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The Latest | Police tell UCLA protesters to disperse or face arrest

May. 01, 2024 22:53 PM EDT

Announcements broadcasted on the University of California, Los Angeles campus Wednesday evening told demonstrators to disperse or they would be arrested and face a misdemeanor charge. The protesters largely stayed in place, chanting pro-Palestinian slogans. Police stood by strapping on riot gear. ...

A man is charged with causing a car crash that killed an on-duty Tucson police officer in March

May. 01, 2024 19:13 PM EDT

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A man has been charged with causing a car crash that killed an on-duty Tucson police officer two months ago, authorities said Wednesday. Tucson police announced 20-year-old Nicholas William Skitzki is facing a misdemeanor charge of death by a moving violation....

Mister Car Wash: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May. 01, 2024 17:29 PM EDT

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Mister Car Wash Inc. (MCW) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $16.6 million. On a per-share basis, the Tucson, Arizona-based company said it had profit of 5 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and to...

University of Arizona student shot to death at off-campus house party

Apr. 29, 2024 11:51 AM EDT

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A University of Arizona student was fatally shot at an off-campus house party over the weekend, authorities said. Three other people — a teenage girl, a man and a woman — were treated at a hospital early Sunday for injuries that were not believed to be...

AudioEye: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Apr. 23, 2024 16:17 PM EDT

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — AudioEye, Inc. (AEYE) on Tuesday reported a loss of $829,000 in its first quarter. The Tucson, Arizona-based company said it had a loss of 7 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and stock option expense, came to 8...

University of Arizona president: Fiscal year 2025 budget deficit may be reduced by $110M

Apr. 21, 2024 15:52 PM EDT

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — As the University of Arizona continues to search for a new president, embattled outgoing president Robbins has announced “encouraging news” about the college’s ongoing financial crisis. The Tucson-based university is trying to dig out of a $177 million...

Man convicted of killing 6-year-old Tucson girl sentenced to natural life in prison

Apr. 10, 2024 14:46 PM EDT

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A man convicted of killing a 6-year-old Tucson girl, whose body was found years later in a remote desert area, was sentenced Wednesday to a natural life prison term. Before sentencing, Christopher Clements read a rambling statement in court and said he didn’t...

Arizona officer dies after driver crashes into patrol car with sirens on, police chief says

Apr. 01, 2024 18:36 PM EDT

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A Tucson police officer has died after a driver crashed into his patrol car while he was responding to a call with his siren on and lights flashing, authorities said Monday. Tucson police said Officer Adam Buckner, 31, had the right of way before the collision...

Doan scores twice in NHL debut, Coyotes get 4 goals in 3rd to beat Blue Jackets 6-2

Mar. 27, 2024 02:02 AM EDT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Josh Doan had two goals in his first NHL game including the go-ahead score with 8:29 left in the third period and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-2 on Tuesday night. Nick Bjugstad, Nick Schmaltz, Dylan Guenther and Matias Maccelli also...

Man convicted of killing 6-year-old Tucson girl to be sentenced in April

Mar. 25, 2024 19:28 PM EDT

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A man convicted of killing a 6-year-old Tucson girl will find out next month if he will get another life prison sentence. An April 10 sentencing date for Christopher Clements was set Monday after a status hearing in Pima County Superior Court. ...