Five Tucson streets workers — including a division administrator - are no longer employed after an 11-month investigation led the city to move to fire them. City officials allege the workers performed side jobs for personal gain at the city's expense, and that a Department of Transportation leader "treated the Streets division as a personal enterprise." Read more» 3
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The City of Tucson is moving to fire another employee in the Transportation Department, and will discipline several others, according to a memo from the city manager. A source said the moves follow an investigation into Internet porn viewed on city computers. Read more» 2
The City of Tucson on Tuesday told several Transportation Department workers that it intends to fire them, officials said. While details are sketchy, the move to fire five or six employees stems from a nearly year-long investigation into allegations of materials and equipment theft. (with video) Read more» 3
Tucson's roadways just might get a little quieter and smoother, thanks to repaving projects around town. Read more»
A new iphone app - SeeClickFix+ - may help smooth your morning commute. The launch of a local hazard tracker will speed pothole repair, says the city. Read more» 2