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Prime Time Review - 'Kitchen Nightmares' causes chaos for Scottsdale

Logan Buus/Explorer Intern

Chef Gordon Ramsay is known in many households as an ornery man with a sharp tongue and a quick temper, poking and prodding at every instance of dissatisfaction he can find in a kitchen. Ramsay is best known for his shows, Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares. Hell's Kitchen places conte…

(May 16) Jodi Arias likely to be sentenced to death

Thelma Grimes/Explorer Newspaper

It didn't take long for a jury on Wednesday to conclude that how Mesa resident Travis Alexander died in 2008, was indeed cruel.

Ironwood Ridge High School teacher officially charged for sexual misconduct with a minor

Explorer Newspaper

In March, the Oro Valley Police Department School Resource Officers Unit began an investigation involving a possible inappropriate relationship between a high school teacher at Ironwood Ridge High School and a female student.

Gadget Magnet - Data Doctors: Fake Microsoft phone call scam the rise again!

Ken Colburn/Special to 10/13 Communications

Q: I received a call today from a male who identified himself as Andrew Allison with Microsoft Security. He told me that “my NT wires” were installed incorrectly and were causing errors across the internet and that he could talk me through the steps needed to correct the problem. Trying t…

Community works to help eighth grade cancer patient

Hannah McLeod The Explorer

After 14-year-old Austin Thacker, of Legacy Traditional School , was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Diffused Mature B Cell Lymphoma, fellow students and the community have come together to make things a little easier on the family. 

Ironwood Ridge teacher arrested for sexual misconduct with a student

According to news reports, a teacher at Ironwood Ridge High School has been charged with sexual conduct with a minor.

Mayor Hiremath accuses Councilman Zinkin of fiscal mismanagement in Oro Valley

Chris Flora, The Explorer

In his usual fashion, Oro Valley Mayor Satish Hiremath allowed each member of council to speak first when it came to last Wednesday’s discussion over the town’s tentative budget adoption.

The Joint works to offer affordable chiropractic care

Hannah McLeod/The Explorer

A nationwide franchise offering chiropractic care, The Joint has more than 375 clinics throughout the U.S., and recently opened another in Northwest Tucson.

“The List: A Musical”

J.D. Fitzgerald/The Explorer

“The List: A Musical” had a great success both Friday and Saturday nights at the Fox Theatre.

Guest Column: Be realistic in crediting schools like BASIS

Dave Safier Special to The Explorer

Let’s say you decide to start a school for sixth through 12th graders that gives students a rigorous, world class education: demanding courses, lots of homework, sky-high expectations.

CDO graduate composes entire musical to be presented at Fox Theatre May 17-18

Randy Metcalf, The Explorer

Throughout his time at Canyon Del Oro High School and in working toward his degree from the University of Arizona, Clark Jewett’s life has slowly been preparing him for this month. On May 17 and 18, his musical will be performed at Fox Theatre.

Ironwood teacher admits to having sex with students

Thelma Grimes/The Explorer

According to the Oro Valley Police report, Ironwood Ridge High School art teacher Melissa Ann Dalton admitted to having intercourse and oral sex on multiple occasions with two male students.

Teacher charged with sexual misconduct with a student was investigated in March

Thelma Grimes/Explorer Newspaper

After allegations surfaced in March about an Ironwood Ridge High School marketing teacher having sex with a student, the Amphitheater School District placed him on administrative leave for five days.

Walmart’s treatment of employees

Thelma Grimes, The Explorer

There was a lot of talk before Black Friday, or Grey Thursday about Walmart workers walking out in protest. In the end, some of them did, but with so few actually having the courage to stand up to the retail giant, USA Today reported that the strikes had…

‘Oblivion’ better suited as video game than film

Nick Spake/Special to 10/13 Communications

"Oblivion” is another movie that seems better suited for a video game than a motion picture. Watching the characters engage in endless shoot outs and explore vast, abandoned terrains, all you want to do is get your hands on a controller. Since a movie is unequipped with game play, though,…

Bank robbery in Oro Valley

On May 17, 2013 at approximately 5 p.m., the Oro Valley Police Department responded to the Bank of America in the 12000 block of north Rancho Vistoso in reference to a bank robbery.

