Motorcyclist killed in crash near Broadway, Aviation
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A motorcyclist died in a crash near Broadway and Aviation in Tucson on Sunday, Aug. 31. The Tucson Police Department confirmed officers responded to an accident in the area. The TPD said it is unclear when the crash happened and if any other vehicles were...
Dust storm raises concerns about Valley Fever
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A dust storm swept through southern Arizona Sunday night, raising concerns about the risk of Valley Fever. The respiratory illness is caused by microscopic fungal spores that get into the lungs and cause infection. The spores are released when the ground is disturbed due to things like...
Community rallies in Green Valley in defense of workers for Labor Day
Hundreds of community members lined the corner of Esperanza Boulevard and La Canada Drive on Labor Day to demand greater protections for working people
Four Tucson artists earn national grants to carry on traditions and educate community
The himmeli — a Finnish holiday decoration — hangs from a mesquite tree branch in a desert community garden. No one notices the juxtaposition of the nordic ornament dangling from the Sonoran plant.
TUCSON NOW: Keeping family members safe from falls
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - September is fall prevention month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says falls are the number one cause of injury and injury-related death among older people. Mark Goldstein joined 13 News’ Devyn Shea on Tucson Now to talk about it. You can watch...
Urgent Silver Alert Issued for Missing 72-Year-Old Tucson Man with Medical Condition
A Silver Alert has been issued for Sitharamanjaneyulu Potiny, a 72-year-old Tucson man reported missing since Friday. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety's Silver Alert page, Potiny was last seen around 11:53 a.m. on Friday, walking away from his home near W. Jadewood Ln and S. Walnutview Dr. in...
Project Blue is back: Plans to build a controversial data center near Tucson move...
Beale Infrastructure confirmed Tuesday it is pushing ahead to build a massive data center in Pima County — even after Tucson blocked water access and hundreds of residents rallied against the controversial project. The company and Tucson Electric Power have filed a special agreement request with state regulators to...
Tucson’s Anita’s Street Market wins grant to preserve historic restaurant
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Anita’s Street Market, a longtime Tucson favorite known for handmade tortillas and burritos, has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and American Express. The market, which opened in 1936 as a Chinese grocery before being purchased by the...
Tucson dental office giving away free Labor day dental care
Risas Dental and Braces is offering free cleanings, fillings, extractions and more on Labor Day in Tucson
Burlington opens new store in Sahuarita with grand opening celebration
SAHUARITA, Ariz. (KGUN) — Shoppers in Green Valley and Sahuarita now have another retail option as Burlington celebrated the grand opening of its newest department store on Friday, August 29. Located across from the Crossing Shopping Plaza at 18705 South I-19 Frontage Road, the store kicked off its opening...