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KGUN 9 is Southern Arizona's station for breaking news, weather and sports. Email news tips to [email protected] or call 520-290-7726.
Joined February 2009
Linda Ronstadt releases statement as Trump is set to host event in music hall with her namesake
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BREAKING: The University of Arizona — the largest employer in the city of Tucson — has announced it will require all its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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BREAKING: Trump border policies cause Tucson migrant shelters to close
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The longest lunar eclipse of the century will happen Friday, but we won't see it in the US.
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PHX-area woman accused of stalking, sending 65,000 texts to man she went on one date with.
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Tucson is playing a major role in the mass deportations the Trump Administration promised. At Tucson International Airport, the federal government has been launching deportation flights. Details: .
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A new report confirms what critics have long said, that the Trump administration’s rush to build a border wall caused significant environmental damage, depleted water sources and devastated sacred tribal sites.
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Virginia family found nearly $1 million in middle of road, called sheriff department.
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Meet Wilbur and Wilma! The newest members of the Arizona Wildcats baseball team. KGUN 9's @thisisalexdowd has more:
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Four bills targeting drag performances sparked controversy earlier this year. All were vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs on June 16.
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"We are devastated to learn of Jeff Gladney’s passing. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and all who are mourning this tremendous loss," the Cardinals said in a statement.
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TRUMP INAUGURATION: South Tucson announces it won't participate in mass deportations
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JUST IN: The University of Arizona joined the coalition of 20 universities suing the federal government over ICE's recent order on international students.
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State Senator wants to allow ICE to lease currently closed Marana prison
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Former president Barack Obama is set to travel to Tucson next Friday, October 18, as part of a campaigning blitz in support of the Harris-Walz campaign.
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VOTER TUNROUT IN PIMA COUNTY:. As of 3:38 p.m. there have been 51,263 voters on Election Day in the county. 19,533 of the voters are registered Republican, 12,477 are registered Democrat.
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The City of Tucson is seeking public comment on renaming Christopher Columbus Park after Danny Lopez, a respected Tohono O’odham teacher who dedicated his life to preserving indigenous traditions and languages.
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The 34th Honor Flight has landed at Tucson International Airport, carrying five Korean War Vets and 15 Vietnam War Vets. @PatParrisTV has more:
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Happening this morning: A group of protesters are staging a die-in outside the Raytheon gates. Organizers say the intention is to shed light on the use of Tucson-manufactured weapons used against civilians in Gaza. KGUN 9's @AdamKleppAZ will have more in our evening newscasts.
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Romero: Despite Ducey's order, Tucson's mask mandate will remain in place.
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Former President Barack Obama will campaign for the Harris-Walz ticket on Friday, Oct. 18. The political rally is scheduled for late afternoon on the University of Arizona campus.
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SHELTER CLOSURE: Trump border policies cause Tucson migrant shelters to close
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Coronado National Forest is reporting Flash floods happening at Sabino Canyon and at Marshall Gulch up on Mount Lemmon. Video Credits: @CoronadoNF
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A Tucson construction sign this morning was displaying a pro-Trump and anti-Joe Biden message during rush hour.
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JUST IN: Democrat Andy Beshear is the projected winner in a contentious gubernatorial race in Kentucky, overtaking the incumbent Republican Gov. Matt Bevin in a state President Trump won by nearly 30 points in 2016.
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Forest Service Fire Investigators are looking for a suspect connected to the Molino fire. Video evidence shows what could be the start of the wildfire that burned 115 acres. Additional details .
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What is the most amount of bobcats you've spotted in your neighborhood? Show us at Video courtesy of Gary Endorf in Oro Valley
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AW! This photo of a smiling premature baby has gone viral this month. See her story here:
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First numbers from Pima County:.
First look at Pima County:. Harris 62.6%.Trump 36.6%. @kgun9.
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TRUE LOVE UNTIL THE END: A Texas couple dies side by side holding hands.
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SHELTER IN PLACE: A crash shut down I-10 near Kolb around 3 p.m. today. Authorities are warning of a hazmat situation due to a nitric acid spill from an overturned truck, according to the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality. Details
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WOW. Talk about stunning!. Many thanks to Jack Suman for sharing his composite of seven images captured last night from the Tucson Mountains. Share yours at
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NEW: The Arizona Game and Fish Department says they've spotted the first known bald eagle nest in a saguaro cactus.
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FIRST UNOFFICIAL AZ RESULTS:. 1,123,651 voters. 🔴 TRUMP 539,004 (48.36%).🔵 HARRIS 563,054 (50.51%).
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Tucson Mayor Regino Romero took to the national stage for day one of the Democratic National Convention.
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BREAKING: Tucson voters have approved a measure that would gradually raise the city's minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025.
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Arizona voters have passed Prop 314, which will allow local law enforcement to arrest people suspected of illegal entry into the country. @csmithKGUNTV will have reaction from Santa Cruz County Sheriff David Hathaway tonight on KGUN 9.
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Migrant processing facility in southeast Tucson bustling with activity as deportation operations ramp up.
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Harris’ campaign said she is backed by the mayors of Bisbee, Nogales, Somerton, and San Luis, as well as by Yuma County Supervisors Martin Porchas and Tony Reyes.
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A Guatemalan woman who just gave birth at Tucson Medical Center could be facing expedited removal with her baby, according to Tucson attorney Luis Campos. CPB says no formal proceedings related to her removal from the country have begun.
