The investigation into the cause of Bisbees Valentines Day fire, that destroyed two historic buildings and damaged a third, is complete. Bisbee Fire Chief, Jim Richardson, is still waiting for the official report, which would include a cause of the fire. Investigators spent seven hours on scene on Monday, looking for a cause of this fire. The official report hasnt been turned in yet, but Richardson says they know where it started; in a utility room at 30 Main Street. "Were confident in saying the fire started in this room here, he told KGUN. Richardson, who says this is the largest fire the ci ..read more

Its called the Horses Mouth Circus because their main performance stage is a horse trailer. The show features aerial stunts, music, magic and more. Theres a show for families in the evening, and another one at night geared more for adults. The team travels around the country to perform, but one member, Clayton Letson, is from Tucson. Letson said he is excited to perform back in his hometown. I love Tucson. I love coming back here. Its what brought me to this business. Growing up, going to Old Tucson studios, seeing the cowboys, learning to juggle, being in the circus," Clay Letson said. "I de ..read more

The domino effect of the Arizona Coyotes' departure from the desert will soon be felt here in Tucson as the Roadrunners are reportedly moving to Tempe to play at Mullett Arena. Alex Meruelo, who still owns the minor league hockey team, confirmed the move to Arizona Sports Thursday. The NHL confirmed Thursday that Meruelo has sold the Arizona Coyotes and the team is moving to Salt Lake City, Utah. However, there's also still a chance that in five years, Meruelo and his group of partners could be granted an NHL expansion team that would bring the Coyotes name back to Arizona. Meruelo says he rem ..read more

A Tucson man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder of a 6-year-old boy from the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. That's according to the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Arizona. In the plea, 36-year-old Pablo Martinez, Jr. admits to holding the victim under very hot running water, from a bathtub faucet, for five to 10 minutes. The victim eventually died after inhaling water hot enough to burn his throat and kill him. That happened September 29, 2019. The man had told FBI investigators the boy had "a demon inside of him." Martinez, Jr. faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, a fine of $250,000, and ..read more

The jury will now consider guilt or innocence for George Alan Kelly: Was Kelly guilty and evasive about shooting and killing a Mexican national crossing his ranch, or just a man confused by fear who didn't shoot anyone? Those are the views from prosecution and defense in final arguments in Kelly's trial for second degree murder. VIEW FULL CLOSING ARGUMENTS IN VIDEO PLAYER ABOVE Kelly is charged with second degree murder in the death of Gabriel Cuen Buitimea who, with another man, was headed south back towards Mexico on Kelly's ranch land, trying to avoid Border Patrol. Kellys defense team says ..read more

The NHL has confirmed the Arizona Coyotes have been sold and the team is moving to Salt Lake City, Utah. Current owner Alex Meruelo is selling the team to Ryan Smith, the owner of the NBA's Utah Jazz, and the team will make the move ahead of the 2024-2025 season. Rumors of the Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City became closer to reality last week when players were told the team was moving. The Coyotes started playing at Mullett Arena last season after the City of Glendale did not renew its agreement with the team for them to play at what is now Desert Diamond Arena. Since then, multiple attempts w ..read more

An 82-year-old woman died in the hospital after being involved in a car crash Wednesday morning near North Oracle Road and West River Road. Geraldine E. McAndrews was driving a 2005 Ford Escape SUV south on Oracle, and was attempting to turn left onto West Genematas Drive, when she was struck by a BMW going north, according to a news release from Tucson Police Department. McAndrews was wearing her seatbelt at the time. She was transported to Banner University Medical Center with what were thought to be serious, but non-life threatening injuries. TPD was notified several hours later that McAndr ..read more

The University of Arizona's projected budget deficit for fiscal year 2025 has been reduced from $162 million to $52 million, according to an online post made today by UA President Robert C. Robbins. "This anticipated improvement of $110 million in the Universitys deficit is preliminary, but marks considerable progress in the implementation of our financial action plan," Robbins said in the post. "This is the result of concerted efforts by deans and leaders across the University who worked diligently on their budget plans to address spending trends and to significantly reduce the deficit." Robb ..read more

A river in Tucson is ranked fourth on American Rivers' 2024 list of the most endangered rivers in the country. American Rivers, a national organization that advocates for water health, released their list of the top endangered rivers on April 15. The Santa Cruz River, which flows through Tucson, Tubac and Marana just made it in the top five. Luke Cole, the Director of the Santa Cruz River Program for the Sonoran Institute, nominated the river. He and his team have been working on restoring the river for the past 30 years. Because were so early on in the restoration," he explained. "We cant let ..read more

A big expansion to the Reid Park Zoo is getting underway this Saturday. The Pathway to Asia is a 4.5 acre expansion that will bring new animals including tigers, red pandas, Komodo dragons and sand cats among others. The expansion is the first of its size since Expedition Tanzania was completed in 2012. Pathway to Asia will truly enhance Reid Park Zoo as a place of learning and discovery for our community, and further the Zoos role as a national leader in conservation, said Nancy Kluge, Reid Park Zoo President & CEO in a press release. The expansion will be paid for in part by a voter-appr ..read more