STAR six months later: take a look inside Tucson’s first temporary tent village
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — For the past three months, Robyn Carte has ended her days in a 64-square-foot tent. Inside, there's just enough room for bedding and some storage. “I’m elated," she said, "and just don’t know how to express my thanks.”. Before moving into STAR, Carte...
“This is like our family”: Rollies Mexican Patio owners rooted in community
Small businesses are the backbone of the community, and on the southside, Rollies Mexican Patio is showing what that really looks like.
Tucson Dragway program lets teens race legally, safely
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Street racing continues to be a widespread problem in Tucson, and police say the number of cases they took enforcement action on rose last year. Tucson Police noted 15 street racing violations in 2025, each resulting in an arrest or citation. That’s up from four in 2024 and five in 2023, though still far lower than levels seen earlier in...
🚌 Tucson Kept the Buses Free, Balanced a $2.466 Billion Budget, and Sent the...
Tucson balanced a $2.466B budget, kept buses fare-free after a dramatic 3-4 vote, and got proof that STAR Village cuts crime by 35%. Full April 21 council recap. Tucson Just Balanced a Budget the Feds Are Trying to Break.
Man wanted in storage unit break-ins in Tucson
Authorities are looking for this man in connection with several burglaries at storage units in Tucson.
Tucson Police Department seeks help in identifying Midtown hit-and-run suspect
Tucson Police are looking for the suspect of a hit-and-run that took place in midtown earlier this month. According to TPD, a pedestrian was struck on North Alvernon Way, south of East Grant Road, on April 11. The victim was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and is currently...
Families of UA students killed in hit-and-run file notice of claim
Families of three University of Arizona students killed in a 2025 crash near campus are seeking $150 million from the City of Tucson.
Interim Complaint: Suspect admitted to starting blaze on far Eastside
The suspect arrested for allegedly starting a large brush fire near North Bonanza and North Houghton roads last week, admitted to starting the fire, according to an interim complaint filed by Tucson Police.
Tucson residents voice concerns on a proposed 14% TEP rate increase
Tucson residents are voicing frustrations over a proposed 14% rate increase by Tucson Electric Power, citing concerns over the rising cost of living.
‘Not simply an ornamental feature’
The lion head fountain at Sun City Oro Valley “is not simply an ornamental feature,” fountain task force chair Trish Jensen told the Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission on April 14. “It is a meaningful part of Sun City Oro Valley’s identity and history,” Jensen asserted....
