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KVOA-TV News Director

Tucson, AZ
Joined September 2008
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Cathie Batbie
4 months
UA donor, Humberto Lopez, sent a personal message to Jedd Fisch.
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CAUGHT ON CAM...Beautiful shot of Bighorn sheep running through the Sin Vacas neighborhood this morning. Photo Courtesy: Patrick Sola #bighorn
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7 years
The University of Arizona confirms that the UA basketball team is safe in Barcelona. #news4tucson
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Cathie Batbie
3 years
Last day on air for KVOA's main man. We will sure miss you, John Overall.
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3 years
Hail in the desert....always a beautiful sight... #tucson #eastsidehail
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4 years
WOW!!..Amazing bighorn video from Pima Canyon this morning! Courtesy of Chris Wangensteen-Eckland #tucsonbighorns #kvoa
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4 years
No structures lost overnight. Summerhaven is still threatened, but firefighters will have air support up early. Another pivotal day of firefighting. Stay safe up there.
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3 years
Tucson Mayor expected to ask the City Council to approve mandatory curfew from 8pm-5am beginning tomorrow through December 22nd. News conference with more info expected this afternoon. #tucsoncurfew
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6 years
Welcome back, monsoon! Keep it up this week, will you? #needrain
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6 years
Major milestone day @KVOA . Lupita Murillo is celebrating 40 years making a huge impact in this community. Congratulations, Lupita. We are proud to have you on our team. #crimetrackerqueen #kvoa
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Cathie Batbie
4 years
Ventana folks...the smell of smoke is great, but firefighters are confident in their fire lines. You will see lots of resources in the air and on the ground today. They ask that you stay clear so they can get in there and continue to protect properties. #BighornFire
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6 years
Couldn't have said it better than Governor Ducey..."Imagining Arizona without John McCain is like picturing an Arizona without the Grand Canyon — it’s just not natural." #godspeedjohnmccain
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4 years
Said goodbye for now to one of the best Investigative reporters in the biz. Your KVOA family will miss you. #HappyRetirement @MSchwartzKVOA
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5 years
Camels on the loose in Green Valley. It’s not even hump day, yet. #humpdayMonday
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4 years
Sometimes you have to get in the car and go searching for fall. #100degreebreak
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3 years
We won't forget..It will be an emotional morning. #January8th
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4 years
Bighorn Fire tops acreage of 2003 Aspen Fire as it is now over 88,000 acres and 33% contained. Wind will be a challenge for firefighters in the next few days. #bighorn #Tucson
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4 years
Saying farewell to one of our own. Best wishes Angelique! We will miss you! #kvoafamily
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5 years
A Deputy US Marshal was shot and killed tonight in Tucson. All our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the US Marshal’s Service
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4 years
Be like Walt. Walt is a 4 Warn Weather Watcher and Matt Brode's biggest fan. #walttheweatherdog @mattbrode @KVOA
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4 years
The day I introduced Ethan to the legendary Lute...and he asked him where Wilbur was. (Lute thought it was hysterical) We will miss you, coach. God speed! #LuteOlson #basketballlegend #uofa
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6 years
We just broke another heat record in Tucson. Thought we'd make the best of it and use our pizza oven to make lunch.
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4 years
My little runaway has a record. 😂
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Oro Valley Police
4 years
The perp has been released from PD custody. We took his mug shot & let him know we would be on the lookout for him if he’s ever on the loose again. After looking into his eyes I think he was scared straight. Stay home w/ the family that loves you Walter! #ChipYourDog #OrovalleyPD
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Cathie Batbie
4 years
Congrats to all grads! We are incredibly proud of you. Go rock this world!
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Brian A Seastone
4 years
It's Graduation Day - Congratulations to all our @uarizona graduates! Today we celebrate your success and resiliency. Good luck as you begin your next great life adventure. You are our future - go make make a difference in our world. Be happy, safe, & well. #BearDown
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5 years
Wildfire burning in the Catalinas #Lightningstrikes #fireinthecatalinas
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8 months
Sitting on the sidelines as history is being made. Congratulations to the University of Arizona and its colleagues! #BearDown
@NASA
NASA
8 months
Live Now: #OSIRISREx delivers the US's first pristine asteroid sample after a 3.86 billion-mile journey. Watch landing live from @DeptOfDefense 's Utah Test & Training Range. Use #AskNASA to send us your questions.
