Arizona lawmakers grill state corrections director after Tucson prison murders
There’s nothing wrong with the system used to classify the security risk of Arizona prison inmates, even if it did result in one prisoner being able to kill three fellow inmates at the Tucson facility in April, the head of the state’s prison system told lawmakers Tuesday. Ryan...
VIDEO: Tucson police chase down shooting suspects
13 CRIME FILES: New free tool to help parents battle sextortion. In this week's 13 Crime Files, Mary Coleman introduces you to a tool to help parents remove of stop the online sharing of explicit images of their children. Updated: 15 hours ago. Adelita Grijalva and Daniel Butierez participated in...
Alleged multi-tasking smuggler arrested with a dozen migrants
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A U.S. citizen allegedly tasked by smugglers with making multiple trips to pick up migrants, take them to hotels, pick them up from stash houses and even arrange for bus travel is in federal custody. Border Patrol agents arrested Alan William Fischbach, 54, in Tucson, Arizona, last...
City Council recommends denial of liquor license for new Circle K location
Multiple eastside residents voiced their opposition during the Tucson City Council meeting on August 19, urging the council to deny a liquor license for a new Circle K location.
Two 18-year-olds arrested in connection with shootings; guns, drugs seized
police arrested two 18-year-old suspects tied to separate shootings earlier this year after a foot chase involving local law enforcement.
Tucson labor force keeps growing, but job market shows signs of strain
The Tucson labor force keeps growing, but the job market shows signs of strain, , according to an analysis from the Eller Business Research Center. Exhibit 1 presents current Tucson MSA economic indicators. In June, the non-seasonally adjusted civilian labor force in the Tucson MSA (Pima County) grew by 1.8%...
Arizona colleges with high Hispanic enrollment at risk of losing grant funding
TUCSON, AZ (AZFamily) — The Department of Justice says it will not defend the Hispanic-Serving Institutions grant program that’s currently being challenged in court. The program gives out hundreds of millions of dollars to colleges and universities with at least 25% full-time Hispanic students. Several colleges and...
11 Mexican Restaurants In Arizona Serving Mind-Blowing Salsa
Arizona’s vibrant Mexican food scene is legendary, with restaurants serving up authentic flavors that transport your taste buds straight to Mexico. At the heart of this culinary experience is salsa, that perfect blend of chiles, tomatoes, and spices that can make or break a Mexican meal. From Phoenix to Tucson, these...
Man injured, suspect detained following stabbing at Tucson apartment complex
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - One man was injured and a suspect was detained following a stabbing at a Tucson apartment complex on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The Tucson Police Department confirmed it happened around 7:45 p.m. at the Mission Antigua Apartments, which is located near Mission and Drexel. The TPD...
Rio Nuevo continues downtown development, TCC name change later this year
At a Tucson Metro Chamber event Tuesday morning with the Rio Nuevo District, Chair Fletcher McCusker shared the latest on downtown developments.
