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The deceased are from Tucson unless otherwise noted.

Kerry O’Donnell, a 61-year old mother and former model, was killed in February.

Longtime racer will become the oldest man to ever take part in a NASCAR-sanctioned race when he runs in the K&N Pro Series West event at Tucson Speedway.

Many school districts plan to squeeze more instructional time into the day to make up for time lost.

Davenport-based Lee Enterprises, Inc., a major provider of local news, information and advertising in 49 markets, reported Thursday earnings of $2.5 million for its second fiscal quarter ended March 25, 2018, or 4 cents per diluted common share.

LOS ANGELES — A paroled sex offender who led police on a wild 3-hour motor home chase with his young kids inside eluded arrest by running on foot for three more hours, shaving his beard and hopping a freight train…

The heroin was valued at more than $188,000.

A five year old boy and a baby girl were abducted by their parents Friday under the watch of a state child protection worker who was assaulted during the incident, Tucson police said.

Law enforcers will be on the alert for drunk drivers today and tomorrow on a holiday weekend well known for boozing.

Termperatures return to the 90s today with highs around 100 degrees expected Saturday and Sunday. Winds today are east southeast at 5 to 7 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.