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Woman arrested in Tucson faces child sex abuse charges in California

Woman arrested in Tucson faces child sex abuse charges in California

  • Caitlin Schmidt

Was found living here with her five children.

Reports indicate 1-year gap in abuse investigation of injured Tucson baby

Reports indicate 1-year gap in abuse investigation of injured Tucson baby

  • Caitlin Schmidt

Child suffered what doctors determined to be nonaccidental injuries; no charges ever filed.

Medicaid cuts likely to hurt drug, mental-health programs in Tucson

Medicaid cuts likely to hurt drug, mental-health programs in Tucson

  • Stephanie Innes

Prison-diversion program could be in jeopardy, and that worries those in Tucson's criminal-justice system.

Former Tucson law enforcement officers lose state police certification

Former Tucson law enforcement officers lose state police certification

  • Caitlin Schmidt

Cannot work in law enforcement without license.

Tucson doctor's license suspended over opioid prescribing

Tucson doctor's license suspended over opioid prescribing

  • Stephanie Innes

Dr. David A. Ruben can't practice medicine.

Pima County sheriff seeks state inquiry into use of RICO funds

Pima County sheriff seeks state inquiry into use of RICO funds

  • Caitlin Schmidt

Request comes less than two months after a former department official was convicted of theft of federal funds.

Tucson brothel operator sentenced to probation in prostitution probe

Tucson brothel operator sentenced to probation in prostitution probe

  • Caitlin Schmidt

She tells judge: "I've learned my lesson the hard way."

Former Pima County prosecutor sues county attorney for sex discrimination

Former Pima County prosecutor sues county attorney for sex discrimination

    She was fired following the dismissal of a DUI case for prosecutorial misconduct.

    Pima County Sheriff's Department exceeds overtime pay budget by nearly $2 million

    Pima County Sheriff's Department exceeds overtime pay budget by nearly $2 million

      Sheriff Napier said he is working to bring OT costs down to budgeted levels.

      Controversial charity take steps to address violations

      Controversial charity take steps to address violations

        “We’re trying to be the best we can be,” said Libby Wright, who previously ran The Giving Tree in Tucson.

        Tucson Police reports: Baby who died had severe head trauma

        Tucson Police reports: Baby who died had severe head trauma

          Baby's mother and her boyfriend have been charged with first-degree murder.

          Father of man killed in jail files wrongful death suit against Pima County

          Father of man killed in jail files wrongful death suit against Pima County

            $5 million action says jail, corrections chief were negligent in picking cellmate.

            AARP ad about health-care bill pressures Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona

            AARP ad about health-care bill pressures Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona

              Flake says AHCA isn't what he'll be voting on.

              Ex-UA athlete fearful, frustrated with progress of criminal case against former coach

              Ex-UA athlete fearful, frustrated with progress of criminal case against former coach

                Former track coach is facing trial for aggravated assault, stalking.

                Police records: Blood from slain Vail girl found in family's SUV

                Police records: Blood from slain Vail girl found in family's SUV

                Reports detail what stepfather said, did after girl was reported missing.

                Woman at center of Tucson prostitution probe pleads guilty to 2 felonies

                Man authorities linked to brothel will go to trial in January.

                Target shooter admits starting Sawmill Fire, sheriff's report confirms

                Target shooter admits starting Sawmill Fire, sheriff's report confirms

                Target shooting is illegal at the site where the fire began.

                Tucson-area schools shell out $2.3 million for Arizona's new minimum-wage hike

                Tucson-area schools shell out $2.3 million for Arizona's new minimum-wage hike

                Rapid implementation of the law puts them in a tough spot.

                Border detentions in Southern Arizona cost $2B in last decade

                Border detentions in Southern Arizona cost $2B in last decade

                Costs could dramatically increase under Trump administration's immigration enforcement plan.

                Feds seize guns of 8 Chinese students at University of Arizona

                Feds seize guns of 8 Chinese students at University of Arizona

                Officials say it doesn't appear there was any criminal intent by students in buying the guns.

                4 former Tucson-area cops barred from police work in Arizona

                4 former Tucson-area cops barred from police work in Arizona

                A fifth former cop is also facing loss of credentials.

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                Pima County sergeant's demotion was not by the book, board finds

                Pima County sergeant's demotion was not by the book, board finds

                Former lieutenant said he was demoted for openly supporting sheriff's opponent during last season's campaign.

                Arizona commission improperly slashes workplace safety penalties, feds say

                Arizona commission improperly slashes workplace safety penalties, feds say

                The governor-appointed Industrial Commission of Arizona has 30 days to respond to the findings, prompted in part by a Star investigation.

                Still no plea agreement in Tucson prostitution probe

                Attorneys for operators of "By Spanish" argues that charges are excessive, unwarranted.

                Three programs at local for-profit schools flunk gainful employment standards

                Three programs at local for-profit schools flunk gainful employment standards

                New rules aim to protect students, taxpayers

                Exploding target pegged as trigger for 46,000-acre Sawmill Fire

                Exploding target pegged as trigger for 46,000-acre Sawmill Fire

                Authorities mostly keep mum on the blaze's origin as federal investigation proceeds.

                Ex-Pima sheriff's official gets probation, fine in theft case

                Ex-Pima sheriff's official gets probation, fine in theft case

                Christopher Radtke avoids jail but must do community service and not work in law enforcement.

                Tucson Police Department delays records of excessive force complaints

                Tucson Police Department delays records of excessive force complaints

                Records revealed that Tucson police are rarely suspended for excessive force complaints.

                Audit of misused sheriff's fund indicated no problems

                Audit of misused sheriff's fund indicated no problems

                Federal probe found money was being illegally taken from the fund by employees.

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