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• Road closures for Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair this weekend

  09-12-2019 23:48
  
  TUCSON - With the Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair taking place this weekend, keep in mind that there will be road closures throughout the downtown area.
  For the safety of the traveling public and pedestrians, the following streets will be closed starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday until approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday. Fourth Avenue from University Boulevard to Eighth Street, with the exception of Sixth StreetFourth Street and Seventh Street from Third Avenue to Fifth AvenueFifth Street from Third A
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning until MON 4:30 PM MST

  09-12-2019 23:41
  
  Issued by National Weather Service – Phoenix, AZPinal County…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 430 PM MSTFOR MARICOPA AND PINAL COUNTIES…At 340 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Arizona MillsMall, or near Tempe, moving southwest at 10 mph.HAZARD…Quarter size hail.SOURCE…Radar indicated.IMPACT…Damage to vehicles is expected.Locations impacted include…Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Sun Lakes, Papago Park,Ari
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued December 9 at 3:41PM MST until December 9 at 4:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  09-12-2019 23:41
  
  At 340 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Arizona MillsMall, or near Tempe, moving southwest at 10 mph.HAZARD…Quarter size hail.SOURCE…Radar indicated.IMPACT…Damage to vehicles is expected.Locations impacted include…Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Sun Lakes, Papago Park,Arizona Mills Mall, Gilbert City Hall, Tumbleweed Park, SouthPhoenix, Chandler City Hall, South Mountain Park, Arizona StateUniversity and Fiesta Mall.This includes the following h
  
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• U.S. Border Patrol discovers another cross-border tunnel in Nogales

  09-12-2019 23:27
  
  TUCSON - U.S. Border Patrol agents discovered a second cross-border tunnel running beneath the streets of Nogales in less than a week on Sunday. Courtesy of Tucson Sector U.S. Border Patrol Public Affairs
  Tucson Sector agents discovered the tunnel west of the Deconcini Port of Entry and only 50 yards east of the tunnel discovered days prior.
  Policia Federal of Mexicohad then located the tunnel's entrance in the floor of the existing Grand Avenue Drainage System in Mexico.The tunnel followed the
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued December 9 at 3:23PM MST until December 9 at 4:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  09-12-2019 23:23
  
  The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…Maricopa County in south central Arizona…Pinal County in southeastern Arizona…* Until 430 PM MST.* At 323 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Tempe, movingsouthwest at 10 mph.HAZARD…Quarter size hail.SOURCE…Radar indicated.IMPACT…Damage to vehicles is expected.* Locations impacted include…Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Sun Lakes, Papago Park,
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning from MON 3:23 PM MST until MON 4:30 PM MST

  09-12-2019 23:23
  
  Issued by National Weather Service – Phoenix, AZPinal CountyThe National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…Maricopa County in south central Arizona…Pinal County in southeastern Arizona…* Until 430 PM MST.* At 323 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Tempe, movingsouthwest at 10 mph.HAZARD…Quarter size hail.SOURCE…Radar indicated.IMPACT…Damage to vehicles is expected.* Locations impacted include&helli
  
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• PCSD identifies 2 found dead in Catalina Foothills apartment

  09-12-2019 23:15
  
  TUCSON - Pima County Sheriff's Department has identified the two people that were found dead in an apartment located at the 4600 block of East Skyline Dr. on Thursday evening.The two deceased adults have been identified as 27-year-old Andrew Mora and 27-year-old Nickole Armas, according to PCSD.Andrew Mora's death was determined to be a suicide and Nickole Armas' death was determined to a homicide, according to Deputy James T. Allerton of PCSD.Deputies responded to a welfare check after 9 p.m. a
  
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• Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 3:13PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  09-12-2019 23:13
  
  At 312 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstormalong Route 15 near Santa Rosa, or 25 miles northwest of Sells,moving south at 15 mph.Dime size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible withthis storm.Locations impacted include…Santa Rosa, Covered Wells, Anegam, Palo Verde Stand, Ak Chin,Mountain Village, San Luis and Santa Rosa School.Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead tolocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through floodedroad
  
