Ahead of hibernation, more bears are popping up northern Arizona’s urban areas
Black bears have been showing up recently in populated areas around Arizona. One bear was found in a tree at an elementary school in Page. Another got into a grocery store in Oro Valley. Michael Colaianni with the Arizona Game and Fish Department said they’re active at this time of...
List of free Halloween events in southern Arizona
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Halloween is Friday, Oct. 31, but there are events all month that are free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Below is a list of the events 13 News has been told about. If you know of more, please send us an email to [email protected].
A different ride: Owner of bike shop says more options needed for cyclists
Recent violent incidents along Tucson’s Chuck Huckelberry Loop have rattled the city’s cycling community, even as a longtime local bike shop owner says he hasn’t seen a sharp drop in business.
Tucson’s STAR Village to open next week
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - STAR Village, Tucson’s first outdoor safe sleeping site for homeless people, is set to open next week. It hopes to provide transitional housing to individuals experiencing homelessness. It will serve as a bridge between street living and permanent affordable housing. The city of Tucson...
Twelve Days of Michelin Star Tacos Took Tucson by Storm
As the first UNESCO designated Creative City of Gastronomy in the United States, it’s only fitting that Tucson would welcome a guest pop-up for the first taqueria to receive a Michelin star, Taquería El Califa De León. The 12 day event hosted by GrinGO and Agave House Modern Cocina was held at Main Gate Square on the...
TUCSON NOW: Local organization helping child welfare programs
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A local organization is helping child welfare programs. The Tierra Antigua Foundation provides car seats, cribs, beds and other critical items, often within hours, so children can remain safely with loved ones. Kim Clifton joined 13 News’ Devyn Shea on Tucson Now to talk about...
The Loft forced to cancel shows due to break-in
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Loft is cleaning and canceling some shows after it had a break-in early Sunday, Oct. 5. The non-profit said around 2 a.m. on Sunday, a man broke a small window, crawled in, and entered the area. “He made a mess, basically, so we got...
Keeping people out of jail and off the streets
Pima County has a program that works to help people who get out of jail—never come back.
Oro Valley Marketplace breaks ground on new construction
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Oro Valley Marketplace began phase one of construction on several new improvements to the shopping center on Monday, Oct. 6. The development includes a new Encantada apartment complex, safer pedestrian walkways, improved intersections, and a public park. HSL Properties and Borderland...
Tucson Police Department deploys multiple units to clean up Northside Loop
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — As the community grows more concerned about safety on the loop, the Tucson Police Department has sent out officers to clear out the homeless while targeting crime in the area. The Tucson Police Department says it was a joint effort with Pima County to clean...
