Barrett Sets School RecordJan 27, 2012 | 9:00 pmTUCSON, Ariz. - A school record and two more NCAA qualifiers highlighted day one of competition for the University of Arizona Wildcat No.
Documents turned over in Fast and Furious invJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmWASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department has turned over nearly 500 additional pages of emails and other material to a House committee that has been investigating a controversial smuggling probe called Operation Fast and Furious for most of the past year.Some of the latest material turned over Friday night deals with the head of the department's criminal division, Lanny Breuer, while other material deals with a top aide to Attorney General Eric Holder.
Special election on redistricting requestedJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 pmPHOENIX (AP) - A powerful Republican legislative leader has proposed that Arizona hold a May special election for voters to consider alternative redistricting maps to use in the 2012 elections instead of ones drawn by the Independent Redistricting Commission.House Speaker Andy Tobin's proposed legislation introduced late Thursday would put alternative congressional and legislative maps on a May 15 special election ballot.
Pima Air art show features unique worksJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmTUCSON - International artists painted full size planes for an art exhibit at the Pima Air and Space Museum."Pretty much any artist that would be approached to do such a massive project," San Francisco artist Andrew Shoultz said, "would probably jump at the opportunity.
Five-Minute Gardener: Get a jump on your spriJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmTUCSON - What a weekend we have ahead of us - perfect for gardening!If you want to get a jump start on your spring vegetable garden, start now - indoors!Our Five-Minute Gardener, Debbie Mounce from Harlow Gardens, stopped by the News 4 Tucson studios today to show us how. Check out the video above for her demonstration.
Man shot in head does not want to file chargeJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmTUCSON - The man who was shot in the head in midtown this afternoon did not have life-threatening injuries, and told police he does not want to press charges against the shooter.Tucson Police tell News 4 that the man was shot in the head at 511 E.
Commit to be Fit: Flutter KicksJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmTUCSON - Ask any woman, and she'll tell you that her abdomen is the one part of her body she's not too happy with.Today on "Commit to be Fit," our exercise contributor, Anita Kellman, stopped by the News 4 Tucson studios with a simple exercise that can help tone that area up!Here's what Anita had to say about Flutter Kicks:One of the most popular and effective ab exercises is the Flutter Kick.
News 4 Tucson and Fry's Food Stores present tJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmIt's the Feast of the Centennial! As part of the celebrations for Arizona's Centennial this February, News 4 Tucson is teaming up with Fry's Food Stores and the Tucson Fire Department to fill the shelves at the Southern Arizona Food Bank with the "100-Ton Food Drive"!Every Tuesday in February will be "100 Ton Tuesday." News 4 Tucson will be broadcasting live from various Fry's Stores throughout the day, collecting food for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
Manning, Irsay insist they are on same pageJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 pmPeyton Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay insist they are just fine after a week filled with complaints and comments suggesting a rift had developed following one of the most miserable seasons in team history.
Barrett set UofA recordJan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmThe Wildcat junior gets so close to tying the national record.
NJ camel predicts Giants will win the Super BJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmPeople use all sorts of ways to try to predict the winner of the Super Bowl: comparing regular season records, judging who looked stronger in the post-season run-up to the big game, or watching the betting lines from Las.
NJ camel predicts Giants will win the Super BJan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmPeople use all sorts of ways to try to predict the winner of the Super Bowl: comparing regular season records, judging who looked stronger in the post-season run-up to the big game, or watching the betting lines from Las.
Murray upset with late-night drug testingJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmAndy Murray had just spent nearly five hours on court in an Australian Open semifinal loss to Novak Djokovic that ran past midnight.
Manning, Irsay insist they are on same pageJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmPeyton Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay insist they are just fine after a week filled with complaints and comments suggesting a rift had developed following one of the most miserable seasons in team history.
Local veteran special guest at State of the UJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 pmIt has been a busy week in Washington, from Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' resignation, to the State of the Union address. Giffords invited a special guest, Air Force veteran Brian Kolfage.
Heart association promotes National Wear Red Jan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmThe American Heart Association is inviting the public to participate in the ninth annual?National Wear Red Day?on Feb. 3.
