Posted January 12, 2016
The Tucson Police Department (TPD) is reporting a recent increase in vehicle break-ins throughout the city. To help combat that problem, TPD has produced a video on how you can lessen your chances of becoming a victim of auto theft.
Posted January 12, 2016
Is there a pothole you'd like to see fixed? Is a street sign missing? Is a tree limb hanging too close over a roadway or sidewalk? You can report these issues to the Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), (520) 791-3154, or email the exact location to tdotsr@tucsonaz.gov.
Posted January 11, 2016
The City of Tucson is holding three public meetings this month to allow the community and business leaders to discuss a proposal to require all businesses in city limits to offer sick time to their employees.
The Earned Sick & Safe Time Stakeholder Meetings will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. at different locations. The first is scheduled for this Wednesday at the Ward 5 Council Office, 4300 S. Park Ave. The other two meetings will be Jan. 21 at the Ward 6 Office, 3202 E. 1st St., and Jan. 28 at the Ward 2 Office, 7575 E. Speedway Blvd.
Posted January 11, 2016
Construction on the new AC Hotel by Marriott in Downtown Tucson at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway Boulevard will cause vehicular restrictions, but pedestrian and bicycle access will be maintained. Starting today, and lasting through approximately May 2017, the left lane of Broadway will be closed between Sixth Avenue and Fifth Avenue from 6 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.
During the closure, all vehicles in the left lane of Broadway will be required to turn left onto northbound Sixth Avenue. Through traffic should use the right lane of Broadway approaching Sixth Avenue.
Posted January 11, 2016
Starting tomorrow, through the middle of next month, Pima County and its contractor will complete the installation of the temporary flow management piping (FMP) along River Road between Alvernon Way and Hacienda Del Sol.
The piping will be installed in Pima County right-of-way along the north side of River Road between Alvernon Way and Camino Kino. Once the flow management system is installed, it will remain in place until the sewer rehabilitation is complete.
Posted January 11, 2016
Zoo and aquarium leaders from across the country will meet this week at Reid Park Zoo in Tucson for the annual Directors’ Policy Conference. The event is held for Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited leaders to network, discuss policy, and evaluate emerging trends.
This year’s conference is expected to attract more than 200 zoo and aquarium directors, senior leaders, and guests to Tucson.
To accommodate the welcoming event tomorrow afternoon, Reid Park Zoo will close at 1 p.m.
Posted January 11, 2016
The 14th season of American Idol premiered last week with a new batch of contestants trying to become famous. In preparation for the season, the Fox television show came to Tucson last June to hold auditions.
In the video below, Tucson 12 caught up with some of the singer wannabes, and some even performed for the camera.
Posted January 8, 2016
Posted January 8, 2016
Tucson Fire Department (TFD) crews yesterday rescued two people and a dog from their vehicle after it became stuck in high water flowing through the neighborhood wash at the intersection of East Lee Street and Santa Rosa Avenue. Nobody was injured.
TFD says while this type of call happens with much more frequency during the summer monsoon, this is a reminder that washes with flowing water can be dangerous, especially in residential neighborhoods.
Posted January 8, 2016
The next meeting of the Charter Review Committee is scheduled for next Monday, Jan. 11, at 4:30 p.m. in Mayor and Council Chambers, 255 W. Alameda St. The committee is made up of 15 registered voters in the City of Tucson.
Posted January 8, 2016
With winter in high gear now, Tucsonans are starting to head to Mt. Lemmon to enjoy the snow. Tucson 12 went up the mountain during a previous snowstorm to capture some of the sights of people at play. Enjoy the video below.
Posted January 8, 2016
Tucson Parks and Recreation presents the 32nd annual Senior Olympic Festival, tomorrow through Jan. 31, at several venues throughout Tucson. The festival is a celebration to promote fitness, health, and an active lifestyle among adults 50 years of age and older.
Some of the events include volleyball, bowling, bridge, racquetball, basketball shoot, pickleball, archery, golf, tennis, horseshoes, badminton, and more.
Posted January 8, 2016
Pima County’s Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department is hosting its Annual Grease Collection and Recycling Event tomorrow, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. After the event, the collected grease and cooking oil will be recycled into biodiesel, a cleaner burning fuel for the environment.
The collection event originally was held on the day after Thanksgiving, but now takes place in early January to accommodate grease collected throughout the holidays.
Posted January 8, 2016
On Sunday, January 10, 2016, crews from Sunland Asphalt, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation (TDOT), will begin milling and paving operations on Campbell Avenue from Ft. Lowell Road to Glenn Street.
Posted January 8, 2016
Construction is underway on the new AC Hotel by Marriott in Downtown Tucson at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway. The multi-story building will take approximately 18 months to complete. Daily traffic control set-ups will be necessary in order to construct this new building. Below is the vehicular travel restrictions associated with this construction. Please note that pedestrian and bicycle access is being maintained in and around road closures.
