Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Murder Suspect Bites Police Officers To Get Away
Vamba Mamadee Donzo, a Phoenix murder suspect, was found and arrested in Tucson where he fought with and bit officers in an escape attempt.
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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Tucson|News|
'Food & Wine' Names Tucson's Eegee’s Arizona’s Best Fast Food
Food & Wine magazine has identified Tucson-born Eegee's restaurant as having Arizona's best fast food.
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Tucson|News|
8 Things To Do In Tucson On Labor Day 2019
Sometimes it seems most everything is closed on Labor Day, but these 8 Tucson events and activities give residents some choices on Sept. 2.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
5 Unique Things To Do In Phoenix On Labor Day 2019
Sometimes it seems most everything is closed on Labor Day, but these 5 unique Phoenix events give residents some fun holiday choices.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Find Out What's Open/Closed On Labor Day 2019 In Phoenix
With government offices, schools and banks typically closed on Labor Day, you might be wondering what else is open or closed in Phoenix.
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Tucson|News|
Find Out What's Open/Closed On Labor Day 2019 In Tucson
With government offices, schools and banks typically closed on Labor Day, you might be wondering what else is open or closed in Tucson.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
$20K Reward In Arizona Escapees Manhunt, Security Firm Suspended
A $20K reward is offered for capturing an escapee couple accused of murder, and Pima County has suspended the transport company's contract.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Woman Arrested On Attempted Child-Tasering Charges
A Phoenix woman was arrested after allegedly running after four children while holding a taser, then trying to tase them.
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Tucson|News|
New Reid Park Playground Gives Tucson Families ADA-Friendly Fun
Tucson's Gene C. Reid Park's playground reopened Tuesday, sporting two new ADA-compatible playgrounds.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Community College In Phoenix Ranks No. 3 For Its LPN Program
A Phoenix area community college's LPN program was ranked No. 3 in the state. Do you know which one it is?
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Tucson|News|
TUSD Has Lowest Dropout Rate In 5 Years, Credits Steps To Success
TUSD Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo says Steps to Success is a primary factor in the district's 5-year low dropout rates.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Suspect Wanted For Felony Warrant, Arson Investigation
The Phoenix PD is searching for 33-year-old Edward Reynolds in connection with an arson investigation and a felony warrant.
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Tucson|News|
Manhunt: Arizona Couple Accused Of Murder Escape Custody
Susan and Blane Barksdale, accused of murdering a 72-year-old Tucson man, are on the run after escaping from police custody Monday night.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Sprint And Verizon Launch 5G In Phoenix, Promising Consumer Perks
Recent Sprint and Verizon 5G launches give Phoenix area residents and businesses some perks to consider.
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Across Arizona, AZ|News|
Tuesday Marks The Start Of Hundreds Of New Arizona Laws
Most of the Arizona legislature's 321 newly passed laws go into effect Tuesday. Here are just a few of them.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Herberger Area Public Safety Exercise Restricts Traffic Tuesday
A Phoenix PD and Fire public safety training exercise Tuesday will restrict and later stop traffic in the Herberger Theater area.
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Tucson|News|
U of A Welcomes Most Prepared Freshman Class In Its History
The University of Arizona's Fall 2019 semester started today, loaded with the highest-achieving freshman class in the university's history.
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Tucson|News|
Pima Animal Care Rescues 1 Dog, 57 Cats In Tucson Hoarding Case
Pima Animal Care removed 57 cats and one dog from an animal hoarding home at S. Houghton Rd. and E. Valencia Rd. Thursday night.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Silver Alert Issued For 83-Year-Old Adow D. Albert Of Phoenix
A silver alert has been issued for Adow D. Albert, an 83-year-old Phoenix man whose family hasn't seen or heard from him since Aug. 4.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Wrong-Way Driver Arrested For DUI With 3-Year-Old In Vehicle
An impaired woman with a 3-year-old passenger drove the wrong way on an I-10 offramp at Elliot Road in Phoenix was arrested on DUI charges.
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