Power restored to Trico customers following powerful storms
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - More than 7,000 Trico customers had power in the Saddlebrooke and Mount Lemmon areas as of 6:20 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25. Around 3 p.m., at least 10 Trico power poles were knocked down by a storm that rolled through the Oracle Junction area. Trico said...
Groundbreaking for Sugar Hill on Stone Affordable Housing Development This Week
TUCSON, Ariz. (Aug. 26, 2025) — Tucson Mayor Regina Romero will join Ann Chanecka, Director of the City’s Housing and Community Development (HCD) Department, to break ground on Sugar Hill on Stone, a new affordable housing community at 1910 N. Stone Avenue. The ceremony will take place Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025, from...
Corrections director to testify before Arizona lawmakers about 3 inmate deaths
The day before he’s scheduled to testify before state lawmakers about inmate deaths in prisons, Ryan Thornell, Arizona’s director of corrections, is touting new safety measures. The hearing stems from an investigation by lawmakers after three prisoners were killed by a fellow inmate within 24 hours in April...
Project Blue moves to build despite opposition
There are more signs the Project Blue data center will be built in the Tucson area even though Tucson City Council rejected the plan.
University of Arizona researchers detect jaguar in southern Arizona twice in month
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Local organizations and animal advocacy groups have expressed concern over how border wall construction would impact wildlife in our borderlands, but research from the University of Arizona gives some hope. Over the last 15 years, the Wild Cats Research and Conservation Center at the...
Motorcyclist critical after crash at Grant, Wilmot
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries in a two-vehicle crash in Tucson on Monday, Aug. 25. The Tucson Police Department confirmed the crash happened near Grant and Wilmot. The TPD said the crash shut down the intersection for a short time. You can submit your breaking...
Monsoon stays more active through the middle of the week
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The monsoon has become more active and will deliver more thunderstorms to southern Arizona tomorrow. Tonight, in Tucson, we'll see isolated thunderstorms early, followed by clearing skies overnight along with a low temperature of 76 degrees. Cooler weather and a good chance of rain will...
Volunteers pack more than 1,500 relief kits, distribution this Thursday
As temperatures soar, so does the need for relief. Monday morning, Tucson city leaders, health officials and local organizations teamed up to assemble relief kits.
Shelter-in-place ordered for Marana school due to weather
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A school in Marana was told to shelter in place due to a storm on Monday, Aug. 25. The Marana Unified School District confirmed the call was made for Marana Middle. 13 News has a crew headed to the school, which is located at West...
Teacher shortages impact special education students across Arizona
Warning of rattlesnake bites as heat, dryness lead to more encounters. Aside from the break we’re getting from these hot temperatures, this rain is also a pleasant welcome when it comes to wildlife and our safety around them. University of Arizona researchers detect jaguar in southern Arizona twice in...
