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Watch Now: Historic photos of Tucson from up high
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Watch Now: Historic photos of Tucson from up high

  • Rick Wiley
  • Sep 17, 2020
  • Sep 17, 2020 Updated Apr 10, 2021
Flooding at Sabino Canyon
Flooding at Sabino Canyon
Stranded visitors at Sabino Canyon
Stranded visitors at Sabino Canyon
Kevin Volk, who represents Arizona's 17th district in the State House of Representatives, speaks at JoAnna Mendoza election night event
Kevin Volk, who represents Arizona's 17th district in the State House of Representatives, speaks at JoAnna Mendoza election night event
JoAnna Mendoza announces win to a crowd of eager supporters
JoAnna Mendoza announces win to a crowd of eager supporters
U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., at election night watch party
U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Ariz., at election night watch party
JoAnna Mendoza speaks to the press after declaring victory
JoAnna Mendoza speaks to the press after declaring victory
VIDEO: Breaking down Arizona's 29-28 win over TCU
VIDEO: Breaking down Arizona's 29-28 win over TCU
Heavy rain in Tucson brings out the wash watchers
Heavy rain in Tucson brings out the wash watchers
Tucson weather forecast for November 1
Tucson weather forecast for November 1
Tucson's Top Stories: November 2
Tucson's Top Stories: November 2
Kirsten Engel, former Arizona State Senator, speaks at JoAnna Mendoza election night event
Kirsten Engel, former Arizona State Senator, speaks at JoAnna Mendoza election night event
Tucson's Top Stories: November 5
Tucson's Top Stories: November 5
Tucson's Top Stories: November 1
Tucson's Top Stories: November 1
Rio Grande performs as guests arrive to JoAnna Mendoza’s election night event
Rio Grande performs as guests arrive to JoAnna Mendoza’s election night event
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Roman Reigns might be the reason WWE stars have to go to Saudi
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U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani at election night watch party
The Wildcast: Previewing Arizona's bounce-back game vs. TCU, other Big 12 football matchups
The Wildcast: Previewing Arizona's bounce-back game vs. TCU, other Big 12 football matchups
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Arizona Wildcats’ sports schedule for Nov. 2-8
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VIDEO: Wildcats took 'tremendous step forward' in win over Stanford, UA coach Becky Burke says
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