Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:07 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:07:50 GMT
PHOENIX (Tucson News Now) - While the country waits for the grand prize winner of last Saturday's $590 million Powerball jackpot to come forward, a Phoenix nurse has claimed a $1 million runner-up prize. The
She was one of the runner-up winners in the recent record-breaking Powerball jackpot run.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:03 PM EDT2013-05-22 01:03:08 GMT
Tucson Police continue to seek information in the stabbing death of an east-side convenience store clerk. 22 year old Erick Bridges was critically wounded Friday morning when somebody attacked him at
Investigators seeking information on suspect who stabbed and killed an east-side convenience store clerk last week.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:57:54 GMT
The World Care Civilian Emergency Relief Center is collecting emergency relief supplies for victims of the Oklahoma tornados and storms. The organization is accepting supplies and monetary donations to
More than 60 million Americans in the Midwest and south are still at risk from the ongoing storms.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:49 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:49:42 GMT
A house fire near Valencia and 6th Avenue has displaced six people this afternoon.According to Capt. Barrett Baker with the Tucson Fire Department, crews responded to the fire on Elvado around 2:30 p.m.
Inspectors have offically condemned the home, and the Red Cross is assisting.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:49 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:49:18 GMT
A day after a major severe weather outbreak in Oklahoma, National Weather Service surveyors have determined that the Moore tornado was in fact an EF5. Winds were estimated up to 210 miles per hour and
A day after a major severe weather outbreak in Oklahoma, National Weather Service surveyors have determined that the Moore tornado was in fact an EF5.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:10 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:10:28 GMT
The Better Business Bureau and BBB Wise Giving Alliance have provided tips for the public to be wary of potential donation organization scams. In the wake of the devastation in Moore, Okla. this week, the
In the wake of the devastation in Moore, Okla. this week, the BBB says more people are likely to give but should research their options first.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:00 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:00:11 GMT
The new baby Mountain Lion has arrived at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and they need your help naming him. Tucson News Now is teaming up with the museum to name the new mountain lion. Our cameras
The new baby mountain lion has arrived at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and they need your help naming him.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:39:04 GMT
Residents will find out this evening how much more they will be paying for water in Tucson. The city council will decide on new rates and fees tonight. No matter what that Tucson water bill will be going
Residents will find out this evening how much more they will be paying for water in Tucson.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:23 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:23:31 GMT
In a few short hours the City of Tucson will decide how it is going to spend resident's tax dollars. The final budget should be approved at a meeting later this evening, with a final budget estimate of
In a few short hours the City of Tucson will decide how it is going to spend resident's tax dollars.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:45:56 GMT
Breaking news from Oklahoma, as the AP reports a revised death toll at 24 people. This is according to the Oklahoma medical examiner's office. A spokeswoman, Amy Elliot said Tuesday morning that she
Breaking news from Oklahoma, as the AP reports a revised death toll at 24 people. This is according to the Oklahoma medical examiner's office.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:35 AM EDT2013-05-21 12:35:30 GMT
More than 200 people continue to fight a wildfire northeast of Nogales. The Soldier Basin Fire was about four miles east of Nogales International Airport, in the Patagonia Mountains on Monday. It was
Some firefighting crews are clearing land, creating defensible space as other crews burn out brush and grass to deprive the fire of fuel.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-05-21 12:00:16 GMT
Tucson Water customers could see an increase in their bill in less than three months. Since the beginning of May Tucson Water has hosted rate town hall meetings. The second of the four was held at Quincie
Tucson Water holding town hall meetings on rate increase options.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:58 AM EDT2013-05-21 07:58:34 GMT
Tolleson Police have issued an Amber Alert for a missing 3-year-old Arizona girl.According to the police report, the suspect broke into the mother's residence of the child and sexually assaulted her at
Tolleson Police have issued an Amber Alert for a missing 3-year-old Arizona boy.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 2:26 AM EDT2013-05-21 06:26:09 GMT
A former Tucson police officer who was demoted after a racy photo scandal is fighting for her rank. Diana Lopez was demoted from lieutenant to sergeant after an internal affairs hearing earlier this year. According
Lopez is accused of sending racy photos and videos to her boyfriend, another police officer who was below her in rank but not in her direct chain of command.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:47 AM EDT2013-05-21 05:47:22 GMT
Police are searching for a suspect who is accused of sexually assaulting a female on The University of Arizona campus today. According to Joe Bermudez with UAPD, a male suspect approached a female just
A male suspect approached a female just before 12:30 Monday afternoon in the area of 4th Street and Highland Avenue. He apparently prevented her from entering her dorm and grabbed her thigh before leaving the scene in an unknown direction.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:21 AM EDT2013-05-21 05:21:10 GMT
An antibiotic so popular many people know it by name has some unpopular attention from the federal government. The Food and Drug Administration has said that this could be a matter of life and death for
An antibiotic so popular many people know it by name has some unpopular attention from the federal government. The Food and Drug Administration has said that this could be a matter of life and death for some patients who use azithromycin, which is also known as Zithromax or Z-pack.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:27 PM EDT2013-05-21 03:27:58 GMT
The idea is to really saturate the streets with cops, and that's exactly what's going to be happening across our community for the next two weeks. That said, you're going to want to buckle up every time
The idea is to really saturate the streets with cops, and that's exactly what's going to be happening across our community for the next two weeks.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:27 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:27:03 GMT
Pima Animal cares has 25,000 animals which pass through the facility each year. Licenses, adoption fees and other services don't make enough money to pay the bills. So the county takes $2 million out
Pima county will put a tentative approval on a $1.2 billion budget.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:47 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:47:12 GMT
The Speaker of the House of Representatives filed a brief for the potential practice of saying prayers at the opening of public meetings.According to a news release, Speaker Andy Tobin filed an amicus
Currently, each floor session of the House of Representatives begins with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:59 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:59:40 GMT
NOGALES, AZ (Tucson News Now) - A Mexican man is under arrest after Customs officers caught him with $106,893 in unreported cash at the port of entry. Customs and Border Protection officers and Border
A Mexican man is under arrest after Customs officers caught him with $106,893 in unreported cash at the port of entry.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:40:57 GMT
Campfire and smoking restrictions will be implemented in two Arizona national forests in anticipation of a dry and windy Memorial Day weekend. According to the Forest Service Department of Agriculture,
Southern Arizona is expected to experience Red Flag Warning conditions this weekend, prompting restrictions to help prevent fire opportunities.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:59 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:59:01 GMT
As states in the Midwest endure another day of severe weather, Tucson News Now is providing live coverage of the storms from CBS News and our sister stations in the region. We have live video coverage
As states in the Midwest endure another day of severe weather, Tucson News Now is providing live coverage of the storms from CBS News and our sister stations in the region.
