Phoenix, AZ|News|
2 Phoenix Hit-And-Run Drivers And 1 More Collide With Pedestrian
A Phoenix pedestrian is in critical condition after being hit by "at least three vehicles" Tuesday night near 81st Avenue and Indian School.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
- Tucson, AZ
Sharon Hess is a contributing editor for Patch Media, covering Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. While she has worked in other fields, journalism is the only career she ever really loved. She worked several years as a freelance journalist and copy editor for the community-based SanTan Sun News, and as a technical magazine editor at OpenSystems Media. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University.
Contact Sharon at Sharon.Hess@patch.com.
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Alpha Monocerotid Meteor Shower Outburst Possible Over Tucson
Weather permitting in Tucson, the Alpha Monocerotid meteor shower could put on a fiery display Thursday night.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Alpha Monocerotid Meteor Shower Outburst Possible Over Phoenix
Weather permitting in Phoenix, the Alpha Monocerotid meteor shower could put on a fiery display Thursday night.
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Tucson|News|
Thanksgiving, Black Friday 2019: Tucson's Mall Hours
Only some Tucson malls are closed on Thanksgiving, and most boast special Black Friday hours. Check out your favorite mall's hours here.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Thanksgiving, Black Friday 2019: Phoenix Mall Hours
Only some Phoenix malls are closed on Thanksgiving, and most boast special Black Friday hours. Check out your favorite mall's hours here.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
Tucson Man Who Attacked Trump Supporter In 2018 Sentenced Monday
Daniel Brito was sentenced Monday to 3 years' probation and 12 jail days in connection with a 2018 attack on a Trump supporter in Tucson.
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Tucson|News|
Wrong-Way Bicyclist Killed In Head-On Tucson Collision
Joseph Abdiel Santos-Nelson was riding his bicycle eastbound in 22nd Street's westbound lanes when he was hit head-on by a Chevy.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Decomposing Man’s Body Found In Phoenix Storm Drain
Cleaning crew workers found a decomposing man's body in a storm drain Monday night at 7th Avenue and Utopia Road in Phoenix.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
'Operation Santa’ Helps Santa Grant Wishes To Phoenix Kids
Operation Santa gives Phoenix kids a chance to write Santa a letter to share their holiday wishlist. Then "adopters" can fulfill the wishes.
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Tucson|News|
Tucson Senior Living Facility's Laundry Room Catches Fire
The laundry room at a Tucson senior living facility caught fire and residents were evacuated Monday.
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Tucson|News|
Suspect Charged In Case of Remains Found Near Old Nogales Highway
Humberto Chapetti was charged with first degree murder and dead body concealment in the case of the remains found near Old Nogales Highway.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Lyft Threatens To Pull Out Of Phoenix Airport Over $26M Fee Hike
Lyft has threatened to pull its drivers out of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in January unless the city retracts a $26 million rideshare fee.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Motorcycle Rider In Critical Condition After Phoenix Hit And Run
A 19-year-old woman is in critical condition after her motorcycle was struck by a sedan Sunday afternoon at 7th Ave. and Mohave in Phoenix.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
Pima County Uses $27 Million For Asbestos Removal, Parks, Roads
The Pima County Board of Supervisors recently approved $27 million to fund parks, pavement, and asbestos removal from a downtown building.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Heavy Construction Best, Government Jobs Worst In Phoenix Market
While the Phoenix job market is growing overall, the construction sector is growing the most, while the government sector is taking a hit.
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Tucson|News|
4-Vehicle Tucson Hit-And-Run Collision Leaves 1 Dead
Tucson police say Matthew Gallaher sped, then hit a truck that flipped into oncoming traffic and was hit by two more, killing the driver.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Paul Petersen Appears in Utah Court On Baby Selling Charges
Maricopa County Assessor and adoption attorney Paul Petersen appeared in a Utah court Friday morning on human smuggling charges.
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Tucson|News|
Leonid Meteor Shower Peak: Viewing Tips In Tucson
Here are viewing conditions in Tucson for the Leonids, which have produced meteor storms of up to 100,000 falling stars an hour.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Leonid Meteor Shower Peak: Viewing Tips In Phoenix
Here are viewing conditions in Phoenix for the Leonids, which have produced meteor storms of up to 100,000 falling stars an hour.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Arizona Schools Start Intensive School Resource Officer Training
More intensive school resource officer training for Arizona schools begins next week, inspired by Representative Alma Hernandez.
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