Gov. Jan Brewer spoke about the Jan. 8 shooting victims and said “the tears belong to Arizona” when she delivered her State of the State in Phoenix on Monday.... Read more»
Tucsonans showed their strength as a community and commitment to health by commemorating the events of Jan. 8 in a positive way Saturday in a series of communitywide events known as BEYOND: Commemorate, Celebrate, Commit.... Read more»1
Tucsonans gathered Saturday morning at Reid Park’s DeMeester Outdoor Performance Center to commemorate the victims of the Jan. 8 shooting and to celebrate health and unity — the goal of the BEYOND: Commemorate, Celebrate, Commit main event.... Read more»
The Tucson community will honor the victims and heroes of Jan. 8 with BEYOND: Commemorate, Celebrate, Commit, a day full of events in and around the city that include outdoor activities and a celebration of democracy.... Read more»
Inspired by Rep. Gabrielle Giffords’ Congress on Your Corner events, like the one she held on Jan. 8, 2011, Pima Community College will celebrate Giffords, the Constitution and the community with a Festival of Democracy on Saturday at the school’s West Campus.... Read more»
Today on Buckmaster - Arizona State Treasurer Doug Ducey has an update on the state’s financial situation. Also, Certified Financial Planner Shelly Fishman has the Tuesday Money Maker Report. Then, Tucson filmmaker Eric Schumacher talks about restoring Arizona’s movie-making greatness. Plus, Ross Zimmerman, father of slain congressional aide Gabe Zimmerman and Neal Cash, CEO of the Community Partnership of Southern Arizona, discuss the events planned for this weekend’s BEYOND: Commemorate, Celebrate, Commit.... Read more»
The Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead will be dedicated Wednesday in honor of the 30-year-old aide to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords who was killed in the Jan. 8 attacks.... Read more»
A room in the U.S. Capitol will now be called the “Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room” in honor of the aide to Rep. Gabrielle Giffords who was killed Jan. 8 shootings in Tucson.... Read more»
The House of Representatives is expected to name a room in the Capitol in honor of Gabriel Zimmerman, an aide to U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords who was killed Jan. 8.... Read more»
Update: Gabe Zimmerman’s “hard work and ideals… should be recognized here,” his mother told a crowd gathered as members of Congress unveiled a bill to name a room in the Capitol Visitors Center for the first congressional staffer killed in the line of duty. (with video)... Read more»
A giant banner nearly destroyed in the 9-11 terror attack was part of a tribute to the victims of the Jan. 8 shooting early Friday. Later, Tucsonans were given the chance to sew a stitch into the banner, helping to restore the tattered symbol.... Read more»
“I have come here tonight as an American who, like all Americans, kneels to pray with you today, and will stand by you tomorrow.” Updated w/ additional photos.... Read more»
Like the speech delivered Monday in Phoenix, Gov. Jan Brewer’s repeat of her “State of the State” address Tuesday in Tucson focused on the killing of 6 and wounding of 14 others Saturday morning.... Read more»
Mark Kelly, husband of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released a statement Sunday night: “On behalf of Gabby and our entire family, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the people of Arizona and this great nation for their unbelievable outpouring of support.”... Read more»
A second man has been cleared of any involvement in the shooting of Rep. Giffords and up to 19 others, authorities said.... Read more»1
The six people killed in the shooting that wounded 13 others, including U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, have been identified by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. Authorities corrected the name of one victim early Sunday morning.... Read more»
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