Tumamoc Hill to host free family-friendly programs on nature and wildlife
The Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill is inviting families to take part in two free, kid-friendly events this September, each designed to spark curiosity about nature and the environment.
💧 Project Blue Returns, TUSD Arts Vote: This Week’s Critical Local Government Meetings
😽 Keepin’ It Simple Summary for Younger Readers. 📅🏛️ This week, important government meetings across Tucson will decide how tax money gets spent 💰 and what rules affect families 👨👩👧👦.
Community members ask UAPD for info on safety cameras accessed by border authorities
In recent months the online publication 404 Media reported that federal immigration authorities had access to a broad swath of data collected on cameras operated by Flock Safety — the company used by UAPD. Leila Hudson, UA professor and elected Chair of the Faculty Senate, says she hasn’t been...
Catalina Foothills man catches brazen burglars on camera
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A Catalina Foothills man is now sharing the video of people breaking into his home while he was out of town. It seemed to start with what looked like a delivery earlier this month that was unexpected. “And then she just took off. But we...
Residents express frustration over proposed city-run homeless encampment
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The city of Tucson is trying to provide a safe place for the unhoused to sleep, but not everyone is excited about the initiative. STAR Village will be located near Grant Road and Stone, and it’s set to be open for at least a year starting next month.
Southern Arizona Lease Report, September 8-12, 2025
TUCSON, AZ (September 15, 2025) -- Commercial lease activity in Southern Arizona remained steady this week, with more than 96,000 square feet of transactions reported. Retail deals once again dominated activity, led by large seasonal leases signed by Spirit Halloween and Toys for Tots. At the same time, the...
Tucson USD art program receives $2 million endowment
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Tucson Unified School District’s art program paints an innovative picture -- one where art and academics are combined. Art is often the first to go with education cuts, but research shows art helps kids develop important skills and improve their grades. That’s why TUSD...
Parents can now hire Division I athletes as babysitters
(InvestigateTV) — For college athletes Zoey Burgess and Ciara Ulrich-Power, babysitting isn’t just a job. It’s an opportunity to inspire. “I think we inspire them a lot more than we may realize,” Burgess said. Both student-athletes, Burgess at Arizona State University and Ulrich-Power at the University...
Sun Tran wraps up 50th anniversary with downtown celebration
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Riders, families and community members are invited to hop on board for Sun Tran’s final 50th Anniversary celebration later this week. The free event takes place Friday, September 19, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the historic Ronstadt Transit Center (215 E. Congress Street) in Downtown Tucson.
Tucson leaders move forward with a resolution reaffirming support for TCE contamination survivors
Tucson’s mayor and City Council are backing a resolution that ramps up community support for ongoing trauma and medical issues caused by water contamination from a jet engine cleaner containing trichloroethylene, or TCE. TCE seeped into groundwater used by southside Tucson communities years ago, after being used at...
