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Storm Chances Rise Across Southern Arizona as Temperatures Dip
TucsonAug 10

Storm Chances Rise Across Southern Arizona as Temperatures Dip

Daily chances for showers and thunderstorms are expected across much of Southeast Arizona this week, with Monday and Wednesday forecast as the most active days. A Flood Watch is in effect Monday afternoon through 10 p.m. for Pima and Santa Cruz counties as temperatures fall toward and below seasonal normals.

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Indian student accused in Tucson killing arrested in Germany while en route to India

A 20-year-old University of Arizona student has been taken into custody in Germany on an arrest warrant charging him with first-degree murder and kidnapping in the death of his 19-year-old girlfriend in Tucson. Authorities say the suspect left the United States after the alleged killing and was detained upon arrival in Germany as part of a coordinated law-enforcement effort.

Aug 10 · Mariam DelgadoTucson

Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona to Merge With Community Food Bank, Partnership Aims to Boost Services for Homebound Residents

Mobile Meals of Southern Arizona announced a merger with the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona that is expected to be finalized Oct. 1. The partnership is intended to expand operational support for the long-running nonprofit as demand for home-delivered meals climbs amid recent SNAP benefit cuts.

Aug 9 · Carl BrownTucson

Lightning-Driven Blaze Detected in Catalina Foothills; Station Crew Responding as Details Remain Limited

A wildfire ignited in the Catalina Foothills Friday night after lightning moved through the area. Our meteorology team observed the fire while tracking storms; officials have not yet released information on size, containment, or response agencies.

Aug 9 · Carl BrownTucson

Phoenix Hires Law Firms as It Weighs Fight Over Post‑2026 Colorado River Cuts

Phoenix has retained two law firms and convened city leaders behind closed doors to evaluate legal and regulatory options after the federal government released a final environmental impact statement for managing the Colorado River after 2026. Mayor Kate Gallego said the federal framework risks placing disproportionate water reductions on Arizona and signaled the city will pursue every option to protect its supply and avoid steep cost increases for residents.

Aug 8 · Anne Radmore

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Three Points Residents Rally as Proposed 5,554‑Acre Solar Project Near Robles Junction Draws Scrutiny
TucsonAug 8

Three Points Residents Rally as Proposed 5,554‑Acre Solar Project Near Robles Junction Draws Scrutiny

Residents and farmers in the Three Points area have organized meetings and raised concerns after a developer proposed a solar installation spanning more than 5,500 acres near Robles Junction. Local leaders say the land is state trust property and no formal county application has been filed, while supporters argue a transition to renewable energy requires difficult choices.

Arizona football keeps full coordinator trio as Wildcats head into 2026
TucsonAug 7

Arizona football keeps full coordinator trio as Wildcats head into 2026

Arizona will enter the 2026 season with offensive coordinator Seth Doege, defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales and special teams coordinator Craig Naivar all returning. Head coach Brent Brennan and players say that continuity after a 9-4 turnaround from 4-8 last year is central to the program’s plan to build rather than reset.

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TucsonAug 6

Late-afternoon and evening storm chances continue across southern Arizona

Reported FBI Activity Near Tucson Home Rekindles Scrutiny in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
TucsonAug 7

Reported FBI Activity Near Tucson Home Rekindles Scrutiny in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

Fresh reports that people believed to be FBI agents were seen searching desert brush near the Catalina Foothills home of Nancy Guthrie have brought renewed attention to the case six months after her disappearance. Investigators have released images of a masked man and two ransom notes but have made no arrests; local law enforcement says no recent task force search took place.

Release of Two Ransom Notes Produced Only a 'Slight Increase' in Tips, Sheriff Says
TucsonAug 6

Release of Two Ransom Notes Produced Only a 'Slight Increase' in Tips, Sheriff Says

Authorities say the public posting of two ransom notes sent after the Feb. 1 abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie produced only a modest uptick in tips and none that have broken the case. Investigators continue to follow up on every lead as the family renews public pleas for information.

Active Monsoon to Hold Through Weekend, Bringing Thunderstorms, Strong Winds and Localized Flooding Risk
TucsonAug 5

Active Monsoon to Hold Through Weekend, Bringing Thunderstorms, Strong Winds and Localized Flooding Risk

An active monsoon pattern is expected to persist across southeastern Arizona through the end of the week and into the weekend, bringing thunderstorms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, blowing dust and localized flooding. The greatest chances for heavy rain remain east and south of Tucson, but metro areas will also have a notable shot at storms over the next several days.

