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Convenience store clerk dies from stab wounds

Posted 10:25 PM 5/18/2013 by Scott Oathout

TUCSON- A convenience store clerk who was stabbed early Friday morning has died from his injuries.

According to Sergeant Chris Widmer with Tucson Police, 22-year-old Erick Bridges passed away Saturday afternoon.

Bridges was stabbed at the AM/PM at 7601 E. Tanque Verde around 1 a.m. (More)
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Officer-involved shooting near the El Pueblo Center

Posted 9:16 PM 5/18/2013 by Scott Oathout

TUCSON- Tucson Police are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting near West Irvington Road and South 6th Avenue.
Details are limited at this time, but one person is confirmed dead.

News 4 has a crew on scene and will have a live report at 10 p.m.
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Over 150 working to control Soldier Basin Fire

Posted 7:36 PM 5/18/2013 by Erika Flores

PATAGONIA-More than 150 fire personnel are busy battling a new wildfire in Southern Arizona.

The "Soldier Basin Fire" is about five miles east of the Nogales Airport and seven miles south of Patagonia.

It has burned more than 800 acres.

"It's very dry. I'm not surprised," (More)
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Woman dies after crashing vehicle into pole

Posted 7:10 PM 5/18/2013 by Van Nguyen

TUCSON - A woman died in a crash on the southside Saturday.

The Pima County Sheriff's Department says the woman was driving near Swan and Irvington when she slammed into a Tucson Electric Power pole.

It happened around 5:30pm.

She was ejected from her truck and died at the scene.

Irvington is blocked off as detectives investigate the accident.
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Soldier Basin Fire grows to 825 acres

Posted 5:49 PM 5/18/2013 by Scott Oathout

PATAGONIA, Ariz.- A wildfire burning seven miles south of Patagonia and five miles east of the Nogales International Airport has grown to nearly 825 acres.

The Soldier Basin Fire is burning in grass and brush, but is not threatening any structures at this time.According to (More) • Photos (2)
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Head-on collision on the Westside

Posted 4:08 PM 5/18/2013 by Sarah Arevalo

Tucson- Pima County Sheriff's Department responded to a call of a collision Friday night.

There were two pickup trucks involved: a white Dodge Ram and a grey Ford Ranger.

The driver of the white Dodge Ram sustained minor injuries and was transported for precautionary measures.
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2nd Annual Motorcycle Poker Run

Posted 1:56 PM 5/18/2013 by Sarah Arevalo

Tucson- Tucsonans lined up in the streets Saturday in support of firefighter health and wellness programs during the 2nd Annual Motorcycle Poker Run.

All proceeds will benefit lifesaving health, safety and cardiac-care programs for area firefighters.
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Bank robbery investigation in Oro Valley

Posted 1:08 PM 5/18/2013 by Sarah Arevalo

Oro Valley, Ariz. - Oro Valley Police Department responded to a call of a bank robbery on Friday.

The suspect entered the bank and demanded money from the teller. No weapons were used or implied. The suspect is described as a Hispanic or White man, about 6 feet tall and medium (More)
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Wildfire burning south of Patagonia continues to grow

Posted 10:56 AM 5/18/2013 by Scott Oathout

PATAGONIA, Ariz.,- A wildfire burning seven miles south of Patagonia and five miles east of the Nogales International Airport has grown to nearly 200 acres.

The Soldier Basin Fire is burning in grass and brush, but is not threatning any structures at (More) • Photos (4)
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Fire burning south of Patagonia

Posted 8:57 AM 5/18/2013 by Scott Oathout

PATAGONIA, Ariz.,- A fire is burning roughly seven miles south of Patagonia and has already burned around 100 acres.

The Soldier Basin Fire is burning in grass and brush and is not threatning any structures at this time.

According to Heidi Schewel with the Forest Service, four (More) • Photos (4)