(BPT) - Warm weather is here, which means many homeowners are beginning new DIY projects. Have you included home safety on your list?

(StatePoint) With wild weather patterns impacting the country in recent years, homeowners nationwide are constantly on the lookout for better ways to prepare their homes to handle tough weather conditions.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department found 31-year-old Jared Ross inside a home on after a standoff late Thursday night.

Around 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Pima County Sheriffs and Northwest Fire responded to a house on the 6700 block of North Galaxy Road after receiving a call about an explosion.

(BPT) - You might think that by the time the holidays arrive, allergy season is long gone. However, for millions of allergy sufferers, the reality is that allergens still abound. From pet dander to volatile organic compounds, indoor allergens can cause discomfort and health issues as bothersome as when pollen is in season.

Very rarely do one or two sentences tell us much about a person. But every once in a while, just a few words – from “tear down this wall” to “let them eat cake” – can speak volumes about a public official, succinctly and effectively crystalizing his or her belief system for the public at large.

Oro Valley

At approximately 6 p.m. Tuesday, units from the Avra Valley Fire District responded to reports of a garage fire on Silverbell Road.

According the Tucson Herpetological Society, 15 species of rattlesnakes live in the Northwest region.

Marana

A homeowner and his two roommates escaped without injury this morning after a fire in the home’s garage began to fill the house with smoke.

More cooking fires occur on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year. With the popularity of turkey frying increasing, U.S. fire departments are responding to more than 1,000 fires each year in which a deep fryer is involved. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says deep fryer fires cause an average of five deaths, 60 injuries, and more than $15 million in property damage each year.

While enjoying a weeklong vacation in Canada, Don and Annemie Baker had no idea they would be homeless when they returned home.

Police Reports

Platelet drive coming to OV Town Hall May 19

March 17 meeting to detail Copper Creek kindergarten registration

Tossed cig butts impact environment

Academy to help public view the stars

Saving money around the house continues to be a major pursuit for homeowners nationwide. And with a focus on going green, savvy homeowners are looking for ways to cut energy use to reduce utility bills and their home’s carbon footprint.

Each year, fire departments respond to an average of 210 structure fires caused by Christmas trees. Carefully decorating Christmas trees can help make your holidays safer, according to a release.

OV council knows it must define problem

NW church hosts women's event Saturday, Sept. 18