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• Sahuarita Police investigating life-saving incident

  09-12-2019 23:03
  
  SAHUARITA, Ariz. - Sahuarita Police Department received a call of a teenager that was not breathing at Parque del Presidio Park on Sunday.SPD Officer Matthew Fontes arrived on scene within minutes of the call being dispatched, according to the department's press release.
  Fontes began CPR on the teen and as the second officer arrived, the teen began breathing on their own.Rural Metro Fire Department arrived and the teen was transported to a Tucson hospital.
  Alcohol and medication may have been in
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning until MON 3:30 PM MST

  09-12-2019 22:53
  
  Issued by National Weather Service – Phoenix, AZPinal County…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM MSTFOR MARICOPA AND PINAL COUNTIES…At 253 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Granite ReefDam, or near East Mesa, and is nearly stationary.HAZARD…Quarter size hail.SOURCE…Radar indicated.IMPACT…Damage to vehicles is expected.Locations impacted include…Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Apache Junction, Fountain Hills, ParadiseV
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued December 9 at 2:53PM MST until December 9 at 3:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  09-12-2019 22:53
  
  At 253 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Granite ReefDam, or near East Mesa, and is nearly stationary.HAZARD…Quarter size hail.SOURCE…Radar indicated.IMPACT…Damage to vehicles is expected.Locations impacted include…Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Apache Junction, Fountain Hills, ParadiseValley, East Mesa, Mesa Riverview Mall, Tempe Marketplace, GraniteReef Dam, Falcon Field Airport, Salt River Indian Community, DowntownMesa, Usery Mountain Park and Downtown Scot
  
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• PCSD asks for assistance in identifying suspect of cigarette theft from Circle K

  09-12-2019 22:47
  
  TUCSON - Community Problems Unit detectives are asking for assistance in identifying the suspect of cigarette theft from a Circle K located at 4990 North Oracle Rd.
  In June 2019, PCSD deputies responded to the Circle K after report of theft.The deputies learned that the suspect entered the convenience store, went behind the counter and began filling a duffel bag he brought into the store with several packs of cigarettes.The suspect left the store and drove away in a silver-colored SUV with a Cal
  
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• Flood Advisory issued December 9 at 2:47PM MST until December 9 at 5:45PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  09-12-2019 22:47
  
  The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a* Flood Advisory for…Maricopa County in south central Arizona…Pinal County in southeastern Arizona…* Until 545 PM MST.* At 246 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicatedheavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause minor flooding inthe advisory area. Up to one inch of rain has fallen.* Some locations that will experience flooding include…Mesa, Apache Junction, East Mesa, Granite Reef Dam, Falcon Fie
  
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• Flood Advisory from MON 2:47 PM MST until MON 5:45 PM MST

  09-12-2019 22:47
  
  Issued by National Weather Service – Phoenix, AZPinal CountyThe National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a* Flood Advisory for…Maricopa County in south central Arizona…Pinal County in southeastern Arizona…* Until 545 PM MST.* At 246 PM MST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicatedheavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause minor flooding inthe advisory area. Up to one inch of rain has fallen.* Some locations that will experience flooding include&hel
  
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• Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 2:35PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  09-12-2019 22:35
  
  At 235 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11miles east of Kaka, or 35 miles southwest of Casa Grande, movingsouth at 15 mph.Half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible withthis storm.Locations impacted include…Santa Rosa, Anegam, Palo Verde Stand, Ventana, Ak Chin, San Luis andSanta Rosa School.Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead tolocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through floodedroadways.
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued December 9 at 2:34PM MST until December 9 at 3:30PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  09-12-2019 22:34
  