Son who saved mother suffers severe burns in Jan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmDrexel Heights Fire says the?blaze started on the front porch and spread to the front of the home.? Several paint cans exploded because of the high heat.
Tubac family overwhelmed by outpouring after Jan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pmTwo days after a fire roared through every room of his Tubac home, Jim Lamb went back inside?and found exactly what he thought he would: "It's totally gone, totally gone.".
Tucsonan becomes Powerball millionaireJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmThat person picked five of the six numbers in last Saturday night's Powerball jackpot for the second place prize.
Registration deadline approaches for AZ primaJan 27, 2012 | 11:00 amThe deadline for registering to vote in Arizona's upcoming Republican and Green Party presidential primaries is at the close of business Monday.
Local educator honored at White HouseJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 amSister Rosa Maria has done quite a bit?in her 50 years as an educator but this week was a first for the Superintendent.? She?made a trip to?the White House.
Documents turned over in Fast and Furious invJan 27, 2012 | 8:00 pmWASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department has turned over nearly 500 additional pages of emails and other material to a House committee that has been investigating a controversial smuggling probe called Operation Fast and Furious for most of the past year.Some of the latest material turned over Friday night deals with the head of the department's criminal division, Lanny Breuer, while other material deals with a top aide to Attorney General Eric Holder.
Special election on redistricting requestedJan 27, 2012 | 7:30 pmPHOENIX (AP) - A powerful Republican legislative leader has proposed that Arizona hold a May special election for voters to consider alternative redistricting maps to use in the 2012 elections instead of ones drawn by the Independent Redistricting Commission.House Speaker Andy Tobin's proposed legislation introduced late Thursday would put alternative congressional and legislative maps on a May 15 special election ballot.
Pima Air art show features unique worksJan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmTUCSON - International artists painted full size planes for an art exhibit at the Pima Air and Space Museum."Pretty much any artist that would be approached to do such a massive project," San Francisco artist Andrew Shoultz said, "would probably jump at the opportunity.
Five-Minute Gardener: Get a jump on your spriJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmTUCSON - What a weekend we have ahead of us - perfect for gardening!If you want to get a jump start on your spring vegetable garden, start now - indoors!Our Five-Minute Gardener, Debbie Mounce from Harlow Gardens, stopped by the News 4 Tucson studios today to show us how. Check out the video above for her demonstration.
Man shot in head does not want to file chargeJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmTUCSON - The man who was shot in the head in midtown this afternoon did not have life-threatening injuries, and told police he does not want to press charges against the shooter.Tucson Police tell News 4 that the man was shot in the head at 511 E.
Commit to be Fit: Flutter KicksJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmTUCSON - Ask any woman, and she'll tell you that her abdomen is the one part of her body she's not too happy with.Today on "Commit to be Fit," our exercise contributor, Anita Kellman, stopped by the News 4 Tucson studios with a simple exercise that can help tone that area up!Here's what Anita had to say about Flutter Kicks:One of the most popular and effective ab exercises is the Flutter Kick.
News 4 Tucson and Fry's Food Stores present tJan 27, 2012 | 3:30 pmIt's the Feast of the Centennial! As part of the celebrations for Arizona's Centennial this February, News 4 Tucson is teaming up with Fry's Food Stores and the Tucson Fire Department to fill the shelves at the Southern Arizona Food Bank with the "100-Ton Food Drive"!Every Tuesday in February will be "100 Ton Tuesday." News 4 Tucson will be broadcasting live from various Fry's Stores throughout the day, collecting food for the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.
UAMC offering free Chest-Compression-Only CPRJan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmTUCSON - The University of Arizona Medical Center is offering free training to learn Chest-Compression-Only CPR on Wednesday February 8.The training session will allow the public to practice hands-on with life-like mannequins while experienced and trained medical students walk through the steps necessary and answer questions, according to a news release from the university.
Nod by Giffords seen as political gold in CD8Jan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmPHOENIX (AP) - Democrat Gabrielle Giffords' resignation creates a political vacuum in Arizona's 8th Congressional District - a vacuum that an endorsement by Giffords could help fill.
Tucson man sentenced for probation violationJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - A Tucson man has been sentenced to 17? years in prison for violating his probation by allegedly robbing other businesses.
