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Tucson PD Has Identified Teen Who Was Reported Dead On Wednesday
A 15-year-old male found dead Wednesday morning near Campbell and Drexel was today identified by TPD as Erik Isaac Nanez.
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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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DNA Tests, Photos Might Help Identify AZ Girl Found In Suitcase
Facial reconstruction and DNA tests might help in identifying a 2- to 6-year-old AZ girl whose remains were found in a suitcase in Texas.
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DNA Tests, Photos Might Help Identify AZ Girl Found In Suitcase
Facial reconstruction and DNA tests might help in identifying a 2- to 6-year-old AZ girl whose remains were found in a suitcase in Texas.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
'Loop De Loop' Celebration Launches 'El Tour De Tucson' Season
Pima County recently announced a "Loop de Loop" celebration Sept. 21, marking the beginning of the 60-day "El Tour de Tucson" 2019 season.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix PD Has Identified Woman Found Dead In Canal In August
The Phoenix Police Department today identified the woman found dead Aug. 28 in a Phoenix canal as 35-year-old Shameka Mitchell.
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Tucson|News|
Hospital Responds To AZ’s First Planned Nurses Strike This Friday
On Friday, Sept. 20, Arizona's first registered nurse strike will occur at Tucson's St. Joseph's and St. Mary's hospitals.
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Two Students From Phoenix Recognized By University Deans
Two Phoenix students' academic excellence has been recognized by their respective universities' deans.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
Supervisors Say No To Under-21 Nicotine Ban
Pima County Supervisors Tuesday did not approve a proposed ordinance to ban nicotine sales to those younger than 21.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
Tucson’s First Electric Bus Unveiled At Wednesday Demonstration
The public is invited to attend a Wednesday, Sept. 18 demonstration of Tucson's first electric bus, which produces zero emissions.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix 911 Operators Can Now Decompress In PD’s New ‘Quiet Room’
A new Phoenix PD "Quiet Room" was dedicated Tuesday, providing a relaxing place for 911 operators to decompress after stressful calls.
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Arizona To Receive $10.5 Million Maternal Health Grant
Arizona was awarded a $10.5 million grant to offer improved access to maternal and postpartum care in communities with no or limited access.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Court Ruling: Phoenix Artists Don’t Have To Serve LGBT Couples
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled Monday that Phoenix's Brush & Nib Studio has the right to refuse custom wedding design to same-sex couples.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
PCSD Looking For Missing 45-Year-Old Tucson Man
On Sept. 6, 45-year-old Timothy James Ward's family reported him missing. He was last seen in the area of 11000 S. Cherokee Lane in Tucson.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Part Of I-10 Will Be Closed This Weekend In Phoenix
Westbound I-10 west of I-17 in Phoenix closes this weekend to enable construction workers to get paving done near South Mountain Freeway.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
Susan And Blane Barksdale Appear In Tucson Courts After Capture
One day after capture, Susan Barksdale and Blane Barksdale made an appearance in federal and county courts in Tucson Thursday.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
Vulnerable 82-Year-Old With Dementia Is Missing In Tucson
The Tucson Police Department is asking the public to help find 82-year-old Esteban Arriaga, who was last seen Thursday morning.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
U Of A To Launch Full-Tuition, 4-Year Pell Grants
The U of A is launching full-tuition, four-year Pell Pledge Grants to eligible freshmen starting in fall 2020.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Hit And Run Leaves Woman Injured, Plate-Less Vehicle Abandoned
A Phoenix pedestrian was struck by an SUV in a hit-and-run Wednesday. The abandoned SUV, with no license plate, was found later by police.
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Tucson|News|
UPDATE: Barksdale Fugitives Captured, Marshals Give Details
Tucson murder suspect escapees Susan and Blane Barksdale were taken into custody Wednesday night, ending a 2 1/2 week manhunt. Here's how.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Brain ‘Pacemakers’ Might Slow Alzheimer’s Deterioration
A brain implant used for Parkinson's recently completed a successful phase 2 clinical trial in Alzheimer's disease patients in Phoenix.
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