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• George Corti, former South Tucson police chief dies from cancer

  13-01-2020 23:36
  
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  TUCSON - The South Tucson community is mourning the loss of a former police chief who recently passed away after a battle with cancer.According to officials, George Corti, a retired police chief of South Tucson Police Department, died at the age of 77.Police authorities sayCorti , who was appointed as chief at the age of 28, is currently the youngest police chief in the history of the department. He served STPD from Feb. 1964 to 1975.During his tenure
  
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• Sunny and Spring-like

  13-01-2020 23:29
  
  It's back to the 70s today for Tucson, and Tuesday and Wednesday will feature the same type of weather: sunny, warm days with seasonably cool nights.
  We are watching our next weather maker - currently in the Pacific Northwest - which will move overhead on Thursday and bring us our next valley rain and mountain snow chance.This feature appears to be a weak one, so only light rain and snow amounts are in the forecast.
  Drier and warmer weather will again resume as we end the work-week andinto the w
  
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• Crews battling building fire on south side

  13-01-2020 23:11
  
  TUCSON - Tucson Fire Department is working a fire burning a building on the south side of Tucson.According to TFD, the blaze ignited in at a structure near the 5100 block of South Liberty Avenue near 12th Avenue and Irvington Road.Details are limited at this time.Residents are advised to avoid the area.Stay with News 4 Tucson for the latest details.
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• St. Louis’ top prosecutor sues city, police union, others, accusing them of racist conspiracy to push her out of office.

  13-01-2020 23:09
  
  ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis’ top prosecutor sues city, police union, others, accusing them of racist conspiracy to push her out of office.
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• US drops designation of China as currency manipulator

  13-01-2020 23:07
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is dropping its designation of China as a currency manipulator in advance of the signing Wednesday of a Phase 1 U.S.-China trade agreement.The preliminary pact that the two sides are set to sign includes a section that’s intended to prevent China from manipulating its currency to gain trade advantages.The action announced Monday comes five months after the Trump administration had branded China a currency manipulator — the first time t
  
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• US drops its designation of China as currency manipulator in advance of trade-pact signing

  13-01-2020 23:01
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — US drops its designation of China as currency manipulator in advance of trade-pact signing.
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• Man arraigned after extradited to Arizona for 10 child exploitation charges

  13-01-2020 22:30
  
  TUCSON - A man from Morenci was recently taken into custody in connection to an investigation into child exploitation that took place over a two-month period in 2019.According to the Arizona Attorney General's Office, 34-year-old Neal Lee Tuomi was arraigned on 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after an investigation uncovered that Tuomi allegedly was in possession of "digital images of minors engaged in exploitative exhibition or sexual conduct". Officials say the "alleged behavior" o
  
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• Sun Tran, Sun Van to hold job fairs in Tucson

  13-01-2020 21:38
  
  TUCSON – Sun Tran and Sun Van are seeking candidates to fill several positions in the public transportation field.Sun Van will hold its job fair on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 9
  a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sun Van Administrative Office, 3401 E. Ajo Way.
  Sun Van is currently hiring for the following positions:·         Drivers·         Human
  Resources Technician·     
  
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• TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on I-10 near Vail

  13-01-2020 21:19
  
  TUCSON – A crash is causing traffic delays on Interstate 10
  near Vail Monday afternoon.
  According to Arizona Department of Transportation, the crash
  is blocking the left lane on I-10 near Vail Road.
  No further details have been released at this time.I-10 WB near Vail Road: A crash is blocking the left lane. #aztraffic #Tucson pic.twitter.com/z7vIKHYRhg— Arizona DOT (@ArizonaDOT) January 13, 2020The post TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on I-10 near Vail appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• TUSD placed on soft lockdown after social media threat

  13-01-2020 20:33
  
  TUCSON – A local school was placed on a soft lockdown Monday
  morning due to a social media threat.
  According to Karla Escamilla with Tucson Unified School District, the lockdown at Roberts-Naylor K-8 School has been lifted.
  Roberts-Naylor is located at 1701 S. Columbus Blvd.
  Here is the message TUSD sent to parents:"The school has been placed in a soft lockdown as a precaution due to a Social Media Threat. An investigation is currently taking place and we will inform you if there are updat
  
