Missing Marana man’s remains discovered at Tucson residence
The remains of a man who has been missing for six years were recently found in the backyard of a home, authorities said. The Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner identified 36-year-old Robert Drabeck, a Marana resident who went missing in February 2020, as the victim. Upon serving a...
Struggling restaurants call for public support
While celebrating the 18th anniversary of Nana’s Kitchen, someone said to owner Javier Teran “here’s to twenty.”. Teran responded, “What do you mean here’s to twenty? I don’t know if I’m going to be open next month.”. Opened in 2008, Nana’s Kitchen is...
Tropilandia brings authentic Mexican flavors to Tucson’s south side amid competitive food market
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A south side Tucson shop is working to make a name for itself in a competitive Mexican food market. Tropilandia, located along 12th Avenue, offers a menu of traditional Mexican snacks and dishes, including raspados, mangonadas and tosti ceviche — a dish common in the northwestern Mexican states o
Shooting at Arizona In-N-Out leaves man hurt, suspect arrested
TUCSON, Ariz. - A suspect accused of shooting a man in the parking lot of a southern Arizona In-N-Out Burger has been arrested. Just before 3 p.m. on Sept. 28, Marana police say they were called to the In-N-Out Burger, located in Tucson near Interstate 10 and Cortaro Road, for a welfare check. As the officers were resp
Tucson Fire Department responds to 4 water rescues in span of hours
The Tuscon Fire Department responded to four swift water rescues in the span of a couple of hours on South Wilmot Road Tuesday afternoon.
Arizona Has Real Fried Chicken Shacks, And These 8 Fry It Crackly And Hot
Arizona is famous for tacos and sonoran hot dogs, but the fried chicken scene here has quietly gotten serious. From downtown Phoenix to Tucson and out to Peoria, there are counters turning out chicken with real crunch, real seasoning, and real heat. Some lean Southern, some go Nashville hot, and...
Arizona man speaks after being duct-taped to airline seat — and recalls one key...
BALTIMORE, MD (AZFamily) — New details have emerged about the moments leading up to a mid-air incident last month in which a passenger was zip-tied and duct-taped to his seat aboard an American Airlines flight. The passenger has been identified as Layne Lundeen, a realtor from Tucson. “What a...
Aviation Parkway full closure set for bridge work this weekend
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Tucson announced that Aviation Parkway will close in both directions between Broadway Boulevard and Golf Links Road starting at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, through 6 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. Crews will remove a section of the bridge deck overhang as part of the...
8 Arizona Quilt Shops Where A Quick Stop Turns Into A Whole Afternoon
Fabric shopping should take ten minutes, yet somehow the clock never agrees in Arizona. From Route 66 towns to river cities and cool mountain streets, the state is sprinkled with quilt shops that pull you in with color, classes, and friendly advice. These stops are small, affordable adventures, perfect for...
The Arizona Daily Star is now under the same ownership as the Arizona Republic
Tucson’s daily newspaper is now under the same ownership as the Arizona Republic. USA TODAY Co., formerly known as Gannett, announced Monday that it was fully acquiring the Arizona Daily Star from Lee Enterprises. It’s a deal that both parties call a regionally strategic transaction to support local journalism....

