A wildfire has burned approximately 3 square miles of grass and brush on ridges of the Coronado National Forest about a dozen miles from Nogales in rural Santa Cruz County in southern Arizona.
A wildfire has burned approximately 3 square miles of grass and brush on ridges of the Coronado National Forest about a dozen miles from Nogales in rural Santa Cruz County in southern Arizona.
Monday, May 20 2013 2:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:10:33 GMT
It has been a month since health departments across the nation suspended TB testing. Now the Pima County Health Department is resuming testing for TB today. This is a routine test many have to take
It has been a month since health departments across the nation suspended TB testing.
Monday, May 20 2013 1:03 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:03:38 GMT
Tucsonans have seen construction underway for the new court complex downtown and now a bit of ‘bling' is coming to the building. It's a piece of art set to distinguish the newest building from the other
It's a piece of art set to distinguish the newest building from the other court facilities in the downtown area, and it is called ‘Desert Mosaic'.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:37 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:37:30 GMT
College graduations may be smaller in the future, as new numbers show more high school graduates are skipping college and entering the job market. Graduations kick off this week in Tucson and surrounding
College graduations may be smaller in the future, as new numbers show more high school graduates are skipping college and entering the job market.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:28 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:28:20 GMT
Summer vacation is just a few days away that means it's time for high school students to put on their caps and gowns. Graduations across Tucson start today. Pantano High School kicks things off with
Summer vacation is just a few days away that means it's time for high school students to put on their caps and gowns.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:23 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:23:47 GMT
The U.S. Forest Service is battling a wildfire near Patagonia. The Soldier Basin Wildfire started late last night and is more than 800 acres. Nearly 200 people are battling the blaze. No structures
The U.S. Forest Service is battling a wildfire near Patagonia.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:10 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:10:24 GMT
by myfoxphoenix.com PHOENIX - Two $1 million Powerball second prize winning tickets were sold in Arizona from Saturday night's draw for the record breaking $600 million Powerball jackpot. According
Two $1 million Powerball second prize winning tickets were sold in Arizona from Saturday night's draw for the record breaking $600 million Powerball jackpot.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:34 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:34:10 GMT
On Sunday May 19th, The Discover Channel premieres the new high-definition series 'North America'. In the Exclusive First Look Video saguaros are featured, as well as the flocks of sandhill cranes that
In the Exclusive First Look Video saguaros are featured, as well as the flocks of sandhill cranes that gather each winter in Southeast Arizona.
Monday, May 20 2013 1:17 AM EDT2013-05-20 05:17:13 GMT
The Pima County Sheriff's Department stated that a 21-year old female was reported missing near Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon. Mary Pinda was seen leaving her home around 5:45 p.m. and usually walks
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:55:10 GMT
KINGMAN, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at a Mohave County jail. Mohave County sheriff's spokeswoman Trish Carter says the inmate died early Saturday after being discovered
Authorities are investigating the death of an inmate at a Mohave County jail.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:50:38 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sunbathers this summer will find new sunscreen labels that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use. But despite those long-awaited changes, many sunscreens
Sunbathers this summer will find new sunscreen labels that are designed to make the products more effective and easier to use.
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:17 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:17:50 GMT
We have learned new details in the case of a former Tucson Fire Captain accused of sexually assaulting one of his firefighters while on the clock. Roger Tamietti Junior -- who also goes by Sloan -- was
We have learned new details in the case of a former Tucson Fire Captain accused of sexually assaulting one of his firefighters while on the clock.
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:56 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:56:52 GMT
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Authorities say tornadoes have touched down in Wichita, Kan., and a suburb of Oklahoma City but there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage. Sedgwick County, Kan.,
Authorities say tornadoes have touched down in Wichita, Kan., and a suburb of Oklahoma City but there are no immediate reports of injuries or significant damage.
Sunday, May 19 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-05-19 22:45:25 GMT
By Phil Benson/KPHO A Phoenix police officer and a city firefighter died within six hours of each other from injuries suffered in two separate incidents, city officials said in a news briefing Sunday
A Phoenix police officer and a city firefighter died within six hours of each other from injuries suffered in two separate incidents, city officials said in a news briefing Sunday morning.
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:32 AM EDT2013-05-19 05:32:09 GMT
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Lottery official: 1 winning ticket sold in Fla for record Powerball jackpot of more than $590M. They are: 10, 13, 14, 22, 52 and Powerball 11. Officials say the latest Powerball
Lottery official: 1 winning ticket sold in Fla for record Powerball jackpot of more than $590M.