Heat brings out snakes and need for pool safety

Chris Flora, The Explorer

Summer is just around the corner, and for many that means increased outdoor activities such as hiking and swimming.

Drug Awareness Day returns to Oro Valley

Chris Flora/The Explorer

Fifth graders from Oro Valley and surrounding areas no doubt had a lot to talk about on their bus ride back to class from the town’s fifth-annual Drug Awareness Day, held at Riverfront Park on Friday.

Rooster + Duck = Ducken

By Chris Flora, The Explorer

Call him Ducken. Call him Chucken. Call him whatever you want. What’s important is not the name, but the fact that this five-day-old rooster-duck crossbreed defied the odds of Mother Nature to even be born, despite the fact it was born with what appears to be a chicken leg protruding from…

TPD seeks help locating possible kidnapping victim

The Tucson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a possible kidnapping victim, 23-year old Marveen Estrada. On May 23, 2013 at about 8:00 p.m., Ms. Estrada was riding in the passenger seat of a vehicle when they pulled into the Quickmart located at 5642 South Al…

CDO’s Dickerson achieves national DECA position

Chris Flora, The Explorer

Canyon Del Oro senior Trevor Dickerson wasn’t quite sure what he was getting himself into when he decided to campaign to become the National Western Regional Vice President of Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA).

U.S. Sen. John McCain visits Basis Oro Valley

U.S. Sen. John McCain, R – Ariz., visited Basis Oro Valley today to discuss issues affecting Arizonans and the nation.

Oro Valley budget passes: Police funding a hot item

Chris Flora, The Explorer

Oro Valley Town Council voted 5-2 to approve the town’s $93.9 million budget on Wednesday evening.

(May 14) Today's Top Headlines - Press Gaggle by White House Press Secretary Jay Carney

Office of the White House Press Secretary

MR. CARNEY:  Thanks for joining us on this quick trip to New York City.  You heard, obviously, the President today in his press conference with the Prime Minister.  So I hope that you found that helpful and useful, but I am here also to take your questions.  Anybody have anything?

(May 8) Today's top headlines - One man charged, as Cleveland kidnap victims return home

Thelma Grimes/Explorer Newspaper

It's been more than 24 hours since three grown women and a 6-year-old child were rescued from a home in Cleveland where they were being held hostage.

Bee season is here, five attacked in Oro Valley

Thelma Grimes, The Explorer

On Sunday, five hikers on Linda Vista Trail in Oro Valley were attacked by a swarm of bees.

Marana resident charged with second degree murder

On May 16, 2013 at 11:14 p.m., officers from the Marana Police Department responded to a residence located in the 8900 block of N. Palm Brook Drive in response to a 911 call. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male and female in the home. The male was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Why the death penalty is needed

By Emil Franzi, Special to The Explorer

"Life imprisonment without possibility of parole." Not really. Not in Scotland, not in other countries infected with moral relativism, not even in America if we allow certain trends to continue.

Finding strength after big loss, Marana widow becomes car savvy

Chris Flora, The Explorer

Marana resident Beverly Hall needed no reminder that David, her husband of 34 years, had passed away two weeks prior.

Young student heroes

Randy Metcalf, The Explorer

Early one April morning, Estes Elementary School students Julian Rodriguez and William “Blueboy” Estrella were walking to school, just like they do together most days.

Arizona makes the top 10 for bicycle friendliness

It’s easy to get out and explore Arizona on two wheels — our state is renowned for its good weather, new infrastructure and beautiful scenery. Those are just some of the reasons that Arizona is ranked number 10 in the country for bicycle friendliness by the League of American Bicyclists i…

Police budget discussed by Oro Valley council

Chris Flora/The Explorer

A tentative increase in the Oro Valley Police Department’s budget this year was a cause for concern for some members of council during a study session last Wednesday at Town Hall.

(May 15) Jodi Arias trial set to resume in Phoenix

The penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trail is set to resume Wednesday.

Melvin thinks bold ideas will carry him in governor’s race

Thelma Grimes/The Explorer

After forming an exploratory committee to consider running for governor, Sen. Al Melvin, R-District 11, is confident that his bold ideas could lead him to the state’s top position in 2014.

