Tucson|News|
Tucson PD Conducting Investigation After Remains Found On Ranch
TPD is investigating a suspicious death of an adult male, whose remains were found at a ranch in the 12900 block of S. Old Nogales Highway.
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|
Ft. Lowell Park Officer-Involved Shooting Under Investigation
An officer-involved shooting Wednesday at Tucson's Fort Lowell Park left a male suspect in serious condition and questions to be answered.
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Tucson|News|
Which Tucson Area School District Is The Safest?
Niche.com has released its "2020 Safest School Districts in the Tucson Area" rankings. How did your school district rank?
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix PD Calls On DOJ To Help Rebuild Community Trust
The Phoenix Police Department has enlisted the help of the DOJ in rebuilding the community's trust of police in the wake of a viral video.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
DHS Delays Border Wall Challenged By Tucson Activists, Mostly
Border wall construction on a 40-mile stretch in Arizona is delayed until October, after Tucson, other activists' lawsuit and injunction.
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Tucson|News|
City Requesting Public Input On Proposed Green Infrastructure Fee
The City of Tucson is asking city residents and business owners to share their opinions in a survey on a proposed Green Infrastructure fee.
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Tucson|News|
Tucson PD Starts ‘Hot Spot Policing’ To Target High-Crime Areas
TPD has started "hot spot policing," focusing on Tucson areas with the highest violent crime and traffic accident rates the previous week.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Two Phoenix Students Graduate, One Earning Magna Cum Laude
Two women from Phoenix have graduated from Wheaton College, one earning magna cum laude.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Trespassing At Sky Harbor After Man Deploys Aircraft Escape Slide
A man was taken into custody at Sky Harbor Airport after deploying a United Airlines emergency escape slide and accessing a secure area.
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Across Arizona, AZ|News|
Here’s The Law In Arizona About Passing Stopped School Buses
2018 stands as a deadly reminder of the importance of obeying school bus stop-arm laws in Arizona.
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Tucson|News|
Tucson Fiesta Celebrates City’s 244th Anniversary
Tucson's official 244th birthday fiesta will be held Aug. 20 and features a taco bar, happy hour and free birthday cake.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
GoFundMe Campaign Helps With Lifesaving Bone Marrow Transplant
Diagnosed with leukemia Jan. 4, Marisol's Phoenix GoFundMe campaign helps with expenses for a lifesaving bone marrow transplant.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Falls Midway In New Work-Life Balance Report
A new report ranked 40 large U.S. cities on metrics such as total working hours, commuting and vacation days taken. See how Phoenix fared.
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Tucson|News|
Tucson Rated Among Worst Cities For Work-Life Balance
A new report ranked 40 large U.S. cities based on metrics like total working hours, commuting and vacation days taken. See how Tucson fared.
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Tucson|News|
Plea Deal Filed For BP Agent Accused Of Purposely Hitting Migrant
Matthew Bowen, a Border Patrol agent accused of purposely striking a migrant with his vehicle and falsifying a memo, has struck a plea deal.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
LEGION Act Affects Southern Arizona Vets
The LEGION Act President Donald Trump signed into law last month is opening doors for veterans across Southern Arizona and nationwide.
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Tucson|News|
LEGION Act Affects Veterans Across Southern Arizona
The LEGION Act President Donald Trump signed into law last month is opening doors for veterans across Southern Arizona and nationwide.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Do You Recognize Any Of These Phoenix Area Robbery Suspects?
Phoenix police are looking for four Phoenix robbery suspects caught on camera. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Silent Witness.
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Tucson|News|
City Of Tucson Looking For Complete Streets Council Volunteers
The City is in search of locals with backgrounds in transportation, safety and economic vitality to staff a new volunteer Streets Council.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Woman Arrested For Allegedly Leaving Child In Phoenix Parking Lot
Miranda Bukus is accused of leaving her son in a stroller in a Phoenix parking lot with wet pants on in May. She was arrested Aug. 2.
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