MCSO: Obama fanatic threatens to kill ArpaioJan 27, 2012 | 4:30 pmA "fanatical supporter" of President Barack Obama is the prime suspect in an investigation into an Internet death threat against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
City wants more oversight of streetcar projecJan 27, 2012 | 2:30 pmThe Modern Streetcar Project should be up and running by 2013. It's a multi-million dollar project that is supposed to be a critical part of downtown redevelopment, which has a familiar ring to some.
DEA, ICE bust drug-trafficking organizationJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pmArizona Attorney General Tom Horne said federal and local authorities have taken down a multimillion-dollar drug-trafficking organization and arrested 14 of 15 suspected members.
Apartment fire displaces family of 5 in southJan 27, 2012 | 1:30 pmThe Tucson Fire Department was called to an apartment fire Thursday morning at a complex near 36th Street and Mission Road.
Officials: Escaped inmate's wife hid handcuffJan 27, 2012 | 1:00 pmMohave County sheriff's detectives have determined that an inmate's wife hid handcuff keys in a courtroom, which allowed him to escape from custody on Jan. 18.
Friend says on 911 call Demi Moore was convulJan 28, 2012 | 1:30 amDemi Moore smoked something before she was rushed to the hospital on Monday night and was convulsing and "semi-conscious, barely," according to a caller on a frantic 911 recording released Friday by Los Angeles fire.
Local veteran special guest at State of the UJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 pmIt has been a busy week in Washington, from Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' resignation, to the State of the Union address. Giffords invited a special guest, Air Force veteran Brian Kolfage.
Heart association promotes National Wear Red Jan 27, 2012 | 8:30 pmThe American Heart Association is inviting the public to participate in the ninth annual?National Wear Red Day?on Feb. 3.
Son who saved mother suffers severe burns in Jan 27, 2012 | 6:30 pmDrexel Heights Fire says the?blaze started on the front porch and spread to the front of the home.? Several paint cans exploded because of the high heat.
Tubac family overwhelmed by outpouring after Jan 27, 2012 | 5:30 pmTwo days after a fire roared through every room of his Tubac home, Jim Lamb went back inside?and found exactly what he thought he would: "It's totally gone, totally gone.".
Tucsonan becomes Powerball millionaireJan 27, 2012 | 5:00 pmThat person picked five of the six numbers in last Saturday night's Powerball jackpot for the second place prize.
Registration deadline approaches for AZ primaJan 27, 2012 | 11:30 amThe deadline for registering to vote in Arizona's upcoming Republican and Green Party presidential primaries is at the close of business Monday.
First Half Comes to a Close Saturday vs. HuskJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 pmArizona (14-7, 5-3 Pac-12) closes the first half of the Pac-12 slate by hosting Washington (13-7, 6-2 Pac-12) Saturday at McKale Center .
UA rolls past Washington StateJan 26, 2012 | 10:30 pmTUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - Kyle Fogg scored 20 points and Solomon Hill 17, leading a shower of Arizona 3-pointers that buried Washington State 85-61 on Thursday night.
On The Bench For 35 years - The Ray Quihius Jan 26, 2012 | 5:30 pmSAHUARITA-- The Quihuis family is synonymous with the town of Sahuarita."My grandparents moved to this area in about 1945 or before," said Ray Quihuis, assistant basketball coach at Sahuarita High School.
UA-Wazzu preview; Wildcats get new uniformsJan 25, 2012 | 7:30 pmTUCSON - Arizona basketball returns to action on Thursday to face a hot Washington State team that's coming off impressive wins against Cal and Stanford.Click on the video to hear Sean Miller's thoughts on facing the Cougars and to get a look a the Wildcats' new uniforms unveiled by Nike on Wednesday.
Ziegler, D-backs agree at $1,795,000Jan 25, 2012 | 2:30 pmPHOENIX (AP) - Pitcher Brad Ziegler and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year contract worth $1,795,000, a deal that avoids arbitration. The 32-year-old right-hander made $1.
