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The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum’s two rescued mountain lion cubs have officially received their names — Moonbead and Pretzel — thanks to a partnership that gave children facing serious illnesses the opportunity to leave a lasting mark on two of the museum’s newest animal ambassadors. The names...

The federal government is tapping the University of Arizona to help increase the state’s early warning and defense system against the New World screwworm.

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Tucson Police Department said a suspect suffered serious injuries in an officer-involved shooting late Tuesday, June 30. The TPD said Ajo Way was shut down near Interstate 19 while authorities investigate the shooting that happened just before midnight. It all started after officers respon

A Ghanaian man known as “Dada Joe Remix” has pleaded guilty to running a decade-long romance scam that targeted elderly Americans. The scheme caused roughly $4.4 million in losses, federal prosecutors said. Joseph Kwadwo Badu Boateng pleaded guilty last week in a U.S. District Court in Tucson to...

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Pima County Sheriff’s Department said emergency crews recovered a hiker’s body from Sabino Canyon on Tuesday, June 30. The PCSD said deputies and Rural Metro responded to the Bear Canyon Trail after a 911 hang-up around 7:30 a.m. Deputies determined a hiker...

TUCSON, ARIZONA (July 1, 2026) — ARTO Brick, a Southern California-based manufacturer of handmade ceramic, porcelain, concrete tile, pavers, brick veneers, and architectural surfaces, is relocating and expanding part of its California manufacturing operation to Tucson with the acquisition of the former Sam Levitz wareh

Ever wonder where all those cool, curated vintage shops get their stock? It starts right here, amidst the dust and the chaos of Arizona’s most massive swap meets. Every time I wander through these endless rows of vendor stalls, I feel like a modern-day treasure hunter navigating a sea of forgotten history.

With Independence Day just around the corner, many city services close in honor of the holiday. Below is your quick reference list for all the 4th of July closures happening in Tucson and Yuma. City of Tucson. All City of Tucson offices, except for emergency services, will be closed on...

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Pima County Office of Digital Inclusion announced plans to expand access to education for older adults. The announcement follows the county receiving two grants to help pay for the effort. Michelle Simon joined 13 News’ Devyn Shea on Tucson Now to talk about it....

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Joining the Tucson Now desk, Jody Mallie and Julie Gunther from the Homing Project to highlight their work, and fundraising efforts to further their ability to help Southern Arizona’s least fortunate. The Homing Project is a nonprofit that offers participants a safe, community based...