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• Promotions Writer/Producer

  13-01-2020 20:30
  
  KVOA COMMUNICATIONS INC.
  Job OpeningPromotions Writer/ProducerKVOA in Tucson, Arizona is looking for an energetic individual who wants to work in the exciting Creative Services Department. The Creative Services team at KVOA is searching for a skilled writer/producer to create powerful concepts to market a message or tell a story.The successful candidate will be a good writer and use video to produce topical promotion spots to attract viewers to KVOA-TV programming. You’ll be a driving crea
  
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• Master Control Operator

  13-01-2020 20:30
  
  KVOA COMMUNICATIONS INC.
  Job Opening
  Master Control OperatorBe a part of what goes on behind-the-scenes at a television station. KVOA Television, Inc., is looking for a Master Control Operator.The successful candidate is responsible for a number of actions related to the quality of our on-air content. Those including switching commercials, station breaks, recording daily syndicated feeds and inputting material into video servers.You need the ability to make fast, accurate judgments. Previous exp
  
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• Bookmans brings balance to force after returning Mark Hamill’s missing vinyl from John Williams

  13-01-2020 19:54
  FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The force is strong with Arizona's largest used book retailer after it reunited Luke Skywalker with an important, Jedi artifact - an original Star Wars record signed by the famous composer, John Williams.View this post on Instagram Over the years in life, things go missing. Meet the staff of @bookmansflagstaff- They found & RETURNED a record signed for me by #JohnWilliams I hadn't seen since the early 90's. I'm so grateful to them & hope you consider spending lots &
  
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• Baby opossum nearly blinded after beaten by golfers in South Carolina

  13-01-2020 19:16
  
  DISCLAIMER: This story contains images that may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Hundreds of people are demanding justice after a baby opossum was recently found severely beaten by golf clubsAccording to a Facebook post by Wildlife Rehab of Greenville, Scarlett the opossum is currently going through rehabilitation after she was found bloodied with a broken jaw. The wildlife organization said some golfers beat her with their clubs.The grou
  
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• Wisconsin judge orders state elections commission to immediately strike up to 209,000 names from voter rolls

  13-01-2020 19:10
  
  PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin judge orders state elections commission to immediately strike up to 209,000 names from voter rolls.
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• Former Rural Metro Fire captain dies

  13-01-2020 18:40
  
  TUCSON – Rural Metro Fire District’s former captain passed
  away Sunday, the department said in a Facebook post.
  Fire Captain Harry Findysz served in Pima County for over 20
  years.
  Rural Metro says Findysz was “well known for his tireless work as a leader in all aspects of the operation.""Harry was a friend to all and never turned down a request for assistance from anyone," the department added. "Harry will be sadly missed by all.”
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• Hacienda at the Canyon honors Tucson arts pioneer

  13-01-2020 18:27
  
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  TUCSON - Tucson arts pioneer and noted Sabino Canyon homesteader Marguerite Morrow was honored Friday at the Hacienda at the Canyon.A ribbon-cutting and tour of the senior living and care community that stands on land once owned by Morrow were held that Friday.With the main dining room named after her, the room contains a wall of framed photos and documents provided by her family that record her life as a pioneer in the Tucson arts.Morrow's
  great-granddaughter
  
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• Tips to protect your home during Arizona’s busiest month for burglaries

  13-01-2020 18:26
  
  PHOENIX - Home burglaries are a violation of personal space, and it turns out you're most at risk in January across Arizona.
  Allstate's Alicia Gonzales says their Arizona home claims data comes from 2008 to 2018. When the Allstate data is compared to Phoenix police data, it comes very close.Phoenix police report for single-family homes reveal January as the highest month for burglaries in two out of the last four years. According to Phoenix police, there were 724 break-ins in 2017 and 605 in 201
  
