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Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier speaks at Tucson Police Department on South Stone Avenue.

Officials Gather to Raise Domestic-Violence Awareness

Emerge Center Against Domestic Violence brought together public safety, elected officials to 'Paint Pima Purple.'
Left to right, Mariano Rodriguez and Mike Cease are challenging Steve Kozachik in the Ward 6 race for Tucson City Council in November.

Jobs, Environment and Crime are Key for Ward 6 Candidates

Central Tucson Council race features incumbent Democrat, Republican and Green Party challengers.
The TEP Building in downtown Tucson

TEP to Buy Electricity Generated by Natural Gas from Gila Bend Plant

New deal includes option to buy the unit outright within the next three years.
A For Rent sign in front of a home in the Sam Hughes neighborhood.

Tucson Housing Prices Come Close to Highest in a Decade

Low inventory continues to push home prices up.
A rendering of what the completed Ajo Way/Interstate 19 will look like once completed. The project is expected to be complete in early 2018.

Ajo at I-19 Closed For Weekend As Construction Continues

Closure allows girder work on new bridge crossing the interstate.
A sign welcoming visitors to Bisbee, Arizona.

Bisbee Fires Back on Legislator's Challenge to Plastic-Bag Ban

Memorandum claims the law is necessary to uphold another constitutional provision and is not a statewide concern.
IRS officials suggest you take precautions to find an ethical tax preparer.

Arizona Seniors Register Financial Complaints at 10th Highest Rate

Recent report shows 1.37 complaints for every 100,000 seniors in the state.
Examples of the fake oxycodone confiscated by Tucson Police

TPD Warns of Fake Oxycodone in Tucson's Illicit Drug Market

The pills can contain other substances, including lethal doses of opioids like fentanyl.
An artist's rendering of the January 8 memorial.

Grant Could Lift January 8 Memorial Foundation to $4.5 Million Goal

Private donors have pledged up to $1 million in matching funds to build the downtown memorial.
The intersection of Fifth Avenue and Congress Street in downtown Tucson, 2017.

List Calls Congress Street One of America's 'Great Places'

American Planners Association points to revitalization, multi-modal renovations.
This century-old saguaro cactus was found damaged by a shotgun.

Park Service Seeking Tips in Saguaro Shooting

Vandals broke multiple laws by shooting a protected plant in a national park.
The Naranjeros of Hermosillo, Mexico, line up for the national anthems of Mexico and the U.S. during the Mexican Baseball Fiesta in Tucson, Sept. 29, 2016.

Mexican Baseball Fiesta Returns for Seventh Year

Event brings more than $1 million to community in tourism.
Bishop of the Diocese of Tucson Edward Joseph Weisenburger.

Diocese of Tucson Introduces New Bishop

Edward Joseph Weisenburger comes to Tucson after serving as Bishop of Salina, Kansas.
The entrance to Saguaro National Park east.

National Public Lands Day Brings Chance to Enjoy the Outdoors, Give Back

Federal land managers are looking for volunteers to help with restoration and improvement projects near Tucson.
The the ticket office at the McKale Memorial Center, home of the University of Arizona basketball team.

UA Starts Process of Firing Basketball Coach Charged in Bribery Case

Statement from UA president says school is beginning an independent investigation into Emanuel "Book" Richardson.
Looking east along the University of Arizona campus mall.

UA Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Facing Federal Charges

Emmanuel "Book" Richardson accused in FBI fraud conspiracy.

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