Record number of laser strikes in 2025 for southern Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The FAA said aircraft in the Tucson area have reported more laser strikes through July 2025 than all of last year. There have been 105 reported incidents so far this year compared to 99 in 2024. Arizona ranks among the top five states for laser...
50-year-old bitten twice by rattlesnake in southern Arizona
TUCSON, Arizona — A 50-year-old man from Green Valley was bitten twice by a rattlesnake on Tuesday evening and is now recovering. The Santa Rita Fire District said crews arrived to the area near Desert Bell Drive and La Cañada Drive around 7:10 p.m. The 50-year-old suffered bites to his lower leg and foot.
Dunbar Pavilion begins construction on center for black-owned businesses
The Dunbar Pavilion has officially begun construction on a new Business Empowerment Center, designed to support and grow Black-owned small businesses
Marana man convicted of killing girlfriend, her dog
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A man has been convicted in the fatal shooting of his girlfriend and her dog in Marana last year. On Wednesday, Sept. 3, a jury found Taton Michael Blade Dorfman guilty of second-degree murder. Dorfman was arrested for the death of 30-year-old Hannah Marie Rogers...
New COVID vaccine restrictions mean lower availability in Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the new COVID-19 vaccine and it comes with new restrictions on who can get the shot. Arizona is one of 13 states, along with Washington, D.C., where there is now limited access to the vaccine. Although new COVID-19...
National Weather Service Issues ‘Flood Watch’ For 3 U.S. States
The National Weather Service issued on Wednesday evening, September 3, an official flood watch for three major U.S. states. Three major U.S. states are officially on flood watch heading into the weekend. Excessive rainfall could lead to flooding in three U.S. states this weekend, with the flood ...
Liberty High School wrestler says he came forward to protect his little brother from...
PHOENIX — Liberty High School wrestler Ryder Fortenberry said he came forward with hazing allegations against the wrestling program in order to change the culture and protect his little brother. During an interview on KTAR News’ The Chris & Joe Show, Fortenberry said a lot of things factored into...
Man facing charges following incident at Tucson Children’s Museum
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A man is facing several charges after an incident at the Children’s Museum Tucson late last month. The Tucson Police Department confirmed Jamie Leon Warren, 57, was arrested on charges of endangerment, criminal damage, and disorderly conduct. The TPD said that on Aug. 28,...
28-year-old motorcyclist dies in hospital following crash on Eastside
A 28-year-old motorcyclist was killed when he collided with a Prius near the intersection of Kolb and Broadway, Sunday.
Man Hit And Killed While Crossing Wilmot With Family
Tucson police have identified the man who was hit and killed while crossing Wilmot Rd. with his family Saturday night. Officers and Tucson firefighters say they were dispatched to the site north of 22nd Street shortly after 9:15 p.m. Saturday. According to a news release, 34-year-old Richard Daniel Townsend was...