NewsNet - Posted August 29, 2016
The Tucson Parks and Recreation department invites all photographers, both amateur and professional, to share their best, original photos taken at any Tucson city park or recreation facility, event, sport, program, or class.
NewsNet - Posted August 26, 2016
Church Avenue at Sixth Street will close for about 30 days starting next Monday, Aug. 29, to allow crews from Tucson Electric Power Co. and its contractor to remove underground power lines and pull boxes in preparation for the Downtown Links Phase III - Church Avenue to Broadway project that's scheduled to begin early next year.
NewsNet - Posted August 26, 2016
The State of Arizona is offering a penalty-free plan to people who haven't paid sales or income taxes due before 2014, if they come forward and promise to pay. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey recently signed the Arizona Tax Recovery Program (amnesty) law, but it's only retroactive to that period, and future amnesty programs are not guaranteed.
NewsNet - Posted August 26, 2016
The Animal Cruelty Taskforce of Southern Arizona and the Humane Society of Southern Arizona will host a free public seminar next month to address animal cruelty. The goal of the event is to provide citizens an opportunity to learn signs of animal cruelty or neglect, the steps required in investigating crimes against animals, and how to properly report those crimes.
NewsNet - Posted August 26, 2016
After playing in the mud wallow, Reid Park Zoo elephants Punga and Sundzu recently made their way into their pool to get clean.
Tucson 12 captured some video of the two pachyderm brothers having a good time submerging themselves in water.
NewsNet - Posted August 26, 2016
Enjoy hands-on, educational activities at Children’s Museum Tucson through its science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) program. The event takes place at the museum, 200 S. 6th Ave., with an all-day reduced admission price of $3 per person.
TDOT - Posted August 26, 2016
Underground utility relocations, upgrades and removals are continuing for the upcoming start of the Downtown Links Phase III project linking Barraza-Aviation Parkway and Interstate 10, with downtown and nearby neighborhoods.
On Monday, August 29, 2016, Tucson Electric Power Co. and its contractors will begin removing underground conduit and pull boxes on Church Avenue, just south of Sixth Street.
To accommodate this work, southbound Church Avenue will be closed to travel through late September 2016. Please see the map below for more information.
NewsNet - Posted August 25, 2016
Tucson is ranked No. 3 in a recent survey about metro areas with the fastest job growth. Bloomberg reports figures from Economist Jed Kelko, who specializes in U.S. cities and the future of work, show Tucson had a job growth rate of 4.2 percent in July over the same period last year.
NewsNet - Posted August 25, 2016
If you're considering buying a home and want to learn more about the process, the free Homebuyer Expo is a good place to start. Get information on how you can qualify for up to $20,000 in down payment assistance, and learn how to improve your credit score. Lenders and housing professionals will be in attendance to answer your questions.
NewsNet - Posted August 25, 2016
As the National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary today, Saguaro National Park's Rincon Mountain (East) District is a bit larger. A 282-acre land donation from The Trust for Public Land is a parcel of property purchased by philanthropist Hansjörg Wyss and donated to the trust with the understanding that the nonprofit organization would add it to the national park.
NewsNet - Posted August 25, 2016
Cinema La Placita concludes its 2016 run tonight. Each year, the series shows movies in an outdoor setting every Thursday night at 7:30 from May through the end of August. Hundreds of Tucsonans enjoy the summer evenings with a different movie each week for $3 per person (includes all-you-can-eat popcorn).
NewsNet - Posted August 25, 2016
If you're tired of the heat, the fall season is less than a month away and that means beautiful colors abound. One place where you can go to see flowing water, falling leaves, and plants in bloom is just a short trek away.
Watch a 20-year-old video from Tucson 12 that shows the beauty of Sabino Canyon.
NewsNet - Posted August 24, 2016
Continuing its trend of national publicity as a food capital of the world, Tucson is gaining more attention from last year's designation as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. The New York Times this week featured an article spotlighting Tucson's food scene.
NewsNet - Posted August 24, 2016
Starting tomorrow, the Sun Link streetcar will modify its service schedule on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights to offer service until 2 a.m. The extension will be in effect through Oct. 2. The additional service hours are being offered due to increased demand and activity from University of Arizona students. All other hours remain the same.
NewsNet - Posted August 24, 2016
State Rep. Sally Ann Gonzales, D-Tucson (District 3), will host a public forum in Tucson tomorrow so people can share their experiences dealing with Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) and offer ideas for improvements. The forum will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Valencia Library, 202 W. Valencia Road.
For more information, call (602) 926-5515 or (520) 398-6000.
