Tucson|News|
City Of Tucson, Sun Tran Receive Grant To Stop Human Trafficking
The City of Tucson and Sun Tran received a $221,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration to help thwart local human trafficking.
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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Phoenix Mom Who Confessed To Killing 3 Kids Pleads ‘Not Guilty’
Rachel Henry, 22, the Phoenix mom who admitted to killing her 3 children Jan. 20, pleaded "not guilty" at her Tuesday morning arraignment.
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Tucson|News|
Full List Released Of Catholic Clergy Accused Of Sexual Assault
ProPublica compiled in one place a list of “credibly accused” Catholic clergy from around the country. Here’s the accumulated Arizona list.
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Tucson|News|
Tucson Gem Show Navigation: Shuttles, Parking, Rates
Here's what you need to know about navigating the Tucson Gem Show's maze of shuttles, streetcars, parking and more.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
Speeding Motorcyclist Dies After Rear-ending SUV In Tucson
A Tucson motorcyclist is dead after speeding through an intersection and rear-ending an SUV Saturday night.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Man Suspected Of Leading Al-Qaeda Arrested In Phoenix
Ali Yousif Ahmed Al-Nouri, accused by the Iraqi government of being an Al-Qaeda leader and killing two officers, was arrested in Phoenix.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
UPDATE: Silver Alert Issued For 62 Year Old Speaking Spanish Only
Agustine Rosales, 62, disappeared Sunday after leaving his family's home to walk to church. He speaks Spanish only and has dementia.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Super Bowl 2020: Chain Restaurants In Phoenix Offering Deals
National food chains in Phoenix are set to offer limited-time deals for Super Bowl 2020 on Sunday.
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Tucson|News|
Super Bowl 2020: Chain Restaurants In Tucson Offering Deals
National food chains in Tucson are set to offer limited-time deals for Super Bowl 2020 on Sunday.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Ranked No. 38 In STEM Jobs Among Largest U.S. Metros
Phoenix appears at No. 38 on WalletHub's list of the best STEM job markets among the 100 largest U.S. metros.
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Tucson|News|
Tucson Ranked No. 21 In STEM Jobs Among Largest U.S. Metros
Tucson appears at No. 21 on WalletHub's list of the best STEM job markets among the 100 largest U.S. metros.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
27 Arrested In ‘Operation Silent Predator’ Multi-Agency Sex Sting
27 men arrested in the "Operation Silent Predator" sting are accused of online brokering and/or soliciting of sexual acts with children.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
ADOT’s Construction School Prepares You For A Career In 2 Weeks
The Arizona Department of Transportation's Construction Academy prepares workers for entry-level construction careers in two weeks.
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Tucson|News|
NYT Bestseller Mary Alice Monroe Starts With Animals, Not An Idea
"New York Times" bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe, signing books in Tucson, starts her writing process with a species, not an idea.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Skeletal Remains Found In Attic Drywall Where 3 Kids Were Removed
Firefighters found skeletal remains in a smoking Phoenix home an hour after kids were removed from the home by child-protection workers.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Key Changes In Place For Arizona Tax Returns Filed This Year
Several key adjustments to filing Arizona tax returns go into effect this year. Here are the changes.
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Tucson|News|
Coronavirus Prompts U Of A To Cancel Chinese New Year Show
Because of coronavirus concerns, officials at the University of Arizona in Tucson are canceling Saturday's Chinese New Year Festival Show.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Suspect Charged With Phoenix 44th Street Shooting Homicide
Christopher Verland Ayers III was charged with 2nd-degree murder in connection with the December Phoenix shooting death of Lance McDowdell.
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Tucson|News|
Death Of Man Found Inside Fiery Vehicle Reclassified As Homicide
When Luis A. Diaz's body was found inside a fiery vehicle Saturday, police called it a "suspicious death." They are now calling it homicide.
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Tucson|News|
Video: Large Pack of Javelinas Takes A Tour Inside Tucson Shed
A Neighbors app video caught a large pack of javelinas taking a tour inside a Tucson shed.
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