Arizona sells prison back to private company for $15M
PHOENIX -- Arizona's first private prison is again owned by the company that built it in the mid-1990s and then sold it to the state in 2013 for $150,000. Just what Centerville, Utah,
Arizona Weather Alert: Thunderstorm Chances Rise Tuesday, July 29 — Expect Delays Along I-10...
Tucson, Arizona – Arizona’s monsoon moisture returns Tuesday, July 29, with storms likely disrupting late-day commutes in Tucson as temperatures soar to 105°F. According to the National Weather Service, there’s a 20% chance of thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Tuesday, with the highest risk of showers developing late...
Tucson native building his future brick by brick with LEGO
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Any parent—and let’s be honest, plenty of nostalgic Millennials and Gen Xers—can tell you: LEGO is everywhere these days. With record-breaking sales and a seemingly endless lineup of new sets catering to every interest, the iconic toy company is in the middle of a brick-built boom.
Aircraft catches fire after incident at Ryan Airfield
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - An aircraft caught fire after going off the runway at Ryan Airfield. The Drexel Heights Fire District says it happened Saturday evening. Crews responded to a report of an aircraft off the runway and on fire. Ryan Tower advised that all three occupants had self-evacuated...
Green Valley man killed in crash along Interstate 19
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A motorcyclist died in a crash along Interstate 19. The Santa Rita Fire District said it happened early Sunday morning on southbound I-19 near Esperanza Boulevard. A 54-year-old male from Green Valley was thrown from his motorcycle after hitting a guardrail and died at the...
Retail Leads the Way in Tucson Leasing Activity – Week of July 21–25
TUCSON, AZ (July 28, 2025) -- Retail led the Tucson leasing activity this week with over 80,000 square feet leased across a mix of national brands, boutique shops, and service providers. The largest deal was Just Between Friends’, a 26,500-square-foot seasonal lease on the east side, followed closely by Boot Barn’s...
TUSD rolls out new transportation updates ahead of school year
With the first day of school just a week away, the Tucson Unified School District is making key improvements to ensure students get to class safely and on time.
Tucson crash knocks out traffic signals at busy intersection
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - The Tucson Police Department is warning drivers of a traffic light outage this morning, July 28. The TPD says traffic signals at Tanque Verde Road and North Kolb Road are out in all 4 directions. The outage is due to a single vehicle crash. Police...
Tucson Mountain Park 2024: A Guide to Spectacular Desert Adventures
Tucson Mountain Park presents a magnificent desert camping experience, nestled in the lush embrace of the Sonoran Desert. As we set up camp amongst the towering saguaros, it’s as if we’ve stepped into a living postcard, surrounded by the raw beauty of Arizona’s landscape. Whether we’re looking for a solitary retreat...
Decades-old California murder suspect arrested in Tucson
Roger Neil Schmidt, 64, has been arrested in Tucson in connection with a murder in California that occurred more than four decades ago.