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Originally published on AZ Luminaria on July 29, 2025. Even before its first public meeting on a controversial and long-secretive 290-acre data center project, the city of Tucson had already filed a petition with the Pima County Recorder’s Office to begin the process of annexing the land where the center — now...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — High pressure will take command of our weather pattern through the weekend as extreme heat blankets southern Arizona. Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect for most of southern Arizona, including Tucson, and will remain in effect through Tuesday evening. High temperatures could reach 115° in...

The antique market in Tucson is shifting dramatically this year. Local collectors and dealers are seeing clear patterns in what’s hot and what’s not in the desert Southwest. Some vintage furniture pieces are becoming incredibly valuable while others are quickly losing their appeal. Whether you’re a serious collector...

TUCSON, AZ (AZFamily) — Two Arizona brothers decided to give away money they had saved to those who need it more than them, and that is Something Good!. Fifteen-year-old Max and 18-year-old Pedro Contreras recently stopped by The Salvation Army Tucson Hospitality House to help feed those staying in the shelter. The...

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A multiple-vehicle crash forced the closure of Valencia Road near Mission on Friday, Aug. 1. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said the accident happened around 5:15 p.m. The PCSD said Valencia eastbound was closed near Mission, and Valencia westbound was down to one lane...

A file image of a judge's gavel in a courtroom at the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Pima County Attorney Laura Conover says the federal indictment doesn’t offer justice to the six other victims, who a Pima County grand jury said Julio Aguirre held at gunpoint before the attempted carjacking and...

South Tucson establishes community patrol to address crime, drug use, ICE raids. On Thursday evening, South Tucson leaders announced a campaign aimed at cleaning up the streets that have become hotspots for crime and drugs. Son of Tucson crime spree victim speaks out on federal, state cases. Updated: 11 hours...

Arizona land developer Vermaland unveiled plans for a $33 billion data center industrial park that would become the largest such development in the United States. The 3,300-acre complex on land between Phoenix and Tucson would support up to 3 gigawatts of power capacity. Vermaland’s project incorporates a hybrid...

South Tucson establishes community patrol to address crime, drug use, ICE raids. On Thursday evening, South Tucson leaders announced a campaign aimed at cleaning up the streets that have become hotspots for crime and drugs. Updated: 5 hours ago. 49-year-old Michael Andrei Lyons made his first court appearance on...

Tucson Police say Michael Andrei Lyons came to police headquarters and told them a sudden fit of rage led him to hit his mother and cause her death.