Posted October 5, 2015
The Tucson Fire Department (TFD) is joining forces this week with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to remind residents to "Hear the beep where you sleep." The key message of the national Fire Prevention Week campaign is to install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of your home, including the basement.
Posted October 5, 2015
Money from the voter-approved, $100 million, five-year Road Recovery street bond program in 2012 already has improved more than 116 miles of roadway, and the work continues to improve additional streets. The bond money pays for repaving, while the bigger widening projects are funded by the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), a 20-year program approved by voters in 2006.
Watch Tucson 12 video on Road Recovery.
Posted October 5, 2015
The Tucson Police Department (TPD) is hoping to fill 25 Community Service Officer positions. The job involves driving in marked police cars and responding to calls of burglary, traffic accidents, and found property. The application deadline is Oct. 11. To learn more about job opportunities at TPD, please visit the recruiting website.
Posted October 5, 2015
When you take a trip to Reid Park Zoo, you might overlook some of the animals. In the latest edition of “Zoo News” on Tucson 12, learn about some very deserving animals that have interesting adaptations you might not know about.
Posted October 5, 2015
The Sun Rideshare Rewards Program continues this month, offering the chance to win prizes for motorists who decide to use alternative modes of transportation (carpool, public transit, bikes, walking, etc.) once in a while. Prize drawings include gift cards and other items. Follow the link above for more information and to register.
Posted October 2, 2015
Dear Tucsonans,
Posted October 2, 2015
The Nova Home Loans Arizona Bowl will take place Dec. 29 at 5:30 p.m. at Arizona Stadium. Projected to bring $25 million to Tucson, the bowl game will feature teams from the Mountain West Conference and Conference USA. The Sun Belt Conference will provide a team if the MWC or CUSA can't fill the game. The Arizona Sports and Entertainment Commission (ASEC) made the announcement yesterday at the Westin La Paloma Resort.
Posted October 2, 2015
Officials from the City of Tucson and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) gathered this morning to celebrate the completion of the Kino Parkway – 22nd Street Intersection Improvement Project. The project rebuilt one of the busiest intersections in Southern Arizona with the first grade-separated intersection constructed by the City of Tucson.
Posted October 2, 2015
The votes are in, and the tapir calf at Reid Park Zoo is now named Toliver. The Zoo received thousands of online votes in the naming contest, so it will sending a $3,000 donation to help protect tapirs in the wild.
Posted October 2, 2015
Do you have unused chemicals, oils or pesticides sitting in your shed or garage? The City of Tucson is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collection tomorrow from 8 a.m.-noon at the Eastside Service Center, 7575 E. Speedway Blvd. Drop off at HHW is free for City of Tucson residents. There is a fee of $10 for each television and $2 for each monitor brought in without a computer.
Posted October 2, 2015
The City of Tucson cares about the community, and now you have the opportunity to demonstrate your support to the City and the community we serve. All donations to the City are tax deductible and can be made quickly and easily through the Tucson Cares page on the City's website. Donation amounts begin at $10, and donors can pledge their support to one of four categories, including animal care.
Posted October 2, 2015
Several downtown streets will be closed this weekend to accommodate numerous events in Downtown Tucson.
Saturday, October 3, 2015
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Stone Avenue will be closed to vehicles from Ochoa Street to Cushing Street (14th Street)
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – McCormick Street will be closed to vehicles from Stone Avenue to Church Avenue
8 a.m. to midnight – Scott Avenue will be closed to vehicles from McCormick Street to 14th Street
5 p.m. to midnight – Stone Avenue will be closed to vehicles from Ochoa Street to McCormick Street
Posted October 1, 2015
Several downtown streets will be closed this weekend to accommodate numerous events in Downtown Tucson.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Stone Avenue will be closed to vehicles from Ochoa Street to Cushing Street (14th Street)
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. – McCormick Street will be closed to vehicles from Stone Avenue to Church Avenue
8 a.m. to midnight – Scott Avenue will be closed to vehicles from McCormick Street to 14th Street
5 p.m. to midnight – Stone Avenue will be closed to vehicles from Ochoa Street to McCormick Street
Posted October 1, 2015
Vista del Rio's annual Porch Fest is this Sunday. Come down for music from local bands and enjoy a meal from our local food trucks. The event is family friendly.
Vista del Rio is on North Dos Hombres Drive, just north of the intersection of Tanque Verde and Pio Decimo. The festival starts at 4 o'clock.
Posted October 1, 2015
Car crashes are the leading killer of children between the ages 1 to 19 in the United States. In an effort to keep kids safe, the Tucson Police Department partners with Safe Kids Pima County to offer free car seat checks. In the Tucson 12 video below, learn about some common errors parents make when buckling their children into safety seats. The next car seat safety check is scheduled for this Saturday at Kmart, 7055 E. Broadway Blvd., from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
