TFD and UA research health dangers for women firefighters
Firefighters don’t just have to worry about battling fires, but also what chemicals they are being exposed to while on the front lines and how it effects their health, especially women firefighters.
Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District welcomes new changes to support teachers, students
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District #35 is welcoming students back to the classroom with a series of changes aimed at supporting both staff and students. Teachers across the district are receiving a 5% raise this year. “Being able to provide a 5% raise...
Tucson Lease Report – Week of July 28 – August 1, 2025
TUCSON, AZ (August 4, 2025) -- During the past week, a total of 86,429 square feet of commercial space was leased or renewed across the Tucson market. New leases accounted for 7,316 square feet, spanning medical office, retail, and industrial properties. These same leases were 91% renewals and expansions,...
Tucson Unified students go back to school
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Monday was the first day of school for one of southern Arizona’s largest school districts, Tucson Unified School District. Students were excited about new courses offered at TUSD’s Innovation Tech High School, and on top of that, despite it just being its sixth year, their numbers have...
Marana Unified School District continues to grow with two new schools
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - It’s a year of new beginnings in the Marana Unified School District as two schools open their doors for the first time. As the community continues to expand, district leaders say they remain committed to approaches that put students first, with a strong emphasis on personalized learning.
Extreme Heat Warning in effect: Triple-digit temps all week in southern Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — An extended stretch of dangerously hot weather is settling into Southern Arizona this week, with limited relief in sight. According to the National Weather Service, an Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect through Friday at 8 p.m., covering much of the region. Forecasters say daytime highs...
Targeted grazing for buffelgrass expands on the Westside
The sheep originally arrived on the mountain in March, and so far, researchers say there haven't been any unexpected surprises.
Circus wagons join fleet at Southside museum
The Tucson Wagon and History Museum added some colorful additions to their fleet of non-motorized wagons last week.
Tucson is the latest battleground for publicly owned electricity
Clifton Mays, a resident of Tucson, Arizona, is on a fixed income, making just over $1,100 a month from Social Security Disability Insurance. With budget billing through Tucson Electric Power (TEP), which allows customers to estimate their electricity usage and pay the same amount year-round instead of paying what...
TUSD students return to school with new safety and tech upgrades
Students in the Tucson Unified School District are back in the classrooms today with new changes and upgrades within the district.