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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)

  
  

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  Early morning rollover sends three to the hospital

  

  Posted 8:27 AM 5/18/2013 by Scott Oathout

  TUCSON- A vehicle rollover sent three people to the hospital early Saturday morning, including one in critical condition.

  According to Tucson Fire Captain Chris Jurvig, firefighters responded to the 1600 block of East Grant Road, near North Campbell Road, around 2:40 Saturday morning for (More)

  
  

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  Convenience clerk stabbing brings up painful memories for Tucson man

  

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  Posted 11:31 PM 5/17/2013 by Nathan O'Neal

  TUCSON - The stabbing of an east side convenience store clerk early Friday morning brings up painful memories for a Tucson man who lost his brother about three years ago in a very similar situation.

  The attack happened at the AM-PM on Tanque Verde Road east of Sabino Canyon Road. The (More) • Video (1)

  
  

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  Huachuca City animal shelter closes; supervisor on leave

  

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  Posted 11:28 PM 5/17/2013 by Sam Salzwedel

  HUACHUCA CITY - The animal shelter is temporarily closing, and its supervisor is on leave after a Parvo outbreak.

  A letter from a Cochise County Animal Control Officer described the conditions as "cold and uncompassionate" and some animals had to suffer "slow and agonizing death."

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  Powerball fever

  

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  Posted 6:50 PM 5/17/2013 by Erika Flores

  TUCSON - If you have two bucks and a dream, the Powerball has a game for you.

  The drawing Saturday night is already at $600 million.

  It's the largest in Powerball history and the second largest in U.S. lottery history.

  The lottery had to deliver boxes earlier Friday to some (More) • Video (1)

  
  

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  Oro Valley teacher arrested on sexual misconduct charges

  

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  Posted 6:24 PM 5/17/2013 by Lupita Murillo

  Robert Brush was arrested Thursday morning while on campus, police said. This was Brush's first year with the district, police said.

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  Sobriety checkpoints in place for graduation weekend

  

  Posted 6:21 PM 5/17/2013 by Nikai Salcido

  The Pima County Sheriff's Department is continuing their efforts to stop drunk driving.

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