What’s The Oldest Town in The State of Arizona?
Unearthing History: Is Tucson Truly the Oldest Town in Arizona?. Tucson's most often cited founding date is 1775, when Spanish Lt. Colonel Don Hugo O'Connor established the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson. This military fort, built to protect the area from attacks, became the foundation for the modern city. The city...
Lin’s Grand Buffet to Open in Tucson in Early 2026
Lin’s Grand Buffet, the Arizona-based all-you-can-eat destination, is expanding with a new location opening at Tucson Mall in early 2026. The restaurant will showcase Lin’s signature blend of Chinese, Japanese and seafood selections, prepared with high-quality ingredients. The design of the newest location will honor...
Northwest Fire responds to mobile home fire
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Northwest Fire District says a mobile home fire caused one person to be displaced today, December 3. The fire happened at the Curtis Road Mobile Home Park. The NWFD says the fire was contained within five minutes. One person is being evaluated and will...
Lerner and Rowe give away 800 meals in Tucson
Lerner & Rowe Gives Back, the nonprofit arm of Lerner & Rowe Injury Attorneys, hosted its annual Thanksgiving giveaways in cities across the United States, including Tucson. This nonprofit will provide 5,600 free Thanksgiving meals for families across the country by hosting giveaway festivals and events across...
Sierra Vista man air-lifted to Tucson after being struck by vehicle
A pedestrian in Sierra Vista was air-lifted to a Tucson hospital on Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle while riding a motorized scooter.
Tucson Police looking for assault, robbery suspects
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Authorities are asking for help to identify two men in connection with an assault and robbery at a bar near 22nd and Kolb on Nov. 21. The Tucson Police Department said the men confronted the victim as the bar closed and tried to take his backpack.
Crews battle fire, deal with explosions at Tucson home
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Crews battled a house fire in the 1500 block of West Roger Road in Tucson on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The Tucson Fire Department said it was called to the home in the 1500 block of West Roger Road around 6:15 p.m. The TFD said its...
Romero touts housing, homelessness, health gains
In a special meeting of the City Council Tuesday at the Tucson Convention Center, Mayor Regina Romero highlighted recent gains in housing, homelessness response and public health.
House fire on West Roger Road sparked by lithium-ion batteries
Tucson Fire crews responded to a house fire in the 1500 block of West Roger Road Friday evening.
Boys and Girls Club of Tucson hopes to reach million-dollar goal this Giving Tuesday
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Boys and Girls Club of Tucson is using Giving Tuesday as the final push for its first year-long fundraising campaign with a goal of raising $1 million. The organization said the proceeds will go directly back into programs serving nearly 500 kids across seven...

















