First Alert Forecast: Triple-digit heat on repeat, rain on the horizon
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Tonight: Clear, with a low around 68. West wind 6 to 11 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 105. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as
Salvation Army rolls out Operation Chill Out, needs donations from community
With triple-digit temperatures in the forecast for the next several days, the Salvation Army Tucson launched Operation Chill Out to help the homeless community.
Friends of PACC offering free microchip sessions ahead of July Fourth fireworks
Pima Animal Care Center and the Friends of the Pima Animal Care Center are getting ahead of the chaos caused by Fourth of July fireworks, by offering free microchipping sessions for Tucson pets over the next two Saturdays. The microchip sessions will be offered to the first 250 pets, from...
Community advocates, industry experts share public health concerns at PFAS conference in Tucson
The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced efforts to roll back limits on certain PFAS, or forever chemicals, in drinking water. That’s one of the topics of discussion among researchers and community advocates this week at the National PFAS Conference at the University of Arizona. "Bringing people from diff
Tucson discusses $2.15 million transit safety plan
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Tucson city councilmembers discussed a $2.15 million Transit Safety and Security Action Plan on Tuesday, June 9, addressing years of concerns about violence and safety on the city’s public bus system. The draft proposal includes funding for existing programs like special duty deployments, bus.
With some reductions, Oro Valley adopts tourism plan
A first-ever Oro Valley leisure travel management plan has been accepted by the Oro Valley Town Council, with specific endorsement for three of its recommendations. Based upon a consultant-driven, 155-page plan, and input from a citizen-based tourism advisory commission, the council has endorsed short- and long-term pl
New school in downtown Tucson will serve blind and visually impaired students
For 15 years, Kate Scally Howell worked as music director at the Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind (ASDB). In January, ASDB Superintendent Annette Reichman announced the historic school would relocate to Copper Creek Elementary in Oro Valley. Blind and visually impaired students, however, were told they would
Two women facing multiple charges for thefts at Tucson Ulta Beauty locations
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Two women are facing multiple charges after police say they stole items from Tucson Ulta Beauty locations. 29-year-old Rosa Gloria Ybarra faces four counts of organized retail theft, one count each of overarching theft, conspiracy, and armed robbery. The interim complaint states five thefts ha
Arizona visit strengthens Markofski’s commitment
Mission Viejo (Calif.) tight end Max Markofski committed to Arizona in April and was able to take his official visit to Tucson at the end of May. "It was awesome," Markofski said. "It was great because I wasn't trying to figure out if Arizona was the place for me, I already knew that. The visit felt more like spending
TUCSON NOW: Mental health nonprofit expands to Tucson
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Brian Zuckerberg, Kid in the Corner program manager, joined 13 News’ Devyn Shea on Tucson Now as they expand their nonprofit work in mental health to Tucson. Their inaugural Tucson event kicks off Saturday, June 13th. They invite the public to assemble care packs...

















