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University of Arizona to Add New Solar Energy System

A California-based energy company plans to install a heat and electricity system on the roof of the University of Arizona Science and Technology Park.

Forbidden to Be Together, Couple Turned to Murder

Larry Raymundo Coronado and his girlfriend were convicted for killing her father, who tried to keep the couple apart.

As Tucson Home Prices Drop, Number of Sales Increases

Tucson home prices in 2011 were down 14 percent compared with last year, according to the Tucson Association of Realtors’ Multiple Listing Service.

Border Patrol Finds 952 Pounds of Marijuana

Agents found the marijuana bundles in the desert west of Tucson.

In South Tucson, a Community Confronts Its Image Problem

Residents and police say a high crime rate and other ills don’t tell the whole story of this tightly knit “pueblo within a city.”

Thousands Gather at Vigil for a Message of Healing

Nearly 3,500 people, including Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, attended the vigil, which concluded a weekend of events devoted to the anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011,...

Victims and Heroes Honored by Friends and Family

Tucsonans filled Centennial Hall to listen to stories of those killed or injured on Jan. 8, and to honor the individuals who helped save lives...

Mementos of Grief and Love Seek Home

Community organizations in Tucson are searching for a permanent location for the thousands of items left at spontaneous memorials after the Jan. 8, 2011, shootings.

A Somber Crowd Gathers at Safeway to Pay Respects

Emotions ran high as Tucsonans gathered around a memorial in the supermarket’s parking lot on the anniversary of the Jan. 8, 2011, shooting there.

Iowa Man Dies After Motorcycle Accident

The man apparently lost control of his motorcycle, and the Tucson police said alcohol seemed to have been a factor.