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6 years
Took a detour to hang with my new friends on this Wednesday. Aloha Tucson. 🏖
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6 years
News 4 Tucson’s Lifesaver program is honored by the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Arizona. So proud to be a part of this amazing team. #kvoa #N4TLifesaver #teampride
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6 years
Wake up, Tucson! Crashing the party on Tucson Today. #tucsontodayrocks #kvoa
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Cathie Batbie
4 years
Sources say Kobe Bryant was killed in this crash.
@LASDHQ
LA County Sheriffs
4 years
#Update Downed aircraft is a helicopter. Flames extinguished. #Malibu deputies at crash site looking for survivors, 4200 blk Las Virgenes Rd #Calabasas #LASD
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When your mission becomes personal. Join me in the fight against cardiovascular disease. 7am at La Paloma. This one's for you, mom. #LiveFierce #SoAZGoRed
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Cathie Batbie
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Bringing the family back together @KVOA for our 70th Anniversary. The one and only Jimmy Stewart back in the house. #70years #kvoa
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4 years
Emus on the run west of Tucson. Back home safely thanks to PCSD. Never thought I'd be so excited about an emu story. Welcomed change in the news world. #emusarenotpolitical
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Cathie Batbie
5 years
When @gwenstefani gives you props on Twitter, UArizona. @uarizona @nbcsnl @prideofarizona
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Gwen Stefani
5 years
My mind is blown! Hearing Tragic Kingdom arranged like this is a reminder what a genius Eric Stefani is as a writer & for starting @nodoubt ❤️ I walked around the house after wondering if I was in a dream ✨ Thank u @prideofarizona for this incredible performance! 👏👏👏 gx
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10 months
Beautiful trip home tonight. #tucsonrainbowsrock
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5 years
Midnight snack, anyone? #waltersworld #pushybulldog
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4 years
To all of you protecting all of us...we are grateful beyond words. #FrontLineHeroes #ThankYou
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7 years
Firefighters holding the line at Sawmill Fire. Tankers are grounded as a Red Flag Warning is in effect. #sawmillfire #news4tucson
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6 years
Poor Zsa Zsa. World’s Ugliest Dog dies at the age of 9. #bulldogsrock #uglydoglove
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3 years
More news on your favorite station...4:30am news just launched on @KVOA .
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7 years
Baby Brode is here. Welcome to the newest member of the KVOA family. Congrats Matt and Ana Maria!
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@pimaarizona
Official Pima County
4 years
Who had this on their 2020 hellscape bingo card?
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3 years
Tucson's police chief reportedly nominated by President Biden to head CBP.
@nytimes
The New York Times
3 years
Breaking News: President Biden nominated Chris Magnus, a critic of the Trump administration’s anti-immigration policies, to lead Customs and Border Protection.
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It's not a political statement. We wear them 4 you. #MaskUp
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5 years
Ed Pastor, former Arizona Congressman, passes away at age 75.
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6 years
He was told that she had no chance of survival. The angels were on her side. A beautiful story of hope.
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7 years
Honored to be at the Emmys to witness my friend get inducted into the Silver Circle.
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Cathie Batbie
7 years
It's happening. January 8th foundation director announces that the memorial will be built next year, thanks to Tucson donors. #News4Tucson
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Cathie Batbie
4 years
Less wind expected today as firefighters battle the Bighorn Fire. Plan to see a lot of smoke in the Oracle and San Manuel areas. Backburns expected to be lit later today to stop the fire's run. Another day with no homes lost. Stay safe up there. #BighornFire
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Cathie Batbie
5 years
Walter is a sap. He loves this movie as much as I do. #adogspurpose #waltersworld #bulldogsoftwitter
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4 years
Governor Ducey shares specifics of curfew order. What does it mean to you?
