Analysis: Heat streaks are more frequent and intense across Arizona, Mountain West
Most major cities are now experiencing two more extreme heat streaks each year compared to 1970, according to an analysis by Climate Central, which found that human-caused climate change is driving the trend. The nonpartisan research group defines an "extreme heat streak" as at least three days in a row...
Arizona Attorney General intervenes after Tucson A/C outages
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Attorney General Kris Mayes announced on Monday, August 11 her office had issued a cease-and-desist letter to Redwood Mobile Home Park in Tucson. The AG’s office said it is continuing to request proof of repairs to air-conditioning units and acceptable accommodations for affected residents...
Tucson City Council Rejects $3.6 Billion Amazon Data Center
A bold vision for Tucson’s tech future just came to a halt, as a massive data center project faced fierce local pushback.
New free medicare program brings relief to dementia caregivers
A new program has officially launched in Southern Arizona, helping those with dementia and their families.
3,300 Acre Mega-Scale Data Center Corridor Proposed for Pinal County
TUCSON, AZ (August 11, 2025) -- An Arizona land developer, Vermaland LLC, has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform around 3,300 acres of land in Pinal County—located midway between Phoenix and Tucson—into a sprawling data center and energy hub. The project, dubbed the La Osa Project, is expected...
Project Blue would have used millions of gallons of Tucson water. Residents, city leaders...
A resident holds up an anti-Project Blue sign during a community meeting in downtown Tucson on Aug. 4. Local leaders have voted to block a massive data center proposed for a 290-acre stretch of land southeast of downtown Tucson. Project Blue was the latest in a slew of data center plans in Arizona and would have used...
Pima County hopes to expand homelessness outreach and resources
The Pima County Board of Supervisors has passed two new policies aimed at expanding outreach and research into poverty and homelessness across the region.
Southern Arizona Weather Alert: Tucson Faces Sunday Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds Until Tuesday
Tucson, AZ – A round of thunderstorms could roll through Tucson Sunday afternoon, bringing lightning, gusty winds, and brief downpours on top of triple-digit heat. Highs are expected to reach 105°F before storms develop late in the day. According to the National Weather Service, storm chances will be...
Tucson Saguaros set to host Pecos League Championship Series
TUCSON, Arizona — The Tucson Saguaros will ride an 18-game winning streak into the Pecos League Championship series when they host San Rafael in a best of three series at Kino Stadium. "They can hit and pitch like everyone but the plays they made up the middle and defensively...
Brent Brennan Expects Freshman Gio Richardson to be in 2025 mix
Arizona head coach Brent Brennan expects freshman Gio Richardson to be in the mix at wide receiver this fall.
