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Strike vote: Arizona teachers will walk out Thursday

#RedForEd organizers say 78 percent of teachers and other school employees who cast votes supported a walkout, which will begin Thursday, April 26.

 

Steller's Friday Notebook: Political lines drawn as teachers weigh strike

The initial wave of contentment over Gov. Doug Ducey's education-funding proposal has dissolved into accelerating polarization.

 

Man arrested in Florence after attempting to lure teen for sexual favors

A man has been arrested in Florence after attempting to exchange drugs and alcohol for sexual favors with a minor, the Pinal County Sheriff's Office said.

 

Deaths in Southern Arizona

The deceased are from Tucson unless otherwise noted.

 

Arizona Senate panel OKs plan to force court-ordered gun surrender for some people

Gov. Doug Ducey's school-safety plan includes multi-step court process to protect due process. It doesn't close gun-show sales loophole.

 

Rosary-wearing robber sought in Circle K hit

Police in South Tucson are seeking a rosary-wearing suspect who robbed a Circle K at knifepoint last weekend.

 

Horses found ferrying pot, meth NW of Sells

Man fled when approached by officer, but caught later by Border Patrol.

 

Result of Arizona teacher walkout vote to be announced tonight

The walkout vote is the latest effort in the state’s #RedForEd movement.

 

Sheriff's deputies investigating homicide at Catalina Foothills home

Authorities went to the house Thursday morning in response to a request to check on the welfare of the man who lives there.

 

Tucson weather: Breezy with possible blowing dust

Sunny and breezy today with areas of blowing dust possible after 4pm. Morning winds are southwest at 8 to 13 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon, with gusts as high as 37 mph.

 

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