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6 years
My girl’s teenage dream. #iHeartJingleBall #happy13
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2 years
When Space X coincides with the lighting of A mountain. Photo courtesy: Richard Spears
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5 years
Watch @KVOA tomorrow to see how you can help @makeawishaz kids with critical illnesses like William get to their wish destinations, like the original LEGOland in Denmark!
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Cathie Batbie
8 months
It’s just a test.
@fema
FEMA
8 months
TOMORROW, OCT. 4: There will be a nationwide emergency alert test sent to all TVs, radios, and cell phones at 2:20 p.m. ET. Important information and what can be expected from the nationwide test: Frequently Asked Questions ⤵️
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Cathie Batbie
4 months
Loyalty and Integrity. Yeah. It’s personal. #UofA
@KVOA
KVOA News 4 Tucson
4 months
BREAKING NEWS: Almost the entire Arizona Football team walked out onto the court (including Noah Fifita and TMac) to announce they’re staying for 2024.
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Cathie Batbie
4 months
Best news we’ve heard all week! #gocats
@ArizonaFBall
Arizona Football
4 months
The show goes on.
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4 years
Dozens of police cars shut off downtown interstate ramps in Tucson during another night of protests. Video courtesy: @paulbirmingham
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4 years
Building snowmen in Minneapolis...Not too bad for an Arizona girl. #🙌
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7 years
In case you missed the money shot. Nice job Wildcats! ❤️😺🏈
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6 years
Santa Cruz County officials confirm that a Nogales Police officer has been shot in the City of Nogales.
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7 years
9th Circuit Court of Appeals rules against reinstating the travel ban. #news4tucson
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Cathie Batbie
4 years
For everyone who needs a smile today.
@TODAYshow
TODAY
4 years
When an Arizona couple had to cancel their wedding due to coronavirus, @hodakotb stepped in to help officiate their wedding virtually!
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Cathie Batbie
4 years
Politicians and the pandemic. Thankful it's Friday. #pandemiclife
@DougDucey
Doug Ducey
4 years
"Come on man!" Get out of your basement, Joe, and get the facts on Arizona: -Percent positivity between 9-11% for the first time since May -The lowest R Naught in the nation at .86 -380+ testing sites, and growing -And we're providing care and comfort to those who need it. 1/
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7 months
Time for a 2001 World Series #repeat
@Dbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks
7 months
For the first time since 2001, the National League pennant belongs to Arizona.
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7 years
My amateur shots from Tucson. #news4tucson #eclipse
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4 years
All schools statewide are mandated closed until the 27th according to the Governor.
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Cathie Batbie
5 years
Bored this weekend? Watch me attempt Stand Up Comedy...Yes. Attempt. Best $15 you will ever spend. 😂 Buy tickets here. All for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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4 years
@alliepottertv @KVOA Haha...anything for this amazing team. I'll hold the mic for you any day!
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6 years
Sunday morning hiking buddy. #tucsonrocks
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Cathie Batbie
3 years
Gotta love it....
@SouthwestAir
Southwest Airlines
3 years
Sorry y’all, we needed it back.
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Cathie Batbie
4 years
A class act. It's been quite a ride working with this one. A true champion of the people. You will be missed.
@KVOA
KVOA News 4 Tucson
4 years
FINAL FAREWELL: @MSchwartzKVOA gives his final messages to the Tucson community as he prepares to retire from TV news after 44 years.
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Cathie Batbie
6 years
Haha..it’s the least I can do.
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Sam Salzwedel
6 years
A picture of 3 people taking a picture of election night pizza. Thanks @cbatbie @KVOA and Brooklyn Pizza.
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Cathie Batbie
5 years
Former UA football coach, Rich Rodriguez is the new offensive coordinator at Ole Miss. Stay tuned.
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Cathie Batbie
10 months
For all of you asking..here’s your answer.
@brianschatz
Brian Schatz
10 months
Banyan Tree in Lahaina smoldering at the base, but still standing. Just about the only thing left, other than the Lighthouse.
