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Tucson firefighters answered a fire call at a triplex on North Jones Boulevard over the weekend. Crews kept the flames to one unit by 4:19 a.m., and no injuries were reported. One resident was displaced, and investigators are still working to find the cause of the fire.
KGUN9 - Cochise County · Sep 29, 2026Tucson's average gas price stands at $4.58 per gallon, according to AAA data. That is $1.35 higher than the price at the same time last year, a significant increase. Higher pump prices raise the cost of driving for Tucson households, and some residents are adjusting their budgets.
KGUN9 - Cochise County · Sep 29, 2026Only 2 publishable local items were found for this period. No unrelated stories were added.
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Brian Matlock, a mechanical engineer and Marine veteran, is running for Arizona State Mine Inspector. His platform focuses on worker safety, abandoned mines, and modernizing state oversight amid growing demand for copper and critical minerals in the state. The role involves inspecting active mines and securing hazardous sites across Arizona.
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Democratic candidate Clara Pratte is campaigning on utility affordability, citing record rate increases. She advocates for greater commissioner accountability and bringing back regional field hearings across the state. Pratte also supports restoring rooftop solar incentives and protecting ratepayers' interests.
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The Arizona Supreme Court ruled that the University of Arizona wrongly destroyed a public record sought by professor Matthew Abraham. The decision sets a new standard for reviewing public records disputes in Arizona. Justices ordered the case back to a Pima County judge for independent scrutiny of withheld documents.
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Democratic incumbent Kris Mayes and Republican Warren Petersen debated in a contentious session. Topics covered included utility rate hikes, ICE and immigration issues, data centers, water concerns, and election security. The debate featured high tension, prompting a moderator to threaten cutting off microphones.
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Unionized Tucson bus and streetcar drivers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike if a new contract is not reached. The union said a strike could begin July 1 if negotiations with Sun Tran management fail.
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The Tucson City Council approved a police drone initiative intended to improve response times for emergencies. The program is set up as a year-long pilot.
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Sun Tran workers represented by Teamsters Local 104 voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike as their contract approached a June 30 expiration. The transit agency said it remained optimistic that a deal could be reached before the deadline.
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Tucson officials approved a police drone initiative intended to improve emergency response times. The city council also considered transit safety spending as part of broader public safety planning.
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