  The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…Maricopa County in south central Arizona…Pinal County in southeastern Arizona…* Until 330 PM MST.* At 234 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Granite ReefDam, or near East Mesa, moving west at 5 mph.HAZARD…Quarter size hail.SOURCE…Radar indicated.IMPACT…Damage to vehicles is expected.* Locations impacted include…Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Apache Junction
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning from MON 2:34 PM MST until MON 3:30 PM MST

  09-12-2019 22:34
  
  Issued by National Weather Service – Phoenix, AZPinal CountyThe National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…Maricopa County in south central Arizona…Pinal County in southeastern Arizona…* Until 330 PM MST.* At 234 PM MST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Granite ReefDam, or near East Mesa, moving west at 5 mph.HAZARD…Quarter size hail.SOURCE…Radar indicated.IMPACT…Damage to vehicles is expected.* Location
  
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• Tucson man sentenced to 15 years for sexual exploitation of a minor

  09-12-2019 22:32
  
  PHOENIX -Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced that Donald Edward Cobern, 63, of Tucson was sentenced to 15 years in the Arizona Department of Corrections for sexual exploitation of a minor on Monday.
  Cobern is a registered sex offender who was previously convicted of first degree child molestation in Washington State and had pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor earlier this year.A tip from Microsoft, in February 2019, that a computer in Tucson had used Micros
  
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• Winter Weather Advisory issued December 9 at 2:10PM MST until December 9 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  09-12-2019 22:10
  
  * WHAT…Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inchesabove 7000 feet.* WHERE…Galiuro and Pinaleno Mountains and Catalina and RinconMountains.* WHEN…Until 5 PM MST this afternoon.* IMPACTS…Plan on hazardous road conditions with some roadclosures possible.Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel,keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in caseof an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you arecalling from can be
  
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• Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 2:02PM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  09-12-2019 22:02
  
  At 202 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm nearPearce-Sunsites, or 19 miles south of Willcox, moving east at 25 mph.Dime size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible withthis storm.Locations impacted include…Pearce-Sunsites, Sunizona and Kansas Settlement.Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead tolocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through floodedroadways.
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• Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 1:54PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  09-12-2019 21:54
  
  At 154 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm overBapchule, or near Sun Lakes, moving southeast at 20 mph.Pea size hail will be possible with this storm.Locations impacted include…Chandler, Casa Grande, Coolidge, Sun Lakes, Bapchule, Olberg,Arizola, Blackwater, Sacaton and Santan.This includes the following highways…AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 168 and 195.AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 173 and 174.AZ Route 87 between mile markers 136 and 162. The p
  
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• Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 1:53PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  09-12-2019 21:53
  
  At 153 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm overGranite Reef Dam, or near Fountain Hills, moving southeast at 35 mph.Pea size hail will be possible with this storm.Locations impacted include…Mesa, Apache Junction, Fountain Hills, East Mesa, Gold Canyon,Granite Reef Dam, Gold Camp, Falcon Field Airport, Lost DutchmanState Park, Goldfield, Usery Mountain Park, Florence Junction, QueenValley, Superstition Mountains, Kings Ranch and Salt River TubingRecreation Area.This in
  
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• Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 1:31PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  09-12-2019 21:31
  
  At 130 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11miles east of Freeman, or 21 miles west of Casa Grande, movingsoutheast at 15 mph.Pea size hail will be possible with this storm.Locations impacted include…Stanfield.This includes the following highways…AZ Interstate 8 between mile markers 149 and 167.AZ Route 347 between mile markers 161 and 163. The post Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 1:31PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Weather – Daniel McFarland

  09-12-2019 21:21
  
  Daniel McFarland is a meteorologist and multi-skilled journalist who joined KVOA in December 2019. He holds the Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal from the American Meteorological Society and is the only meteorologist in Tucson who has that seal. Daniel graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Meteorology and minors in mathematics and communications.  Prior to KVOA, he worked as a morning meteorologist for WGXA in Macon Georgia where
  
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• Ice skating cancelled at downtown rink today due to weather conditions

