College students from Arizona selected for WWII recovery mission
TUCSON, Ariz. — It's a powerful story surrounding the ongoing effort to bring soldiers home. According to the latest reports, there are approximately 82,000 U.S. service members who remain unaccounted for from conflicts dating back to World War II. The U.S. Department of Defense estimates that about 38,000 of...
Ep. 45 Latinos in Heritage Conservation
In this powerful episode, I interview Sehila Mota Casper, Executive Director of Latinos in Heritage Conservation (LHC) to explore the urgent need to preserve Latinx historical sites across the United States. LHC was co-founded in 2014 by an intergenerational group of heritage practitioners, advocates, scholars, and...
Fall Arts Preview: Philabaum will celebrate Tucson glass art in November
Philabaum Glass Gallery, Arizona’s only all-glass fine art gallery, will be hosting its new “Tucson Views” exhibition on Saturday, Nov. 15. The exhibition, with an artist reception from 5 to 8 p.m., will celebrate the 50th anniversary of glassblowing in Tucson and the 25th anniversary of Sonoran Glass School,...
A little rain to start the weekend
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Lorena didn't deliver the rain that we had hoped for, but we still have enough moisture to produce some rain to start the weekend. The best chance of rain will occur south of Tucson, but we all have a chance to see a few showers and even some thunderstorms.
New chairs keep students safe, improve focus
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A new classroom item is helping students focus – and keeping them safe. Around seven million kids nationwide are diagnosed with ADHD, according to the CDC. That’s more than 10 percent of all students. A Tucson teacher is pioneering a new solution this...
Fall Arts Preview: Mad about Madaras
When Tucson native Kiley Kennedy discovered the Madaras Gallery, she was captivated by the creativity of founder Diana Madaras. Today, she serves as the gallery’s director. Kennedy has been with the gallery for seven years, beginning her journey in marketing and digital design. Her experience spans gallery...
Sabino High School debuts state-of-the-art turf field
Sabino High School is the first in the Tucson Unified School District to unveil a new state-of-the-art, eco-friendly turf field — the first of many coming to TUSD high schools.
Arizona Search Underway for Missing 82-Year-Old Hiker in Oracle State Park
Oracle, AZ – Authorities are searching for an 82-year-old man who went missing while hiking in Oracle State Park on Saturday afternoon. According to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, Lawrence Lief was last seen around 1:15 p.m. Saturday. He was reportedly wearing a Hawaiian shirt and had a blue knee brace at the...
Arizona Heat Alert: Triple-Digit Temperatures in Tucson by Monday With Storms Possible This Weekend
TUCSON, Ariz. – Scattered thunderstorms could bring brief downpours to the Tucson area Saturday before extreme heat takes over early next week. According to the National Weather Service in Tucson, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday, mainly after late morning, with isolated lightning...
The Gigantic Thrift Store In Arizona Where All Your Bargain-Hunting Dreams Come True
Tucson hides a bargain hunter’s paradise where savvy shoppers flock not for the air conditioning (though that’s a nice bonus in the Arizona heat), but for the thrill of the ultimate treasure hunt. Deseret Industries—or “DI” as the regulars affectionately call it—stands as a monument to second-hand splendor...