This woman fell in love with the Sonoran Desert. She wrote a wellness guide...
Rosie Crocker grew up in the Phoenix area surrounded by mostly concrete, as she remembers it. It wasn’t until she moved to Tucson that she started to notice, explore and love the Sonoran Desert — and all of the plants that grow in it. Today, she goes by...
Samaritans at the Arizona-Mexico border: 25 years of humanitarian aid in the desert
GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. – At 84, Shura Wallin doesn't talk about retirement; she talks about commitment. As long as her body allows, she continues crossing the Arizona-Sonora border to help migrants who walk with fear, exhaustion and hope. Like her, dozens of volunteers with the Samaritans of Green Valley-Sahuarita...
Driver apprehended, two possible undocumented immigrants detained after pursuit on I-10 in Tucson
A driver was apprehended, and two possible undocumented immigrants were detained following a chase on Interstate 10 in Tucson early Wednesday, Feb. 11. According to the Arizona DPS, the driver will most certainly face felony flight and human smuggling charges. The two potential undocumented immigrants were detained...
Savannah Guthrie’s mother abducted from upscale neighborhood as Tucson crime ‘spins out of control’
Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie, was allegedly abducted from her Tucson home as local crime concerns continue to mount across the area.
Marshall Golf takes on #1 Stanford in Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. – Marshall Women’s Golf wrapped up play at the Thunderbird Intercollegiate at Tucson Country Club on Tuesday. The Thundering Herd faced off against some of the best competition in the country with seven nationally-ranked teams, including No. 1 Stanford who ran away from the competition to take the team...
Alleged ransom note ‘imposter’ in Nancy Guthrie case appears in Tucson courtroom
PHOENIX (AZFamily/13 News) — The Southern California man allegedly behind a ransom note hoax in the Nancy Guthrie case appeared in federal court in Tucson on Thursday. Derrick Callella appeared in federal court in southern Arizona on one count of intent to transmit a demand for ransom and one count of utilizing a...
FBI Director visits Tucson-area tribes, reaffirms “Operation Not Forgotten”
FBI Director Kash Patel traveled to southern Arizona this week to meet with law enforcement partners from the Pascua Yaqui and Tohono O’odham nations.
Housing is Healthcare Fund Awards $2.5M to Expand Affordable Housing
As Arizona continues to grapple with rising housing costs and growing demand for accessible living options, a unique partnership between healthcare providers is helping to bridge the gap between stable housing and overall well-being. The Housing is Healthcare Fund, created through collaboration among Arizona Medicaid...
Fat Tuesday is back: Mardi Gras comes to the Old Pueblo
Bryce Zeagler has plans for the morning of Feb. 17. He will be found at the airport welcoming a shipment of about 300 pounds of live crawfish. He already has six 25-pound gator roasts brined and ready for a smoker back at his restaurant’s kitchen. That afternoon, the air...
Jersey’s Journeys from Rescue Me Tucson
Here are this week's dogs and cats going on Jersey's Journeys to find their forever homes. All of them are up for adoption at Rescue Me Tucson.

