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• Police in Virginia are responding to a report of an active shooter near a school in Henrico County

  13-01-2020 18:22
  
  Henrico (AP) — Police in Virginia are responding to a report of an active shooter near a school in Henrico County.
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• La Cholla Boulevard Closing Between Lambert and Overton

  13-01-2020 18:10
  
  Beginning at 5 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, North La Cholla Boulevard will be completely closed …
  
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• Queen says she would have preferred Harry, Meghan to remain full-time royals but respects wish for an independent life

  13-01-2020 18:04
  
  LONDON (AP) — Queen says she would have preferred Harry, Meghan to remain full-time royals but respects wish for an independent life.
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• Queen agrees to let Harry and Meghan move part-time to Canada after ‘constructive’ royal summit

  13-01-2020 18:03
  
  LONDON (AP) — Queen agrees to let Harry and Meghan move part-time to Canada after ‘constructive’ royal summit.
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• PACC offers adoption fee discount to help people find ‘hidden gem’

  13-01-2020 17:03
  
  TUCSON – In honor of the annual gem show in Tucson, Pima
  Animal Care Center is inviting the community to “find their hidden gem” at the
  local shelter.
  PACC will be offering a discount to adopters from Jan. 19 to
  Feb. 9.
  In the adoptions lobby, there will be a plastic treasure
  chest full of plastic gems. Visitors will have the chance to dig through a
  treasure chest full of colorful gems and coins that will reveal their special
  adoption discount at the counter. Values will range
  
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• PACC: Find your ‘hidden gem’ at shelter

  13-01-2020 17:03
  
  TUCSON – In honor of the annual gem show in Tucson, Pima
  Animal Care Center is inviting the community to “find their hidden gem” at the
  local shelter.
  PACC will be offering a discount to adopters from Jan. 19 to
  Feb. 9.
  In the adoptions lobby, there will be a plastic treasure
  chest full of plastic gems. Visitors will have the chance to dig through a
  treasure chest full of colorful gems and coins that will reveal their special
  adoption discount at the counter. Values will range
  
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• Adoptable Pets: Cleopatra Needs a Home

  13-01-2020 17:01
  
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• Arizona Governor to deliver his sixth State of the State speech

  13-01-2020 16:16
  
  PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is set to lay out his priorities for the coming year when he presents his sixth State of the State address on the opening day of the annual legislative session.The Republican addresses a joint session
  of the state House and Senate Monday afternoon.
  Ducey is expected to tout his
  administration's accomplishments in the past year and present proposals for
  lawmakers to consider in the coming session. Education, public health and
  safety and infrastructure propos
  
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• New racetrack and communications tower to be built in Cochise County

  13-01-2020 16:07
  
  WILLCOX, Ariz. - A new racetrack is coming to Cochise County.According to the county, the Cochise County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved plans to build a dirt racetrack on a 42 acre parcel of land on North Quiet Time Hill, east of Willcox. They voted on the plans during their January 8th meeting.A new communications tower will also be built to improve communications for rural areas.As for the racetrack, the county said Richard Wilson will be building the track. Wilson said he
  
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• William, Harry issue statement amid UK royal family rift

  13-01-2020 15:11
  
  SANDRINGHAM, England (AP) - Princes William and Harry slammed a newspaper report Monday describing a severe strain in their relationship, calling the story offensive and potentially harmful as they embark on talks regarding the future of the British monarchy.The two brothers issued the unusual statement even as Queen Elizabeth II was set to hold face-to-face talks with Prince Harry for the first time since he and his wife, Meghan, unveiled their controversial plan to walk away from royal roles.
  
