The Business Case for Giving Local: Area nonprofits shore up Tucson families
This past year squeezed Tucson families from both ends — rising costs on one, flat wages on the other — and local nonprofits felt it first. Housing stayed stubbornly expensive, groceries climbed higher than many paychecks and interest rates made would-be buyers hesitate. Even with inboxes full and...
Donaldson Elementary School elevates from ‘D’ to ‘A’ grade
A year ago, Donaldson Elementary School received a “D” grade on state tests, its students “minimally performing” in English and math. “It was a bit of a gut punch for everybody,” allowed Principal Andrew Szczepaniak. He rallied staff, students and the community to do better....
Notice to Oro Valley Residents: Possible Town Council Quorum at December 10 RTA Next...
A majority of the Oro Valley Town Council plans to attend the RTA Next meeting on December 10, 2025. The meeting will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Town Council Chambers, 11000 N. La Canada Dr., Oro Valley, Arizona.
Amphitheater School District consolidation recommendation moving forward
Tuesday night, the Amphitheater School District Governing Board looked at the proposed closures of four elementary schools.
TUCSON NOW: Promoting community safety
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Northwest Fire District is working with the community to identify risks. The NWFD will then use that information to make communities safer. Josh Zent joined 13 News’ Devyn Shea on Tucson Now to talk about it. You can watch the interview in the video...
Tucson to close public housing waitlist on Jan. 1
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The city of Tucson will close its waitlist for public housing assistance by Jan. 1, which includes housing choice vouchers commonly known as Section 8 and public housing units. More than 40,000 people are on the waitlist for affordable housing assistance in Tucson. As the...
Tucson Rodeo seeks volunteers for historic 101st year celebration
The Tucson Rodeo is preparing for its 101st year, and organizers are calling on community members to volunteer for the century-old event that has become a cornerstone of the city's identity.
Cafe Maggie suddenly closes doors on Tucson’s North Fourth Avenue
Cafe Maggie on North Fourth Avenue suddenly closed its doors over the weekend, with its owner telling the Arizona Daily Star he lost about $250,000 over its four years in business. The breakdown of an expensive espresso machine was the last straw, owner Chander Vemulapalli said, adding that he's now...
Pedestrian hit near Valencia, Mark in Pima County
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A pedestrian was taken to the hospital after she was hit by a vehicle near Valencia and Mark in Pima County on Tuesday, Dec. 9. A Santa Rita/Drexel Heights Fire District spokesman said the woman was hit at low speed and suffered only minor injuries.
Missing Tucson man found safe
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A SAFE Alert was cancelled after a missing Tucson man was found safe on Tuesday, Dec. 9. 79-year-old Eugene Willis was last seen leaving a transitional care home near Country Club and Glenn around 11 a.m. By 5 p.m., Arizona DPS said he was found...
