Tucson News

Rainy Season Unleashes With Fury, Beauty in US Southwest

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — After two bone-dry years that sank the U.S. Southwest deeper into drought, this summer’s rainy season unleashed with fury. Monsoon storms have brought spectacular lightning shows, bounties of wildflowers and mushrooms, and record rainfall to the …

Fire at Arizona Pool Building Deemed Accidental

A nighttime fire in a Tucson, Ariz., swimming pool is being called an accident. Fire Capt. Barrett Baker says eight units and 21 firefighters responded to the fire in the boiler room of a building at the Terra Del Sol …

Arizona DPS Warns Drivers of Potential Dust Storms Today

The Department of Public Safety is warning drivers that potential dust storms Friday may lead to hazardous driving conditions on southern Arizona highways. The National Weather Service says a strong cold front will be moving through the state causing potentially …

Copper Thieves Leave Tucson, Ariz. Parks in the Dark

Copper thieves targeting baseball parks in Tucson have left teams scrambling for places to play and the city on the hook for thousands of dollars in repairs. Without the wiring, the parks can’t be lit up. The Arizona Daily Star …