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Tucson Police Department to stop responding to some calls due to staffing shortage
A staffing shortage plagues departments across the city, not just police. The department will still respond to emergencies and life-threatening situations where officers are needed. (Source: kold) By Megan McNeil | March 10, 2021 at 6:09 PM MST - Updated March 10 at 6:09 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - In an email sent to staff, Tucson Police Department Chief Chris Magnus said the department will stop responding to certain calls, citing long response times due to staffing shortages.
Some of those changes will happen quickly, but others will happen over a longer period of time.
Battle over Barnum Hill, Reid Park duck pond to be discussed by Mayor and Council Tuesday
Reid Park Barnum Hill Debate By Karly Tinsley | March 8, 2021 at 10:32 PM MST - Updated March 8 at 11:00 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Tucson City Council will set aside time in their study session Tuesday to discuss the controversy surrounding the Reid Park Zoo expansion.
This comes after Mayor Regina Romero called for the project to be paused on March 3rd, 2021.
Since then, the Reid Park Zoological Society (RPZS) and Save the Heart of Reid Park have come forward with examples and evidence to back up their sides of the story.
Cold pushes Natural Gas up 1,700% for Tucson Government
Buses, city buildings affected
Cold weather in Texas has burned the City of Tucson when it comes to Natural Gas prices -with a 1700% jump in what the city is paying to heat buildings and run vehicles.
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) â Brutally cold weather in Texas has burned the City of Tucson when it comes to Natural Gas prices -with a 1,700% jump in what the city is paying to heat buildings and run vehicles.
The City Manager s Office says as a bulk user of natural gas, the city negotiated a contract that sets very favorable prices for natural gas but cold weather has led to shortages that made it impossible for that supplier to deliver the gas the City of Tucson needs.