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Phones out at Pima County's Animal Care Center
A thunderstorm knocked out phone service at the Pima County Animal Care Center. Officials are asking people to call 911 to report emergencies, dog attacks or injured animals, a news release said.. People who think their pet is lost are asked to go to the center.
Pima County hopes to buy archeologically-rich land in SW Tucson
The county hopes to capitalize on the low land values hitting commercial investors now as it tries to secure state funds to buy 67 acres on the Southwest side for preservation.
Mom arrested after DPS recovers big pot load
A Tucson mother of three was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of child endangerment at her home, which contained over 1,000 pounds of marijuana.
The woman convicted of fraud after one of Pima County's costliest trials wants a do-over
Veteran Tucson lawyer Brick Storts, Maryanne Chisholm's current attorney, says the high price of Chisholm's initial defense doesn't make sense.
Suspect in killing of 7-year-old Ajo girl indicted
An Ajo man has been indicted on charges including first-degree murder in the death of a 7-year-old girl who had gone to play with the suspect's younger brother.
4-year sentence in death of woman walking dog
A Tucson man was sentenced to four years in prison Monday in the death of a woman who was struck and killed while walking her dog in September 2007.
Police won't be charged in man's death at hotel
Three Tucson police officers will not face charges for the death of a man who died in their custody, according to the Pima County Attorney's Office.
Man, girlfriend go to prison for plot to kill Tucson officer
A Tucson man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for attempted first-degree murder along with his girlfriend.
Tucson airman accused of molesting young girl, taking photos
An airman at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base has been indicted on charges that he allegedly molested a young girl, took inappropriate pictures of her and filmed her in the shower.
Mother pleads guilty to abuse in death of son
A mother whose 4-year-old son was beaten to death in January 2008 pleaded guilty to child abuse Tuesday and could receive probation or up to 3.75 years in prison.
Report: Minutemen leader was involved with accused accomplice
Authorities released new details Wednesday about an Arizona home invasion that left a little girl and her father dead, with investigators saying a 12-gauge shotgun was found in a concealed compartment of a suspect's printer and he harbored members of an anti-illegal immigration group.
Reports: Invasion survivor tied area man to attack
The lone survivor of a home invasion told a Pima County Sheriff's investigator a man she saw partially inside her Arivaca home sounded like and matched the build of one of three now-arrested suspects.
Multi-million Dollar Claims Filed in El Tour Crash
The victims and the driver involved in a crash that marred the El Tour de Tucson bike race last November are seeking $58 million in damages against Pima County.
Man confesses to burning roommates over 3 days
A man confesses to Sheriff's deputies that he murdered his roommates and burned their bodies over the course of three days, says Pima County Sheriff's Office.
No jail for driver in crash with 10 bicyclists
The 91-year-old driver in a crash that left one El Tour de Tucson rider with a life-altering brain injury and left several others injured last November was sentenced to three years' probation Monday.
Woman defends hereself against armed intruders. Fights for her life after family is murdered.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department has released the 9-1-1 call, made by one of the female victims inside the home, in the early morning hours of May 30th.
Six-figure salaries in Pima County nearly doubled since '06
The number of employees in Pima County who earn more than $100,000 a year has nearly doubled since 2006.
Details of May's Pima County Health Department inspections
Failed May 26 inspection. Failed follow-up inspections June 8 and June 18. Critical violations a Food utensils, a vegetable cutter, strainer, knives and other items were encrusted in food debris.
Man arrested in death of 7-year-old girl in Ajo
Pima County Sheriff's detectives have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with the death of a 7-year-old girl found in a wash in Ajo on Thursday evening.
Killings highlight risk of fringe activists
This June 12, 2009 photo shows Shawna Forde, center, escorted in Tucson, Ariz. by Pima County authorities.