  09-12-2019 21:14
  
  TUCSON - The city of Tucson tweeted that there will be no ice skating at the recently opened ice rink in downtown on Monday afternoon.
  Note: Due to the weather, there will be no ice skating today. pic.twitter.com/XPOMlPe0kR— City of Tucson (@cityoftucson) December 9, 2019The rink will be open every day starting up until Jan. 5, with the exception of Christmas on Dec. 25.
  The rink will have daily open skate hours as well as the option to reserve for private events during off-hours.Open skat
  
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• Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 1:06PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  09-12-2019 21:06
  
  At 106 PM MST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms alonga line extending from near Scottsdale Airport to near EstrellaSailport. Movement was east at 15 mph.Pea size hail will be possible with these storms.Locations impacted include…Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Tempe, Casa Grande,Apache Junction, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, East Mesa, SunLakes, Maricopa, Queen Creek, Tempe Marketplace, Salt River IndianCommunity, Usery Mountain Park, Seville, Fiesta Mall a
  
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• Adoptable Pets: Karla Needs a Home

  09-12-2019 21:00
  
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• PCSD: Road to Mt. Lemmon closed

  09-12-2019 20:57
  
  TUCSON - The road to Mount Lemmon has been closed at the base, due to inclement weather on Monday, according to Pima County Sheriff's Department.The road is only open to vehicles with chains or 4x4's.
  As a reminder, road conditions and the most current information can be found on the road closure hotline: (520) 547-7510Stay with News 4 to keep up to date on this story.Mt. Lemmon Road Closure https://t.co/Oz96AcNBZD pic.twitter.com/4DSPD6WV3Y— Pima County Sheriff (@PimaSheriff) December 9,
  
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• TEP: Over 2,000 power outages reported on southwest side

  09-12-2019 20:45
  
  TUCSON - Approximately 2,246 customers are out of service, according to Tucson Electric Power.TEP is currently investigating the cause of this issue.The estimated time of restoration is 2 p.m., according to TEP's website:
  The post TEP: Over 2,000 power outages reported on southwest side appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Saudi gunman posted anti-US tweets before Florida naval base shooting

  09-12-2019 20:32
  
  PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — The Saudi gunman who killed three people at the Pensacola naval base had apparently gone on Twitter shortly before the shooting to blast U.S. support of Israel and accuse America of being anti-Muslim, a U.S. official said Sunday as the FBI confirmed it is operating on the assumption the attack was an act of terrorism.Investigators are also trying to establish whether the killer, 2nd Lt. Mohammed Alshamrani, 21, of the Royal Saudi Air Force, acted alone or was part of
  
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• Change of venue motion denied in Barksdale case

  09-12-2019 20:09
  
  TUCSON - Susan Barksdale's plea for change of venue was denied by Pima County Superior Judge Danelle Liwski on Monday morning.The judge ruled as to both defendants, although Blane had not officially joined the motion, according to Krisanne M. LoGalbo, the community relations coordinator and public information officer for Arizona Superior Court in Pima County.
  Blane Barksdale, along with his counsel, was present during the hearing to gather information in regards to his case.
  The attorney's for b
  
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• Flood Advisory issued December 9 at 11:44AM MST until December 9 at 2:45PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  09-12-2019 19:44
  
  The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a* Flood Advisory for…Pinal County in southeastern Arizona…* Until 245 PM MST.* At 1144 AM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due tothunderstorms. This will cause minor flooding in the advisory area.Up to one inch of rain has already fallen.* Some locations that will experience flooding include…Florence, Coolidge, Florence Junction, Blackwater, Magma, Randolph,Coolidge Airport, Queen Valley and Valley Farms.Turn around,
  
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• Flood Advisory from MON 11:44 AM MST until MON 2:45 PM MST

  09-12-2019 19:44
  
  Issued by National Weather Service – Phoenix, AZPinal CountyThe National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a* Flood Advisory for…Pinal County in southeastern Arizona…* Until 245 PM MST.* At 1144 AM MST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due tothunderstorms. This will cause minor flooding in the advisory area.Up to one inch of rain has already fallen.* Some locations that will experience flooding include…Florence, Coolidge, Florence Junction, Blackwater, Magma, Ran
  
