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Four people were hospitalized after being struck by lightning Friday morning as storms moved through the Valley.

JUST IN: Four adults were hospitalized after being struck by lightning at an El Mirage Elementary school bus stop.

After years of pain and a kidney cancer diagnosis, Cayol Johnson faced a difficult decision about her health. Full story at link in bio.

REST IN PEACE: Patrick Stewart, the famed actor known for his role in 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' has died at the age of 86.

NEW: The Tucson Unified School District superintendent has released a statement with a recommendation that Cavett Elementary School consolidate into Utterback Middle School, effective August 2028 for the 2028–29 school year.

Community members gathered in Tucson for a vigil honoring a life spent advocating for farmworkers and marginalized communities across the country. Link in the bio.

“I’m just grateful that my mom is still alive right now," 7-year-old Joe said. The Tucson Fire Department is recognizing a boy on Tucson’s Eastside for calling 911 when his mother experienced a seizure, helping save her life.

NEW THIS MORNING: National Weather Service officials have confirmed a third tornado touched down last week amid severe weather across the state.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Ruthrauff Road is closed in both directions at I-10 due to a crash on the overpass. There is no estimated time for reopening.

Arizona’s first New World screwworm case was recorded in a dog in Cochise County, according to federal officials.

HEADS UP: Deputies are responding to a rollover collision at S. Palo Verde Road near S. Broadmont Drive. The road is blocked. All Palo Verde traffic is being diverted onto Veterans Street. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

Dolores Huerta helped coin the phrase, "Sí, se puede," which translates to "Yes, we can," and was adopted by the United Farm Workers as its slogan.

REST IN PEACE: Dolores Huerta, American labor leader and activist, has died at age 96, according to a statement from her family.

TUSD Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo addresses public for the first time since announcing closures, says district needs to act now. Link in the bio.

NEW: The Pima County Board of Supervisors has named a new county administrator to replace Jan Lesher, who announced her retirement earlier this year with her last day set for January. Link in the bio.

Sierra Vista’s fare-free bus system is helping residents get around the city, and one route is also providing voters with a way to reach a local vote center.

A Southside Walmart was closed Tuesday after a reported shooting inside the store, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.

UPDATE: DPS is providing new information on a crash on SR-77 yesterday that left two people dead and two people injured.

The nation's two largest reservoirs are rising in October — something they rarely do this time of year. Heavy rain in Northern Arizona and Southern Utah has sent water downhill into Lake Mead and Lake Powell, offering a brief but welcome boost to both reservoirs.

The Tucson staple is putting it's iconic rides up for auction on Jan. 28th, hoping to keep auto history here in town. Link in the bio.