Eddie Celaya

Tucson

Multimedia Journalist at KGUN-TV (Tucson, AZ)

TV Reporter for @kgun9 DM with story tips, recommendations and good vibes

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Articles

Building the future: 'We Care Tucson' tech robotics camp teaches STEM skills to underserved youth

1 week ago | kgun9.com | Eddie Celaya

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Summer break is usually a time for fun, but for dozens of children at We Care Tucson, it's also a chance to dive into science, technology and engineering — for free. We Care Tucson’s Tech Robotics Camp, now in its third year, is designed to introduce STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts to youth from underserved communities. The non-profit organization removes barriers to participation by offering the camp at no cost.
Tucson Mayor Regina Romero shares strategies at National Mayors Conference

1 week ago | kgun9.com | Eddie Celaya

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN9) — Tucson Mayor Regina Romero is in Tampa, Florida, this week attending the 93rd Annual U.S. Conference of Mayors, where she’s collaborating with peers from across the nation on shared urban challenges, such as immigration enforcement and the fentanyl crisis. Romero, who serves as chair of the Latino Alliance of Mayors, emphasized the importance of these gatherings for exchanging solutions. “Tucson is not unique in the issues that we’re going through,” she said.
Take a hike: TEP requests 14% rate hike; critics say customers can’t afford more increases

1 week ago | kgun9.com | Eddie Celaya

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson Electric Power (TEP) filed a petition with the Arizona Corporation Commission to raise electricity rates by approximately 14%, citing rising operational costs and inflation. If approved, the increase would mean an average of $16 more per month for typical residential customers — or nearly $200 more per year. The proposed hike comes on the heels of a 9.55% rate increase approved in 2023, despite TEP requesting a 14% hike at that time.
¡Rapido!: Tucson's first Bus Rapid Transit route looks to speed up service between downtown, Tucson Mall

1 week ago | kgun9.com | Eddie Celaya

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson is set to break ground on its first Bus Rapid Transit line, a project City leaders hope will revolutionize local mass transit by increasing efficiency and accessibility between key areas of the city. The route will run from the Tohono Tadai Transit Center near the Tucson Mall, down Stone Avenue, and terminate downtown at the Ronstadt Transit Center. The route was chosen after public input.
Murdered woman's family speaks out as perpetrator awaits sentencing

2 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Eddie Celaya

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN9) — A Phoenix man is awaiting sentencing for the murder of his wife, Elizabeth Byrd, whose family ties to Tucson have brought renewed attention to the case. Now, the family is speaking out about Elizabeth's legacy and her husband's eventual sentencing. John Byrd, a former detective with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder after admitting to strangling his wife during a domestic dispute in July 2024.
Grieving Tucson family seeks justice, changes after fatal hit-and-run

2 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Eddie Celaya

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A grieving family is pleading for the driver who struck and killed 63-year-old Robert Netherton to come forward, more than two weeks after he was hit while walking along South Palo Verde Road. On the evening of May 24, just after 9:30 p.m., Netherton was walking south on Palo Verde Road when he was hit by a truck. According to the Pima County Sheriff's Department, the driver did not stop. “He was a real kindly sort of person,” said Jon Salvatierra, Netherton’s cousin.
Linked up: Dunbar Spring residents hopeful as Downtown Links nears completion

3 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Eddie Celaya

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A major infrastructure project that has reshaped traffic in downtown Tucson for years is finally nearing the finish line, and residents in the surrounding neighborhoods are eager for relief. According to the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility, Phase Three of the Downtown Links project is slated to wrap up by the end of 2025.
Two U.S. teens arrested on human smuggling, child endangerment charges

3 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Eddie Celaya

TUCSON, Ariz. — Two Arizona teenagers face human smuggling and child endangerment charges after leading U.S. Border Patrol agents on a reckless chase through the Tohono O’odham Nation over the weekend, authorities said. Agents from the Three Points Border Patrol Station attempted to stop a silver 2005 Honda Civic on Friday evening after detection systems observed suspicious movements near the U.S.-Mexico border.
Ranch Fire in Santa Cruz County at 889 acres

3 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Eddie Celaya

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Ariz. — The Ranch Fire burning in southern Arizona has grown to 889 acres, according to fire officials. The blaze, first reported Monday, is burning in grass and fine fuels approximately 19 miles southeast of Patagonia, near the San Rafael State Natural Area. The fire was initially estimated at 30 acres but expanded rapidly due to dry conditions. While fire behavior has moderated slightly, the left flank remains active.
"Every second counts:" Students, teachers receive active shooter training from local law enforcement

3 weeks ago | kgun9.com | Eddie Celaya

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — In response to the ongoing threat of school shootings, this week Desert View High School is playing host to a comprehensive active shooter preparedness workshop aimed at equipping students and staff with critical response strategies. The training, led by the Pima County Sheriff's Department in collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies, focused on the "Run, Hide, Fight" protocol endorsed by the Department of Homeland Security.