Meet the Honeas: Five-generation family helped write the town of Marana into history

June 22, 2005 - It was through Bob Honea, whose teammates nicknamed him "The Mayor of Marana," that the small Northwest farm town may have seen its first claim to fame and possibly an ironic glimpse into the future of the Honea family.

3-year-old succumbs from injuries after water-related incident

Northwest Fire District firefighters and paramedics were called to the 8200 block of North Equator Loop just before midnight after receiving a 9-1-1 call indicating that a small child had been found in the backyard swimming pool. The home is near Cortaro Farms and Oldfather Roads. The ini…

Prime Time Review - Indie Rock Veterans provides Tucson with memories

Evan Hoffmann/Special to The Explorer

A distinctive spectacle exists within the music realm that recently graced the Rialto Theater stage here in Tucson. It is one that is unmatched in its ability to unify the youthful and the aged alike, bringing the Rialto’s varied occupants together by the collective power of rhythm, lyric…

“The Big Wedding” is a big mess

Nick Spake/Special to 1013 Communications

Just about all the actors in “The Big Wedding” are severely typecast. Diane Keaton is a high-strung, divorced mother like in “Something’s Gotta Give,” Robert De Niro is the father of somebody getting married like in “Meet the Fockers,” Amanda Seyfried is…

Miles of health and fitness

More than 100 students, parents and teachers come out before school begins on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Painted Sky Elementary School for the Miler’s Club.

Tony Stark is going to reach... a breaking point in ‘Iron Man 3’

Nick Spake/Special to 1013 Communications

Along with Christopher Nolan’s “The Dark Knight Rises,” “Iron Man 3” is one of the rare superhero threequels that doesn’t disappoint. While Jon Favreau remains an executive producer and co-star, he passes on the directorial duties to Shane Black of “Kiss…

Cadets attend academy

Thelma Grimes/The Explorer

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is currently hosting a class of recruits who are looking to become police officers. The public recently got an up-close look at the driving and shooting portion of the class.

Such the Spot - 5 family-friendly activities in Tucson

Darcie Maranich/Special to The Explorer

We have been enjoying some gorgeous weather here in Southern Arizona as of late, wouldn’t you agree? We all know, though, that these mild temperatures are fleeting so we best enjoy them while we can. With that in mind, here are five things you can (and should!) get outdoors and do before …

THE GREAT MAY DAY MYSTERY: MYSTERIOUS ADS PLACED IN COLLEGE NEWSPAPER FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS

For more than two decades, a mystery has shrouded itself in the University of Arizona. Purportedly the brainchild of a secret organization rooted in counterculture ideals and forecasting radical revolution, the enigma has eluded the majority of UA students and faculty while brazenly publi…

Two pedestrians struck after Mountain View graduation, one dies

Northwest Fire District units along with an Engine from the Mountain Vista Fire District responded to Thornydale Road just south of Linda Vista Blvd just after 9:30pm after 9-1-1 calls were received indicating multiple pedestrians had been struck by a vehicle.

More than 400 attend Marana State of the Town

Thelma Grimes/The Explorer

During the annual State of the Town Address on April 26, Marana Mayor Ed Honea said Marana will continue to stay true to its core mission, which is devoted to strong public infrastructure, public safety and public services.

US housing market passes half way mark in return of ‘normal’

Andy Warren, Special to The Explorer

Most of us already realize “normal” is relative. Yet, we are only human. And as such, we can scarcely stop ourselves from the very-human behavior of seizing every available opportunity to try to quantify and define the term.

Mother's Day: A Day for Reflection

StatePoint Media

Most people spend Mother’s Day bestowing flowers, gifts and heartfelt sentiments upon their moms. But for some, knowing how to honor their mother is not so easy. After all, mothers are only human, and not all of them are perfect.

New Northwest Fire Chief Brandt discusses department’s direction

Alan M. Petrillo, Special to The Explorer

Northwest Fire District’s governing board approved a contract for Michael J. Brandt to become its fire chief, dropping the “interim” from his current title when the two-year contract kicks in on May 28.