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• 4 Your Health: Majority of children traveling overseas are unvaccinated against measles

  09-12-2019 19:38
  
  NBC News- The Supreme Court has rejected a challenge to a Kentucky abortion ultrasound law.The law requires a doctor, while performing a pre-abortion ultrasound, to describe the image and make the fetal heart tone audible to a patient.Challengers, including an abortion clinic, brought a first amendment challenge arguing that the law forced a patient to see the images even if she didn't want to.Kentucky argued the law is "simple and straightforward" calling it part of an" informed-consent process
  
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• Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 11:31AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  09-12-2019 19:31
  
  At 1130 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm overCoolidge, moving southeast at 25 mph.Pea size hail will be possible with this storm.Locations impacted include…Florence, Coolidge, Florence Junction, La Palma, Blackwater, Magma,Randolph, Coolidge Airport, Queen Valley and Valley Farms.This includes the following highways…US Highway 60 between mile markers 211 and 216.AZ Route 87 between mile markers 125 and 141.AZ Route 79 between mile markers 129 and 150. The po
  
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• Tangerine Rd open again after blocked by train

  09-12-2019 19:13
  
  MARANA, Ariz. - Tangerine Road has opened again on after being closed due to a train blocking road access on Monday morning, according to Marana Police Department.#TrafficUpdate Tangerine is open.— Marana Police Dept (@MaranaPD) December 9, 2019The post Tangerine Rd open again after blocked by train appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• MPD: Train blocking Tangerine Rd at tracks

  09-12-2019 19:13
  
  MARANA, Ariz. - A train is blocking Tangerine Rd at the tracks this morning, according to Marana Police Department.
  It is an unknown ETA as to when the road will be open again.MPD says to use Twin Peaks as an alternate.
  Details are limited at this time. Stay with News 4 to keep up to date with this story.
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• 2019 Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair kicks off Friday

  09-12-2019 18:55
  
  TUCSON – The 50th Annual Winter Street Fair on Historic
  Fourth Avenue is underway.
  Festivities will kick off Friday and will continue until
  Sunday from 10 a.m. to Dusk each day. Pets are not allowed.
  2018 Winter Fourth Avenue Street / Courtesy: Historic Fourth Avenue TwitterThe family-friendly tradition is said to bring over 600,000
  people to the heart of the Old Pueblo every year.
  Artists from around the world, decadent food and local
  entertainment are all part of the Fair.
  The Fair is or
  
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• Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 10:51AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  09-12-2019 18:51
  
  At 1050 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm nearBlackwater, or near Casa Grande, moving northeast at 35 mph.Pea size hail will be possible with this storm.Locations impacted include…Casa Grande, Florence, Coolidge, Blackwater, Magma, San Tan MountainPark and San Tan Valley.This includes the following highways…AZ Interstate 10 between mile markers 184 and 194.AZ Route 87 between mile markers 132 and 148.AZ Route 79 between mile markers 138 and 146. The post Spec
  
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• DPS: Multiple crashes near Picacho Peak, I-10

  09-12-2019 18:10
  
  Troopers are working multiple crashes near Picacho Peak and westbound Interstate 10 Monday morning.
  According to Arizona Department of Public Safety, “there is heavy rain and standing water on the interstate.”Motorists are asked to drive with caution.Troopers are working multiple crashes in the #PicachoPeak area on westbound I-10. There is heavy rain and standing water on the interstate. Slow Down and #MoveOver for emergency responders. https://t.co/h1QuYlx5p1— Dept. Public Saf
  
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• Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 10:04AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  09-12-2019 18:04
  
  At 1004 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13miles southwest of Kearny, or 15 miles southwest of Hayden, movingnortheast at 30 mph.Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible withthis storm.Locations impacted include…Kearny and Dudleyville.Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead tolocalized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through floodedroadways.
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• ‘I might speed again’ DPS director downplays criminal speeding stop

