Phoenix, AZ|News|
Grandson Arrested In Disappearance Of Adow D. Albert Of Phoenix
Joshua Ward was arrested after remains were found buried in the backyard of the home he shared with his missing grandfather, Adow D. Albert.
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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2 Arrested In Fatal Tucson Shooting Of Vail Teen David Ruggiero
Two suspects were arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the November Tucson shooting death of missing Vail teen David Ruggiero.
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Tucson|News|
Tucson Streetcar Morphs Into Holiday ‘Pueblo Express’ Sunday
The Pueblo Express Dec. 22, complete with merry elves, takes riders to see Santa, roast marshmallows, listen to a story and light a menorah.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
Tucson Police Identify, Arrest Suspect In November Homicide
Marcos-Angelo Fimbres was arrested Dec. 11 in Tucson in connection with the November shooting death of Abdullahi Mohamed Abdullahi.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Police Investigate 2 Early-Morning Friday Homicides
The Phoenix Police Department reported 2 unrelated Friday morning homicides: Lance McDowdell and David Morales, both in their twenties.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Holiday Schedule Changes: Trash, Transit, City Offices
City of Phoenix employees will enjoy Christmas and New Year's too, bringing changes to trash, transit, city offices and library schedules.
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Tucson|News|
City Of Tucson Holiday 2019 Trash And Recycling Changes
City of Tucson employees will enjoy Christmas Day and New Year's Day too. These changes will result to the trash and recycling schedule.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Maricopa County Officials Ask For Help In Stopping Mumps Outbreak
Maricopa County officials Thursday announced a community-wide mumps outbreak, and are asking the public and doctors to help stop it.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
Arizona Ranked No. 7 Of Most Popular U.S. Relocation Destinations
A recent study by StorageCafe.com ranked each U.S. state's popularity as a relocation destination. Arizona came in at No. 7.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Uber, Lyft’s Dreaded Fee Hike: 'Yes' From Phoenix City Council
Lyft and Uber threatened to leave Phoenix Sky Harbor if the city council approved a ridesharing fee hike. The hike was approved Wednesday.
Sharon Hess, Patch Staff
Tucson|News|
Christmas And New Year’s 2019 Holiday Pet Safety Tips
Holiday cocktails, foods, plants and lights are beloved traditions that can be unsafe for pets. Here are some tips to navigate the dangers.
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Tucson|News|
Tucson Student Engages In Research Project In Panama
A Worcester Polytechnic Institute student from Tucson has returned from a hands-on technological research project in Panama.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
UPDATE Phoenix PD Issues Silver Alert For Missing 39-Year-Old Man
The Phoenix Police Department has issued a silver alert for a missing Phoenix man, Wilondja Placido Mto, 39, who only speaks Swahili.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Arizona's Minimum Wage Workers Get A Raise In 2020
The federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour hasn’t increased in a decade, but 21 states plan increases in 2020.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
25-Year-Old Phoenix PD Officer Dies In Off-Duty Motorcycle Crash
Phoenix Police Officer Blake Newman, 25, died from injuries sustained from an off-duty, single-vehicle motorcycle collision in Glendale.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Arizona MVD Changes The Way Plates And Tabs Are Issued
In January, Arizona MVD offices will no longer distribute registration tabs, license plates and title documents. But they will be mailed.
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Tucson|News|
Tucson Police Identify Motorcyclist Killed In Grant Road Crash
A motorcyclist killed Monday after colliding with a Kia in the 6500 block of E. Grant Road in Tucson has been identified by police.
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Tucson|News|
Here’s How Much Arizona Loves Christmas
A new study by GetCenturyLink ranked the states with the most and least Christmas spirit. Find out where our state landed on the jolly list.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Police Identify Mother Allegedly Stabbed, Killed By Son
The mother allegedly stabbed and killed by her son in Phoenix Saturday was identified by police Monday as Constance Driescher.
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Tucson|News|
Tucson SWAT Team Called To Help With Deadly Multi-Hour Standoff
A Tucson SWAT Team was called in to assist officers and negotiators in handling a multi-hour standoff with armed suspect Victor A. Parsons.
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