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If you need to get from Tucson to Phoenix, you don’t have much option beyond car, bus or plane. But passenger trains could be making a comeback on that route.
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NEW: Mayor Regina Romero says calling in the National Guard to Tucson would be "excessive," and says it "sends the wrong message to our community."
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The Pinal County Sheriff's Office will soon be deputizing civilians to assist in law enforcement situations, offering a four-hour training course to residents inside and outside of the county.
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The House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections.
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What a bolt fest last night! Photo courtesy of Wendy Witzig #monsoon #monsoon2022 #lightning #tucson #arizona #photographers
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JUST IN: Arizona’s Republican governor has signed legislation preventing state health officials from ever adding a COVID-19 vaccine to the list of required school inoculations and barring mask mandates in government buildings.
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The #KGUNFamily sends love and support to @WDBJ7 from Tucson, Arizona #WeStandWithWDBJ
http://t.co/d2QPRZh4MO.
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UPDATE: #FingerRockFire grows to 150 acres. Thank you to David Boulton for this photo taken near Starr Pass. http://t.co/xeqxoAkaoe.
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Trying to get the Gen Z vote: Beto O'Rourke makes visit to U of A to support Harris-Walz ticket
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Katie Hobbs spoke these words as she made her first public appearance since winning the gubernatorial race.
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JUST IN: The Sunnyside Unified School District voted Tuesday to continue its mask mandate.
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MASK MANDATE IN EFFECT IMMEDIATELY: Pima County law now requires masks to be worn indoors.
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TRUMP IN TUCSON: President Trump's supporters are arriving early for his rally in Tucson today, with three hours before doors open and six hours until the president takes the podium. Very few attendees are wearing masks, so far.
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Ukrainian pilots have arrived in Tucson for F-16 training!. @csmithKGUNTV has all the details
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The City of Tucson won a $1.5 Million grant to remove grass from city parks and replace it with landscaping that uses less water.
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The Dept. of Homeland Security served a notice of inspection to La Indita, a local restaurant in Downtown Tucson, to make sure their employees have the legal right to work in the U.S.
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LeBron James' son, Bryce, commits to Arizona basketball; announcing on Instagram
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A Shake Shack spokesperson confirmed that the fast-casual restaurant chain is planning to open a location at 3105 N. Campbell Ave., just south of East Fort Lowell Road.
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Tucson Electric Power says it plans to refund customers $9.5 million dollars in over-collected fees. According to a decision filed by TEP with the Arizona Corporation Commission, the refund period could span 1-month, 2-months, or even 12-months.
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ICYMI: The University of Arizona sent an email earlier this week telling international students and faculty to carry their passports, I-94 and other identification documents on them at all times.
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NEW: A nationwide poll finds Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey with the lowest approval rating on coronavirus than any other governor in the country.
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LIGHTNING CRASHES: Check out this amazing footage of a lightning strike in Corona de Tucson. ⚡️⚡️⚡️🤯 (📸: Leilah Butler)
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Rural-Metro Fire and several other agencies participated in a motorcade after the death of firefighter recruit Cody Treatch.
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has signed a petition Tuesday to put abortion access on the 2024 ballot.
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The Mt. Lemmon Hotel shred these pics and reports just under 2 inches of fluffy white snow on the ground. ❄️ If you're planning to head up the mountain be sure to check the hotline for any road closures first. Call 520-547-7510.
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ICYMI: The City of Tucson and Pima County are considering buying hotels as shelters for those experiencing homelessness. The $12 million to buy the hotels would come from funds allocated by Congress in the American Rescue Plan.
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Democratic Rep. Kyrsten Sinema has won Arizona's open U.S. Senate seat, beating Republican Rep. Martha McSally.
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JUST IN: Gov. Doug Ducey has signed a bill requiring Arizona high school students to learn about personal finance before graduating.
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In Tucson, an immigration attorney received a letter from the Department of Homeland Security, telling her she must leave the United States. Pamela Rioles Saeed was born in Boston.
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NEW: Sen. Mark Kelly administered doses of vaccine to patients on Tucson's south side today.
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JUST IN: Amphitheater School District is joining Catalina Foothills and TUSD in requiring masks for all students and staff in indoor areas of school properties.
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DEPORTATION: State Senator wants to allow ICE to lease currently closed Marana prison
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The same C-17 that sent deportees to Guatemala from Tucson has arrived back in Tucson, based on the tail number. Madison Thomas has more:
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MORE MT. LEMMON SNOW! ❄️❄️❄️🤗 We can't get enough of the winter wonderland that is Mt. Lemmon today. Thank you 📷:Michael Stanley for sharing your pics!
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WALMART TORCHED: Tucson Fire shared these images of charred aisles inside the Walmart at Speedway and Kolb.
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KGUN 9 will have coverage of the protest of Trump's immigration policies at Reid Park on at 5 p.m. for our digital newscast and in our 10 p.m. TV newscast.
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Coffee Times isn't backing down as corporate competition prepares to open up right across from them. @RyanFishTV has all the details
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NEW: Catholic churches in Tucson are closing for one month in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, the Diocese of Tucson announced Monday.
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ICYMI: The University of Arizona will now require everyone in campus buildings or on university transit to wear at least a surgical grade face mask.
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NEW: For the first time since the attack on Pearl Harbor, a Navy ship will bear the name USS Arizona, the acting Secretary of the Navy announced Monday.
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CAR FANATICS: A classic car show will be taking place at Little Anthony's Diner tonight.
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