Traffic was getting backed up as crews worked to reach the crash scene.
Business and community events and news in Tucson and southern Arizona.
Canyon del Oro High School students sending Ben’s Bells to Parkland, Florida
Education news from Tucson and Southern Arizona.
Tucson weather: Sunny and warm
Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s today and for the next few days. Winds are calm this morning becoming west northwest at 5 to 8 mph this afternoon.
How safe is your neighborhood? Check out Monday’s Tucson crime reports
Incidents reported to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and Tucson police.
96 more donations to help send kids to summer camp
Since 1947, the Arizona Daily Star Sportsmen’s Fund has helped pay for 40,070 children to go to camp.
Photo of local restaurant’s ‘amusing’ sign seen in national newspaper
On the restaurant’s website patrons are told to, “relax and enjoy yourself” and “feel the love”
Mine Tales: Manganese mines in Arizona fed US need in WWII
The U.S. government began purchasing manganese during World War II to compensate for a shortage, due to the number of ships carrying manganese for import that were sunk by enemy submarines.
Tucson police program seeks to improve links with public
Electronic surveys, results from community forums and face-to-face interaction between police officers and the public will help bring solutions to community concerns.
Thanks readers, we’ve raised $79,221 to send kids to summer camp so far
Since 1947, the Arizona Daily Star Sportsmen’s Fund has helped pay for 40,070 children to go to camp.
Summer work program gives teens intimate look at Saguaro National Park
This summer youth program offers work, education and recreation.