Tucson National Weather Service Pauses Balloon Launches While Helium System Is Rebuilt
TucsonAug 5

Tucson National Weather Service Pauses Balloon Launches While Helium System Is Rebuilt

Tucson’s National Weather Service has not launched its upper-air weather balloons since late January because of a change in how helium is being supplied and stored. Forecasters say they can rely on model soundings and data from Phoenix in the meantime and expect to resume twice-daily launches once new tanks and rooftop plumbing are in place.

Tucson Electric Power Details Its Approach to Restoring Service and Managing Demand in Extreme Heat
TucsonAug 4

Tucson Electric Power Details Its Approach to Restoring Service and Managing Demand in Extreme Heat

Tucson Electric Power recently provided an explanation of how it restores electricity and meets customer demand during periods of extreme heat. The utility outlined its approach to service restoration and demand management for customers in the Tucson area.

Man given 7½ years after March road‑rage shooting wounded two teenage girls on Tucson’s east side
TucsonAug 4

Man given 7½ years after March road‑rage shooting wounded two teenage girls on Tucson’s east side

A Tucson man convicted in a March road‑rage shooting that injured two teenage girls was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison, followed by probation and ordered to pay fines and restitution including the victims’ medical bills. The investigation relied on identifying details provided by the victims that led police to a nearby residence where the suspect was arrested shortly after the shooting.

Tucson mutual aid group Community on Wheels shutting down after six years
TucsonAug 3

Tucson mutual aid group Community on Wheels shutting down after six years

Community on Wheels, a Tucson-based mutual aid group, announced it is ceasing operations after six years of service. Volunteers with the group have been visible at outreach events, operating a cow‑painted van and distributing snacks and supplies.

Tucson’s Shish Kebab House weathers steep produce and delivery cost increases tied to Iran war
TucsonAug 3

Tucson’s Shish Kebab House weathers steep produce and delivery cost increases tied to Iran war

Shish Kebab House, a family-owned Middle Eastern restaurant on Tucson’s east side that opened in 1993, is feeling pressure as wholesale produce prices and delivery surcharges rise in the wake of the war in Iran. Owner Reina Alas says higher costs for staples — from pita to halal chicken — have forced menu price increases and personal financial sacrifices to keep the restaurant open.

Residents at Tucson House Say Renovations Have Released Asbestos Dust, Leaving Many Feeling Ill
TucsonAug 2

Residents at Tucson House Say Renovations Have Released Asbestos Dust, Leaving Many Feeling Ill

Tenants at the Tucson House affordable housing complex report asbestos-laden dust from ongoing renovation work has made them feel unsafe and sick. The city began renovations in March to address safety concerns; the project is slated to continue through 2028, and construction managers say licensed contractors and environmental consultants are overseeing abatement work.

Savannah Guthrie Makes Public Plea Six Months After Mother’s Disappearance from Tucson
TucsonAug 2

Savannah Guthrie Makes Public Plea Six Months After Mother’s Disappearance from Tucson

Six months after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson home, NBC "Today" anchor Savannah Guthrie issued an emotional appeal on Instagram asking the public for help. Investigators have followed thousands of tips and pursued video evidence, and the family is urging anyone who recognizes handwriting in newly released ransom demand notes to come forward.

He Won’t Leave: Brian Entin’s Six-Month Pursuit of the Nancy Guthrie Case
TucsonAug 1

He Won’t Leave: Brian Entin’s Six-Month Pursuit of the Nancy Guthrie Case

NewsNation senior national correspondent Brian Entin has remained on the ground in Tucson since the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, continuing shoe-leather reporting even as mainstream attention and online theories ebb and flow. Entin and his small crew have followed leads, reviewed released video evidence and interviewed retired profilers while the investigation approaches six months with no named suspect.

Pima County Releases Two Ransom Notes in Nancy Guthrie Case, One Asserts She Died
TucsonAug 1

Pima County Releases Two Ransom Notes in Nancy Guthrie Case, One Asserts She Died

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department on Friday published two ransom notes tied to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of Savannah Guthrie. The first, dated Feb. 2, demanded $4 million in bitcoin and warned law enforcement could not help; a second note, dated Feb. 6, said the woman “perished shortly after she was taken.”

Investigators say hair found at Nancy Guthrie’s home produced no usable DNA profile as mixed sample analysis continues
TucsonJul 31

Investigators say hair found at Nancy Guthrie’s home produced no usable DNA profile as mixed sample analysis continues

Pima County authorities say testing on a strand of hair recovered from Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson-area residence failed to yield a usable DNA profile. Detectives are now focused on a complex mixed DNA sample recovered inside the home, with multiple labs and investigative genealogy efforts still working to produce leads.

