of this week's Ben's Bell is Rick Karl.

Woman, baby killed in crash near 3 Points

A 25-year-old woman and her baby were killed in a single-car rollover on Arizona 86, commonly called Ajo Highway, near Three Points on Thursday night.

Woman, infant killed in crash near Three Points

A 25-year-old woman and her baby were killed in a single-car rollover on State Route 86, commonly called Ajo Highway, near Three Points Thursday night.

Motorist gets 8.5 years for fatal S.-side wreck

Robert Perez Salaz held up the crisp, white tuxedo his 22-year-old son Robert Gaudiel Perez Lopez planned to wear for his wedding and showed it to Pima County Superior Court Judge Howard Hantman in his courtroom Thursday morning.

Marana's Cattlemans Cafe branches into Oro Valley

The owners of Marana's Cattlemans Cafe have brought their down-home cooking to Oro Valley with the recent opening of their second location.

Tucson killing was self-defense, lawyer says

A Tucsonan accused of fatally shooting a 74-year-old man in November 2010 did so in self-defense, his attorney told jurors Wednesday.

Six years for man who shot, killed another at 2012 party

A 25-year-old man accused of shooting another man at a party and leaving his body at the scene for several days before the slaying was reported to police was sentenced to six years in prison in Pima County Superior Court Monday.

5 years in prison for credit card fraud

A man accused of using credit cards and checks belonging to a woman whose purse was stolen from an Oro Valley Walmart was sentenced to five years in prison Monday.

Ex-probation officer gets 12 years for killing father

A former probation officer and law school graduate accused of fatally shooting his 71-year-old father in the garage of their Oro Valley home was sentenced to 12 years in prison Monday.

Probation for man who aimed rifle stock

A Tucson man who pointed a wooden rifle stock at a sheriff's deputy responding to a domestic-violence call was sentenced to three years' probation Monday.

August hearing set in UA dorm killing

A hearing to determine whether a former University of Arizona student who stabbed her roommate to death in their dorm room should be eligible for a reduced sentence was postponed Monday to August.

Probation for Tucson man who pointed rifle stock at deputy

A Tucson man who pointed a wooden rifle stock at a sheriff’s deputy responding to a domestic violence call was sentenced to three years’ probation Monday.

Mom found guilty of sickening her baby

A 23-year-old mother of two, accused of contaminating her infant daughter's intravenous lines with fecal matter causing her to contract several bacterial infections, was found guilty of child abuse under circumstances likely to cause death or serious injury Friday.

Ben's Bells: Circle K staff honored for going that extra mile

The recipient of this week's Ben's Bell is the staff of Circle K at North First Avenue and East Limberlost Road.

Tucson mom convicted of making daughter sick

A 23-year-old mother of two accused of contaminating her infant daughter’s intravenous lines with fecal matter causing her to contract several bacterial infections was found guilty of child abuse likely to cause death or serious injury Friday.

Woman in drug family admits money laundering

A Tucson woman tied to a family drug-trafficking ring faces probation or up to 3.75 years in prison after pleading guilty Wednesday in Pima County Superior Court to one count of attempted money laundering in the second degree.

Drug-related Tucson killing brings 25 years to life with parole possible

The mother of a Tucson man shot and killed in 2010 told a judge that her 13-year-old granddaughter lost her best friend, her hero and her motivation with her father's death.

Man gets 121/2 years for killing roommate

A Tucson man accused of strangling his roommate and putting her body in a suitcase he threw in a trash bin was sentenced to 12 1/2 years in prison Wednesday.

Tucson man gets 25-to-life in drug-related killing

The mother of a Tucson man shot and killed in 2010 told a judge that her 13-year-old granddaughter lost her best friend, her hero and her motivation with her father’s death.

Ben's Bells: Jewish Center worker proves 'an invaluable team member'

The recipient of this week's Ben's Bell is Travis Fischer.

Need soars for foster parents in Pima County

When Deb Boyce would hear about people involved in foster care, she simply thought they were doing good deeds to help children and didn't think twice about the issue.

Ex-UA, NFL kicker charged with theft, damage at eatery

Former University of Arizona and NFL kicker turned Tucson restaurant owner Max Zendejas was indicted Tuesday in Pima County Superior Court on damage and theft charges related to his recently closed UA-area restaurant.

Ex-UA football star indicted for theft, damage at closed Tucson restaurant

Former University of Arizona and NFL kicker turned Tucson restaurant owner, Max Zendejas, was indicted in Pima County Superior Court on damage and theft charges related to his recently closed UA area restaurant.

Lawyer: Mom sickened baby to gain attention

Blanca Reneis Montano contaminated her infant daughter's intravenous lines to make her sick because she wanted attention from the girl's father, the prosecutor in her attempted-murder trial told jurors Wednesday.

Woman in slaying case admits drug role

A Tucson woman indicted on murder charges pleaded guilty Tuesday to attempted unlawful transfer of narcotic drugs for sale for her role in the 2012 slaying of Jose Carlos Gonzalez.

Service honors those missing from Tucson

In honor of National Missing Children's Day, Homicide Survivors, is hosting a service Wednesday where loved ones of people who have gone missing will share their experiences.

Man pleads guilty in drug-deal slaying

Saguaro National Park fires volunteer over graffiti report

A Saguaro National Park East volunteer was fired from his job as a mounted trail patrol for contacting the news media about vandals painting graffiti on saguaros and boulders along one of the park's scenic trails earlier this week.

Tucsonan in stolen-jewelry syndicate gets 3.5 years

A Tucson man who was one of 14 people indicted in a theft ring in which more than $1.5 million in jewelry was stolen and sold off, was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison Friday.

Verdict tossed, Gina Celaya is starting new life

Over her 20 years in prison, Gina Celaya showed herself to be a talented artist, creating drawings with pen on paper and expressing a desire to learn to airbrush designs on cars.

Gina Celaya, arrested for Tucson murder at 14, released at 34

A woman who was arrested for murder at age 14 was to be set free from prison today under terms of a new plea agreement approved this morning in a Tucson courtroom.

Law & Order Briefs

Suspect is sought in fatal shooting

Child molester receives 3+ years in prison

A 30-year-old man who pleaded guilty to molesting two girls inside stores in two separate incidents was sentenced to more than three years in prison Monday.

New details in child-porn case involving ex-Tucson cop

The ex-girlfriend of a former Tucson police officer suspected of distributing child pornography previously reported him to the Sheriff's Department after catching him in an online chatroom where people were talking about having sexual relations with a child, according to search warrant documents.

6 years for ex-Altar Valley coach, school-bus driver who fled with teen

A former Altar Valley School District wrestling coach and bus driver who fled to Mexico with a 15-year-old girl was sentenced to six years in prison Monday in Pima County Superior Court.

Man who fondled girls at Tucson stores given 3.5 years in prison

A 30-year-old man who pleaded guilty to molesting two girls inside stores in two separate incidents was sentenced to three and half years in prison Monday.

Ex-coach who fled with schoolgirl gets 6 years in prison

A former Altar Valley School District wrestling coach and bus driver who fled to Mexico with a 15-year-old girl was sentenced to six years in prison Monday in Pima County Superior Court for sexual conduct with a minor and custodial interference.