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6 years
University of Arizona men's basketball head coach Sean Miller plans to hold news conference in an hour at McKale.
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Cathie Batbie
5 years
Our President talks about Arizona and the border.
@realDonaldTrump
Donald J. Trump
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Arizona, together with our Military and Border Patrol, is bracing for a massive surge at a NON-WALLED area. WE WILL NOT LET THEM THROUGH. Big danger. Nancy and Chuck must approve Boarder Security and the Wall!
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3 years
Kevin Sumlin is out as UA's head football coach. #booted
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4 years
Second autopsy report questions cause of death for Carlos Adrian Lopez, the man who died while handcuffed in Tucson police custody. Family wants officers charged.
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Cathie Batbie
5 years
Accused sex trafficker, Jeffrey Epstein, commits suicide in Manhattan jail. #epsteindead
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Cathie Batbie
6 years
Attorney General Jeff Sessions is out.
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Cathie Batbie
7 years
Merry Christmas from all of us at News 4 Tucson.
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Cathie Batbie
6 years
If only I could take lightning photos like my dad.
@KVOAWeather
KVOA Weather
6 years
Photo of the day: Dancing in the dark, captured this morning by John Batbie on Tucson's east side. Pretty light show over the Rincons and Redington Pass! #azwx #KVOAwx
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Cathie Batbie
4 years
ASU student brings Coronavirus to Arizona #coronavirus #arizona
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Cathie Batbie
6 years
Congrats Angelique! Love having you on our team!
@angeliquetvnews
Angelique Lizarde
6 years
Celebrating 3 years at KVOA News 4 Tucson! Thank you Bill and Cathie for this wonderful opportunity. I’m grateful every single day. 🙏❤️ @KVOA
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Cathie Batbie
6 years
WOW. Check this out. What a lightning show on the eastside in the wee hours of the morning! #tucsonskies #monsoon2018 #news4tucson #kvoa #tucson #lightning #thanksdad #dadfreelancer
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Cathie Batbie
6 years
It is possible to watch 10 episodes of “Friends” in one night. #datenightwiththelittleone
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Cathie Batbie
4 years
@knsttucson You are absolutely incorrect. This was not done by KVOA. A Facebook viewer abused a tool on Facebook to manipulate KVOA's post. If you had reached out to KVOA to ask, we would've explained what happened and you could've written an accurate story.
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7 years
Our school family is grieving the loss of a 2nd grader and his mom, hit and killed while walking to school.
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Cathie Batbie
5 years
All math coaches aren’t created equal. Just some of the families impacted by a woman named Feenix Pan. #feenixeffect #mathcoach #door2math
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Cathie Batbie
4 years
A smile for your Saturday. Thank you @neildiamond .
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Cathie Batbie
6 years
Best basketball date ever. #APlayersProgram #beardown
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Cathie Batbie
6 years
Beautiful friend’s birthday bash. Happy 50th Jeannine Mason! 💕 #50neverlookedsogood
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Cathie Batbie
5 months
It’s coming. Prepare for a rainy day- all day!
@sheasorensonwx
Shea Sorenson
5 months
4WARN WINTER WEATHER ALERT: 5:50 AM - Heavy showers are increasing from west to east and thunderstorms will be possible as well. Travel WILL be impacted so give yourself plenty of extra time! @KVOA #azwx
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Cathie Batbie
7 years
Incredibly proud of this Emmy-winning sports reporter. Best in the region, but I already knew that.
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Cathie Batbie
7 years
Play in the mud like this little guy this weekend. Mud Day is Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. @ReidParkZoo @KVOA
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Cathie Batbie
6 years
@mattbrode If only he could teach his daughter how to get that shot. Mine are terrible. Lol
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Cathie Batbie
1 year
Arrest made in the hit and run death of the woman many of us know as Tucson's "Umbrella Lady." This woman, Guadalupe Solis has been arrested for leaving the scene after hitting Lydia Reis, who has now died from her injuries. #kvoa #umbrellalady
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Cathie Batbie
6 years
Jaguar escapes enclosure in New Orleans zoo and eats other zoo animals before being sedated. #uhoh
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