Judge denies bid to overturn Pamela Anne Phillips’ conviction in 1996 Gary Triano murder
TucsonJul 31

Judge denies bid to overturn Pamela Anne Phillips’ conviction in 1996 Gary Triano murder

A Pima County Superior Court judge has denied Pamela Anne Phillips’ petition for post-conviction relief, preserving her convictions in the 1996 murder of Tucson businessman Gary Triano. The court found no grounds to overturn the jury’s verdict after years of hearings, additional DNA testing and prolonged appellate litigation.

Walmart Acquires 33.23 Acres at Houghton Town Center Adjacent to Planned Costco Site
TucsonJul 30

Walmart Acquires 33.23 Acres at Houghton Town Center Adjacent to Planned Costco Site

Walmart Inc. completed a purchase of roughly 33.23 acres in the Houghton Town Center development in southeast Tucson for $6.99 million, closing July 2, 2026. The tract sits immediately east of a separate 22.35-acre site where Costco is advancing entitlement applications for a new membership warehouse and fuel facility, placing more than 55 acres tied to the two national chains along East Old Vail Road.

Pima County Sheriff Says Guthrie Investigation Is Active, Voices Confidence as DNA Analysis Continues
TucsonJul 30

Pima County Sheriff Says Guthrie Investigation Is Active, Voices Confidence as DNA Analysis Continues

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told an interviewer that the probe into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance is ongoing and that he feels confident about its progress, citing DNA testing and incoming tips. He described a dedicated local task force working with FBI agents, said the case is not cold, and confirmed he has not recently spoken with Savannah Guthrie.

Tucson schedules community meetings to shape Transit Safety and Security Action Plan
TucsonJul 29

Tucson schedules community meetings to shape Transit Safety and Security Action Plan

City officials are inviting Tucson residents to four community engagement sessions this month as they continue implementing the Transit Safety and Security Action Plan approved in December 2025. The meetings will provide an opportunity to hear about current and planned safety measures, ask questions and offer feedback.

Savannah Guthrie Issues Fresh Plea as FBI Investigates Disappearance of Her Mother in Tucson
TucsonJul 29

Savannah Guthrie Issues Fresh Plea as FBI Investigates Disappearance of Her Mother in Tucson

Savannah Guthrie has renewed a public appeal to whoever took her 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, asking them to "do the right thing" and reveal her whereabouts. The FBI is treating the case as a possible kidnapping for ransom while family members and local law enforcement continue searching in Tucson.

Patricia Ruth Peterson, 95, Educator and Community Member in Tucson, Dies March 18, 2026
TucsonJul 28

Patricia Ruth Peterson, 95, Educator and Community Member in Tucson, Dies March 18, 2026

Patricia Ruth Peterson, a longtime Tucson educator who took part in NASA’s 1984 Teacher in Space program and who taught across the Southwest, died March 18, 2026, at age 95. She is survived by her son, Eric Peterson, and a private family service was held at Holy Hope Cemetery in Tucson.

Arizona Wildcats Running Backs Face Familiar Rotation as Training Camp Nears
TucsonJul 28

Arizona Wildcats Running Backs Face Familiar Rotation as Training Camp Nears

Arizona opens its second preseason under coach Brent Brennan on Aug. 5, and the running back room returns a mix of veterans and newcomers aimed at sustaining a two- or three-man rotation. Kedrick Reescano and Quincy Craig project as the lead options, while transfer Antwan Roberts and sophomore Wesley Yarbrough provide depth and differing skill sets.

Triple-digit Heat Persists Across Southern Arizona; Afternoon and Evening Storms Expected Daily
TucsonJul 27

Triple-digit Heat Persists Across Southern Arizona; Afternoon and Evening Storms Expected Daily

Southern Arizona will continue to see triple-digit daytime temperatures this week while daily afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms remain possible across Southeast Arizona. Forecasts show Tucson climbing to about 105 degrees Monday, with overnight lows staying unusually warm in many communities.

Surveillance shows Tucson shooting; suspect had prior felony conviction and was on probation
TucsonJul 27

Surveillance shows Tucson shooting; suspect had prior felony conviction and was on probation

Surveillance video captured a 21-year-old opening fire on a Tucson street, injuring nine people before police shot and detained him. The suspect, identified as David Leroy French, had a 2024 felony conviction for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and was serving probation after prosecutors dropped a dangerous-offense charge in that case.

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