Abby Friedemann
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New improvements coming to the Reid Park Zoo
New Reid Park Zoo improvements New improvements are in the works at Reid Park Zoo after local voters passed Proposition 202 and 203, last year. → Read More
Phoenix taekwondo instructor accused of molesting young girls
Police have arrested a taekwondo instructor accused of molesting two young sisters who were taking lessons from him. → Read More
3rd body found after Colorado River boat crash
Authorities say the body of a third person killed in a weekend collision of two recreational boats on the Colorado River has been found and the search continues for one other missing person. → Read More
Backpack drive for opportunity youth
United Way of Southern Arizona is holding a backpack drive to raise awareness about the number of opportunity youth in the Tucson community. → Read More
Mollie Tibbetts was 'nobody's victim,' her dad says in powerful
The grieving father of murdered Iowa college student Mollie Tibbetts insisted on “celebrating something wonderful” at the young woman’s funeral, remembering her spirit and passion for life instead ... → Read More
Upper Crust Pizza vandalized
Management at Upper Crust Pizza said the midtown restaurant was vandalized, on Friday. → Read More
Talking Stick Resort postpones concerts into September for storm
Talking Stick Resort announced that is now postponing and rescheduling concerts scheduled for September due to clean-up from a massive monsoon storm earlier this month. → Read More
Sheriff Napier invited to the White House
Pima County Sheriff Mark Napier was invited to the White House to talk about Border Security. The panel discussion is schedule for August 20. → Read More
Beware of purchasing online drivers test answers
The Arizona Department of Transportation is warning people against purchasing driving test answers advertised on social media. Social media users have contacted the department questioning the legit... → Read More
5K to benefit local high school Cross Country team
An annual race that benefits the Cienega High School Cross Country team will be held at Colossal Cave Mountain Park, on August 18. → Read More
A 'horrible idea': Why Anthony Bourdain fans are slamming Gordon
Celebrity chefs like Ina Garten make us want to cuddle up with a warm bowl of oatmeal in the morning. While Gordon Ramsay, on the other hand, sometimes makes us want to throw that bowl against a wa... → Read More
Cosmetology student gives haircuts to the homeless
A cosmetology student with a passion for public health took to the streets to merge the two passions by giving haircuts to the homeless. → Read More
Boy with autism makes a friend, thanks to 'Sesame Street' Muppet
A young 'Sesame' fan befriended a boy with autism because she knew how to play with him. → Read More
Hundreds of calls flood in as Arizona launches nation's first op
A new opioid hotline, the first of its kind in the nation, has already received hundreds of calls from physicians and patients looking for help in Arizona. It’s called “The Arizona Opioid Assistance and Referral Line.” Since it went live on March 28, representatives at Tucson’s call center say over 670 calls have been received. Of those calls, over 400 of them have been from the public. The… → Read More
Payson man gets multiple visits from hungry bear
One of the three bears the Arizona Game and Fish Department called public safety threats and euthanized this week, was pushing on the front door of a home in the Tonto National Forest while searchi... → Read More
Family brings awareness to Celiac disease
May is Celiac disease awareness month and a local family impacted by the condition is calling for change. → Read More
Meghan Markle requests 'respect' after report her dad won't atte
Kensington Palace is asking for "understanding and respect" for Meghan Markle's father, Thomas Markle, after a report said that he would not be attending the royal wedding of his daughter and Princ... → Read More
Presidio School teaches students about civic engagement amid tea
Teachers at Presidio School in Tucson decided against taking part in the statewide teacher walkout. Instead, educators said they are supporting their counterparts by teaching their students about c... → Read More
World's largest banana car rolls through Tucson
The world's largest banana car made a pit stop in Tucson, on Wednesday. The driver, Steve Braithwaite, said he is taking the vehicle on a cross-country adventure. → Read More
Preparing for a potentially dangerous wildfire season
Arizona is expected to have a potentially dangerous fire season because of the dry and warm conditions. Fire officials said they need the community’s help to prevent wildfires from spreading out of... → Read More