FIRST ALERT FORECAST: A soggy start to 2026
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A Pacific storm system will move across southern Arizona Wednesday through early Friday. Rain chances for Tucson begin late afternoon or early evening on Wednesday and increase as the clock strikes midnight, welcoming in the New Year. Showers continue off and on during New Year’s...
Construction to begin on Irvington and I-19 in 2026
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Arizona Department of Transportation plans to start a nearly two-year, $80 million project this spring that will replace the I-19 interchange at Irvington Road. The project will reduce congestion and increase safety in an area where traffic is increasing, according to ADOT. “The...
Marana council sets time for considering data center rezoning apps
The Town of Marana has issued public notices for two rezoning applications related to properties being considered for a potential data center development. The applications will both be heard by the Marana Town Council at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026 in the council chambers at the Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex,...
Postgame Notebook: Wildcats go undefeated in non-conference play
* Arizona's students are on holiday break, but head coach Tommy Lloyd made sure to thank the fans for the atmosphere in McKale on Monday night. "I want to thank our fans," Lloyd said. "It's another Christmas break game. No students, but you basically have over 14,000 fans. You've done that a couple of games in a row,...
Tucson math teachers learn new methods as proficiency rates lag
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Seventy-three percent of Pima County eighth graders aren’t proficient in math, prompting teachers to find new strategies to help students succeed. The University of Arizona’s Center for the Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers (CRR) is offering strategies to make math more...
Driver who hit power poles on Southeast side, a minor, allegedly had stolen gun
Mary Ann Cleveland Way remains closed in both directions, just east of South Houghton Road, after a collision overnight involving power poles.
14 Arizona Mexican Cafes Where Green Chile Smothered Burritos Still Rule Lunch
Craving a smothered masterpiece that drips with roasted green chile and lunchtime nostalgia? Arizona’s Mexican cafes still honor the ritual of big burritos, bubbling sauces, and tortillas that hug every bite just right. This list serves the legends and the local secrets, from Tucson institutions to Phoenix corner...
“The Rock” event venue in Tucson will remain open
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - “The Rock” venue in Tucson has been a staple in the area for decades, providing a venue for up-and-coming bands as well as Tucson artists to share their craft. The venue announced their closure weeks ago to build a five-story apartment complex, but...
What a delicious year: the best meals I ate in Tucson in 2025 💖
For me, 2026 was filled with fun memories, big smiles, and lots of food… lots and lots of food. There is no shortage of good food in Tucson, and I have the privilege of being able to go and explore all kinds of flavors. Whether it’s eating the spiciest...
Tucson’s south side residents built an environmental justice movement after TCE — now they’re...
Yolanda Herrera dabs the corner of her eye with a tissue, wiping away tears as she talks about the people in her family who have died of cancer. This is the legacy she connects to decades of drinking water contaminated with trichloroethylene, also known as TCE, on Tucson’s south side.

















