Community gathers in prayer: St. Pius X holds Mass for Minneapolis school shooting victims
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — This morning at St. Pius X, a Catholic church on the Eastside, the community gathered in prayer for a special Mass offering for the victims of this week’s horrific shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. It’s only been a few days since the...
Center for Biological Diversity Acquires 12.87 Acres in Redington Pass for Conservation
TUCSON, Ariz. (August 28, 2025) – The Center for Biological Diversity, a Tucson-based nonprofit dedicated to protecting endangered species and wild places, has purchased 12.87 acres of land at Redington Pass for $490,000. The property, consisting of three parcels (APNs 205-44-001H, 205-40-007R, and 205-40-007S), was...
Tucson woman finds stability through Compass Affordable Housing program
Compass Affordable Housing connects people experiencing homelessness with apartments, job support, and services for long-term success.
Pima County Supervisors to discuss contract with Project Blue at next meeting
Pima County Supervisors are taking a new look at the contract to sell land for the controversial Project Blue data center.
Summit Hut bids farewell after decades of outfitting Tucson’s adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts
After decades of serving hikers, climbers, and campers, Summit Hut begins a final sale at its Speedway location. August 29, 2025. Summit Hut has been a staple among Tucson’s outdoor sporting enthusiasts since the late 1960s, specializing in gear for hikers, campers and climbers alike. But this week, on...
Marana shelter takes in more than 20 animals from hoarding case
Hope Animal Shelter and Sanctuary took in over 20 animals from a hoarding case in Santa Cruz County and are now making sure they’re all healthy before adopting them out.
Tucson’s “Bat Bridges” offer sunset spectacle
The Campbell Avenue "bat bridge" is home to thousands of bats that emerge every night after sunset, while during the day there's almost no sign of them other than the actual signs under the roadway.
Reid Park Zoo to close for Employee Wellness Day on August 28
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Reid Park Zoo will close its gates to the public on Thursday, August 28 for an Employee Wellness Day aimed at giving staff a chance to relax, recharge and enjoy the zoo in a different way. The zoo announced that during the closure, team members...
Sugar Hill on Stone affording housing project breaks ground
Drills are spinning, nails are being hammered in, and groundwork has officially begun on an affordable housing complex in Sugar Hill.
Where should “middle housing” go? City of Tucson gathers thoughts from community
Talks of where to put so-called middle housing continue with the City of Tucson and members of the community.