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• US Air Force investigating death of 2 airmen, 1 from AZ, at Germany base

  13-01-2020 15:00
  
  BERLIN (AP) - The U.S. Air Force said Monday it is investigating the cause of death of two servicemen who died at a base in Germany last week.Airman 1st Class Xavier Leaphart, and Airman 1st Class Aziess Whitehurst, of Arizona, both aged 20, were found unresponsive in a dormitory room at Spangdahlem Air Base in western Germany on Thursday evening and pronounced dead shortly afterward.
  "The cause of the death is still under investigation," said Valerie Seeley, an Air Force spokeswoman. "More info
  
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• ‘Joker’ leads Academy Awards nominations with 11

  13-01-2020 14:49
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — ‘Joker’ leads Academy Awards nominations with 11.
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• Ahead of impeachment trial, Trump suggests not having it

  13-01-2020 14:18
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says the Senate should simply dismiss the impeachment case against him, an extraordinary suggestion as the House prepares to transmit the charges to the chamber for the historic trial.The president is giving mixed messages ahead of the House's landmark vote that will launch the Senate proceedings in a matter of days, only the third presidential impeachment trial in American history. Trump faces charges that he abused power by pushing Ukraine to investigat
  
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• Nice start to the work week!

  13-01-2020 13:05
  
  TUCSON - Another cold start this morning followed by an seasonably warm afternoon with highs near 70 in Tucson. Mid to upper 60s to the south and east!Today: Sunny and unseasonably warm. High: 70°Tonight: Clear and cold. Low: 40°Tomorrow: Mostly sunny and above average. High: 72°The beginning of the work week is starting off on a nice note. Tons of sunshine today with highs above average this afternoon. Overnight lows remain cold in the low 40s. Colder to the sout
  
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• Pima County Sheriff’s deputies respond to shooting on Northwest side

  13-01-2020 10:14
  
  Pima County Sheriff's deputies responded to a report of a shooting at an apartment complex on the Northwest side late Sunday night.The Pima County Sheriff's department says when deputies arrived at the complex in the 7300 block of North Mona Lisa Road at around 11:30, they found people suffering from gunshot wounds.The department is asking everyone to stay away from the area as the investigation continues.Stay with News 4 Tucson for the latest updates to this developing story.
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• 1 dead, 2 injured in northwest side shooting

  13-01-2020 10:14
  
  One man is dead and two others are in the hospital after a shooting on the northwest side late Sunday night.Pima County Sheriff's Department deputies responded to a report of a shooting at the Enclave at the Foothills in the 7300 block of North Mona Lisa Road at around 11:30 p.m.PCSD says when deputies arrived, they found two people suffering from gunshot wounds.At around 4:40 a.m., deputies confirmed a third man was found dead at the apartment complex. They are investigating the cause of death.
  
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• GymCats win quad home opener

  13-01-2020 10:12
  
  GymCats shine in opening home meetTUCSON, Ariz. – The GymCats scored a 195.950 to win their home opener. Iowa State placed second with a score of 195.750, Rutgers earned third place with a score of 194.250, and Western Michigan placed fourth with a score of 191.800.Kennedi Davis earned the title of Athlete of the Meet for Arizona with a 9.80 on vault, a 9.825 on beam, and a 9.775 on floor.
  Arizona will travel to Sacramento State next Saturday, January 17 at 7 p.m. MST before returning home
  
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• Oubre steps up as Booker struggles, Suns beat Hornets 100-92

  13-01-2020 09:42
  
  HIGHLIGHTS: Phoenix 100, Charlotte 92By JOSE M. ROMERO
  Associated PressPHOENIX (AP) - When their offense misfired early and the Phoenix Suns trailed by 14 points in the second quarter, they turned up the heat on defense.
  It spurred the Suns to 100-92 victory over the Charlotte Hornets, and the first sweep of a season series with them since the 2013-2014 season.Kelly Oubre Jr. had 25 points and tied a career high with 15 rebounds. He made his presence felt on defense with three steals and two blo
  
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• Blueger scores in 8th round of SO, Penguins beat Coyotes

  13-01-2020 09:26
  
  HIGHLIGHTS: Pittsburgh 4, Arizona 3By JACK MAGRUDER
  Associated PressGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - The last time Teddy Blueger took part in a shootout was last season in the American Hockey League.His debut in an NHL tiebreaker was a smashing success.Blueger flipped the puck under the crossbar in the eighth round of the shootout to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday."Not something I'm used to, for sure," said Blueger, who has six goals in 45 games this season.
  
