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Tucson authorities are intensifying their search for missing person Nancy Guthrie in Mexico following an anonymous tip, as U.S. and Mexican agencies collaborate on the case. A multi-vehicle crash at a busy Tucson intersection injured three people, while the weekend saw record attendance at local parks and outdoor festivals.
Tucson officials announce a new accelerated nursing training program to combat the city's worsening nursing shortage, while a new video in the investigation of a man's death on Miracle Mile sparks calls for police transparency. The Humane Society hosts a rare breed adoption event this weekend, and a new casino opens in November, promising jobs but raising concerns about neighborhood impact.
Tucson City Council approved the 2027 fiscal year budget, allocating $25 million for road repairs, park expansions, and the Tucson Food Bank. A local resident won a $150,000 Powerball jackpot, marking the second major lottery win in the city this year.
Tucson police are investigating a fatal crash in midtown that occurred overnight on June 9, 2026, while Sunnyside High School introduces a new freshman program to boost graduation rates. A local chef is challenging the Phoenix vs. Tucson food rivalry, promoting a statewide culinary collaboration with a pop-up event this weekend.
Tucson police are reviving a decades-old cold case after new clues emerge in the 1980s murder of journalist Maria Lopez, as families and investigators push for justice. Rural Arizona schools are boosting literacy with tech-driven programs like the Pima County Reading Initiative, aiming to close educational gaps through community partnerships.
Tucson: Two fatal crashes in separate incidents—one involving a woman killed in a collision and another man dying in a motorcycle crash near Golf Links and Craycroft—highlight ongoing traffic safety concerns. A former Tucson counselor also faces serious charges of creating child pornography, sparking calls for stricter oversight in youth services.
Tucson police released body camera footage of a fatal teen shooting, reigniting calls for reform, while a $5,000 reward is offered for info on a recent residential homicide. A local teen’s bilingual school navigation app and a sustainable recycling program also highlight community innovation and environmental progress.
Tucson faces extreme heat with temperatures hitting triple digits, while thunderstorms offer a potential reprieve. Authorities continue searching for Nancy Guthrie, and Tucson USD librarians demand more funding after years of cuts.
Tucson authorities confirm a bomb threat in a southwest neighborhood, with law enforcement on scene and residents advised to stay indoors. Teens in Tucson are gaining aviation skills through a summer drone training program at Pima Community College.
Tucson police debunked false active shooter rumors while a 1975 murder case resurfaces with new evidence. Local leaders protest the closure of a vital health care facility, impacting Indigenous communities, as KGUN 9 marks 70 years of broadcasting.