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Decades ago when our old Volvo began stalling we spent most of a day shuttling back and forth to the Volvo dealership in Tucson figuring that only a Volvo dealership’s “expert mechanics” could solve the problem. But it turned out they couldn’t and didn’t. The pricey dealership…
Local Business
OPINION: Why isn’t every week like Bear Down Week?
Bear Down Week and the events surrounding the lead up to Family Weekend revolve around student welfare and community. However, it feels like the real purpose of these events may be less altruistic, and a lot more commercial.
General
Cyclones rally past Arizona for reverse sweep
TUCSON, ARIZONA — Iowa State volleyball rallied back after dropping set one to Arizona to reverse sweep the Wildcats 3-1 Friday. The Wildcats captured the opening set 25-19 before the Cyclones responded with three straight set wins. Iowa State took the second set 25-20, followed…
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Arizona football hosts undefeated Bearcats for Family Weekend
4-0 and coming to Tucson, the undefeated Bearcats face Arizona at Casino Del Sol Stadium this Saturday for Family Weekend. Here's who to watch out for on the field this weekend.
GeneralPinal County’s Search and Rescue team last week was called in to assist Pima County Sheriff’s Department with a hiker rescue at the Catalina State Park. On Sept. 21, 2026, just after 7:41 a.m., deputies from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (PCSD) Park Enforcement Search and…
Public Safety
Arizona volleyball returns home to take on Iowa State
After a long road stint, the University of Arizona volleyball team (5-7) looks to get back into the winning column at home on Friday, Oct. 2 against Iowa State University.
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Nelson by the numbers
- Area
- 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km²)
- Median house value
- $96,000