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• Things to do, Monday, Jan. 13

  13-01-2020 09:00
  
  Across The Waters. It is 1943 in Copenhagen, and a jazz musician realizes he must save his family from encroaching Nazis by fleeing on small fishing boats.…
  
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• No. 24 Cats crushed in Corvallis

  13-01-2020 08:55
  
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  By GARY HOROWITZ
  Associated PressCORVALLIS, Ore. (AP) - Oregon State used a big second half to pull away with a big win against No. 24 Arizona.'Tres Tinkle scored 20 points and the Beavers beat the Wildcats 82-65 on Sunday night. The senior forward also had six rebounds, seven assists and three steals.Ethan Thompson had 18 points and eight assists for Oregon State (12-4, 2-2 Pac-12)."Just showing what we're capable of doing when we're locked in," Tinkle said.O
  
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• New program to bring more medical assistance to migrant shelter

  13-01-2020 07:00
  
  TUCSON - The last two years have seen major strides for Casa Alitas in what they are able to offer asylum-seeking migrants.A new program will soon bring students from the University of Arizona College of Nursing to the shelter, where they will be able to bring another level of medical care to migrants.This latest partnership will improve Casa Alitas's ability to help families move forward with their lives as they seek asylum by making sure the children are up to date on immunizations and have th
  
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• Casa Alitas new program will bring more medical assistance to migrants

  13-01-2020 07:00
  
  TUCSON - The last two years have seen major strides for Casa Alitas in what they are able to offer asylum seeking migrants.A new program starting soon will bring students from the University of Arizona College of Nursing to the shelter, where they will be able to bring another level of medical care to migrants.This latest partnership will improve Casa Alitas ability to help families move forward with their lives as they seek asylum by making sure the children are up to date on immunizations and
  
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• Red-hot lava gushes from Philippine volcano after eruption that forced villagers to flee and shut down Manila’s airport

  13-01-2020 03:52
  
  TAGAYTAY, Philippines (AP) — Red-hot lava gushes from Philippine volcano after eruption that forced villagers to flee and shut down Manila’s airport.
  The post Red-hot lava gushes from Philippine volcano after eruption that forced villagers to flee and shut down Manila’s airport appeared first on KVOA.
  
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• Local law enforcement faces off in basketball scrimmage game at McKale Center

  13-01-2020 03:25
  
  TUCSON- On Saturday Pima County Sheriff Deputies and Tucson Police squared off at the McKale Memorial Center stadium for a basketball scrimmage game.The fun event was hosted by Arizona Women's Basketball team as a way to show appreciation for our first responders.Sheriff Napier was also in attendance. His deputies ended up winning the game 12 to zero.
  Better luck next time TPD.
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• No. 2 Oregon bounces back with 71-64 win over No. 18 Wildcats

  13-01-2020 02:31
  
  By JOHN MARSHALL
  AP Basketball WriterTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Oregon had a rare loss of composure late in a loss to Arizona State.Faced with a similar challenge against Arizona two days later, the Ducks survived with a simple plan: Get the ball into Sabrina Ionescu's hands.Ionescu had 17 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for her NCAA record-extending 22nd triple-double, helping the second-ranked Ducks bounce back from their second loss of the season with a 71-64 win over No. 18 Arizona on Sunday."W
  
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• Pope Benedict XVI breaks silence to reaffirm priest celibacy

  13-01-2020 00:48
  
  VATICAN CITY (AP) - Retired Pope Benedict XVI has broken his silence to reaffirm the value of priestly celibacy, co-authoring a bombshell book at the precise moment that Pope Francis is weighing whether to allow married men to be ordained to address the Catholic priest shortage.Benedict wrote the book, "From the Depths of Our Hearts: Priesthood, Celibacy and the Crisis of the Catholic Church," along with his fellow conservative, Guinean Cardinal Robert Sarah, who heads the Vatican's liturgy offi
  
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