Tonight on News 4 Tucson Sports-UA Softball rJan 24, 2012 | 10:30 pmTUCSON - It is business as usual for the Arizona softball team as it receives its 24th straight preseason top-10 ranking. The Wildcats were ranked eighth by both polls (USA Today/NFCA and ESPN.
UA Baseball ranked 5th in preseason pollJan 24, 2012 | 7:30 pmTUCSON - The University of Arizona baseball team has earned a No. 5 national ranking in Baseball America's preseason poll released on Tuesday.
Miller, Wildcats prepare for Washington StateJan 24, 2012 | 7:30 pmArizona basketball head coach Sean Miller addressed the media on Tuesday in advance of the Wildcats' game with Washington State on Thursday at McKale Center.Miller touched on a number of topics, including which Wildcat player he'd like to see to the final shot in the clutch as well as the success of his brother Archie at Dayton.
Scholar Athlete of the Week - Sabino's AddisJan 23, 2012 | 2:30 pmTucson - This week's Scholar Athlete of the Week is Sabino soccer player Addison Brown.Brown is an outside midfielder on the 6-1 Sabercats.
Family & Teammates Remember Diego GadeaJan 23, 2012 | 2:00 pmTUCSON --- You could say Diego Gadea was the face of the Salpointe wrestling team. As team captain for the Lancers, Gadea qualified for state last year as a junior.
Paul denies report that he approved newsletteJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 pmWASHINGTON - Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul is flatly denying a Washington Post report that he was deeply involved in the company that produced provocative, racially charged newsletters and that he signed off on articles.The newsletters from the 1990s have dogged Paul for years, resurfacing as his presidential campaign gained momentum.
US gov't to extend and expand foreclosure proJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 pmWASHINGTON - The Obama administration is expanding its signature foreclosure-prevention program to try to help those with heavy debt loads avoid losing their homes.The Home Affordable Modification Program will also be extended through 2013.
'Miami Thong Lift' transplants fat to fill ouJan 27, 2012 | 2:00 pm(NBC) - On busy South Dixie Highway near Coconut Grove, Florida it's hard to miss the signs for the Miami Thong Lift.Jenny Fitz came from Bolivia to have it done last year.
Economy grew 2.8 pct. in Q4, but outlook is hJan 27, 2012 | 10:00 amWASHINGTON (AP) -- The economy grew late last year at a pace that in normal times would suggest it's healthy.But the 2.
Analysis: Romney is fiery, focused in Fla. DeJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 amORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Mitt Romney, forced to prove his resilience after a stinging loss in South Carolina, is showing why the so-called Republican establishment thinks he has the best discipline, organization and campaign smarts to challenge President Barack Obama this fall.
Exploding churros injure 14, spark successfulJan 27, 2012 | 9:30 am(CNN) - If you have ever tried to make a recipe you found in a newspaper, you might want to pay attention to this story: The Supreme Court in Chile has awarded $180,000 to 13 people who were injured, after they tried to make a popular dessert.It was supposed to be an innocuous exercise, but instead Lucrecia Sepulveda ended up with severe burns in her face, arms and hands.
Why is investment income taxed less than wageJan 26, 2012 | 3:00 pmWASHINGTON (AP) -- Why do Mitt Romney and other wealthy investors pay lower taxes on the income they make from investments than they would if they earned their millions from wages? Because Congress, through the tax code, has long treated investment more favorably than labor, seeing it as an engine for economic growth that benefits everyone.President Barack Obama and the Occupy Wall Street movement are challenging that value system, raising volatile election-year issues of equity, fairness - and Romney's tax returns.
Pentagon: Army, Marines to shrink as budget sJan 26, 2012 | 3:00 pmWASHINGTON (AP) -- The Pentagon outlined a plan Thursday for slowing the growth of military spending, including cutting the size of the Army and Marine Corps, retiring older planes and trimming war costs. It drew quick criticism from Republicans, signaling the difficulty of scaling back defense budgets in an election year.
RAW Building collapses in center of Rio de JaJan 26, 2012 | 2:00 pmRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- A janitor finishing up the day's work, an accountant closing the books for the month, a computer technician installing software: each had a reason to stay a little late at work.They were among those trapped when three buildings suddenly collapsed into a pile of rubble in downtown Rio de Janeiro.