  09-12-2019 17:59
  
  PHOENIX — The top law enforcement officer of Arizona's Department of Public Safety appeared to downplay the revelation he was caught driving more than 90 mph on a freeway in October.DPS Director Frank Milstead appeared on KTAR Friday morning and misstated the criminal speeding law while also making light of his own actions.Milstead began the interview saying, “It’s an exciting day to talk about my speeding” and suggested the public reaction was overblown."I am baffled by
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning until MON 10:15 AM MST

  09-12-2019 17:57
  
  Issued by National Weather Service – Tucson, AZPinal County…A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM MSTFOR NORTH CENTRAL PIMA AND SOUTH CENTRAL PINAL COUNTIES…At 956 AM MST, severe thunderstorms were located along a lineextending from near Picacho Peak State Park to 9 miles southwest ofAvra Valley, moving east at 20 mph.HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and large hail.SOURCE…Radar indicated.IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.Loc
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued December 9 at 9:57AM MST until December 9 at 10:15AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  09-12-2019 17:57
  
  At 956 AM MST, severe thunderstorms were located along a lineextending from near Picacho Peak State Park to 9 miles southwest ofAvra Valley, moving east at 20 mph.HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and large hail.SOURCE…Radar indicated.IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.Locations impacted include…Marana, Avra Valley, Picacho Peak State Park, Picture Rocks, Red Rockand Silver Bell.This includes the following highways…Interstate 10 between mile markers 218 an
  
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• Claytoon of the Day: Scumbag Lawsuit

  09-12-2019 17:40
  
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• Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 9:39AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

  09-12-2019 17:39
  
  At 939 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm nearTonto National Monument, or 7 miles east of Roosevelt, movingnortheast at 20 mph.Pea size hail will be possible with this storm.Locations impacted include…Tonto National Monument and Roosevelt Estates.This includes AZ Route 188 between mile markers 228 and 241. The post Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 9:39AM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued December 9 at 9:36AM MST until December 9 at 10:15AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  09-12-2019 17:36
  
  The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…North central Pima County in southeastern Arizona…South central Pinal County in southeastern Arizona…* Until 1015 AM MST.* At 935 AM MST, severe thunderstorms were located along a lineextending from Picacho Peak State Park to 15 miles southwest ofAvra Valley, moving east at 20 mph.HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.SOURCE…Radar indicated.IMPACT…Expect damage to
  
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• Severe Thunderstorm Warning from MON 9:36 AM MST until MON 10:15 AM MST

  09-12-2019 17:36
  
  Issued by National Weather Service – Tucson, AZPima CountyThe National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…North central Pima County in southeastern Arizona…South central Pinal County in southeastern Arizona…* Until 1015 AM MST.* At 935 AM MST, severe thunderstorms were located along a lineextending from Picacho Peak State Park to 15 miles southwest ofAvra Valley, moving east at 20 mph.HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and penny size h
  
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• Supreme Court leaves Kentucky’s ultrasound law in place

  09-12-2019 17:29
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday left in place a Kentucky law requiring doctors to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients before abortions.The justices did not comment in refusing to review an appeals court ruling that upheld the law.The American Civil Liberties Union had challenged the law on behalf of Kentucky’s lone remaining abortion clinic. The ACLU argued that “display and describe” ultrasound laws violate physicians’ speech rights
  
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• Special Weather Statement issued December 9 at 9:16AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ

  09-12-2019 17:16
  
  At 914 AM MST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms alonga line extending from near Picacho Peak State Park to 13 milesnorthwest of San Isidro. Movement was northeast at 20 to 25 mph.Half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible withthese storms.Locations impacted include…Marana, Avra Valley, Picacho, Picacho Peak State Park, Red Rock,Queens Well and Silver Bell.Heavy rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead tolocalized flooding. Do not drive y
  
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