Posted 3:09 PM 6/13/2013

TUCSON - There has been six water related accidents this swim season in Pima County. One was fatal.

Drowning is a silent killer and it turns out there are several reasons why.

When a person begins to drown, nature takes over. The reaction is called the Instinctive Drowning Response. (More) • Video (1)

Posted 6:00 PM 6/6/2013 by Kean Bauman

TUCSON - Seven time Olympic medalist, Amanda Beard is one of the world's best swimmers, but even she won't swim alone. "Eyes on" is her motto. The mother of 3-and-a-half-year old, Blaise... and a baby girl, due this month... Amanda will tell you, water safety is a top priority.

A few (More) • Video (1)

Posted 8:23 PM 5/30/2013 by Kristi Tedesco

TUCSON - Summer Splash 2013 is officially underway. 

Eight more pools have opened, in addition to the ten that were already taking swimmers.  That means Tucsonans will have a total of 18-city pools to visit from now until July 30th.

For a look at the pools that are open (More)

Posted 8:23 PM 5/30/2013 by Kristi Tedesco

TUCSON - Tucson grandparents, suffering serious medical setbacks, win this month's Kristi's Kids "Lifesaver" pool fence giveaway.

Kathy and Mike Beach had to have their daughter move in, with her three children, ages 2, 5 and 8. With all of their medical bills, they just haven't been able (More) • Video (1)

Posted 6:00 PM 5/23/2013

TUCSON - So far this year in Pima County, one child has drowned and two others have nearly drowned.

If you found a child slipped into a pool would you know what to do?

The way to prepare for a water emergency is to take CPR class and firefighters are ready to teach you.

"We (More) • Video (1)

Posted 6:00 PM 5/16/2013

TUCSON - The City of Tucson is a big player when it comes to swim safety. In two weeks most kids will be out of school and that's when Summer Splash 2013 gets underway. The city will open additional pools during the months of June and July.

Mary Williams has lived in the Stella Mann (More) • Video (1)

Posted 6:00 PM 5/2/2013

TUCSON - When you bring your child to swim lessons, everyone's focused on the child. But parents need more information also.

Dr. Jessica Schultz, a pediatrician with Children's Medical Center of Tucson has a water safety talk with families during those critical well checks.

On the (More) • Video (1)

Posted 9:01 PM 5/1/2013 by Kristi Tedesco

TUCSON - Our first SwimFest with the YMCA of Southern Arizona is May 9th, and we still have openings for FREE swim lessons.

The YMCA partnered with Kristi's Kids and the News 4 "Lifesaver" program to help little ones survive in, and around, water.

FREE swim lessons remain for 3 to (More)

Posted 12:09 PM 5/1/2013

Frankie Almuina told jurors he was playing a game with his children when he taped their hands, mouths and feet in December 2011.

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Posted 10:01 AM 5/1/2013 by Jeff Beamish

TUCSON - Another 90 degree day on tap after the 10th warmest April on record.

High temps this afternoon reach the low 90's in Tucson, according to News 4 Meteorologist Jeff Beamish. Gusty winds make a return to the forecast as soon as tomorrow, thanks to a cold front dropping across the (More) • Video (1)