Two cultures, one sausage: week two of the fifth annual Chinese Chorizo Fest
Feng-Feng Yeh smiles inside the Culture Kitchen at Tucson Meet Yourself on Oct. 16, 2026. Tucson’s Chinese Chorizo Festival is now in its fifth year partnering with local restaurants to bring foodies a synergy of Chinese and Mexican cultures. Chef and artist Feng-Feng Yeh is the creator of the...
Conti Federal to Build $109M Special Ops Aircraft Facility in Arizona
The US Army has awarded Florida-based civil engineering firm Conti Federal Services a $109.9-million contract to establish a new complex for MC-130J Commando II aircraft in Arizona. Located at the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, the project supports the US Air Force’s expanding specialized operations capabilities. Work includes...
Pima County Approves Employee Pay Increases, Downtown Investment and $1 Million for Food and...
PIMA COUNTY, Arizona (Oct. 16, 2026) — Pima County supervisors approved a spending package Oct. 13 that directs additional year-end funds toward employee compensation, public safety, downtown improvements and assistance for residents facing the loss of food and health care benefits. The Board of Supervisors voted 4–1 to approve...
First look inside Tucson House’s $200M affordable housing renovation
After 10 months of construction, Tucson House has finished the 15th floor of renovations as part of its first phase of remodeling the Tucson landmark into affordable housing.
22nd Street Bridge project advances with demolition, new construction
Crews are demolishing the old 22nd Street Bridge deck over an active Union Pacific rail yard while building the new structure.
Arizona Winter Outlook 2026-27: Phoenix, Tucson Rain Chances Rise
Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff could see changing rain and snow patterns from November through January.
East Tucson’s 1972 Broadway Apartments Get Full Makeover, New Pools and Gyms
A 128-unit garden-style apartment community on East Broadway Boulevard in East Tucson has just wrapped up a comprehensive renovation, trading its 1972-era bones for new interiors, redesigned grounds and a fresh set of amenities aimed at renters who want more than just four walls and a roof. Sorrento Property Group...
Tucson Motorcyclist, 41, Dies After Running Red Light at Broadway and Campbell
N. Campbell Ave. & E. Broadway Blvd. — Site of Fatal Motorcycle Crash. A 41-year-old Tucson motorcyclist died early Saturday after running a red light and colliding with a northbound vehicle at a midtown intersection. Jose Nadir Parra was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, which happened around 2 a.m. at East Broadway and North Campbell Avenue.
Gun Store Owner Puts His Truck On The Line To Stop Crooks
An Arizona gun store owner has resorted to using his pickup truck as a barricade after two other gun stores in the area were broken into.
Pima County addresses Loop safety concerns
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Pima County is looking for new ways to address cleanup and safety on The Loop as more users report safety concerns. The concerns follow a report earlier this week about a man arrested after allegedly attacking a teen on The Loop. After that story, 13 News received emails from Loop riders reporting their own incidents, with many saying teens harassing cyclists and walkers on The Loop happens frequently.
